This document package contains the application materials needed to apply for the Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) exam. It includes an application form requesting information such as contact details, qualifications, work experience, and preferred exam location and date. It also provides the exam schedule, prices, and policies. Applicants must submit proof of meeting the minimum education and experience requirements to qualify for the CWI, CAWI, CWE or SCWI exams.
This document package contains the application materials needed to apply for the Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) exam. It includes an application form requesting information such as contact details, qualifications, work experience, and preferred exam location and date. It also provides the exam schedule, prices, and policies. Applicants must submit proof of meeting the minimum education and experience requirements to qualify for the CWI, CAWI, CWE or SCWI exams.
This document package contains the application materials needed to apply for the Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) exam. It includes an application form requesting information such as contact details, qualifications, work experience, and preferred exam location and date. It also provides the exam schedule, prices, and policies. Applicants must submit proof of meeting the minimum education and experience requirements to qualify for the CWI, CAWI, CWE or SCWI exams.
This document package contains the application materials needed to apply for the Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) exam. It includes an application form requesting information such as contact details, qualifications, work experience, and preferred exam location and date. It also provides the exam schedule, prices, and policies. Applicants must submit proof of meeting the minimum education and experience requirements to qualify for the CWI, CAWI, CWE or SCWI exams.
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Welding Inspector Exam Application Visual Acuity Record Certified Welding Inspector Body of Knowledge AWS CWI Seminar and Exam Schedule/Price List AWS Exam Cancellation Refund Policies and Other Fees
550 NW LeJeune Rd Miami, Fl 33126 (800) 443-9353 or (305) 443-9353, ext. 273 FAXED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
WELDING INSPECTOR EXAM APPLICATION
FIRST NAME MI
LAST NAME
1. PLEASE INDICATE THE EXAM LOCATION OF YOUR CHOICE:
PLEASE ALLOW 3-4 WEEKS PROCESS TIME. CONFIRMATION LETTERS WILL BE EMAILED UNLESS EMAIL ADDRESS IS NOT INDICATED IN SECTION 6.
NOTE: AWS strongly recommends the applicant selects a second and third site location alternative. If the first choice is not available, the next location will be selected. Please do not make any hotel or flight arrangements until you have received your exam confirmation letter from the Certification Department.
2. PLEASE CHECK AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
CAWI (only) CWI (only) CWE (only) CWI and CWE combo SCWI (only) YOUR AWS MEMBER # (IF APPLICABLE) ____________________________ Are you employed by an AWS SENSE program participating organization? NO YES If yes, the Facility name: ________________________________
4. PLEASE INDICATE THE FOLLOWING AWS SEMINAR OF YOUR CHOICE OR CHOOSE NONE BELOW: (only for CAWI, CWI and CWE applicants)
D1.1 SEMINAR WEEK PAK
3. PLEASE SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FOR YOUR CODE APPLICATION TEST SUBJECT:
* Applicant must provide own codebook for the exam.
*Code Clinic not available. Applicant must provide own codebook for the exam. *Code Clinic not available. Applicant must provide own codebook for the exam. *Code Clinic not available. Applicant must provide own codebook for the exam.
1. API 1104 Code Clinic (Mon. 1 PM 5 PM) 2. Welding Inspection Technology Workshop (Tues Thurs, 8 AM 5 PM) 3. Visual Inspection Workshop (Fri, 8 AM 5 PM) 4. Certification Exam (Sat, 8 AM 5 PM)
ASME Sections VIII (Div 1) & IX, (both 2007 editions with 2008 addenda) *Code Clinic not available. Applicant must provide own codebook for the exam. ASME Section IX, B31.1 (both 2007 editions), and B31.3 (2006 edition) *Code Clinic not available. Applicant must provide own codebook for the exam. * SCWI APPLICANTS ONLY * AWS B2.1:2005 or 2009; AWS B4.0:2007; AWS QC1:2007; and ASNT SNT-TC-1A:2006 editions only OPEN BOOK FORMAT- SEMINAR NOT AVAILABLE
FOR INDIVIDUAL CODE CLINICS/WORKSHOPS:
D1.1 Code Clinic (code book not supplied) API-1104 Code Clinic (code book not supplied) Welding Inspection Technology Workshop Visual Inspection Workshop
NONE / EXAMINATION ONLY
AWS USE ONLY Acct #: _______________________________ Date: ________________________________ Amt$: _______________________________
5. METHOD OF PAYMENT- ALL CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO AWS.
PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION. Check or money order #_______________________ VISA MC AMEX Diners Discover CC#:__________/___________/___________/__________Exp:_____/_______
WORK TELEPHONE NUMBER U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER x x x x x
MOBILE TELEPHONE NUMBER
E-MAIL ADDRESS (
CONFIRMATION NOTIFICATION WILL BE SENT TO THIS ADDRESS)
7. ASSOCIATIONS TYPE OF BUSINESS CHECK ONE BOX
A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. X. Contract Construction Chemicals, Allied Products Petroleum & Coal Industries Primary Metal Industries Fabricated Metal Products Machinery except electrical Electrical equipment, supplies, electrodes Transport equipment, air, aerospace Transport equipment, automotive Transport equipment, boats, ships Transport equipment, railroad Utilities Welding distributorship & retail trade Misc. repair services inc. welding Education services inc. schools, libraries Engineering & architectural services Misc. business services inc. laboratories Governmental (federal, state, local) Other Structural Steel Fab Misc Steel Fab Misc Mtrl Fab Meas & Anly Inst
JOB CLASSIFICATION CHECK ONE BOX
01. President, owner, partner, officer 02. Manager, director, superintendent 03. Sales 04. Purchasing 05. Engineer welding 06. Engineer other 07. Inspector, tester 08. Supervisor, foreman 09. Welder, welding or cutting operator 10. Architect, designer 11. Consultant 12. Metallurgist 13. Research and development 14. Technician 15. Educator 16. Student 17. Librarian 18. Customer service 19. Other 20. Engineer- Design 21. Engineer- Manufacturing 22. Quality Control
YOUR TECHNICAL INTERESTS FILL IN ORDER OF PRIORITY (1,2,3,ETC.)
1. 2. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z. Robotics Computerization of Welding Ferrous metals Aluminum Nonferrous metals except aluminum Advanced materials, intermetallics Ceramics High energy beam processes Arc Welding Brazing and soldering Resistance welding Thermal spraying Cutting NDE Safety and health Bending and shearing Roll forming Stamping and punching Aerospace Automotive Machinery Marine Piping and tubing Pressure vessels and tanks Sheet Metal Structures Other Automation
W. Elct & Eltr Mac
Welding Inspector Exam application 10/4/2010
LAST NAME: 8. EDUCATION LEVEL
FIRST NAME:
CWI, CAWI, CWE APPLICANTS ONLY
PLEASE CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX BELOW : High school graduate or achieved GED certificate. CWI and CWE applicants must document five (5) years and CAWI applicants must document two (2) years of work experience in the Qualifying Work Experience Section below. (Please refer to the AWS B5.1) th Did not graduate high school, but completed the 8 grade. CWI and CWE applicants must document nine (9) years and CAWI applicants must document four (4) years of work experience in the Qualifying Work Experience Section below. (Please refer to the AWS B5.1) th Did not complete the 8 grade. CWI and CWE applicants must document twelve (12) years and CAWI applicants must document six (6) years of work experience in the Qualifying Work Experience Section below. (Please refer to the AWS B5.1) Note to CWE applicants: Applicants applying for the CWE examination must be a high school graduate or achieved a GED certificate along with the five years of work experience. You shall also complete the CWE Welding Instructor Credentials Form or submit a written verification letter signed by your teaching supervisor / personnel manager. In addition, a copy of a valid AWS Certified Welder ID/Certification card or test record of passing a valid AWS Certified Welder test for the welding process to be taught. For further information regarding the CWE program, please refer to the QC5-91
SCWI APPLICANTS ONLY
PLEASE BE SURE TO MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: High school graduate or hold a state or military approved high school equivalency diploma. (Please refer to the AWS B5.1) Minimum of fifteen (15) years experience in an occupational function that has a direct relationship to welded assemblies fabricated to national or international standards. (Please refer to the AWS B5.5) Shall have been certified as a CWI for a minimum of six (6) years. .
9. ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A maximum of two (2) years of post high school education may be substituted for an equal number of years of work experience according to 5.5 of AWS B5.1 VoTech credits - MUST attach Circle no. of years attended Maximum one (1) year work substitution credit only if courses transcripts of welding related completed and within a curriculum related to welding. courses or diploma 0 1 2 3 4 College credits - MUST attach Circle no. of years attended Maximum two (2) years work substitution credit only if the degree transcripts of engineering-level is in engineering technology, engineering, or physical science courses or diploma 0 1 2 3 4
10. QUALIFYING WORK EXPERIENCE: RESUMES NOT ACCEPTED. THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED. ** NOTE: PLEASE DUPLICATE THIS SECTION FOR EACH ADDITIONAL EMPLOYER IN ORDER TO MEET THE QUALIFYING WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CWI/CAWI/CWE/SCWI ELIGIBILITY. _______ I understand that all work experience documented on this application may be verified with both past and present employers. (Initials)
Company Name Company Street Address Supervisors Name Supervisors Email Address Applicants Job Title Job Responsibilities- Detailed Description Required*
Type of Business City, State, Zip Code
Company Phone Number
Title of Immediate Supervisor Department Employed From: (Mo.) (Yr.) To: (Mo.)
(Yr.)
Welding Inspector Exam application 10/4/2010
LAST NAME: 11. EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION
FIRST NAME:
SUBSTITUTE THIS SECTION WITH A LETTER OF REFERENCE ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD FROM TWO (2) SEPARATE CLIENTS ATTESTING TO THE NATURE OF WORK ASSIGNMENTS DURING THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. IF THE EMPLOYER IS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS, PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF THE W2 FORM.
** NOTE: THIS SECTION MUST TO BE COMPLETED BY A SUPERVISOR OR PERSONNEL MANAGER FROM THE MOST RECENT EMPLOYER. IF SELF-EMPLOYED OR CONTRACT APPLICANT YOU MUST
Employees Last Name: _________________________________ First Name: ____________________________ MI: ______ Employer Name: _____________________________________________________Phone: ( ) _____________________
Employer Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________________ ST/Prov.: _____________ Zip: _____________ Country: _______________ Supervisor / Personnel Manager: __________________________________________ Dept/Div: _______________________ Supervisor / Personnel Managers Email: ___________________________________________________________________ I verify that is or was an employee at your company and conducts the duties during the employment periods stated in this application? NO YES Name: _________________________________________________ Title: _________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________
12. TESTIMONIAL: (this section MUST be completed or application will be rejected)
(Applicants must read and sign the following statement in front of a notary)
I hereby certify that I have read the standard requirements contained in the certification programs indicated above. Further, I agree to comply with the existing requirements and any subsequent requirements that may be instituted by AWS. I have read and agree to the terms and conditions set forth in the AWS Policies and Fees form. I certify that the information I have included on this application is true; I understand that any false statements will nullify this application. I give AWS permission to verify this information. I agree to comply with the provisions set forth in the Standard concerning the administration of my examination and certification. Upon obtaining my certification, I give AWS the right to reveal my certification status as it relates to my validity and expiration date only. I further understand that any required information that is incomplete or missing will cancel this registration. Furthermore, I certify that I have not obtained any exam materials, have no prior knowledge of the AWS exam questions or answers, and have not and will not accept any solicitation for the AWS exam questions or answers from anyone at any time before or after the exam. I understand that a violation of this oath may be grounds for invalidation of my certification. Applicants Signature ___________________________________________________ Date: _______________________________ THE FOLLOWING IS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE NOTARY PUBLIC Sworn to and subscribed before me this _______ day of______________________ 20____. My commission expires ___________________ Notary Public Signature ________________________________ (seal and/or stamp is REQUIRED)
