AWS CWI EXAM Part A

AWS CWI EXAM Part A Provided by Eurotech 

Introduction

The Welding Inspector Must Have:


  • Training and Experience
  • Broad Knowledge and skills
  • Certification


AWS Certification- QC1-96

  • Visual Inspection only


One Approach to AWS CWI Training in Eurotech


  • AWS QC 1-96 Visual inspections Only
  • Welding Inspection Technology (WIT)


Eurotech AWS CWI Course Modules:

  1. welding inspections & Certification
  2. Safe practices for Welding inspectors
  3. Metal Joining and Cutting Processes
  4. Weld Joint Geometry and Symbols
  5. Documents governing Welding Inspection and Qualification
  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 inspections and other NDE Methods


AWS CWI Body OF Knowledge

Welding Inspection:


  • ANSI/AWS A1.1- Metric practice Guide for the Welding Industry
  • ANSI/AWS A2.4- Standard Symbols for welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination
  • ANSI/AWS A3.0- Standard Welding Terms and Definitions
  • ANSI/AWS B1.10- Guide for The Nondestructive Inspection of Weld
  • ANSI/AWS B1.11- Guide for the Visual inspection of Welds
  • ANSI/ASCZ49.1- Safety in Welding, Cutting, And Allied Processes
  • ANSI/AWS QC1:96- Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors



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


The welding Inspector

A person who Brings KASH to The Job:


  • knowledge
  • Attitude
  • Skills
  • Habits



Knowledge:

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


Attitude:

  • Fair
  • Impartial
  • Consistent
  • Commitment

Skills:


  • Inspection Experience
  • Welding Experience
  • Training In Welding Metallurgy

Habits:

  • Record Keeping
  • Physical Condition
  • Good Vision

Ethical Requirements:

  • Common sense
  • Honesty
  • Integrity

Public Statements:

  • Avoid if possible
  • Never for Personal Publicity
  • Get Legal Advice


Effective Communication is often the Key to Avoiding Errors
The Welding inspector Must Communicate with Various Groups

NDE Personnel

The Welding Inspector Must Have:

  • Knowledge of NDE Methods
  • Knowledge of NDE Certifications, E.g,


  1. ASNT
  2. AWS
  3. EN
  4. Local Statutory codes and Standards


ASNT Recommended Practice for Certification of NDE Personnel

AWS CWI and NDE Certification

AWS Programs Available:

  • SCWI, CWI, CAWI
  • PT, MT UT, RI



AWS QC 1- 96 for Study Reference

Experience Required For AWS:

  • SCWI Senior Certified Welding Inspector - 15 years minimum
  • CWI Certified Welding Inspector - 3 to 5 years Minimum
  • CAWI Certified Associate Welding Inspector - 2 years Minimum


AWS CWI and CAWI Wallet Cards

AWS CWI Exam:

  • A- Fundamentals- 2 Hrs, 150 Questions closed book
  • B- Practical- 2 Hrs, 46 Questions, Measurements, Calculations
  • C- Code- 2 Hrs, 60 Questions, Open Book


Code Options For AWS CWI Exam:


  • AWS D1.1 - Structural- '98 0r '00 Edition
  • AWS D1.5 - Bridge -     '95 or '96 Edition
  • AWS D15.1 - Railroad - '93 Edition
  • API 1104   - Pipeline - 20th Edition


AWS CWI EXAM Success:


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



AWS A 3.0 Study Reference

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For, Eurotech ACS Pvt. Ltd.
Puneet Sharma
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E-mail: aws.cwi.training@gmail.com
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