Monday 18 December 2017

Basic Welding Training Calendar Chennai, Coimbatore, Tirupur 2018

WELDING TRAINING COURSE CALENDAR FOR YEAR 2018
S.NOCOURSE TYPECITYCOUNTRYSTART DATEEND DATE
1Welding Training CourseChennai/Coimbatore/TirupurIndia10 Jan 1812 Jan 18
2Welding Training CourseChennai/Coimbatore/TirupurIndia08 Feb 1810 Feb 18
3Welding Training CourseChennai/Coimbatore/TirupurIndia01 Mar 1803 Mar 18
4Welding Training CourseChennai/Coimbatore/TirupurIndia26 Apr 1828 Apr 18
5Welding Training CourseChennai/Coimbatore/TirupurIndia28 May 1830 May 18
6Welding Training CourseChennai/Coimbatore/TirupurIndia11 Jun 1813 Jun 18
7Welding Training CourseChennai/Coimbatore/TirupurIndia2 Jul 1804 Jul 18
8Welding Training CourseChennai/Coimbatore/TirupurIndia27 Aug 1829 Aug 18
9Welding Training CourseChennai/Coimbatore/TirupurIndia24 Sep 1826 Sep 18
10Welding Training CourseChennai/Coimbatore/TirupurIndia08 Oct 1810 Oct 18
11Welding Training CourseChennai/Coimbatore/TirupurIndia07 Nov 1809 Nov 18
12Welding Training CourseChennai/Coimbatore/TirupurIndia12 Dec 1814 Dec 18

WELDING TRAINING SCHEDULE, CALENDAR FOR CHENNAI/COIMBATORE/TIRUPUR INDIA 2018

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Sunday 10 December 2017

Q:-What test specimens are required for this qualification test?

A. 2 reduced section tensiles, 2root bends, 2 face bends
B. 2 reduced section tensiles, 4 side bends
C. 2 reduced section tensiles, 2root bends, 2 face bends, 2 macro etch specimens
D. 2 reduced section tensiles, 2root bends, 2 face bends, 4 side bends
E. None of the above

Wednesday 29 November 2017

Q:- A high level of surface cleaning is important prior to penetrant testing in order to

A. The reduce the amount of penetrate used
B. Reduce the level of false identification
C. Ensure a good bound for the developer
D. Improve the viscosity of the penetrate 

Monday 6 November 2017

Q:- The exposed surfaces of each fillet-weld-break specimen shall show:

1. No Slag inclusions greater than 1/4 inch
2. At least 3/4 inches sound metal between adjacent inclusions
3. Complete penetration and fusion
4. The tensile strength of the specimen
5. None of the above

Tuesday 31 October 2017

Q:-When considering the advantages of site RT over UT which of the following applies?

1. A permanent record produced, good for detecting defects which do not have significant depth in relation to axis of the X-ray beam and defect identification 
2. A permanent record produced, good for detecting all surface and sub-surface defects and assessing the through thickness depths of defects 
3. A permanent record produced, defect identification not so reliant on operator skill 
4. No controlled areas required on site, a permanent record produced and good for assessing the extent of pipe wall thickness reductions due to internal corrosio 

Tuesday 17 October 2017

Q:- One the advantages of ultrasonic inspection in relation to radiographic testing to;

A. Access is generally only required from one side (surface)of the component being tested
B. The designated work area must be closed off by barriers, therefore safety is increased
C. This materials can be easily examined
D. A permanent image of the defect can be obtained 

Wednesday 11 October 2017

Q:-During welder qualification, when destructively testing pipe with a diameter less than or equal to 33.4 mm:

1. Radiography must be used
2. The entire pipe must be used for bend testing
3. One full-section tensile specimen may be substituted for the root-bend and nick-break 
specimens. 
4. Pipe of this diameter may not be destructively tested e. none of the above 

Monday 25 September 2017

Q:- A medium carbon steel weld shoukd be inspected:

1. As soon as it is safe to do so
2. When the weld is finished
3. 48hrs after the completion
4. After ndt examination

Sunday 10 September 2017

Q:-Lineup clamps shall be used for butt welds in accordance with the procedure specification. When it is permissible to remove the lineup clamp before the root bead is completed:

1. The completed part of the bead shall be in approximately equal segments spaced approximately equally around the circumference of the joint. 
2. The completed part of the bead shall be removed and rewelded after removing the clamp. 
3. The completed part of the bead shall be peened before removing the clamp. 
4. The completed part of the bead shall be at least 4 inches long for all pipe sizes 
5. None of the Above

Wednesday 6 September 2017

Top 10 Interview Questions Related To Pipes Supports

Interview Questions Related To pipes Supports:-

1. What are the Criteria for Pipe Supporting?

Answer: -

Following are the points, which should be taken into account for proper supporting: -

A. Load of bare pipe + fluid + insulation (if any).
B. Load of bare pipe + water fill.
C. Load of valves and online equipment and instrument.
D. Thermal loads during operation.
E. Steam out condition, if applicable.
F. Wind loads for piping at higher elevation, if required.
G. Forced vibration due to pulsating flow.
H. Bare pipe with size above 12” shall be supported with Pad or Shoe.

