If you work in the field of welding:

Youve made the smart decision to become AWScertified. You know that certification can mean a proof that your skills and knowledge label you as one of the industrys elite. Becoming certified means passing tests that require a high degree of knowledge, top-notch skills, and ability to navigate complex codes quickly. And if you, like everyone else, have little time to study, then the SIRIM -AWS has the answer. We at SIRIM Berhad offer six days of intensive course that will help prepare you for the AWS certification tests. Our experienced instructors will help you learn the material you need to know fast, and show you how to use and understand the latest standards. Once you are certified, youll receive a free subscription to Inspection Trends magazine, geared specifically to keep you informed of the latest developments in testing and materials inspection. The course provides clinics for the AWS D1.1 Code, API 1104 Code, ASME IX Code, workshops in Welding Inspection and Visual Inspection, followed by the certification exam at the end of the week. You may choose any above mentioned Codes for testing in Part C examination.

Do You Qualify?
In order 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, as follows: Minimum Education Minimum Work Experience 3 Years

Degree in Engineering/ Metallurgy/Materials/ Science (Physics) Engineering Diploma plus a min 2 years Certificate Courses in Technical/ Engineering Engineering Diploma plus a one year Certificate Courses in Engineering/ Technical, Vocational education & training in welding technology Diploma in Engineering/ Technical only SPM/SPVM/SKM/GCE O Level or equivalent Other qualifications lower than SPM/GCE O Level or equivalent

3 Years

Certified Welding Inspectors are needed now for bridges, manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, pipelines, and more

4 Years

5 Years 9 Years

If you make decisions about employees in the field of welding:

When you hire an SIRIM-AWS certified employee, you are getting one of the most highly qualified people in the business. SIRIM-AWS Certification helps your company minimize failures and recalls, increase sales advantages over foreign and domestic competition, and maximize product liability protection. SIRIM-AWS recognize that time is valuable. Our course saves your company time and money on training and testing. We also want to make it easy on your bottom line by offering the pre-exam course and the certification exam at the same center. You also save time and money by not traveling abroad for the course and examination. The SIRIM-AWS CWI Certification is one of the industrys most respected stamps of approval. Industry professionals who qualify are highly regarded and sought-after throughout the welding industry, because certification attests to a highly documented level of skill and expertise.

12 Years

SIRIM Berhads AWS Certification will help prepare you to pass the CWI exam, for a more rewarding career.

SIRIM-AWS Welding Inspection Course Week: Code Clinics, Inspection Workshops, and Examination
AWS D1.1 Code Clinic
Helps prepare you for the CWI Exam Part C if you are testing to D1.1 The eight hours of instruction provide a road map through the D1.1 Code, emphasizing the ability to locate important paragraphs, charts, and tables quickly, which is crucial to understanding the code when working under stressful deadlines. In addition to practice questions , a practice exam will be administrated, and the instructor will illustrate the use of the code under time constrains, creating deadline pressure similar to the test environment. As a leading construction code, D1.1 is the ideal tool to teach effective code use. By attending, learn: you can

FEES:
CWI Examination*
Certified Welding Inspector exams are held following the course at the same course location. All exam applicants must show a photo I.D. at sign -in. All exam questions are multiple choices, and each part of the exam is two hours long. Part A: Fundamentals. Closed-book test; 150 questions. Part B: Practical Applications. Hands-on test; 46 question, using Book of Specifications. Part C: Open-book Code Application. Open-book test; number of question can vary (46 -60) on the latest code you previously selected (eg. AWS D1.1; AWS D1.5M/D1.5; AWS D15.1; API 1104; or ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section IX, B31.1 and B31.3. CWI EXAM CANDIDATES: You will need to fill out an exam application and mail it to SIRIM Berhad / the AWS Certification Department no less than six (6) weeks prior to the exam. You may download the application form from: http://www.aws.org/ certification/docs/ or call us at +603-5515 2301 +603-5515 2320 +603-7957 8446

