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This module discusses welding inspection and certification. It introduces the increasing need for weld quality due to safety, regulations, and design. Welding inspectors must be properly trained and certified to ensure quality. The Welding Inspection Technology (WIT) course covers the necessary topics through 10 modules. Inspectors require knowledge of codes, standards, welding processes, and testing. They must have the right professional attitude, skills, experience, and habits. Effective communication is key to avoiding errors when working with various groups like NDE personnel. The AWS offers inspector certifications at different levels requiring experience and exam passage.

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215 views

Module 1

This module discusses welding inspection and certification. It introduces the increasing need for weld quality due to safety, regulations, and design. Welding inspectors must be properly trained and certified to ensure quality. The Welding Inspection Technology (WIT) course covers the necessary topics through 10 modules. Inspectors require knowledge of codes, standards, welding processes, and testing. They must have the right professional attitude, skills, experience, and habits. Effective communication is key to avoiding errors when working with various groups like NDE personnel. The AWS offers inspector certifications at different levels requiring experience and exam passage.

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Module 1

Welding Inspection
and Certification

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Introduction - 1 of 2

 Increasing Need for Weld Quality


– Safety Issues
– Jurisdiction and Statutory Regulations
– Competition
– Less Conservative Designs
 Inspector - Primary Responsibility to
Ensure Weld Quality
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Introduction - 2 of 2

 The Welding Inspector Must Have:


– Training and Experience
– Broad Knowledge and Skills
– Certification
 AWS Certification - QC1-96
– Visual Inspection Only
 One Approach to Training is “WIT”
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AWS QC 1 - 96

Visual Inspection
Only

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Welding
Inspection
Technology
(WIT)

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WIT Course Modules - 1 of 2

1 - Welding Inspection & Certification


2 - Safe Practices for Welding Inspectors
3 - Metal Joining and Cutting Processes
4 - Weld Joint Geometry & Symbols
5 - Documents Governing Welding
Inspection and Qualification

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WIT Course Modules - 2 of 2

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 Inspection & other NDE Methods

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‘Body of Knowledge’ - 1 of 2
Welding Inspection
 ANSI/AWS A1.1 - Metric Practice Guide for
the Welding Industry
 ANSI/AWS A2.4 - Standard Symbols for
Welding, Brazing, &
Nondestructive Examination
 ANSI/AWS A3.0 - Standard Welding Terms &
Definitions

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‘Body of Knowledge’ - 2 of 2

 ANSI/AWS B1.10 - Guide for the Nondestructive


Inspection of Welds
 ANSI/AWS B1.11 - Guide for the Visual
Inspection of Welds
 ANSI/ASC Z49.1 - Safety in Welding, Cutting, &
Allied Processes
 ANSI/AWS QC1:96 - Standard for AWS Certification
of Welding Inspectors
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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

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The Welding Inspector

A Person Who Brings “KASH” to the Job.


 Knowledge
 Attitude
 Skills
 Habits

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Knowledge

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

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Professional Attitude

 Fair
 Impartial
 Consistent
 Commitment

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Skills

 Inspection Experience
 Welding Experience
 Training in Welding Metallurgy

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Habits

 Record keeping
 Physical condition
 Good vision

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Ethical Requirements

 Common Sense
 Honesty
 Integrity

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Public Statements

 Avoid if Possible
 Never for Personal Publicity
 Get Legal Advice

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Effective
Communication
is often the Key
to Avoiding
Errors

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The Welding
Inspector Must
Communicate
With Various
Groups

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NDE Personnel

The Welding Inspector Must Have:


 Knowledge of NDE Methods
 Knowledge of NDE Certifications, e.g.,
– ASNT
– AWS
– EN
– Local Statutory Codes and Standards

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ASNT
Recommended
Practice for
Certification of
NDE Personnel

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AWS CWI & NDE Certification

AWS Programs available through Moody:

 SCWI, CWI, CAWI


 PT, MT, UT, RI

Contact Moody for more information

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AWS QC 1 - 96

Study Reference

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Experience Required

 SCWI - 15 years minimum


 CWI - 5 years minimum
 CAWI - 2 years minimum

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CWI and CAWI


Wallet Cards

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CWI Exam

 A- Fundamentals - 2 hrs.
150 questions closed book
 B - Practical - 2 hrs.
46 questions, measurements, calculations
 C - Code - 2 hrs.
46 questions, open book

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Code Options for CWI Exam

 AWS D1.1 - Structural - ‘98 or ‘00 Edition


 AWS D1.5 - Bridge - ‘95 or ‘96 Edition
 AWS D15.1 - Railroad - ‘93 Edition
 API 1104 - Pipeline - 19th Edition

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Exam Success

Must Pass All Three Parts With:


 72% Minimum for CWI ( 71.7% )
 50% Minimum for CAWI

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AWS A 3.0

Study Reference

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