2. What is the basic span of supports for 2”/6”/10”/24” pipe?

Answer: -

Basic Span is 5.5m / 9m / 11.5m / 15m respectively.

3. What is the function of providing the anchor, cross guide and guide for piping?

Answer: -

Anchor is provided to restrict all the axial and rotational movements of pipe, whereas cross guide is
provided to restrict displacements of pipe along with the axis perpendicular to its centerline and Guide is provided to restrict the longitudinal movements of pipes along with its axis.

4. How is piping to Tank inlet nozzle is supported and why?

Answer: -

Piping to Tank Nozzle is supported with spring type support (first support from Nozzle) in order to
make the nozzle safe from the loads which occurs due to the displacement of pipe ( Displacement
may be due to thermal expansion of pipe, tank material, tank settlement etc).

5. What are the types of flexible spring hangers?

Answer: -

1. Constant Spring Hanger 2. Variable Spring Hanger.

6. What is the purpose of providing Graphite Pads in supports below shoes?

Answer: -

To reduce the friction factor. The coefficient of friction for Graphite Pads is 0.1

7. Where do you provide Anchor and Slotted Support of Heat Exchanger?

Answer: -

Anchor support of Heat exchanger is provided on the side from which Tube bundle will be pulled out for the purpose of maintenance work also it is based on the growth of the connecting piping as
exchanger should grow with the piping.

8. What should be the material of shoes for supporting AS pipes & why?

Answer: -

If CS shoes are used then pad in contact with the pipe shall be of Alloy steel to avoid dissimilar
welding at pipe. To avoid alloy steel welding and dissimilar welding, fabricated clamps either of CS or SS can be used.

9. What are sway braces?

Answer: -

Sway braces are essentially a double acting spring housed in a canister. Their purpose is to limit the
undesirable movement. Undesirable movement means movement caused by wind loading, rapid
valve closure, relief valve opening, two phase flow or earthquake.

10. What is the difference between variable spring hanger and constant spring hanger?

Answer: -

Variable spring Hanger: -
As the name itself indicates the resistance of the coil to a load changes during compression.
Constant spring Hanger: -
Constant spring hanger provides constant support force for pipes and equipment subjected to vertical movement due to thermal expansion.

Monday 4 September 2017

Q:- What is meant by the term junction?

1. The area containing the HAZ and the weld metaL
2. The weld metal and parent metal
3. The boundery between the fusion zone and the HAZ
4. The part of the weld, has undergone mettalurgical changes due to the heat from welding

Thursday 10 August 2017

Q:- Quality Assurance:

1. Another name for inspection
2. Relates to all activities and functions concerned with the attainment of quality
3. Is the activity of ensuring documents related to specific contracts are in order
4. Is the activity of carrying out quality control

Wednesday 12 July 2017

Questions related to Welding/ Weld defects/Post heating/Post weld heat treatment/ Electrode/Filler wire.

Questions related to Welding/ Weld defects/Post heating/Post weld heat treatment/ Electrode/Filler wire.

1. Q:- What do you mean by following type of welding?

  1. SMAW B. TIG
Answer:- A. SMAW : - Shielded Metal Arc Welding.
  1. TIG : - Tungsten Inert Gas Welding.

2. Q:- Mention the contents of TIG welding set?

Answer:- A. Torch : Consist of hose for argon gas / welding lead / ceramic nozzle/ collet / tungsten rod as
cathode to create arc.
  1. Regulator with Pressure Gauge (HP & LP) & flow meter.
  2. Argon cylinder – Gr.2 / Gr.1 depending upon requirements of the job.
  3. Transformer / Rectifier.
  4. Filler wire

3. Q:- While welding of pipe trunnion to pipe/reinforcement pad you have to put a hole or leave some portion of welding why?

Answer:
For venting of hot gas which may get generated due to welding.

