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Certification Program for Robotic Arc Welding - Operators and Technicians (CRAW)
AWS is thrilled to offer the brand new Certification Program for Robotic Arc Welding - Operators and Technicians (CRAW). This certification allows many welding personnel employed in various welding sectors to measure themselves against standards for their occupation. It also signifies that the CRAW Operator or Technician has demonstrated the capability of working with various codes, standards, and specifications. Since proof of active practice or re-examination is required every three years, certification also signifies that the CRAW Operator or Technician is current with the welding industry.

Requirements for CRAW Examination
The AWS D16.4:1999 Specification for the Qualification of Robotic Arc Welding Personnel sets the principal requirements for taking the CRAW examination:

FOR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION FOR TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION
Experience and
Education
Requirements		 Have minimum of 2 years of welding experience.

1 year diploma in welding or robotic instruction

 Have minimum of (5) years welding experience with all relevant processes.

Have a 2-year Associates Degree in Welding/Robotics/Electrical or Equivalent

Hold current CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) certification.
Training
Recommendations		 Completion of original equipment manufacturer or equivalent Robotic Programming Course. Receive instruction in the operation of quality measuring tools including applicable computer software for measuring the weld cross section.

Be familiar with personal computers.
*Current CWI certification is a requirement for the CRAW-T certification. Failure to achieve and/or maintain CWI certification will result in the CRAW-O certification ONLY.

This two-part exam is comprised of both a Part I - multiple-choice test consisting of 136 questions, and a Part II - Performance test that covers the practical demonstration of knowledge and ability involving a robotic system. A pass mark of 75% is required on Part I in order to meet the minimum requirements for certification as CRAW Operator or Technician.

Part I Exam:
The Part I Exam may be taken and administered during a two-hour block of time at any of the prearranged AWS examination sites. These sites are typically located in major metropolitan areas around the country and are conducted on a regular basis.

Part II - Performance Exam:
The Part II - Performance Exam is to consist of a series of tasks that will include a GMA welding test plate made to Procedure Qualification Welding Procedure (PQWP). The performance exam must be completed and passed three months before OR after taking the Part I examination. This exam takes approximately (2) hours to complete. An AWS CRAW - T must administer the performance exam. Applicants are totally responsible for contacting a CRAW-T and scheduling a performance test. APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS BEING MADE FOR THE PERFORMANCE TEST.

Download Performance Test Candidate Information Booklet

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS THE TWO-PART CRAW EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE CERTIFICATION.
Two-Day Training Seminar:
To prepare applicants for the CRAW examination, AWS offers a two-day training seminar to cover the essential requirements. This seminar was specifically designed for our customers that are dealing with automation and robotics issues and require additional credentials or documentation.

Moreover, if further credentials were not required, the training and certification would still greatly serve AWS customers in efficient and productive use of their automated processes.

The topics that will be covered in this seminar include the following:
Weld Equipment Setup Weld Processes
Weld Examination Definitions and Terminology
Symbols - Welding & Robotics Safety
Destructive Testing Conversion and Calculations
Robot Programming Welding Procedures
Programming Logic Kinematic Concepts
Robot Arc Weld Cell Components - ID Review the AWS D16.4:1999 Specification for the Qualification of Robotic Arc Welding Personnel
Review AWs QC19:2002 Standard for AWS Certification of Robotic Arc Welding - Operators and Technicians Requirement for the AWS Performance Portion of the Certification Test
 
An Added Bonus:
By attending the Two-Day Training Seminar, you will receive the following documents as part of your registration fee:

  • QC19:2002, Standard for AWS Certification of Robotic Welding - Operators and Technicians
    This standard defines the certification program for the American Welding Society for use in the Certification of Automated Process Operators and Technicians. These certifications require documentation of experience, satisfactory completion of both written and practical examinations. The examination tests the CRAW's knowledge of welding processes, welding procedures, destructive and non-destructive tests, welding terms, definitions, symbols, reports, safety, quality assurance and responsibilities, robot programming and robot arc welding, and other related subjects. Successful completion of all requirements constitutes the basis for awarding a certification as a Robotic Arc Welding Technician or Robotic Arc Welding Operator.
    23 pages, Published in 2002. ANSI Approved.
    Catalog No.: QC19:2002

    Price Value: This document is free.

  • D16.4:1999 Specification for Qualification of Robotic Arc Welding Personnel
    Employers should use these standards to facilitate promotions, new hires or self-evaluations. Explains what the function is and does and describes minimum education and experience. Establishes the qualification requirements from which a central certification agency or an employer may develop a certification program.
    14 pages, Published in 1999. ANSI Approved.
    Catalog No.: D16.4:1999

    Price Value: MEMBER: $18.00 NONMEMBER: $24.00

    The registration fee includes daily lunches and breaks. It does not include hotel accommodations. You are responsible for booking your room with the hotel and for any travel arrangements you need to make.


    AWS Cancellation/Refund Policy:
    AWS knows your plans can change and offers a flexible refund policy. If you notify AWS at least two weeks before a scheduled seminar that you are unable to attend, you will receive a full refund less a $75 administration/hotel attrition fee. Notification received less than two weeks before a seminar is scheduled will result in a refund less $175 administration/hotel attrition fee. If you are a no-show, no registration fees will be refunded.

    AWS encourages substitutions at any time and will work to reschedule registrants on a space-available basis.

    Note: AWS reserves the right to cancel any event in its reasonable discretion. In the event of cancellation by AWS, registration fees will be refunded in full. AWS shall have no further liability.

    CRAW Application:
    Please keep in mind that the only way to qualify for the CRAW examination is by submitting a completed CRAW application. Registration for the seminar that includes the cost of the exam does not automatically ensure registration for the exam. It is AFTER your completed CRAW application is received and processed in the Certification Business Unit.

    Standard application processing time is (6) weeks. Please be advised that you will be notified (6) weeks AFTER your application has been submitted. Contacting the AWS Certification Business Unit BEFORE the (6) week period will delay the application processing time and further hinder the receipt of your certification materials. We strongly urge applicants to please allow the (6) weeks processing time so that we at AWS may efficiently and accurately serve your certification needs.

    Pricing for the seminar, which includes the exam is $800 member and $1,150 non-member. All checks and money order should be made payable to AWS. Payments MUST accompany your applications.

    If you have any questions, please contact us at (800) 443-9353 - see below for extensions:

  • For questions concerning the CRAW examination, contact the Certification Business Unit at ext. #273.
  • For questions concerning the CRAW seminar, contact the Education Business Unit at ext. #229.

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