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The CWI exam consists of three parts

Part A – Fundamentals

Part B – Practical,

Part C – Code Book Applications.

Part A is a closed-book exam that consists of 150 questions on the welding fundamentals, terms and definitions, welding processes, nondestructive examination, procedures, symbols, calculations, safety practices, and duties and responsibilities of a CWI.

Part B is a practical hands-on test to find the ability to visually identify welding discontinuities and to determine the acceptance or rejection of a weld.

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The CWI exam consists of three parts

Part A – Fundamentals

Part B – Practical,

Part C – Code Book Applications.

Part A is a closed-book exam that consists of 150 questions on the welding fundamentals, terms and definitions, welding processes, nondestructive examination, procedures, symbols, calculations, safety practices, and duties and responsibilities of a CWI.

Part B is a practical hands-on test to find the ability to visually identify welding discontinuities and to determine the acceptance or rejection of a weld.

Part C is an open book test of Code application to evaluate the applicant’s familiarity and ability with a selected code application.

The pass marks for Part- A, B & C is 72%

You can refer to the full details of AWS Certification and Qualification Standards in the following documents available at free of cost on the AWS website:

QC1:2016-AMD1 - Specification for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors

B5.1:2013-AMD1 - Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors

(Study the documents and be prepared well to answer any question from the document.)

In this course, the candidate will learn the following  :

Preparation of reports

Complete knowledge and understanding of the following welding processes:

SAW - PAW - RW - SMAW - SW-  FCAW-  GTAW -OFW-  ESW- GMAW.

Thermal Spraying Soldering

Mechanical Cutting Thermal Cutting/Gouging

Brazing/Braze Welding

The fundamental principles of the following ND Tests:

Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of welding metallurgy

Knowledge and understanding of all the welding symbols and engineering drawings.

Base material compliance

Filler metal compliance

Filler metal storage, handling

Inspection records compliance

Verification of proper documentation compliance

Base material and filler metal compatibility

Certification of documented results and compliance

Procedure qualification records compliance

Welding procedure compliance

NDE procedures compliance

Applicable safety requirements in the workplace as per the International Standards.

After completing the course learners can achieve the full knowledge of the following subjects:

The skills of a Certified Welding Inspector of the American Welding Society.

Submerge Arc Welding (SAW) Power Sources. Welding gun and assembly. Manual welding (single wire), Mechanical welding (single wire).

Electrode stick-out lengths, Tandem /Twin wire welding, SAW wire /electrode, Narrow grove welding, disadvantages of narrow grove welding.

Different types of fluxes. What is Active flux? SAW applications.

What is the Gas Metal Arc Welding process? GMAW metal transfer modes. Globular transfer, short circuit transfer, Spray transfer, Pulsed Spray.

Flux Core Arc Welding. GMAW process wire. GMAW wire classification as per AWS. GMAW Wire size and base metal thickness data table.

GMAW process line diagram and power supply. Variations in Gas Metal arc Process. MAG welding process.

What is Flux Core Arc Welding? FCAW power supply Self-shielded electrodes. Machinery and equipment. Equipment setup line diagram.

Wire feed mechanism. Power requirements and power source. What is the power source duty cycle? FCAW applications.

Classification of Flux-Cored Electrodes. Carbon steel and low alloy steel electrodes and specifications.

Performance and usability characteristics for stainless steel flux cored electrodes. Welding applications.

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Learning objectives

  • Students learn and prepare for the american welding society - certified welding inspector examination
  • Students learn the skills of certified welding inspector of american welding society
  • Students learn about submerge arc welding. saw power sources. welding gun and assembly. manual welding (single wire), mechanical welding (single wire),
  • Students learn about electrode stickout lengths, tandem /twin wire welding, saw wire /electrode, narrow grove welding, dis advantages of narrow grove welding.
  • Students learn about different types of fluxes. what is active flux? saw applications.
  • Students learn about what is gas metal arc welding process? gmaw metal transfer modes. globular transfer, short circuit transfer, spray transfer, pulsed spray
  • Students learn about flux core arc welding. gmaw process wire. gmaw wire classification as per aws. gmaw wire size and base metal thickness table.
  • Students learn about gmaw process line diagram and power supply. variations in gas metal arc process. mag welding process.
  • Students learn about what is flux core arc welding. fcaw power supply dcen, dcep. self shielded electrodes. machinery and equipment. equipment setup line diagra
  • Students learn about wire feed mechanism. power requirements and power source. what is power source duty cycle? fcaw applications
  • Students learn about classification of flux-cored electrodes. carbon steel and low alloy steel electrodes and specifications.
  • Students learn about performance and usability characteristics for stainless steel flux cored electrodes. welding applications.
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Syllabus

Know, What is CWI - AWS? What for this qualifications / Certification. The importance, dignity and value of this qualifications in the International Industries. Job opportunities around the world. .
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What is the Certified Welding Inspector Program? World-wide recognized qualifications for Welding Inspectors.

The importance of CWI in the International market. CWI American National Standard AWS B5.1:2013-AMD1, Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors. The necessity of CWI for the welding Industry. B5.1:2013-AMD1 - Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors. The main purpose of welding inspection and the acceptance criteria of a specific code, and standard. The CWI responsibilities and activities. The required knowledge of welding processes. The knowledge of NDT inspections. Required knowledge of welding Metallurgy. Knowledge of Quality procedures, quality Assurance Audits, and surveillance. Knowledge of Drawings and Welding Symbols. Knowledge of base materials, filler metals and electrodes, storage, and handling of electrodes. Knowledge of Procedure Qualifications Records, Performance Qualifications, Production welds qualifications, and Production personnel qualifications. Shall have Good and sufficient knowledge of applicable safety requirements in the workplace. CWI Exam pattern and minimum marks to be obtained to pass the exams. Guidance plan to study the required subjects and reference books.

This is for your kind Information that I have many students from 58 countries all over the world. These students are from:

1. India

2. United States

3. United Kingdom

4. Nigeria

5. Saudi Arabia

6. Egypt

7. Indonesia

8. Senegal

9. Turkey

10. South Africa

11. The United Arab Emirates

12. Angola

13. Australia

14. Azerbaijan

15. Bangladesh

16. Bahrain

17. Brazil

18. Cameroon

19. Denmark

20. Ghana

21. Greece

22. Iraq

23. Kenya

24. Kuwait

25. Morocco

26. Mexico

27. Mozambique

28. The Netherlands

29. Oman

30. Pakistan

31. Thailand

32. Uganda

33. Tanzania

34. Zambia

35. Namibia

36. Sri Lanka

37. Cayman Islands

38. Cambodia

39. Italy

40. Ireland

41. Greece

42. Denmark

43. Cyprus

44. Poland

45. New Zealand

46. Malaysia

47. Canada

48. United Kingdom

49. Nepal

50. Ivory Coast

51. France

52. Taiwan

53. South Sudan

54. Philippines

55. Mauritius

My dear students, CWI - AWS is a most valuable Certification and you have the best employment

opportunities all over the world. Study well and grab CWI Certification.


What is SAW? Power sources of SAW. DCEP and DCEN. Arc Length and voltage settings. Welding Guns for Auto and Manual Welding. Single wire mechanical welding. SAW stick out lengths, wire dia, current applications. Tandem welding (with 2 wires and 3 wires welding). Power sources for Tandem welding. SAW electrodes and wires. Narrow grove welding advantages and disadvantages. SAW types of Fluxes. What is "Active" Flux? SAW applications.

What is GMAW? How many transfer modes are in GMAW? What is FCAW welding? Difference between GMAW and FCAW. GMA welding wire classification. GMAW steel wire and SS wire.Choosing GMAW wire size and current. GMAW power supply and equipment. Spray transfer mode, Globular Transfer mode, Short circuit transfer mode, and Pulsed spray transfer mode. Variations in the GMAW process. What is the MAG welding process? What is the use of Oxygen and CO2 in the MAG process?

What is FCAW? Machinery and equipment. FCAW station set up. Wire feed Mechanism.FCAW Orbital welding and power supply. Power source duty cycle.FCAW Applications.Classification of flux-cored electrodes. Carbon steel Flux cored electrodes. Low alloy steel electrodes.Stainless Steel electrodes. Performance and usability characteristics of CS Flux cored electrodes. FCAW Applications.     