API 1104 Code Clinic

Helps prepare you for the CWI Exam Part C if you are testing to API 1104 This four-hour course covers general provisions of API 1104, including qualification of welding procedures for welds containing filler-metal additions, design and preparation of the joint for production welding, nondestructive testing and acceptance standards, and automatic welding with and without filler-metal additions. As in the D1.1 Code Course, attendees will practice open codebook testing under time constrains. By attending, you can learn: Terminology that is included in API 1104 section by section and how to get to the right section quickly. How to use the API 1104 code by understanding the core of the problem or question. API 1104 testing requirements and acceptance criteria. To prepare for the clinic: Arrive with a familiarity with working with codes. Review the API 1104 code.

Welding Inspection Technology Workshop Helps prepare you for the CWI Exam Part A The Welding Inspection Technology workshop is packed with information on non-destructive examination methods applicable to common welding processes. It will assist welding inspectors with knowledge of welding and inspection fundamentals useful on the jobsite. In addition, this course will prepare examination candidates for Part A (Fundamentals) of the CWI examination. By attending, you can learn: Safe practices, metric practices, and metal joining and cutting processes. Terminology and weld joint geometry and welding symbols. Application of documents governing welding inspection and qualification. Welding metallurgy, metal properties and destructive testing. Evaluation of weld and base metal discontinuities. VT and other NDE methods. To prepare for the workshop: Arrive with a general knowledge and experience in welding and welding processes.

Visual Inspection Workshop

Helps prepare you for the CWI Exam Part B This workshop provides hands-on training in the use of weld measurement tools and plastic weld replicas to determine the sizes of various weld discontinuities. Candidates will compare what they find to the criteria in a sample codebook to determine the acceptability or rejection criteria of the sample weldments. The workshop also includes a sample practical examination to prepare test candidates for Part B (Practical Applications) of the CWI examination. By attending, you can learn: Use of inspection tools. How to ensure compliance with the applicable code. Dos and donts of documentation. When a discontinuity is acceptable. When a discontinuity can be rejected. Why visual inspection can be most effective NDE technique. To prepare for the workshop: Arrive with a familiarity with working with manual measuring instruments and welding gauges.

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Course + Examination Fee is RM 6,800.00. Course Only Fee is RM 3,200.00. Examination Only Fee is RM 3,875.00 Courses inclusive of AWS Books, Tutorial and Refreshments Exclusive: - Codes & Standards which could be purchased separately - Accommodation and transportation

VENUE:
SIRIM Berhad, Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, MALAYSIA Courses and examination can be conducted at other venues, for a group of at least 10 participants, where the cost shall be determined and charge separately.

2013 SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)

MONTH COURSE EXAM ACDfE(*) APRIL 8 13 25 April 1 March AUGUST 19 - 24 5 September 12 July DECEMBER 2-7 19 December 25 October

What is included in the D1.1 code-section-bysection. Proper terminology to direct you to the right section of the D1.1 Code -quickly. How to tab your copy of the D1.1 code for quick reference. Sure-fire methods to avoid common pitfalls with the D1.1 Code. To prepare for the clinic: Arrive with a familiarity with working with codes. Review the D1.1 code.

(*) ACDfEApplication Closing Dates for Examination (on or before)

CONTACT PERSONS: SIRIM Berhad;

1) SUTIMAN KEMIN: Email: sutiman@sirim.my MOHD SAMIUN ISMAIL: Email: samiun@sirim.my Tel. No.: 6013-3645656/603-55152301 Fax: 603-55114439 Tel. No.: 6019-2815801/603-55152320 Fax: 603-55114439

2)

UNITED TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD;

1) BARRY EDMONDS: Tel. No.: 6012-2057225/603-79578446 Email: barry.edmonds@unitedtech.com.my Fax: 603-79588439

MAILING ADDRESS:
No.1, Persiaran Dato' Menteri, Section 2, P.O.Box 7035, 40700 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan. MALAYSIA Application forms and visual acuity record must reach the above address latest 6 weeks before the course and examination dates

NOTES: Similar clinics methodology applies to ASME IX and other Codes if requested