Q:- A magnifying glass may be used during visual inspection but BS 5289 states that its magnification should be:

A. Up to 5  
B. 2 - 2.5  
C. 5 - 10  
D. None of the Above 

Q:- When 2 different material types are welded together, the joint may be referred to as

A. A Composite Joint
B. A transition Joint
C. A Dissimilar Metal Joint
D. Either B or C 

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

Q:- On a single V butt weld, the distance through the center of the weld from root to face is called

1. Reinforcement

2. Penetration

3. Throat Thickness

4. None of the Above

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°

Q:- The correct term of cap height is:

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

Q:- Under most circumstances, which of the following do you consider to be duties of a welding inspector?

1. The supervision of welders  
2. Procedure writing  
3. Qualifying welders  
4. All of the Above

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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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 

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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Q:-Which joint type for more susceptible for stress?

1. Single v but 
2. Double v but 
3. Compound weld 
4. Cruciform joint

How to Renewal your AWS CWI Certificate?

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 EDUCATION	MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
Bachelor or higher degree in welding engineering or welding technology - Four years maximum substitution	Minimum 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 substitution	Minimum of two years welding based work experience
Engineering/Technical courses that can be applied to Bachelor or higher degree in Welding - two years maximum substitution	Minimum of three years welding based work experience
Trade/Vocational courses - one year maximum substitution for successfully completed courses	Minimum of four years welding based work experience
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency diploma	Minimum of five years welding based work experience
8th grade level of schooling	Minimum of nine years welding based work experience
Less than 8th grade	Minimum 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

English

QC1:2007 - Standard for American Welding Society Certification of Welding Inspectors
(Reference for Exam Preparation Only)
English

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
English

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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:

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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.

3. 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.

4. 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.
5. 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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2. How to Renewal your AWS CWI Certificate?
3. What Books do I Need for CWI Exam?
4. How do you become a Certified welding inspector?

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Q:- For pipe ends of the same nominal wall thickness, the alignment offset requirement is:

1. Not more than 1/4 inch
2. Not more than 1/8 inch 
3. Not more than 1/32 inch 
4. If misalignment is larger than 1/16 inch due to dimensional variations, it shall be equally 
distributed around the circumference of the pipe.
5. None of the above

Q:- MIG/MAG welding what would be affected if the CROWD was extended?

1. Amperage
2. Voltage
3. Inductance
4. Travel speed 

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AWS CWI Certified Welding Inspector Training, Course, Test, Exam, Seminar, Certification in Mumbai

Are you looking for AWS Certified Welding Inspector CWI Training Center in Mumbai? if you are, then you’re at the right place, On this Blog  we are not just going to pitch you to attend our AWS CWI Seminar, Our AWS CWI training instructors also going to provide you lots of valuable information on what, why and how to do AWS Certified Welding Inspector CWI Exam.

Eurotech offer 7 days of intensive AWS Certified Welding Inspector Training Course that will help prepare you to pass the AWS CWI Certification Exam. Eurotech experienced instructors will help you learn the material you need to know fast, and show you how to use and understand the latest welding standards.

We have Four Location for AWS Certified Welding Inspector Course:

1. Mumbai
2. Chennai
3. Ahmedabad
4. New Delhi

You can Check here Next AWS CWI Training Schedule 2017

Who Should Attend CWI Certified Welding Inspector Course?

All personnel whose responsibilities are in making decision, exercising of judgment concerning welding operations in the following industries. Like Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Petrochemical, Power Generation and Power Stations, Ship Building/Ship Repair and Construction, Offshore Fabrication, Railways, Service and Maintenance and Metal Fabrication.

Eligibility CWI Certified Welding Inspector Exam/Seminar:

Minimum of 5 year industry experience or Minimum of 3 year industry experience with degree/diploma holders in engineering, technology, engineering physics or physical science

• Associate or higher degree in engineering technology, engineering, or a physical science 3 years
• High school diploma plus two or more years engineering/technical school courses 3 years
• High school diploma plus one year engineering/technical school courses or one or more years of vocational education and training in a welding curriculum 4 years
• High school diploma or approved high school equivalency diploma 5 years
• At least 8th grade 9 years
• Less than 8th grade 12 years

Course Type:

6 Day Authorized Seminar

Benefits of Certified Welding Inspector Course :

- Official Course for AWS CWI Certification

- 6 Days Intensive Training

- Includes Basic NDT Techniques and Welding Techniques

- Results in Deeper Understanding of Welding Quality

Certified Welding Inspector Exam Pattern:

Part A – Fundamentals 150 2 hours 72% Close Book

Part B – Practical 46 2 hours 72% Close Book

Part C – Code Book 60 2 hours 72% Open Book

Certified Welding Inspector Course Description:

Welding Inspection Technology Workshop - 3 DAYS

Helps prepare you for the CWI/CWE Exam (Part A) The Welding Inspection Technology Workshop is packed with information on nondestructive examination methods applicable to common welding processes. It will assist welding inspectors and welding educators with knowledge of welding and inspection fundamentals useful on the jobsite. In addition, this seminar will prepare examination candidates for Part A (Fundamentals) of the CWI examination.

Visual Inspection Workshop ( 1.5 Day)

Helps prepare you for the CWI/CWE Exam (Part B) This workshop provides hands-on training in the use of weld measurement tools and plastic weld replicas to determine the sizes of various weld discontinuities. Students will compare what they find to the criteria in a sample codebook to determine the acceptability or rejection criteria of the sample weldments. The workshop also includes a sample practical examination to prepare test candidates for Part B (Practical Applications) of the CWI examination. By attending this workshop, you can learn: Use of inspection tools. How to ensure compliance with the applicable code. Dos and don’ts of documentation. When a discontinuity is acceptable. When a discontinuity can be rejected. Why visual inspection can be the most effective NDE technique.

API 1104 Code Clinic ( 1.5 DAY)

Helps prepare you for the CWI Exam (Part C) if you are testing to API 1104 This four-hour course covers general provisions of API 1104, including qualification of welding procedures for welds containing filler-metal additions, design and preparation of the joint for production welding, nondestructive testing and acceptance standards, and automatic welding with and without filler-metal additions. Candidates will be given the Course material for training before the workshop and are supposed to come with a thorough reading in the class.

People also ask:

1. How to Take free AWS CWI Exam?
2. How to Renewal your AWS CWI Certificate?
3. What Books do I Need for CWI Exam?
4. How do you become a Certified welding inspector?

 

Please Contact To Puneet Sharma via phone: +91-8196980555 or by email at aws.cwi.training@gmail.com to reserve your place early and to be issued a CWI application.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!

If you want to Attend AWS CWI Seminar, Please fill out the Enquiry Form to Get More Details: