A career as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) can be very rewarding. This certification, which is awarded by the American Welding Society, carries a lot of weight both nationally and internationally. The main responsibilities of a CWI is to make sure that welding operations are manufacturing products that comply with specified welding codes and standards. CWIs essentially are expected […]
If you want to become a certified welding inspector, you will have to take a three-part exam. The three parts are fundamentals, practical and code. The topics you’ll encounter in each are detailed below. Part A – Fundamentals This section of the exam will test your knowledge in a wide variety of subjects related to […]
The ability to interpret welding symbols is very important, yet the vast majority of welders have hard time doing so. A very small percentage of companies require that welder candidates know how to read symbols. With the shortage of welders in today’s market imposing this prerequisite would not be feasible. What companies need to do […]
One of the most common questions we get on our day to day activities is How can I get may welder(s) certified? The immediate is response is: Certified on what? Most manufacturers assume that there is a single certification for which their welders can apply, test and become certified. Unfortunately this is not the case. […]
