Road to Becoming a Certified Welding Inspector

Your Path to AWS CWI

Step 1: Meet the Prerequisites

Review Work Experience and Training Requirements.

Review Education Requirements.

Review AWS Qualification and Certification Specifications.

Step 2: Enroll in Our Prep Course

Select Your Preparation Course: Online for Convenience or a Comprehensive 2-Week In-Person Seminar!

Step 3: Master the Three Exam Parts

Part A (Fundamentals): Review welding processes, metallurgy, NDE, and calculations.

Part B (Practical): Get hands-on with tools, weld replicas, and a Book of Specifications.

Part C (Codebook): Become proficient in navigating and applying your chosen codebook (e.g., AWS D1.1 or API 1104).

Step 4: Pass the Exams

Take the three-part exam. A passing score of 72% or higher is required on each section. Our course will ensure you are ready to tackle each part with confidence and precision.

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