4. Q:- What is the thumb rule to calculate Current required for Welding?

Answer:
20±Current (Amp) = [Diameter of Electrode (mm) X 40]

5. Q:-What is the minimum thickness of cs pipe that requires stress relieving to be done as per B31.3?

Answer: - 19.05 mm thk.

6. Q:-Which is the Electrode & filler wire used for welding of following materials?

  1. Alloy steel
  2. ASTM A335PI
  3. ASTM A335P2
III. ASTM A335P11
  1. ASTM A335P5
  2. ASTM A335P9
  3. Stainless steel
  4. ASTM A312TP304
  5. ASTM A312TP304L
III. ASTM A312TP304H
  1. ASTM A312TP308
  2. ASTM A312TP310
  3. ASTM A312TP316
VII. ASTM A312TP316L
VIII. ASTM A312TP316H
  1. ASTM A312TP321
  2. ASTM A312TP321H

Answer: -
Covered Electrode Bare electrode
Alloy Steel
  1. ASTM A335PI E7018 E70 S-1B
  2. ASTM A335P2 E8018-B1 ---
III. ASTM A335P11 E8018-B2 ER515
  1. ASTM A335P5 E502 ER502
  2. ASTM A335P9 E505 ER505
Stainless Steel
  1. ASTM A312TP304 E308 ER308
  2. ASTM A312TP304L E308L ER308L
III. ASTM A312TP304H E16-6-2 ER16-8-2
  1. ASTM A312TP308 E309 ER309
  2. ASTM A312TP310 E310 ER310
  3. ASTM A312TP316 E316 ER316
VII. ASTM A312TP316L E316L ER316L
VIII. ASTM A312TP316H E16-8-2 ER16-18-2
  1. ASTM A312TP321 E347 ER347
  2. ASTM A312TP321H E16-6-2 ER16-8-2

7. Q:-What are the common welding defects?

Answer: -
  1. Lack of penetration.
  2. Lack of fusion.
  3. Undercut.
  4. Slag inclusion.
  5. Porosity.
  6. Crack.
  7. Faulty weld size & profile.
  8. Distortion.
  9. Lack of penetration.
This defect occurs at the root of the joint when the weld metal fails to reach it or weld metal fails
to fuse completely the root faces of the joint. As a result, a void remains at the root zone, which
may contain slag inclusions.
Cause: -
  1. Use of incorrect size of electrode in relation to the form of joint.
  2. Low welding current.
  3. Faulty fit-up and inaccurate joint preparation.
  4. Lack of fusion.
Lack of fusion is defined as a condition where boundaries of unfused metal exist between the
Weld metal & base metal or between the adjacent layers of weld –metals.
Cause: -
  1. Presence of scale, dirt, oxide, slag and other non-metallic substance which prevents
the weld metal to reach melting temperature.
  1. Improper deslagging between the weld pass.
Precaution: -
  1. Keep the weld joint free from scale, dirt, oxide, slag and other non- metallic substance.
  2. Use adequate welding current.
  3. Deslag each weld pass thoroughly.
  4. Place weld passes correctly next to each other.
  5. Undercut
This defect appears as a continuous or discontinuous groove at the toes of a weld pass and is
located on the base metal or in the fusion face of a multipass weld. It occurs prominently on the
edge of a fillet weld deposited in the horizontal position.
Cause: -
  1. Excessive welding current.
  2. Too high speed of arc travel.
  3. Wrong electrode angle.
Rectification: -
The defect is rectified by filling the undercut groove with a weld pass. If undercut is deep &
contains slag, it should be chipped away before rewelding.
  1. Slag Inclusion
Non–metallic particles of comparatively large size entrapped in the weld metal are termed
as slag inclusion.
Cause: -
  1. Improper cleaning of slag between the deposition of successive passes.
  2. Presence of heavy mill scale, loose rust, dirt, grit & other substances present on the
surface of base metal.
Precaution: -
  1. Clean the slag thoroughly between the weld pass.
  2. Keep the joint surface (especially gas cut surface) and bare filler wire perfectly clean.
  3. Avoid undercut & gaps between weld pass.
  4. Use proper welding consumables.
  5. Porosity
The presence of gas pores in a weld caused by entrapment of gas during solidification is
termed as porosity. The pores are in the form of small spherical cavities either clustered locally
or scattered throughout the weld deposit. Sometimes entrapped gas give rise to a single large
cavity called Blowholes.
Cause: -
  1. Chemically imperfect welding consumables, for example, deficient in deoxidiser.
  2. Faulty composition of base material or electrode, for example, high sulphur content.
  3. Presence of oil, grease, moisture and mill scale on the weld surface.
  4. Excessive moisture in the electrode coating or submerged-arc flux.
  5. Inadequate gas shielding or impure gas in a gas –shielded process.
  6. Low welding current or too long an arc.
  7. Quick-freezing of weld deposit.
  8. Crack
Fracture of the metal is called crack. Two types of cracks: - Cold crack & Hot crack.
Cold crack usually occur in HAZ of the base metal when this zone becomes hard and brittle due
to rapid cooling after the weld metal has been deposited & sufficient hydrogen has been
absorbed by the weld metal from the arc atmosphere.
Precaution: -
  1. Use of low carbon equivalent materials.
  2. Higher heat input during welding.
  3. Preheating.
  4. Use of low hydrogen electrode.
  5. Faulty weld size and profile
A weld is considered faulty if it has lack of reinforcement, excessive reinforcement or irregular
Profile.
  1. Distortion
Because a weldment is locally heated (by most welding processes), the temperature
distribution in the weldment is not uniform and changes take place as welding processes.
Typically, the weld metal and the base metal heat-affected zone immediately adjacent to it are
at a temperature substantially above that of the unaffected base metal. As the molten pool
solidifies and shrinks, it begins to exert shrinkage stresses on the surrounding weld metal and
heat-affected zone area. When it first solidifies, this weld metal is hot, relatively weak, and can
exert little stress. As it cools to ambient temperature, however, the shrinkage of the weld metal
exerts increasing stress on the weld area and eventually reaches the yield point of the base
metal and the heat-affected zone. Residual stresses in weldments have two major effects. First,
they produce distortion, and second, they may be the cause of premature failure in weldments.
Distortion is caused when the heated weld region contracts no uniformly, causing shrinkage in
one part of the weld to exert eccentric forces on the weld cross section.
The distortion may appear in butt joints as both longitudinal and transverse shrinkage or
Contraction, and as angular change (rotation) when the face of the weld shrinks more than the
root.
Distortion in fillet welds is similar to that in butt welds: transverse and longitudinal shrinkage as
well as angular distortion results from the unbalanced nature of the stresses in these welds.

