CWI CHECKLIST

READ FIRST AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

THE APPLICANT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROPER SUBMITTAL

1. 2019 CWI Course Schedule - choose a class start date and corresponding examination date/site code.

2. Apply Online for the AWS® CWI Examination on the AWS® Certification Application Portal (6-weeks prior
to exam date deadline)

 Certification Application Portal – General Information for CWI Program

• Review and gather this required information to upload during the application process. Be sure to
have the document files saved in PDF format and the picture file saved in JPEG format.
 Seminar/Exam Registration – Disregard “Unable to apply through the portal” instructions – this does not
pertain to individuals taking the training through Hobart Institute.
• Select Certification Type:
o Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with API 1104 Codebook; or
o Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with D1.1 Structural Steel Codebook
 Initial Certification Application Package - Application Bundle – choose CWI Exam Only
 Choose Event – on the right, Search by Code using the site code for your exam date. Verify location,
exam date and deadline
 Upload Required Documentation – if error is produced, try saving between each document
 Terms and Conditions – QC1 Standard for the AWS® Certification of Weld Inspectors and B5.1
Specification of the Qualification of Welding Inspectors are available to download and print
 Order Confirmation – verify exam date and location as Hobart Institute

3. As of May 1, AWS has migrated to computer based testing (CBT) at Prometric test centers for Parts A & C of
the AWS® CWI Certified Welding Inspector Examination. Some helpful links:
Computer Based Testing
FAQ's for the CWI CBT Program
Prometric - schedule a test or locate a test center

4. Apply Online @ www.welding.org to register for the Preparation for AWS® CWI Certified Welding Inspector
Examination Course (CWI540) at Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
 Choose Course Number CWI540
 Indicate a desired course start date

Payment – cost of CWI540 2-week course - $1600.00 + non-refundable $75.00 registration fee
 Credit Card payments will be made through the online Student Portal via instructions provided in the
confirmation email
 Checks and Purchase Orders must be made out to: Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
o Mail: Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
400 Trade Square East
Troy, OH 45373
o Fax: 937-332-9550
o Email: registration@welding.org

NOTE: All applications must be submitted through the online application process

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5. Purchase your code book for the exam (AWS® D1.1 or API 1104) and bring it with you the first day of class.
The code books are available online through the HIWT bookstore (937-332-9509) or they may be purchased
directly from the publisher.

Also, bring with you a noiseless calculator. (Calculators are not available in our bookstore.) You may not use
any electronic device, including cell phones, in place of a calculator.

The QC1 (Specification for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors) can be obtained through the AWS®
website.

All other books for the class are supplied by the Institute.

Call 937-332-9603 for any additional information.

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 Preparation for Certified Welding Inspector/Educator Examination Course
Starting Dates and Exam Dates

2019

Date Application & Fee

Class Starting Date Exam Date AWS Exam Site Code
Must be Submitted to AWS
01/07/19 01/18/19 11/23/18 OH60119

01/28/19 02/08/19 12/14/18 OH60219

02/25/19 03/08/19 01/11/19 OH60319

03/25/19 04/05/19 02/08/19 OH63819

04/22/19 05/03/19 03/08/19 OH64619

05/13/19 05/24/19 03/29/19 OH65219

06/17/19 06/28/19 05/03/19 OH68719

07/15/19 07/26/19 06/07/19 OH69219

08/12/19 08/23/19 06/28/19 OH60919

09/09/19 09/20/19 07/26/19 OH66419

10/07/19 10/18/19 08/23/19 OH67219

11/04/19 11/15/19 09/20/19 OH67719

12/09/19 12/20/19 10/25/19 OH68319

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Name: Account #:
Additional Qualifying Work Experience

Company Name Type of Business Company Phone Number

Company Street Address City, State, Zip Code

Supervisor’s Name Title of Immediate Supervisor

Supervisor’s Email Address Department

Applicant’s Job Title Employed From: To:

(Mo.) (Yr.) (Mo.) (Yr.)
Job Responsibilities- Detailed Description Required*

Company Name Type of Business Company Phone Number

Company Street Address City, State, Zip Code

Supervisor’s Name Title of Immediate Supervisor

Supervisor’s Email Address Department

Applicant’s Job Title Employed From: To:

(Mo.) (Yr.) (Mo.) (Yr.)
Job Responsibilities- Detailed Description Required*

Company Name Type of Business Company Phone Number

Company Street Address City, State, Zip Code

Supervisor’s Name Title of Immediate Supervisor

Supervisor’s Email Address Department

Applicant’s Job Title Employed From: To:

(Mo.) (Yr.) (Mo.) (Yr.)
Job Responsibilities- Detailed Description Required*

QWE form May 1, 2012

AWS Certification Photo Requirements
AWS adopts the same guidelines for photos as does the U.S. Department of State for passport photos
(see link). The acceptance of your photo is at the discretion of the AWS, please review the AWS photo
requirements before submitting your photo.

