By code requirement, a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) must be properly qualified and accepted by a relevant engineering authority. CWIs or SCWIs who hold the Welding Procedure Qualifier Endorsement have demonstrated that, with appropriate engineering oversight, they are able to qualify WPSs.
Before sitting for the endorsement exam, candidates are encouraged to refresh their memories on some of the finer points on qualifying WPSs.
Seminar Information
Seminar consists of 16 hours of instruction provided either in-person or online and teach participants how to:
- Assess project requirements
- Demonstrate knowledge of process variables and relevant documents
- Evaluate mechanical and nondestructive testing for procedure qualification purposes
- Prepare a PQR
- Establish ranges for prequalified WPSs
- List ranges for WPS qualified by testing
Welding Procedure Qualifier Endorsement Seminar students receive an attendee guide and B2.1: 2021.
Please be sure to bring a digital or hard copy of AWS D1.1 to the seminar. If you do not have a copy of AWS D1.1, it can be purchased through the AWS Bookstore.
Instructor-Led Seminar Only
Member: $680
Non-member: $770
The registration options below are only for the Online Instructor-Led Seminar package and do not include an exam.
2023 Sessions
Session 2
July 10 – 13, 2023
(12 – 4pm ET, Four 4-hour sessions)
Session 3
December 11 – 14, 2023
(12 – 4pm ET, Four 4-hour sessions)
Instructor-Led Seminar & Exam Package
Member: $1025
Non-member: $1115
If you are interested in registering for the Online Instructor-Led Seminar and Exam package, you will need to complete your check-out process on the Certification Portal.
2023 Sessions
Session 2
July 10 – 13, 2023
(12 – 4pm ET, Four 4-hour sessions)
Session 3
December 11 – 14, 2023
(12 – 4pm ET, Four 4-hour sessions)
Who is this Endorsement For?
Any CWI or SCWI wishing to add an AWS credential that documents their knowledge, skills, and ability to create welding procedure specifications, as well as CWIs seeking to take their career to the next level and become a SCWI.” Their added skillset will also contribute to confidence in their company’s ability to deliver sound welds.
Click here for complete information on the Welding Procedure Qualifier Endorsement.
CWI’s, SCWI’s and Recertification
For existing CWIs and SCWIs, successful completion of this endorsement can satisfy the re-examination requirements for 9-year recertification, provided that the endorsement is earned during the immediate 9-year period.
Welder Performance Qualifier
INSTRUCTOR-LED SEMINAR
This endorsement assesses a candidate’s knowledge, skill, and ability to conduct welder performance qualification tests.
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WPS/PQR Explained
ONLINE COURSE
This online course provides a comprehensive overview of welding procedure specifications (WPS) and their supporting procedure qualification records (PQR).
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Destructive Testing
ONLINE COURSE
This online course describes the material properties of metals that can be evaluated with destructive testing, as well as the principles and performance of the most common destructive tests used in the welding industry.
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