8. Q:- What is mean by ‘PWHT’? Why it is required?

Answer: -
“POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT” This is done to remove residual stress left in the joint which may
cause brittle fracture.

9. Q:-Why pre-heating is done on some pipe before starting welding?

Answer: -
To slow down the cooling rate.

10. Q:-Why post-heating is done on some pipe after the welding is over?

Answer: -
To maintain uniform homogeneous structure.

11. Q:-What is the pre-heat temperature for carbon steel above 19.05MM thk.

Answer: -
Pre –heat temperature for carbon steel above 19.05 mm is 80 C.°

12. Q:- Is post heating required for carbon steel material above 19.05MM thk.

Answer: -
No. Post heating is not required for carbon steel material of any thickness.

13. Q:-What is the soaking temperature during stress reliving for carbon steel material?

Answer: -
C)°20±C. (°Soaking temperature for carbon steel material during stress reliving is 620

14. Q:- What is the soaking period during stress relieving for carbon steel material?

Answer:- Soaking period for carbon steel material during stress relieving is 1hr.

Q:- What is the rate of heating & cooling during stress relieving for carbon steel material?

Answer: -
The rate of heating & c/hr.°cooling for carbon steel material during stress reliving is 150

16. Q:-What is the pre-heat temperature during stress reliving for alloy steel materials?

Answer: -
Pre-heat temperature for AS materials is 180 C.°

17. Q:-What is the soaking temperature during stress relieving for alloy steel material?

Answer: -
C).°20±C(°Soaking temperature for alloy steel material is 720

18. Q:-What is the soaking period during stress reliving for alloy steel material?

Answer: -
Soaking period for alloy steel material is 2hrs.

19. Q:-What is the rate of heating & cooling during stress reliving for alloy steel material?

Answer: -
The rate of heating & C/hr.°cooling for alloy steel material is 100

20. Q:-What is the post heat temperature for alloy steel material?

Answer: -
Post heat temperature for alloy steel material is 300 C.°

21. Q:-What is a four or five digit coding for electrode as per AWS classification SFA 5.1?

Answer: -
E X X X X X
X X X X
The minimum UTS of Welding position. Type of coating
the undiluted weld metal and current condition.
in psi. ( UTS – Ultimate tensile strength).

22. Q:-Where the use of electrode E7018 is recommended?

Answer: -
The use of electrode E7018 is recommended for welding the following: -
  1. For high strength steel.
  2. For high thickness carbon steel plates.
  3. Higher carbon equivalent material.