Your photo is a vital part of your application. To learn more, review the information below on how to
provide a suitable photo to avoid processing delays. The acceptance of your photo is always at the
discretion of the AWS.

We recommend you use a professional passport photo service to ensure your photo meets all the
requirements.

If you are applying for a Certification, you must provide one (1) passport-style photograph. Your
photo must be:

• In color
• Printed on photo quality paper
• 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size
• Sized such that the head is between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (between 25 and 35 mm) from the
bottom of the chin to the top of the head.
• Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance
• Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background
• Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera
• With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open
• Taken in clothing that you normally wear on a daily basis:
o Uniforms should not be worn in your photo, except religious clothing that is worn daily.
o Do not wear a hat or head covering that obscures the hair or hairline, unless worn daily
for a religious purpose. Your full face must be visible, and the head covering must not
cast any shadows on your face.
o Headphones, wireless hands-free devices or similar items are not acceptable in your
photo.
o If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing device or similar articles, they may
be worn for your photo.
o Dark glasses or non-prescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless you
need them for medical reasons (a medical certificate may be required)
o Glare on glasses is not acceptable in your photo. Glare can be avoided with a slight
downward tilt of the glasses or by removing the glasses or by turning off the camera
flash.

Digitial Images:
• Dimensions: The image dimensions must be in a square aspect ratio (the height must be equal
to the width). Minimum acceptable dimensions are 600 x 600 pixels. Maximum acceptable
dimensions are 1200 x 1200 pixels.

Photo Identification Card September 22, 2017

 • Color: The image must be in color (24 bits per pixel) in sRGB color space which is the common
output for most digital cameras.
• File Format: The image must be in JPEG file format.
• File Size: The image must be less than or equal to 240 kB (kilobytes).
• Compression: The image may need to be compressed in order for it to be under the maximum
file size. The compression ratio should be less than or equal to 20:1.

Scanned Images:
• 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)
• Scanned at a resolution of 300 pixels per inch (12 pixels per millimeter)

Photos copied or digitally scanned from driver’s licenses or other official documents are not acceptable.
In addition, snapshots, magazine photos, low quality vending machine or mobile phone photos, and full-
length photographs are not acceptable.

Want to take the photo yourself?

While we recommend you use a professional passport photo service to ensure your photo meets all the
requirements, you may take the photo yourself. Hand-held self-portraits are not acceptable. Photos
must not be digitally enhanced or altered to change your appearance in any way. Please use reliable
references for guidance on taking your own photo. There are several online software tools for this
purpose. It is your responsibility to ensure the tool you use produces a photo that meets AWS
specifications.

Renewals/Recertification - Change of Appearance

If you cannot be identified from your current photo on file with AWS, you should submit a new photo
with your renewal or recertification application.

Examination results will NOT be released until we receive the 2 x 2 inch color passport-style photograph.
To avoid delays in receiving your examination results, please mail your photo to the address listed
below:

American Welding Society

Certification Department Photo Center
8669 NW 36 Street Suite 130
Miami, FL 33166-6672

We recommend using priority mail with tracking options.

For question or concerns, please call the Certification Department 800-443-9353, extension 273.

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 8669 NW 36 St., #130 Miami, FL 33166-6672
(800) 443-9353 or (305) 443-9353, ext. 273

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXAMINATION

Candidates must be present at the exam site by the designated time below for check-in. Doors will close promptly
at 8:00 AM for the exam. Candidates arriving after the exam has started WILL NOT be admitted. Each part of the
exam will begin and end at the times designated by the Test Supervisor.

Check-in Time: Exam Start Time:

7:15 – 7:45 AM 8:00 AM

You must have the following items to test:

• A current Government Issued ID such as: Valid driver’s license, Passport, or State ID
• Confirmation letter

You will not be permitted to test without these items. Additionally, you may only test to the test level, exam
part(s), and codebook listed on your confirmation letter, without exception. It’s imperative that you verify that
all information is correct upon receipt of the confirmation letter. Changes cannot be made at the test site.

Security Agreement and General Terms of Use:

On exam day, prior to taking the exam, all candidates will be required to sign a Security Agreement and General
Terms of Use on the back cover of each exam part. This agreement must be signed with pen to be allowed to take
the exam. In general, the candidate is agreeing to follow AWS policies and procedures, and to maintain the
confidentiality and integrity of the certification program. To see what the agreement specifically states, please
visit our website at http://www.aws.org/exam-security-agreement .

