AWS QC1-96 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding InspectorsKeywords - inspection, visual examination, inspector, Certified Welding Inspector ANSV/AWS QC1-96 An American National Standard Approved by American National Standards Institute December 9, 1996 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors ‘Supersedes QCI-88, Prepared by the AWS Qualification and Certification Committee Under the Direction of the AWS Certification Council Approved by AWS Board of Directors Abstract ‘This standard defines the requirements and program for the American Welding Society to certify welding inspectors. The certification of visual welding inspectors requires documentation of experience, satisfactory completion of an examination, ‘and proof of visual acuity. The examination tests the inspector's knowledge of welding processes, welding procedures, destructive tests, terms, definitions, symbols, reports, safety and responsibilities. American Welding SocietyTable of Contents ~ Section Use of AWS Standards .. Committee Personnel . Subcommittee Personnel Subcommittee Personnel. Foreword 1 2 2.1 Senior Certified Welding Inspector 22. Certified Welding Inspector... 23. Centified Associate Welding Inspector 4. Definitions: 5. Education and Experience Requirements S.1 Senior Certified Welding Inspector. 5.2. Cetfied Welding Inspector. 5.3. Centfied Associate Welding inspector. 6 Examination Requirements Integrity. 8.2. Responsibility wo the Public. 8.3 Public Statements... 84 Conflict of Interest 8.5 Solicitation of Employment... 8.6 Unauthorized Practice. 9. Revocation: 9.1 Committe.. 9.2 Courts. 10, Reinstatement on. I, Upgrading of Certification 12, Recertification (Renewal)... vi