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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 AWS D1.5 AWS D15.1 API 1104

- Structural - 98 or 00 Edition - Bridge 95 or 96 Edition - Railroad - 93 Edition - 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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