The following items are suggested:

• Codebook (original or printed electronic copies only)
o Must be bound* (refer to page 5 for definition of bound)
o AWS strongly encourages applicants to obtain copies of AWS codebooks and other publications
from the AWS Bookstore or from one of its authorized resellers. Copies of books for sale on
sources such as ebay and Craigslist may be counterfeit and contain errors that might affect the
outcome of your exam.
• Battery Powered Calculator (refer to page 4 for calculator policy)
o Must not have memory, programmable, nor text capabilities
o Must not generate noise

The following items are not permitted during the exam:

• Scratch pads or loose sheets other than published codebook errata
• Any devices that make noise
• Photographic or video devices
• Cell phones

Unscheduled Breaks: Should an unscheduled break during the exam become necessary, you will be permitted to
leave one person a time. No material, including cell phones, may be taken from the exam room.

Test Taker Personal Belongings: Tests takers are instructed to place all personal belongings outside of reach
during the test, such as under the chair or in their car. Ideally, the personal belongings of all test takers shall be
placed in a secure storage area outside the test room, such as in their personal vehicle, hotel room, or locker.

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 8669 NW 36 St., #130 Miami, FL 33166-6672
(800) 443-9353 or (305) 443-9353, ext. 273

Before the start of your examination, you will be given an answer sheet and exam booklet. All answers must be
marked clearly on the Scantron sheet to be scored. (See Sample provided)
Important directions for marking answers on the Scantron answer sheet
• Use black lead pencil only (No. 2 or darker)
• Do not use ink or ball-point pens
• Using a No. 2 pencil, fill in the correct answers with dark mark
• Make clean erasures if you change any marks
• Make no stray marks on the answer sheet
• Do not mark two answers in one space

Exam Results: It may take anywhere from 4 – 6 weeks to receive exam results. As a courtesy, an automatic email
notice is sent to the email address on file once the exam is scored. Exam results will follow via US Postal Service.
You must notify the Certification Department of any mail or email address change prior to your exam being scored.
To protect the privacy of all applicants, any information about your exam or exam score results will not be
provided over the phone. All fees must be paid in full and missing documentation received prior to receiving exam
results. If documentation is missing, your exam results will not be released.

Travel: AWS does not recommend making travel arrangement earlier than 30 days prior to the exam date.
When making travel arrangements for your return flight it should be made for after 9:00pm

If you have any questions regarding your account balance or need a receipt for payment, please contact AWS’
Accounting Department at 1-800-443-9353, extension 240.

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 AWS CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS
CALCULATOR POLICY

Listed below are the calculator requirements for all AWS certification exams.

• All candidates must bring their own calculator to the exam site.
• Sharing calculators during the test is not permitted.
• Candidates may bring a back-up calculator if necessary.

Calculators permitted during testing include:

• Scientific calculators
• Construction calculators
• Four-function calculators

Unacceptable calculators:
Example of scientific calculator

• Graphing calculators*
• Laptops or other computers, tablets, or cell phones
• Models that can access the Internet, have wireless, Bluetooth, cellular, audio/video recording and
playing, camera, or any other smart phone type feature
• Models that have an alphabetical keyboard, pen-input, or stylus
• Models that use electrical outlets, make noise, or have a paper tape

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*Graphing Calculators only allowed for the CWEng exams. Please refer to the CWEng Body of Knowledge for a list of acceptable graphing
calculators. Graphing calculator models that are not listed on the CWEng Body of Knowledge will not be accepted.

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 Certified Welding Inspector and Associate Welding Inspector (CWI and CAWI)
Minimum number Minimum percentage:
Examination of questions CWI CAWI
Part A: FUNDAMENTALS 150 72% 60%
Part B: PRACTICAL 46 72% 60%
Part C: CODE APPLICATION 46 72% 60%

Part A: FUNDAMENTALS – Two-hour closed book exam; 150 questions.

Part B: PRACTICAL – Two-hour hands‐on exam with a minimum of 40 questions using the Book of Specifications.
This part of the exam requires the use of the Book of Specifications to answer some of the exam questions. Those registering for the
seminar/exam must download the Part B Examination Book of Specifications from our website. On the exam date, all candidates will be
provided and required to use an original copy of the Book of Specifications.

