AWS C1.5:2005, Specification for the Qualification of Resistance Welding Technician. This specification establishes the requirements for qualification of Resistance Welding Technicians employed in the welding industry. This specification is a method for technicians to establish a record of their qualification and abilities in welding industry work such as development of machine trouble shooting, processes controls, quality standards, problem solving, etc.

AWS B5.4:2005, Specification for the Qualification of Welder Test Facilities. This specification defines the requirements to qualify welder test facilities. It details the methods of qualification, test facility requirements, and the assessment requirements.

AWS continues to partner with Global Engineering Documents, the retail arm of Information Handling Services (IHS), for order fulfillment of all AWS standards and other publications. To order these and other AWS publications, please refer to the AWS 2005 Product Catalog, or contact Global Engineering Documents at 800- 854-7179 or visit their website at www.global.ihs.com. Also you can contact AWS Member Services at 800- 443-9353, (305- 443-9353 outside the U.S.), Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM ET or download the catalog from the AWS website, www.aws.org/catalogs

The American Welding Society is the largest organization in the world dedicated to advancing the science, technology, and application of welding and allied processes, including joining, brazing, soldering, cutting, and thermal spray. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, USA, AWS serves almost 50,000 members in the United States and around the world. In 2005, the AWS Welding Show ­ the premiere trade show for the welding industry ­ will take place April 26 through April 28 in Dallas, Texas, USA. For more information on AWS programs and publications, visit the Society's Web site, www.aws.org