Principles of Electro Gas Welding. What is the EGW process? Principle application. Vertical and Circumferential welding by EGW process.Description of EGW process. Quality issues in the EGW process. Electro Gas Welder /AV Welder. Storage Tanks vertical welding by AV Welder

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Welding Processes-CW Inspector, Part-2 -SAW/GMAW/FCAW/EGW with these activities:
Review Welding Symbols
Strengthen your understanding of welding symbols to accurately interpret engineering drawings and welding procedures.
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  • Study the AWS A2.4 standard on welding symbols.
  • Practice interpreting welding symbols on sample drawings.
  • Take a quiz on welding symbols.
Review Welding Handbook, Vol 1
Gain a deeper understanding of welding technology and processes covered in the course.
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  • Read chapters related to SAW, GMAW, FCAW, and EGW processes.
  • Take notes on key concepts and principles.
  • Review the book's sections on welding metallurgy and inspection.
Practice Visual Inspection of Welds
Improve your ability to identify welding discontinuities and assess weld quality through visual inspection.
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  • Obtain sample weld specimens with various discontinuities.
  • Visually inspect each specimen and identify any discontinuities.
  • Compare your findings with acceptance criteria from relevant codes.
  • Document your observations and conclusions.
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Tutor other students
Reinforce your understanding of welding inspection by helping other students learn the material.
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  • Offer to help classmates who are struggling with the material.
  • Explain concepts in your own words.
  • Answer questions and provide feedback.
Create a Presentation on a Welding Process
Solidify your understanding of a specific welding process by researching and presenting it to others.
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  • Choose a welding process (SAW, GMAW, FCAW, or EGW).
  • Research the process, its applications, and advantages/disadvantages.
  • Prepare a presentation with visuals and clear explanations.
  • Present your findings to a peer or group.
Review AWS D1.1
Become familiar with the key requirements and acceptance criteria of the AWS D1.1 code.
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  • Read sections related to welding procedure qualification and performance qualification.
  • Study the acceptance criteria for weld discontinuities.
  • Practice applying the code to real-world welding scenarios.
Develop a Welding Inspection Checklist
Apply your knowledge to create a practical tool for conducting welding inspections.
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  • Identify key inspection points for SAW, GMAW, FCAW, and EGW processes.
  • Develop a checklist that covers pre-weld, during-weld, and post-weld inspections.
  • Include acceptance criteria from relevant codes and standards.
  • Test your checklist on sample welds.