Candidates will be provided with an exam kit for this portion of the exam. Tools will be provided with the exam kit, which include fillet weld
gauges, v-wac gauge, dial caliper, ruler, C4.1 gauge, protractor, hi‐lo gage, magnifying glass, mirror, and flashlight. Exam will also include an
Exam Exhibits Booklet which will contain exhibits such as PQR’s, WPS’s, and WQTR’s for reference on some of the questions. Weld replicas
will include a t‐joint, groove, bend, and pipe specimen.

Part C: CODE APPLICATION – Two-hour open code application exam with a minimum of 46 questions. Sharing of reference materials is
not allowed. (Refer to Body of Knowledge for the codebook edition being used).

Copies of the codebook index are NOT permitted.

Prior to the examination, you may tab or highlight your codebook. Written notes in the margins are also allowed. Errata sheets provided
by the publisher or distributor of the codebook are permitted. You are NOT allowed to write in your codebook or highlight your codebook
during the examination. Candidates found writing in their codebook will immediately be removed from the classroom resulting in
disqualification from the exam and forfeiture of all examination fees.

If you are registered to take the AWS D1.1 seminar and exam package, you will be provided with an original copy of the D1.1 codebook. If
you are registered to take the API 1104 Code Clinic or seminar and exam package, you must purchase your own copy. Codebooks and
electronic copies may be purchased through the AWS Bookstore at 1-800-443-9353 ext. 280. A printed electronic copy will be allowed at
the exam only if it is bound.

*Bound refers to (1) materials permanently bound, as by stitching or glue, and (2) materials securely fastened in their covers by fasteners that penetrate all
papers. Ring binders, spiral binders, plastic snap binders, brads, and screw posts are acceptable fasteners. Staples are not acceptable fasteners. Writing
tablets and legal pads are not allowed. Examinees may tab reference books before the exam with Post-it type notes and flags, but pads of Post-it notes and
flags are not permitted in the exam room.

Codebook changes must be made no less than three (3) weeks prior to the confirmed start date of the seminar/exam. Changes will not be made
after this time, no exceptions. Please review your exam confirmation letter prior to the exam date for the correct codebook. Should you have any
questions, please feel free to contact the Certification Department at 800-443-9353 extension 273.

For more information on this exam, please access the CWI Body of Knowledge.

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 Certified Welding Educator
Minimum number Minimum
Examination of questions: percentage:
Part A: FUNDAMENTALS 150 60%
Part B: PRACTICAL 46 60%
Part A: FUNDAMENTALS – See Certified Welding Inspector and Associate Welding Inspector instructions
Part B: PRACTICAL – See Certified Welding Inspector and Associate Welding Inspector instructions

For more information on this exam, please access the CWE Body of Knowledge.

Senior Certified Welding Inspector

Minimum number
Examination of questions
Part A 138
Part B 62
Minimum percentage: 72%*
*of the total number of questions

*The minimum percentage to pass is based upon correctly answering a minimum of 144 out of 200 questions. There is no pass/fail status
for each individual part. Candidates failing to achieve a 72% must retake both parts of the examination.

Each part of the examination is two hours long and consists of multiple choice questions. The exams will be given in an open book format
and you may bring any reference materials listed in the SCWI Body of Knowledge with you when taking the exam. You can tab or highlight
your materials with written notes in the margins as an aid to finding the answers to the exam questions. You will not be allowed to write in
your materials during the examination. Candidates found writing on their material will immediately be removed from the classroom resulting
in disqualification from the exam and forfeiture of all examination fees.
For more information on this exam, please access the SCWI Body of Knowledge.

Certified Welding Supervisor

Minimum number Minimum
Examination of questions percentage
Part A: FUNDAMENTALS 150 70%
Part B: PRACTICES & ECONOMICS 30 70%
Each part of the examination is two hours long and consists of multiple choice questions. Candidates are only allowed to bring the books
listed on the Body of Knowledge to the Prometric testing site. You will not be permitted to write in your materials during the examination.

For more information on this exam, please access the CWS Body of Knowledge.

Certified Welding Sales Representative

Minimum # Minimum #
Examination of questions of questions
SINGLE PART 60 70%
The examination is two hours long and consists of 100 multiple choice questions. The exam will be given in a closed book format. The CWSR
written examination subjects are listed in AWS B5.14, CWSR Body of Knowledge.

9 Year Recertification Certified Welding Inspector by Part B Exam

Minimum number Minimum
Examination of questions percentage
Part B: PRACTICAL 46 72%
Part B: PRACTICAL – See Certified Welding Inspector and Associate Welding Inspector instructions
Important Note: AWS QC1 defines endorsements as “Indication of an additional skill documented in writing and added to one’s
certification credential(s)”. In fulfilling the 9-year recertification requirement, endorsements cannot be taken to the codebook to which
your CWI certification was attained.
For more information on this exam and other 9-Year recertification options, please visit our website.

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 Certified Radiographic Interpreter
Minimum number Minimum
Examination of questions: percentage*
Part A: GENERAL 70 70%
Part B: PRACTICAL 40 70%
Part C: CODE SPECIFIC 78 70%
* 80% overall average of all exams
For the seminar and all parts of the examination, candidates will have access to Reference Codes and Standards which contain entire or
excerpted portions of AWS, ASME, API, and ASTM standards. The Reference Codes and Standards are for educational purposes only and
must be returned to AWS after the examination process. Candidates may bring a scientific calculator which includes a square root function.
Part A: GENERAL – This exam consists of 70 multiple choice questions and tests an individual’s knowledge of welding, radiographic theory,
film selection, film processing, film handling and storage, codes, specifications and other standards. Parts A and C shall be administered in a
single three-hour session and candidates may not use any material other than the Reference Codes and Standards.
Part B: PRACTICAL – This exam consists of the evaluation of a set of 12 radiographs in a three-hour exam consisting of 40 multiple choice
questions. Each candidate will have use of a densitometer and film viewer in addition to the Reference Codes and Standards and other tools
for convenience. Each test radiograph will be presented with a reader sheet giving details about the circumstances of the radiographic
exposure. Candidates will be required to assess radiographic quality and indications for each test radiograph in accordance with one of four
industry-accepted codes AWS D1.1, API1104, ASME Section V and VIII, and ASTM.
Part C: CODE SPECIFIC – This exam consists of 78 multiple choice questions that require the candidate to be knowledgeable with regards to
the radiographic quality and film interpretation requirements of AWS D1.1, API1104, ASME Section V and VIII, and ASTM. Parts A and C of
the CRI examination shall be given in a single three-hour session and candidates will only have access to the Reference Codes and Standards
to answer the questions.
Note: If you successfully pass your CRI certification examination, this credential can exempt you from your next 9-Year CWI or SCWI
Recertification Exam. You will need to complete a 9-Year Recertification Application by CRI certification.
For more information on this exam, please access the CRI Body of Knowledge.

Certified Welding Engineer

Each of the four examinations shall not have an individual score less than sixty percent: ....................... 60%
Minimum weighted percentage for all 4 parts: .......................................................................................... 70%
The CWEng examination is four parts. Parts 1 and 2 must be successfully completed to take Parts 3 and 4. The first two parts of the exam
are closed book and cover basic science fundamentals and applied science fundamentals. Parts 1 and 2 are each two-hour written multiple-
choice exams (total time of four hours). They are given together and must be passed together. If the candidate fails only one part, only that
part must be repeated.
Parts 3 and 4 of the exam are open book examinations on welding related disciplines and practical welding and related applications. They
are each three hours in length. Part 3 is a 45-question essay exam. Part 4 is a 39-question multiple choice exam to the D1.1 Structural
Welding Code – Steel (Refer to the Body of Knowledge for the current edition being used). Candidates, who have successfully passed Parts
1 and 2, will be invited to sit for these exams and a separate application must be completed. Candidates are invited to bring any textbooks,
articles or codes in their library. Programmable calculators are allowed that do not have audible sounds.
The CWEng written examination subjects are listed in AWS B5.16, Specification for the Qualification of Welding Engineers.
For more information on this exam, please access the CWEng Body of Knowledge.

Certified Robotic Arc Welding Operator & Technician

Minimum number Minimum
Examination of questions percentage
Part A: CRAW FUNDAMENTALS 136 75%
Part B: CRAW PRACTICAL 30 75%
Part A of the exam is two hours and will be given in a closed book format. The Part B exam consists of 30 tasks, which are to be completed
in sequential order. The CRAW written examination subjects are listed in AWS QC19, Specification for AWS Certification of Robotic Arc
Welding Personnel.
For more information on this exam, please access the CRAW Performance Test Candidate Information Booklet.

Endorsement Examination
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 Minimum number Minimum
Examination of questions: percentage:
Part C: CODE APPLICATION 46-60 72%
Code Application exam subjects earn full credit towards recertification:
a. API 1104 Pipeline
b. AWS D1.1 Structural Steel
c. AWS D1.2 Structural Aluminum
d. AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding
e. AWS D15.1 Railroad
f. AWS D17.1 Aerospace
g. ASME Section IX, B31.1, + B31.3
h. ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 and Section IX
i. Structural Drawing Reading (Closed book) 30 72%
Non-code application exam subjects earn 20 PDHs towards 9-Year recertification:
j. Structural Bolting Inspection 44 72%
Part C: CODE APPLICATION – See Certified Welding Inspector and Associate Welding Inspector instructions.
Important Note: AWS QC1 defines endorsements as “Indication of an additional skill documented in writing and added to one’s
certification credential(s)”. In fulfilling the 9-year recertification requirement, endorsements cannot be taken to the codebook to which
your CWI certification was attained.
For more information regarding study material, please visit our website.