23. Q:-Why the electrode E7018 is called low hydrogen electrode?

Answer:-
The low hydrogen electrodes have in their coating ingredient, which produces carbon di-oxide during
melting. This CO2 gives a gaseous shielding for the metal and prevents atmospheric hydrogen from
entering in arc atmosphere. By this way the weld metal has low level of hydrogen.

24. Q:-What should be the content of chlorine in water while conducting hydrotest for CS & SS pipes?

Answer: -
For CS – 250 PPM.
For SS – 30 PPM.

25. Q:-Draw the stress-reliving diagram for carbon steel & Alloy steel material?

Answer: -
Soaking period ( 1hr. for C.S & 2hrs. for AS)
(Note: - The stress reliving diagram remain same
for both AS & CS. The difference is only
in soaking temperature.)
Time
Temperature

26. Q:-What is the test positions for fillet & groove welding in case of plate & pipes?

Answer: -
Test positions for Fillet welds: -
Plate positions: -
  1. Flat Position 1F : - Plates so placed that the weld is deposited with its axis horizontal & its
throat vertical. Refer sketch (a).
  1. Horizontal Position 2F : - Plates so placed that the weld is deposited with its axis horizontal on
the upper side of the horizontal surface and against the vertical
surface. Refer sketch (b).
  1. Vertical Position 3F : - Plates so placed that the weld is deposited with its axis vertical. Refer
sketch (c).
  1. Overhead Position 4F : - Plates so placed that the weld is deposited with its axis horizontal on
the underside of the horizontal surface and against the vertical surface.
Refer sketch (d).
Pipe positions: -
to horizontal and rotated during°A. Flat Position 1F : - Pipe with its axis inclined at 45
Welding so that the weld metal is deposited from above and at the point
of deposition the axis of weld is horizontal and the throat vertical. Refer
sketch (a).
  1. Horizontal Position 2F : - Pipe with its axis vertical so that the weld is deposited on the upper
side of the horizontal surface and against the vertical surface. The axis
of the weld will be horizontal and the pipe is not to be rotated during
Welding. Refer sketch (b).
  1. Horizontal Position 2FR: - Pipe with its axis horizontal and the axis of the deposited weld in the
vertical plane. The pipe is rotated during welding. Refer sketch (c).
  1. Overhead Position 4F : - Pipe with its axis vertical so that the weld is deposited on the underside
of the horizontal surface and against the vertical surface. The axis of
the weld will be horizontal and the pipe is not rotated during welding.
Refer sketch (d).
  1. Multiple Position 5F : - Pipe with axis horizontal and the axis of the deposited weld in the
vertical Plane. The pipe is not to be rotated during welding. Refer
sketch (e).
Test positions for Groove welds: -
Plate positions: -
  1. Flat Position 1G : - Plate in a horizontal plan with the weld metal deposited from above.
Refer sketch (a).
  1. Horizontal position 2G : - Plate in a vertical plane with the axis of the weld in horizontal.
Refer sketch (b).
  1. Vertical position 3G : - Plate in vertical plane with the axis of the weld vertical. Refer sketch (c).
  2. Overhead Position 4G : - Plate in a horizontal plane with the weld metal deposited from
underneath. Refer sketch (d).
Pipe Positions: -
  1. Flat Position 1G : - Pipe with its axis horizontal and rolled during welding so that the weld
metal is deposited from above. Refer sketch (a).
  1. Horizontal Position 2G : - Pipe with its axis vertical and the axis of weld in a horizontal plane.
Pipe shall be not be rotated during welding. Refer sketch (b).
  1. Multiple Position 5G : - Pipe with its axis horizontal and the welding groove in vertical plane.
Welding shall be done without rotating the pipe. Refer sketch (c).
to horizontal. Welding shall be done°D. Multiple Position 6G : - Pipe with its axis inclined at 45
without rotating the pipe. Refer sketch (d).

27. Q:-Draw the Groove details for 6G position in pipe?

°2 ½±°75
0.5 MM±1 MM
1 MM±2.5MM
Joint details for 6G Position.

28. Q:-Draw the Groove details for 2G & 3G position in case of plates?

Answer: -

to 70°60°
10 MM THK.(Max.)
2 TO 3.2MM
2 TO 3.2 MM
 2MM°45
 3MM°to 70°60
12 MM THK. & Above.
2 TO 3.2
2 TO 3.2 MM
Joint details for 3G Position Joint details for 2G Position
(vertical joint). (Horizontal Joint).

