This course trains you to become a certified welding inspector

$1,595

This class prepares you for all three parts of the 6 hour AWS exam, topics include:

  • General information, terminology, welding metallurgy, welding symbols, destructive and nondestructive testing.
  • Learning your way around the D1.1, how to reference it quickly and how it applies in the field.
  • Use of inspection tools, measuring welds and discontinuities, when can discontinuities be accepted and rejected.

Required References

  • AWS Structural Welding Code (steel) D1.1 (2020)
  • WIT-T:2020 Welding Inspection Technology

 

September 2023 CWI Class Schedule

  • Tuesday Sept. 19, 2023 Zoom meeting 6 pm
  • Tuesday Sept. 26, 2023 Zoom meeting 6 pm
  • Saturday Sept. 30, 2023 1st In-class 8 am
    • Exam application and exam fee ($1195.00) are due
  • Saturday Oct. 14, 2023 2nd In-class 8 am
    • Balance of class is due
  • Saturday Oct. 21, 2023 3rd In-class 8 am
  • Saturday Oct. 28, 2023 4th In-class 8 am
  • Saturday Nov. 4, 2023 5th In-class 8 am
  • Saturday Nov. 11, 2023 6th In-class 8 am
  • Saturday Nov. 18, 2023 Part B Exam
    • Exam Location Innovative Inspection Training facility Torrance, CA
    • Exam Time TBD
  • Saturday Dec. 2, 2023 7th In-class 8 am
  • Saturday Dec. 9, 2023 8th In-class 8 am
  • Saturday Dec. 16, 2023 9th In-class 8 am
    • Final Exam Part A and C

 

Work Experience Requirements

To qualify as a Certified Welding Inspector, 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 - (4) years maximum substitution Minimum of (1) years welding based work experience
Associate or higher degree in welding or non-welding related engineering technology, engineering, or a physical science - (3) years maximum substitution Minimum of (2) years welding based work experience
Engineering/Technical courses that can be applied to Bachelor or higher degree in Welding - (2) years maximum substitution Minimum of (3) years welding based work experience
Trade/Vocational courses - (1) year maximum substitution for successfully completed courses Minimum of (4) years welding based work experience
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency diploma Minimum of (5) years welding based work experience
8th grade level of schooling Minimum of (9) years welding based work experience
Less than 8th grade Minimum of (12) years welding based work experience

Click here to view these requirements on the AWS Website