Certified Resistance Welding Technician- Beta

Minimum number Minimum
Examination of questions: percentage
Single Part: General 100 75%
Closed book general knowledge exam on fundamental principles covering topics listed in clause 7.2 of AWS QC20. For more information
please visit the website.
Examination Results
Because this is a beta exam, results will not be released until an analysis has been completed. This can take several months. You will
receive your exam results by U.S. mail.
Disclaimer: A photocopy of any AWS standard does not constitute an official copy. The user bears all responsibility for the accuracy of
content of photocopied materials.

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 BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Certified Welding Educator (CWE)
Welding Inspector Endorsement (SIE)

The following is an approximate breakdown of the examination categories and the number of questions drawn from each subject area.

AWS – Recommended Self-Study

Part A: Fundamentals (CWI and CWE) Examination Preparatory Material
Subject Percentage1 AWS Publications Order Number
Welding Processes 10% Certification Manual for Welding Inspectors CM: 2000
Heat Control & Metallurgy (carbon and low-alloy steel) 6%
Weld Examination 9% Welding Inspection Handbook WI: 2015
Welding Performance 9% * D1.1/D1.1M Structural Welding Code-Steel D1.1/D1.1M: 2015
Definitions and Terminology 12%
* D1.1 Code Clinic Reference Manual D1.1CCRM: 2015
Symbols – Welding and NDE 10%
Test Methods – NDE 8% * API 1104 Study Guide for API Standard 1104
API-M: 2008
Reports and Records 6% Welding of Pipelines
* Welding Inspection Technology WIT-T-2008
Duties and Responsibilities 4%
Safety 5% * Welding Inspection Technology (Workbook) WIT-W: 2008
Destructive Tests 4% * Standard Welding Terms and Definitions A3.OM/A3.0:2010
Cutting 3%
* Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and
Brazing 2% A2.4: 2012
Nondestructive Examination
Soldering 1%
*Guide for the Nondestructive Examination of
B1.10M/B1.10:2009
Part B: Practical (CWI and CWE) Welds
Subject Percentage1 Specification for the Qualification of
B5.1: 2013
Welding Inspectors
Procedure and Welder Qualifications 28%
Mechanical Test and Properties 8%
*Books are provided to participants of the AWS Seminar week
Welding Inspection and Flaws 34%
NDE 8%
Utilization of Specification and Drawings 8% Other Recommendations Order Number
AWS Welding Handbook Series WHB-ALL
Part C: Code Book Applications (CWI, CWE and SIE) Guide for the Visual Examination of Welds B1.11: 2000
Subject Percentage1 Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes ANSI Z49.1: 2005
Materials and Design 10% Standard Methods for mechanical Testing of Welds B4.0: 2007
Fabrication 30% Specification for Welding Procedure and
B2.1: 2009
Performance Qualification
Inspection 25%
Standard for AWS Certification of Welding
Qualification 30% QC1:2016
Inspectors
Exams are written to the codebook editions indicated below
(applicants must provide own codebook for exam)
AWS D1.1- Structural Steel Code: 2015 Edition including 2nd Printing The AWS Body of Knowledge lists the current exam book editions that candidates will
Code clinic available - Codebook provided for D1.1 week seminar participants only need to reference when taking the CAWI/CWI and/or endorsement exams. It is to the
candidate’s benefit that they use the codebook editions indicated on the most current
API 1104- Pipelines 20th or 21st Editions
AWS Body of Knowledge as exam questions are based on the codebook editions listed.
Code clinic available only for 20th edition with Errata /Addendum July 2007, Errata 2
A candidate who chooses to use a codebook edition that is not listed on the most
December 2008/ Errata 1 April 2014
current Body of Knowledge does so at his/her own risk. AWS bears no responsibility
AWS D1.2- Structural Aluminum Code: 2014 Edition for a candidate’s failure to obtain certification as a result of this choice
AWS D1.5- Bridge Welding Code: 2015 Edition (including Clause 12)
AWS D15.1 - Railroad: 2012 Edition To purchase any of the AWS publications or the API 1104 Codebook:
AWS D17.1- Aerospace: 2010 w/ Errata and Amendment Contact Technical Standards Sales at 305-443-9353, Ext. 280
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 RECOMMENDED PRESTUDY FOR
PREPARATION FOR CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR EXAM COURSE
AT HOBART INSTITUTE OF WELDING TECHNOLOGY

If you are planning to take the CWI course and exam and you would like to study prior to the
course, you may consider:

1. Obtain a copy of the AWS QC1 Specification for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors.
This is available free as a download from the American Welding Society website
at http://www.aws.org/library/doclib/QC1-2016.pdf. This is the standard for all AWS-CWIs.
Read it completely.

