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Module 1

Welding Inspection
and Certification

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Introduction - 1 of 2

 Increasing Need for Weld Quality

– Safety Issues
– Jurisdiction and Statutory Regulations
– Competition
– Less Conservative Designs
 Inspector - Primary Responsibility to
Ensure Weld Quality
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Introduction - 2 of 2

 The Welding Inspector Must Have:

– Training and Experience
– Broad Knowledge and Skills
– Certification
 AWS Certification - QC1-96
– Visual Inspection Only
 One Approach to Training is “WIT”
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AWS QC 1 - 96

Visual Inspection
Only

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Welding
Inspection
Technology
(WIT)

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WIT Course Modules - 1 of 2

1 - Welding Inspection & Certification

2 - Safe Practices for Welding Inspectors
3 - Metal Joining and Cutting Processes
4 - Weld Joint Geometry & Symbols
5 - Documents Governing Welding
Inspection and Qualification

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WIT Course Modules - 2 of 2

6 - Metal Properties and Destructive Testing

7 - Metric Practice for Welding Inspection
8 - Welding Metallurgy for the Welding
Inspector
9 - Weld and Base Metal Discontinuities
10 -Visual Inspection & other NDE Methods

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‘Body of Knowledge’ - 1 of 2
Welding Inspection
 ANSI/AWS A1.1 - Metric Practice Guide for
the Welding Industry
 ANSI/AWS A2.4 - Standard Symbols for
Welding, Brazing, &
Nondestructive Examination
 ANSI/AWS A3.0 - Standard Welding Terms &
Definitions

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‘Body of Knowledge’ - 2 of 2

 ANSI/AWS B1.10 - Guide for the Nondestructive

Inspection of Welds
 ANSI/AWS B1.11 - Guide for the Visual
Inspection of Welds
 ANSI/ASC Z49.1 - Safety in Welding, Cutting, &
Allied Processes
 ANSI/AWS QC1:96 - Standard for AWS Certification
of Welding Inspectors
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Who Is the Welding Inspector?

A responsible person who:

 Determines Weld Quality to a Specification
 May be an overseer of others
 May be a inspection and test specialist
 Or, a combination of the above

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The Welding Inspector

A Person Who Brings “KASH” to the Job.

 Knowledge
 Attitude
 Skills
 Habits

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Knowledge

 Of Drawings
 Of Codes, Standards, & Specifications
 Of Welding Terms
 Of Welding Processes
 Of Testing Methods

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Professional Attitude

 Fair
 Impartial
 Consistent
 Commitment

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Skills

 Inspection Experience
 Welding Experience
 Training in Welding Metallurgy

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Habits

 Record keeping
 Physical condition
 Good vision

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Ethical Requirements

 Common Sense
 Honesty
 Integrity

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Public Statements

 Avoid if Possible
 Never for Personal Publicity
 Get Legal Advice

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Effective
Communication
is often the Key
to Avoiding
Errors

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The Welding
Inspector Must
Communicate
With Various
Groups

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NDE Personnel

The Welding Inspector Must Have:

 Knowledge of NDE Methods
 Knowledge of NDE Certifications, e.g.,
– ASNT
– AWS
– EN
– Local Statutory Codes and Standards

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ASNT
Recommended
Practice for
Certification of
NDE Personnel

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AWS CWI & NDE Certification

AWS Programs available through Moody:

 SCWI, CWI, CAWI

 PT, MT, UT, RI

Contact Moody for more information

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AWS QC 1 - 96

Study Reference

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Experience Required

 SCWI - 15 years minimum

 CWI - 5 years minimum
 CAWI - 2 years minimum

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CWI and CAWI

Wallet Cards

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CWI Exam

 A- Fundamentals - 2 hrs.
150 questions closed book
 B - Practical - 2 hrs.
46 questions, measurements, calculations
 C - Code - 2 hrs.
46 questions, open book

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Code Options for CWI Exam

 AWS D1.1 - Structural - ‘98 or ‘00 Edition

 AWS D1.5 - Bridge - ‘95 or ‘96 Edition
 AWS D15.1 - Railroad - ‘93 Edition
 API 1104 - Pipeline - 19th Edition

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Exam Success

Must Pass All Three Parts With:

 72% Minimum for CWI ( 71.7% )
 50% Minimum for CAWI

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AWS A 3.0

Study Reference

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