29. Q:- What is the effect if the quantity of hydrogen induced in weld metal is more?

Answer:-

When hydrogen is more in weld metal, it tends to make the material brittle & subsequently leads to
cracking. These cracks are called hydrogen induced cracking or delayed crack. To avoid this the
C for one hour in mother oven°C to 300°electrode before using is backed at 250 & then cooled down
C in the same oven°to 100 & finally transferred to portable oven for use where temperature is to 70°maintained at 60°

Monday 3 July 2017

Q:- The correct term of cap height is:

1. Reinforcement  
2. Cap profile height  
3. Excessive weld metal  
4. All of the Above

Wednesday 14 June 2017

Q:- What is the package number and explain?

Package one stands for Distillation & Hydro treating unit.Package one stands for Distillation and Hydrotreating unit.Different units are:

  • 91/92- High Pressure Hydro Desulphurization
  • 101/102- Low Pressure Hydro Desulphurization
  • 111/112-Naphtha Hydrotreater Unit
  • 151/152- Distillation and Hydrotreating Hydrogen Unit
  • 155- Off Gas PSA Unit
  • 150-Hydrogen storage unit
  • 011/012- Crude Distillation Unit/ Vacuum Distillation Unit

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Tuesday 6 June 2017

Q:- For procedure qualification, the exposed surfaces of each nick-break specimen shall show:

1. No slag inclusions over 1/4 inch 
2. At least 3/4 inches of sound weld metal between inclusions 
3. Complete penetration and fusion 
4. The tensile strength of the sample 

Sunday 28 May 2017

Q:- In X-ray work, the quality of the radiographic image is assessed by?


1. Density of the film
2. KVA meter
3. IQI indicator
4. Geometric unsharpness
5. Stand-off distance

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Q:-Which of the following is not related to ABOVE weld joint preparation or fit up?


1. Bevel angle
2. Leg size
3. Root opening
4. Root face

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Q:- Which of the following may be added to an electrode flux to act as a stabiliser?


1. Manganese
2. Silicon
3. Sodium silicate
4. Titanium dioxide

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Thursday 11 May 2017

AWS Certified Welding Inspector Full Details


AWS CWI Course- AWS CWI Fees - Certified Welding Inspector Renewals - Seminar and Exam Schedule/Price list - Full Details

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) DESCRIPTION

Certified Welding Inspector Certification can lead you to a career that is stable, engaging and fulfilling on all levels. From associate certification to senior-level credentials, most welders find career expansion as an inspection professional to be both rewarding and lucrative.

The AWS Certified Welding Inspector CWI Program will begin a phased implementation of the newly published QC1:2016. This directly impacts the CAWI, the CWI, and the SCWI programs. You are strongly encouraged to download the free QC1:2016 PDF

Certified Welding Inspector Practical exam has been updated for exams held within the India, Chennai, New Delhi, Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Exams held  India, Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmedabad and New Delhi will be updated in 2017.

Do You Qualify For Certified Welding Inspector Exam?

To qualify as a CWI, you must pass a vision test and have a combination of qualifying education and work experience, with supporting documentation:
MINIMUM EDUCATIONMINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
Bachelor or higher degree in welding engineering or welding technology - Four years maximum substitutionMinimum of One year welding based work experience
Associate or higher degree in welding or non-welding related engineering technology, engineering, or a physical science - Three years maximum substitutionMinimum of two years welding based work experience
Engineering/Technical courses that can be applied to Bachelor or higher degree in Welding - two years maximum substitutionMinimum of three years welding based work experience
Trade/Vocational courses - one year maximum substitution for successfully completed coursesMinimum of four years welding based work experience
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency diplomaMinimum of five years welding based work experience
8th grade level of schoolingMinimum of nine years welding based work experience
Less than 8th gradeMinimum of twelfth years welding based work experience

AWS Certified Welding Inspector CWI Certification is more than a rewarding career. It involves great responsibility and remarkable skill demonstration. CWI Certified Welding Inspector is widely recognized, both nationally and internationally, and successful companies have come to rely on this American Welding Society certification when ensuring the highest level of quality workmanship. As a Certified Welding Inspector, you will find this career path lucrative and rewarding. This certification can lead you to a career that is engaging and promising on all levels. If what you need is a stable career where you will thrive and find fulfillment, then the CWI Certified Welding Inspector certification is for you.