2. When you have selected the code you will use for the Part C – Open Code Book part of the
exam, you should purchase that code book. This may be purchased
from http://www.welding.org/product-category/books/welding-codes-specifications/ or
directly from the publisher. Look how it is organized: the table of contents, the index. Learn
how to find information quickly and understand what each section covers. Bring this code
book with you to the class.

3. Obtain a copy of the AWS – Part B Examination Book of Specifications. This is available
free as a download from the American Welding Society website
at https://www.aws.org/library/doclib/cwi-partB-BOS-customary20170418.pdf. Read it from
cover-to-cover including the footnotes. This book of specifications is the standard you will
use for the Part B examination.

4. If you are experienced in welding but have limited experience in welding inspection, you
may choose to attend the Arc Welding Inspection (AWI520) at the Hobart Institute to get
basic inspection training. http://www.welding.org/students/continuing-education/technical-
training/. This course is not a prerequisite requirement for the CWI course, but can be very
beneficial for someone starting out in welding inspection.

5. If you cannot attend the Arc Welding Inspection, you may want to purchase the AWS
Certification Manual for Welding Inspectors. http://www.welding.org/product/certification-
manual-welding-inspectors/. It is for self-study. Read each section and answer the questions
at the end of each section.

6. If you lack welding process experience, you may want to take the 4-day Welding for the
Non-Welder course at Hobart Institute. http://www.welding.org/students/continuing-
education/technical-training/ . It provides welding process information and hands-on practice
with oxyacetylene welding, shielded metal arc, gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc and flux
cored arc welding processes.

7. You may take the online Welding Symbols Course http://www.welding.org/product/symbols-

for-welding/ on the Hobart Institute website. Also, the Visual Inspection Course is online
at https://www.welding.org/product/visual-inspection-2/ which may be helpful to you.

Revised 11/02/18 cc
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Trade Sq. W.
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Toledo 128 miles
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N. Dorset
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Exit 82 Map & Directions http://www.welding.org/t-directions.aspx

Miami Valley
Centre Mall Housing available for Hobart Institute of Welding Technology students http://www.welding.org/images/
document/205.pdf
City of Troy  http://www.troyohio.gov/
Comfort Inn

N. Norwich Road

Trade Square W.
Trade Square E.
937-778-8100

Troy Area Chamber of Commerce  http://www.troyohiochamber.com/external/wcpages/chamber_index.aspx

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Experiment Farm Road

North Road
937-332-9500
Weston Road

N. Dorset Road

Comfort Suites
937-339-2525 Fleet
Visitor
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Hobart Brothers Customer Service
Sussex

Covent Hobart Filler Metals Operation, Troy

WalMart, Kohls,
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Croyden Hobart Stick Electrode
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Hampton Inn
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Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil Association
Miami County Fair
http://sofablacksmiths.org/
Elm St.

Holiday Inn Express

http://www.miamicountyohiofair.com
Troy
937-332-1700 Fairfield Inn
937-332-1446
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Check us out on social media!

Residence Inn
440-9303

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The Hobart Institute of Welding Technology has arranged special rates at the following
local motels for those attending our courses. Upon making reservations or checking in
at the motel, immediately let them know you will be attending our Institute for the week.
You will be given the special rates listed below. Please make your own reservations.

The approximate taxi fare from the Dayton International Airport, Vandalia to Troy is
$40.00 for one person, plus a nominal charge for each additional passenger.

RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE!!

ROOM RATES (Taxes Included)
MOTELS Single Double
COMFORT INN $81.36 $81.36
987 E. Ash St., Miami Valley Centre Mall, Piqua, OH 45356 (up to 4 people) (up to 4 people)
I-75 at St Rt 36 (Exit 82) Piqua, OH (8 miles N of Troy) high speed internet high speed internet
937-778-8100 ** attached to Miami Valley Centre Mall ** deluxe cont. breakfast deluxe cont. breakfast
Introducing the "Comfort Zone"; alcoholic and non alcoholic
beverages, snacks and sundries available for purchase at the
“Comfort Zone”

FAIRFIELD INN $96.05 $107.35

83 Troy Town Dr, Troy, OH 45373 hot breakfast bar hot breakfast bar
I-75 at St Rt 41 (Exit 74) Troy, OH high speed internet high speed internet
937-332-1446 indoor pool indoor pool
microwave & microwave &
refrigerator refrigerator
shuttle included shuttle included
(24 hr notice) (24 hr notice)
HAMPTON INN $87.94 $87.94
45 Troy Town Dr, Troy, OH 45373 high speed internet high speed internet
I-75 AT 45 Troy Town Drive (Exit 74) cont. breakfast cont. breakfast
937-339-7801 microwave & microwave &
refrigerator refrigerator
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS $83.00 1-6 nights $83.00 1-6 nights
60 Troy Town Dr, Troy, OH 45373 $77 7+ nights $77 7+ nights
I-75 at St Rt 41 (Exit 74) Troy, OH high speed internet high speed internet
937-332-1700 hot buffet breakfast hot buffet breakfast
indoor pool indoor pool
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT $132.21 $160.46
87 Troy Town Dr, Troy, OH 45373 hot breakfast bar hot breakfast bar
I-75 at St Rt 41 (Exit 74) high speed internet high speed internet
937-440-9303 kitchen kitchen
Pricing Studio/Two Bedroom shuttle included shuttle included
1-5 nights $132.21/160.46 (24 hr notice) (24 hr notice)
6-14 nights $120.91/149.16 The mix social hour The mix social hour
15-29 nights $100.57/134.47 (Mon, Tue, Wed) (Mon, Tue, Wed)
30+ nights $94.92/128.82

Revised 03/19/18
 Continued

RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE!!

ROOM RATES (Taxes Included)

MOTELS Single Double
BUDGET INN $37.28 $41.80
I-75 at 1330 Archer Drive (Exit 73) WiFi WiFi
937-339-6564 microwave & microwave &
All Ground Floor Rooms refrigerator refrigerator
On-site guest laundry Breakfast 6:30a Breakfast 6:30a
Next to Lincoln Square Restaurant to 9:00a to 9:00a

Baymont Inn $58.63 $58.63

950 E. Ash Street(Exit 82) Piqua, OH free wireless free wireless
937-615-0140 internet internet
Next to Cracker Barrel deluxe cont. deluxe cont.
Across the street from the Miami Valley Center Mall breakfast breakfast
Pet friendly (additional $15) pool/whirlpool pool/whirlpool
microwave & microwave &
refrigerator refrigerator
COMFORT SUITES $79.99 $79.99
I-75 at St Rt 41, high speed high speed
1800 Towne Park Dr.(exit 74, behind Wal-Mart) internet internet
937-339-2525 deluxe breakfast deluxe breakfast
indoor indoor
pool/whirlpool pool/whirlpool
microwave & microwave &
refrigerator refrigerator
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES $67.64 $67.64
1110 W. Main St. high speed high speed
Tipp City, OH internet internet
937-667-5161 hot breakfast bar hot breakfast bar
indoor pool indoor pool

Revised 03/19/18
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Veterans Benefits
VA Benefits Can Cover Your Certification Test Costs
If you're a veteran with G.I. Bill Benefits and seeking a new job or striving to move ahead in your
present job, don’t miss the opportunity to strengthen your career opportunities and earnings with
additional licensing or certification. As an eligible veteran, you may be reimbursed for your test
costs.

VA licensing and certification benefits:

The new licensing and certification benefit allows the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay
you, if you're eligible, for a test for a license or certification, including several offered by AWS. You
can receive reimbursement for approved licensing or certification tests you take on or after March 1,
2001. These tests must be specifically approved for the G.I. Bill.

Note: The VA covers only the cost of the test itself. You may be responsible for other fees connected with
obtaining certification.
How Do I Apply For Benefits?
The first step is to take the test for your desired certification. With test results in hand, you can then
apply for test cost reimbursement from the VA. You will need to complete and submit the Application
for Licensing and Certification Testing Fee Reimbursement to the VA office that handles your
education benefits.
Check the map on the Internet site at www.gibill.va.gov to find the location nearest you.
Never filed a claim for VA education benefits before?
You’ll also need to submit an application for benefits. Check below to find the correct form for your
needs. You can print either one directly from the VA’s website or call 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-
4551) to request the form by mail.

• Veteran or on active duty? Use VA Form 22-1990, which you can complete and submit right
online. Visit www.gibill.va.gov and click Electronic Application.
• Eligible child or spouse of a veteran? You need VA Form 22-5490.
Send the application form along with the other information above to the VA regional office that
processes your claim. The addresses are printed right on the forms.
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