If scheduled to take an AWS certification exam, site location: ________________________________Date___________________ TO APPLICANTS: This form must be submitted for all Welding Inspector and Radiographic Interpreter applications. Applicants for the Certified Welding Educator only are not required to complete this form. Before submitting this form with your application to AWS, be sure to keep a copy for your records. If youre unable to supply a completed Visual Acuity Record with your application prior to submission deadline, you may forward this form to the Certification Department separately. Exam applicants may submit completed Visual Acuity Records on exam day. AWS will not release exam results and/or certification renewal without a completed Visual Acuity Record on file. You must use the services of an Ophthalmologist, Optometrist, Medical Doctor, Registered Nurse or Certified Physicians Assistant to administer your required eye examination. The examination must occur within the seven months prior to the scheduled date of the applicants examination and/or certification expiration date. All applicants must pass an eye examination, with or without corrective lenses, to prove near vision acuity on Jaeger J2 at 12 in. or greater (30.5 cm). All applicants shall take a color perception test. Eye examination results must be documented on this visual acuity form supplied by the AWS Certification Department. No other forms will be accepted. AWS will not accept visual acuity test results that are incomplete or do not comply with regulations. THE FOLLOWING THREE SECTIONS ARE TO BE COMPLETED BY THE EYE EXAMINER 1. Please verify the customers close vision acuity to Jaeger J2 specifications at a distance of 12 inches or greater (30.5 cm): (please check one of the following) Both eyes require corrected vision to J2 Only one eye needs corrected vision to J2 No correction is required. 2. Through a color perception examination, is the applicant colorblind? (please check one of the following) No, customer is not colorblind Yes, customer is colorblind. 3. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY CUSTOMER NAME: _____________________________________________ DATE OF EYE EXAMINATION: ______________________ EXAMINER NAME: ______________________________________________TELEPHONE NUMBER: ___________________ EXAMINER ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY: ____________________________________ ST/PROVINCE: _____________ ZIP: _____________COUNTRY: _____________ EXAMINER PROFESSIONAL STATUS BY (please check only one): Ophthalmologist Optometrist Medical Doctor Registered Nurse Certified Physicians Assistant AWS use only
The following is an approximate breakdown of the examination categories and the number of questions drawn from each subject area.
AWS Certified Welding Inspector
Percentage
BODY OF KNOWLEDGE PART B: PRACTICAL
PART A: FUNDAMENTALS
Subject Welding Processes Heat Control & Metallurgy (carbon and low-alloy steel) Weld Examination Welding Performance Definitions and Terminology Symbols Welding and NDE Test Methods NDE Reports and Records Duties and Responsibilities Safety Destructive Tests Cutting Brazing Soldering
10% 6% 9% 9% 12% 10% 8% 6% 4% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1%
Subject Procedure and Welder Qualifications Mechanical Test and Properties Welding Inspection and Flaws NDE Utilization of Specification and Drawings
Percentage
30% 10% 36% 10% 10%
Subject Materials and Design Fabrication Inspection Qualification
PART C: CODE APPLICATIONS
Percentage
10% 30% 25% 30%
AWS RECOMMENDED SELF-STUDY Examination Preparatory Material
AWS PUBLICATIONS Certification Manual for Welding Inspectors Welding Inspection Handbook * D1.1/D1.1M Structural Welding Code-Steel * D1.1 Code Clinic Reference Manual * API 1104 Study Guide for API Standard 1104 Welding of Pipelines * Welding Inspection Technology * Welding Inspection Technology (Workbook) *Welding Inspection Technology Sample CWI Fundamentals Exam * Standard Welding Terms and Definitions * Standard Welding Symbols * Visual Inspection Workshop Reference Manual *Guide for the Nondestructive Examination of Welds *Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors (errata 2007)
Note:
D1.1:2006, 2008, or 2010 editions may be used as study material.
CODE SUBJECTS AVAILABLE AWS D1.1- Structural Steel Code: 2006, 2008, or 2010 editions th *AP1104- Pipelines 20 edition with 2007 errata/addenda **AWS D1.2- Structural Aluminum Code: 2003 or 2008 edition **ASME Section IX (2007 edition), B31.1 (2007 edition), & B31.3 (2006 edition) **AWS D15.1 - Railroad: 2007 edition **ASME Sections VIII (Div 1) & IX, (both 2007 editions with 2008 addenda) **AWS D1.5- Bridge Welding Code: 2008 edition * Applicant must provide own codebook for the exam. ** Code Clinic not available. Applicant must provide own codebook for the exam.
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS AWS Welding Handbook Series Guide for the Visual Examination of Welds Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes
ORDER NUMBER WHB-ALL B1.11: 2000 ANSI Z49.1: 2005
Books are provided to participants at the AWS Seminars
TO PURCHASE ANY OF THE AWS PUBLICATIONS OR THE API1104 CODEBOOK:
Contact WEX at 888-WELDING or 305-824-1177 Or visit the website at www.awspubs.com