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) DOCUMENTS:

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Applications

Initial CAWI/CWI Exam Application
Initial CWI/CWE Exam Application
Retest Application for CAWI, CWI, CWE, or CWI/CWE
Renewal Application CWI/SCWI 3rd and 6th Year
Upgrade from CAWI to CWI Application
Recertification Application for CWI 9th Year

Technical Documents

QC1:2016 - Specification for American Welding Society Certification of Welding Inspectors

QC1:2007 - Standard for American Welding Society Certification of Welding Inspectors
(Reference for Exam Preparation Only)
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B5.1:2013-AMD1 - Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors
English

B5.1:2003 - Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors
English (for referencing exam structure)

CWI Certified Welding Inspector Part B Examination Book of Specifications

For CWI Certified Welding Inspector exams held in India:
Part B Examination Book of Specifications

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Photo ID Requirements

American Welding Society adopts the same guidelines for photos as does the India Department of State for passport photos. The following guidelines are borrowed and modified from the India Department of State website.
Your photo is a vital part of your application. To learn more, review the information below on how to provide a suitable photo to avoid processing delays. The acceptance of your photo is always at the discretion of the American Welding Society.
We recommend you use a professional passport photo service to ensure your photo meets all the requirements.

Photo ID Requirement Sheet - PDF

If you are applying for a AWW CWI Certification, you must provide one (1) passport-style photograph. Your photo must be:

  • In color
  • Printed on photo quality paper
  • 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size
  • Sized such that the head is between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (between 25 and 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
  • Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance
  • Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background
  • Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera
  • With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open

Taken in clothing that you normally wear on a daily basis:

  • Uniforms should not be worn in your photo, except religious clothing that is worn daily
  • Do not wear a hat or head covering that obscures the hair or hairline, unless worn daily for a religious purpose. Your full face must be visible, and the head covering must not cast any shadows on your face
  • Headphones, wireless hands-free devices or similar items are not acceptable in your photo
  • If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing device or similar articles, they may be worn for your photo
  • Dark glasses or non-prescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless you need them for medical reasons (a medical certificate may be required)
  • Glare on glasses is not acceptable in your photo. Glare can be avoided with a slight downward tilt of the glasses or by removing the glasses or by turning off the camera flash
Photos copied or digitally scanned from driver’s licenses or other official documents are not acceptable. In addition, snapshots, magazine photos, low quality vending machine or mobile phone photos, and full-length photographs are not acceptable.

Want to take the photo yourself?

While we recommend you use a professional passport photo service to ensure your photo meets all the requirements, you may take the photo yourself. Hand-held self-portraits are not acceptable. Photos must not be digitally enhanced or altered to change your appearance in any way. Please use reliable references for guidance on taking your own photo. There are several online software tools for this purpose. It is your responsibility to ensure the tool you use produces a photo that meets AWS specifications.

AWS-CWI Renewals/Re certification - Change of Appearance

How to Renewal your AWS CWI Certificate?

If you cannot be identified from your current photo on file with American Welding Society, you should submit a new photo with your renewal or re-certification application.
Examination results will NOT be released until we receive the 2 x 2 inch color passport - style photograph. To avoid delays in receiving your examination results, please mail your photo to the address listed below:

Eurotech Assessment and Certification Services Pvt Ltd

Delhi NCR Office:

Unit No. 4F-CS-67,
Fourth Floor, Ansal Plaza,
Sector-I, Vaishali
Ghaziabad- 201 010 (Delhi NCR)
Mumbai Office:

BUNGLOW NO 175,Sector 4 CHARKOP
BEHIND CHARKOP BUS DEPOT ,KANDIVALI WEST
MUMBAI 67
Ahmedabad Office:

1105 , Synergy Tower, Nr. Vodafone House
Corporate Road, Prahlad Nagar
Ahmedabad-380015
Chennai  Office:

No: 39/17, 3 rd floor,Potters street
(Opp. to Karur Vysya Bank)
Saidapet, Chennai-600015.
We recommend using priority mail with tracking options.
For question or concerns, please call the Certification Department 8196980555

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RENEWAL For CWI's and SCWI's (3 and 6 year cycles):

The renewal process is an important part of maintaining your certification. Senior Certified Welding Inspector SCWI’s and Certified Welding Inspector CWI’s maintain their certification by submitting an approved renewal application to the Certification Department. The application must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the expiration date of the current certification and no earlier than 11 months prior to the expiration date of that certification.
To qualify for renewal, the Certified Welding Inspector CWI or Senior Certified Welding Inspector SCWI shall attest to having no period of continuous inactivity greater than two years during the previous three years of certification in activities described in AWS B5.1. This work experience must be documented in the Qualifying Work Experience section of the application. Resumes are not accepted.
A 60-day administrative extension period is allowed. During this time, certification will be considered as expired. Renewals submitted after the administrative 60-day grace period but within one year of expiration may be accepted for renewal; however, administrative late fees may apply. If all renewal requirements have been met, certification will be reactivated.
AWS may send a renewal notice, but if not received, it remains the responsibility of the Senior Certified Welding Inspector SCWI or Certified Welding Inspector CWI to renew on time.
For further information concerning the Certified Welding Inspector CWI or Senior Certified Welding Inspector SCWI certification renewal, please refer to AWS QC1.