Career center

Learners who complete Welding Processes-CW Inspector, Part-2 -SAW/GMAW/FCAW/EGW will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Welding Inspector
A welding inspector ensures that welds meet specific codes and standards. This course helps individuals prepare for the American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector examination. A welding inspector needs a complete knowledge of the welding processes. The course provides complete knowledge and understanding of various welding processes such as SAW, PAW, RW, SMAW, SW, FCAW, GTAW, OFW, ESW, and GMAW. Furthermore, the course covers base material compliance, filler metal compliance, and the inspection records compliance that are important for a welding inspector.
Welding Supervisor
Welding supervisors oversee welding operations and ensure that welders follow proper procedures and safety protocols. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of welding processes such as SAW, GMAW, and FCAW. The course may help welding supervisors implement effective quality control measures. The knowledge of applicable safety requirements in the workplace as per international standards is crucial for a welding supervisor.
Welding Technician
Welding technicians assist engineers in developing and implementing welding procedures. A welding technician benefits from a comprehensive knowledge of welding processes and techniques. This course provides in-depth understanding of SAW, GMAW, and FCAW. The course covers wire feed mechanisms, power requirements, and power source duty cycles. This knowledge is essential for a welding technician who needs to set up and optimize welding equipment. The training on welding symbols and engineering drawings is essential for a welding technician.
Quality Control Inspector
Quality control inspectors examine products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications. This course's emphasis on inspection records compliance, procedure qualification records compliance, and welding procedure compliance aligns with the meticulous documentation and verification required by a quality control inspector. You'll learn about base material compliance, filler metal compliance, and NDE procedures compliance. The course covers applicable safety requirements in the workplace as per international standards, which is useful for a quality control inspector.
Materials Engineer
A materials engineer develops, processes, and tests materials used to create a range of products. This course provides crucial insights into welding metallurgy, base material compliance, and filler metal compliance. A materials engineer would benefit from the understanding of base material and filler metal compatibility taught in the course. The course covers various welding processes, including SAW, GMAW, and FCAW. This knowledge is highly valuable for a materials engineer working with welded structures or components.
Metallurgical Technician
Metallurgical technicians assist metallurgists in examining the properties and structures of metals and alloys. This course delivers a fundamental knowledge of welding metallurgy, which is invaluable for a metallurgical technician. The course's content on base material compliance, filler metal compliance, and base material and filler metal compatibility provides a solid base for someone in that role. The course's coverage of various welding processes such as SAW and GMAW may be useful.
NDT Technician
Nondestructive testing (NDT) technicians use various techniques to evaluate the properties of a material, component, or system without causing damage. The course provides the fundamental principles of NDT techniques. An NDT technician would greatly benefit from this knowledge. This course also covers welding processes, welding symbols, and base material compliance, all of which are essential for interpreting NDT results accurately. The coverage of international safety standards is valuable for an NDT technician who operates in diverse environments.
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical engineers design, develop, and test mechanical devices and systems. This course provides an understanding of welding processes and their applications. A mechanical engineer benefits from the knowledge of base material compliance, filler metal compliance, and welding metallurgy. The course helps mechanical engineers design welded components. The course materials may assist the mechanical engineer in selecting appropriate welding procedures and materials.
Structural Engineer
Structural engineers analyze and design structures to ensure their stability and safety. The understanding of welding metallurgy, base material compliance, and filler metal compliance helps a structural engineer evaluate the integrity of welded joints. The course can help a structural engineer understand the welding processes used in construction. A structural engineer benefits from understanding the welding symbols and engineering drawings covered in the course.
Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing engineers improve manufacturing processes and ensure efficient production. This course's comprehensive coverage of welding processes, including SAW, GMAW, and FCAW, provides a strong foundation for understanding welding operations in a manufacturing setting. A manufacturing engineer benefits from learning about procedure qualification records compliance and welding procedure compliance. The course helps manufacturing engineers optimize welding processes, improve product quality, and maintain manufacturing standards.
Failure Analysis Engineer
Failure analysis engineers investigate the causes of component or system failures. This course provides an understanding of welding metallurgy, welding processes, and base material compliance, which are particularly relevant to analyzing weld failures. A failure analysis engineer may benefit from the knowledge of procedure qualification records compliance and welding procedure compliance. The course may help failure analysis engineers identify the root causes of weld failures and recommend preventive measures.
Project Manager
Project managers plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. For projects involving welding, this course provides an understanding of the welding processes and inspection requirements involved. A project manager benefits from an understanding of procedure qualification records compliance, welding procedure compliance, and NDE procedures compliance. The course may help project managers effectively communicate with welding inspectors, technicians, and engineers, ensuring smoother project execution.
Civil Engineer
Civil engineers design, construct, and maintain infrastructure projects, many of which involve welding. A civil engineer benefits from a basic understanding of welding processes, welding symbols, and base material compliance. This course helps a civil engineer ensure structural integrity and safety in welding-related construction. This course covers applicable safety requirements in the workplace as per international standards, which is useful for a civil engineer.
Robotics Technician
Robotics technicians install, maintain, and repair robotic systems used in manufacturing and other industries. Given the increasing use of robotic welding, an understanding of welding principles is beneficial. The course may help robotics technicians troubleshoot issues related to welding processes. The course provides knowledge of different welding processes, including GMAW and FCAW, as well as wire feed mechanisms and power requirements. This knowledge can be useful in understanding and maintaining robotic welding systems.
Pipe Fitter
Pipe fitters assemble, install, and maintain piping systems, which often involve welding processes. An understanding of various welding techniques, such as SAW, GMAW, and FCAW, is valuable for a pipe fitter. This course's coverage of welding symbols and engineering drawings will help pipe fitters interpret blueprints and diagrams accurately. A pipe fitter should know about applicable safety requirements in the workplace, as per international standards.

Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Welding Processes-CW Inspector, Part-2 -SAW/GMAW/FCAW/EGW.
AWS D1.1 is the industry standard for structural welding of steel. It provides requirements for design, fabrication, inspection, and testing of welded steel structures. Familiarity with this code is essential for any welding inspector. useful reference tool for code application.
This volume of the Welding Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of welding technology. It covers various welding processes, including SAW, GMAW, and FCAW, in detail. It valuable reference for understanding the principles and practices of welding, and is commonly used as a textbook in welding programs.

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