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Module 1Module 1

Welding Welding Inspection and Inspection and CertificationCertification

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Introduction - 1 of 2 Introduction - 1 of 2

Increasing Need for Weld QualityIncreasing Need for Weld Quality– Safety Issues– Jurisdiction and Statutory Regulations– Competition– Less Conservative Designs

Inspector - Primary Responsibility to Inspector - Primary Responsibility to

Ensure Weld QualityEnsure Weld Quality

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Introduction - 2 of 2 Introduction - 2 of 2

The Welding Inspector Must Have:The Welding Inspector Must Have:– Training and Experience– Broad Knowledge and Skills– Certification

AWS Certification - QC1-96AWS Certification - QC1-96– Visual Inspection Only

One Approach to Training is “WIT”One Approach to Training is “WIT”

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AWS QC 1 - 96AWS QC 1 - 96

Visual Visual Inspection Inspection

OnlyOnly

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Welding Welding Inspection Inspection

Technology Technology (WIT)(WIT)

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1 - Welding Inspection & Certification1 - Welding Inspection & Certification

2 - Safe Practices for Welding Inspectors2 - Safe Practices for Welding Inspectors

3 - Metal Joining and Cutting Processes3 - Metal Joining and Cutting Processes

4 - Weld Joint Geometry & Symbols4 - Weld Joint Geometry & Symbols

5 - Documents Governing Welding5 - Documents Governing Welding

Inspection and QualificationInspection and Qualification

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6 - Metal Properties and Destructive 6 - Metal Properties and Destructive TestingTesting

7 - Metric Practice for Welding Inspection7 - Metric Practice for Welding Inspection

8 - Welding Metallurgy for the Welding8 - Welding Metallurgy for the Welding

InspectorInspector

9 - Weld and Base Metal Discontinuities9 - Weld and Base Metal Discontinuities

10 -Visual Inspection & other NDE 10 -Visual Inspection & other NDE MethodsMethods

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Welding InspectionWelding Inspection ANSI/AWS A1.1 - ANSI/AWS A1.1 - Metric Practice Guide for Metric Practice Guide for

the Welding Industry the Welding Industry ANSI/AWS A2.4 - ANSI/AWS A2.4 - Standard Symbols for Standard Symbols for

Welding, Brazing, & Welding, Brazing, & Nondestructive Examination Nondestructive Examination

ANSI/AWS A3.0 - ANSI/AWS A3.0 - Standard Welding Terms & Standard Welding Terms & Definitions Definitions

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ANSI/AWS B1.10 - ANSI/AWS B1.10 - Guide for the Nondestructive Guide for the Nondestructive Inspection of Welds Inspection of Welds

ANSI/AWS B1.11 - ANSI/AWS B1.11 - Guide for the Visual Guide for the Visual Inspection of Welds Inspection of Welds

ANSI/ASC Z49.1 - ANSI/ASC Z49.1 - Safety in Welding, Cutting, & Safety in Welding, Cutting, & Allied Processes Allied Processes

ANSI/AWS QC1:96 - ANSI/AWS QC1:96 - Standard for AWS CertificationStandard for AWS Certification

of Welding Inspectorsof Welding Inspectors

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Module 1 - Module 1 - 1010Who Is the Welding Who Is the Welding Inspector?Inspector?

A responsible person who:A responsible person who: Determines Weld Quality to a Determines Weld Quality to a

SpecificationSpecification May be an overseer of othersMay be an overseer of others May be a inspection and test May be a inspection and test

specialistspecialist Or, a combination of the aboveOr, a combination of the above

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The Welding InspectorThe Welding Inspector

A Person Who Brings “KASH” to the A Person Who Brings “KASH” to the Job.Job.

KKnowledgenowledge AAttitudettitude SSkillskills HHabitsabits

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KnowledgeKnowledge

Of DrawingsOf Drawings Of Codes, Standards, & Of Codes, Standards, &

SpecificationsSpecifications Of Welding TermsOf Welding Terms Of Welding ProcessesOf Welding Processes Of Testing MethodsOf Testing Methods

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Professional AttitudeProfessional Attitude

Fair Fair ImpartialImpartial ConsistentConsistent CommitmentCommitment

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SkillsSkills

Inspection ExperienceInspection Experience Welding ExperienceWelding Experience Training in Welding MetallurgyTraining in Welding Metallurgy

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HabitsHabits

Record keepingRecord keeping Physical conditionPhysical condition Good visionGood vision

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Ethical RequirementsEthical Requirements

Common SenseCommon Sense HonestyHonesty IntegrityIntegrity

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Public StatementsPublic Statements

Avoid if PossibleAvoid if Possible Never for Personal PublicityNever for Personal Publicity Get Legal AdviceGet Legal Advice

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Effective Effective CommunicatiCommunication is often on is often the Key to the Key to Avoiding Avoiding

ErrorsErrors

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The Welding The Welding Inspector Inspector

Must Must CommunicatCommunicat

e With e With Various Various GroupsGroups

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NDE PersonnelNDE Personnel

The Welding Inspector Must Have:The Welding Inspector Must Have: Knowledge of NDE MethodsKnowledge of NDE Methods Knowledge of NDE Certifications, Knowledge of NDE Certifications,

e.g.,e.g.,– ASNT– AWS– EN– Local Statutory Codes and Standards

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ASNT ASNT RecommendeRecommended Practice for d Practice for Certification Certification

of NDE of NDE PersonnelPersonnel

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Module 1 - Module 1 - 2222AWS CWI & NDE AWS CWI & NDE CertificationCertification

AWS Programs available through AWS Programs available through Moody:Moody:

SCWI, CWI, CAWISCWI, CWI, CAWI PT, MT, UT, RIPT, MT, UT, RI

Contact Moody for more informationContact Moody for more information

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AWS QC 1 - 96AWS QC 1 - 96

Study Study ReferenceReference

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Experience RequiredExperience Required

SCWI - 15 years minimumSCWI - 15 years minimum CWI - 5 years minimumCWI - 5 years minimum CAWI - 2 years minimumCAWI - 2 years minimum

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CWI and CWI and CAWI Wallet CAWI Wallet

CardsCards

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CWI ExamCWI Exam

A- Fundamentals - 2 hrs.A- Fundamentals - 2 hrs. 150 questions closed book

B - Practical - 2 hrs.B - Practical - 2 hrs. 46 questions, measurements, calculations

C - Code - 2 hrs.C - Code - 2 hrs. 46 questions, open book

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Module 1 - Module 1 - 2727Code Options for CWI Code Options for CWI ExamExam

AWS D1.1 - Structural - ‘98 or ‘00 AWS D1.1 - Structural - ‘98 or ‘00 EditionEdition

AWS D1.5 - Bridge - ‘95 or ‘96 AWS D1.5 - Bridge - ‘95 or ‘96 EditionEdition

AWS D15.1 - Railroad - ‘93 EditionAWS D15.1 - Railroad - ‘93 Edition API 1104 - Pipeline - 19th API 1104 - Pipeline - 19th

EditionEdition

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Exam SuccessExam Success

Must Pass All Three Parts With:Must Pass All Three Parts With: 72% Minimum for CWI ( 71.7% )72% Minimum for CWI ( 71.7% ) 50% Minimum for CAWI50% Minimum for CAWI

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AWS A 3.0AWS A 3.0

Study Study ReferenceReference

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