RE-CERTIFICATION For AWS CWI and SCWI

As an American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector, you must renew your certification every three years. Every nine years, you must re-certify, by one of options indicated below. An approved 9-year re certification application must be in the American Welding Society Certification Department at least 60 days prior to the expiration date of the current certification and no earlier than (11) months prior to the expiration date of the current certification.
A 60-day administrative extension period is allowed. During this time, certification will be considered as expired. If the paperwork is received on time and all renewal or re-certification requirements have been met, certification will be reactivated.
  1. 9-Year Recertification by Part B Practical Exam:  The two-hour Part B Practical Exam will evaluate you in the practical aspects of weld inspection and establish that your skills are current. It is to your advantage to be familiar with the various measurement tools used for testing as described in the American Welding Society Applicant Instructions. You should review a variety of weldments that show various levels of porosity and undercut. Be prepared to interpret and inspect bend, t-joint, groove, and pipe weld samples.
  2. 9-Year Recertification by Endorsement:  You can take an endorsement exam to recertify. You can apply for this option up to (11) months prior to your expiration date. Passing one of these exams meets the requirements for re-certification. Endorsements require passing a two-hour exam on one of the following:
    • AWS D1.1 Structural Steel
    • AWS D1.2 Structural Aluminum
    • AWS D1.5 Bridges
    • AWS D15.1 Railroad
    • AWS D17.1 Aerospace
    • API 1104 Pipelines
    • ASME Section IX, B31.1 and B31.3 Boiler & Pressure Vessel
    • ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 & Section IX Boiler & Pressure Vessel
    • Structural Drawing Reading
  • All endorsement exams (with the exception of Structural Drawing Reading) will be offered all over the India in convenient locations using computer based testing with our partners at Prometric. After your application has been submitted to American Welding Society and approved, you will be provided with an Authorization to Test (ATT) letter in order to schedule your appointment through Prometric at one of their centers. Prometric session fees will apply at the time you schedule your appointment.
  • Important Note: American Welding Society QC1 defines endorsements as "Indication of an additional skill documented in writing and added to one's certification credential(s)". In fulfilling the 9-year re-certification requirement, endorsements cannot be taken to the code-book to which your Certified Welding Inspector certification was attained.
  1. 9-Year Recertification by Accumulated Continuing Education:  If you have kept yourself up to date in the inspection profession by attending classes and seminars related to welding, your education requirements may be satisfied. You need 80 contact hours (PDHs) of seminars, courses or online courses such as those found through American Welding Online (awo.aws.org) that meet the requirements of QC1 Section 16.
The course content must be in one or more of the subject areas as defined in the Education and Experience Requirements of the B5.1, Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors Section 5.
  1. Endorsements or Certifications Achieved Prior to 9-Year Re-certification:
    • Endorsements: Certified Welding Inspectors who have previously taken and passed one or more endorsement exams prior to the nine-year cycle may apply for re-certification without having to meet further examination, professional development hour, or seminar requirements.
    • Certified Radio-graphic Interpreter: At any time during your nine-year cycle, if you meet the prerequisites, you can apply to become certified as an American Welding Society Certified Radio-graphic Interpreter (CRI). This is a valuable certification that fulfills your nine-year requirement.
  2. 9-Year Re certification Course: If your certification expires within the next seven (11) months and you aren’t going to recertify through examination or haven’t accumulated 80 PDHs in the past nine years, the American Welding Society 9-year re-certification course is for you. Upon completion of the course, you will receive an American Welding Society Certificate of Completion for the course. Your new wallet card, certificate, and stamp will be mailed to you. Your certification number and renewal month will not change.
Note: DO NOT mail the full 9 yr Re-certification application if completing the online registration.

DID YOU KNOW...

Certified Welding Inspector applicants in their ninth year of certification who qualify and wish to earn a Senior Certified Welding Inspector SCWI can apply for both SCWI and Certified Welding Inspector 9 YR Re certification. If taking either the endorsement or Part B option for Certified Welding Inspector 9 YR re-certification, both the Senior Certified Welding Inspector and Certified Welding Inspector 9 YR exam can be taken at the same exam location.

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