The Welding Procedure Qualifier endorsement is a supplemental credential designed for Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs) and Senior Certified Welding Inspectors (SCWIs).
By earning this endorsement, you showcase your expertise in developing and qualifying welding procedures. This endorsement highlights your specialized skills, positioning you as a key asset to organizations ensuring compliance with welding standards. Elevate your professional credentials and expand your career opportunities with the Welding Procedure Qualifier endorsement.
Most exam questions can be answered using the references listed below. Candidates can rely on their memory and experience, use the electronic copy provided on the testing computer, or bring their own bound printed copy of the documents.
The AWS Welding Procedure Qualifier Endorsement is a specialized qualification for CWIs and SCWIs that demonstrates their knowledge, skills, and abilities in qualifying Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS). It covers responsibilities such as determining applicable base material-filler metal combinations, evaluating welding processes, overseeing welding tests, and preparing Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs) and Senior Certified Welding Inspectors (SCWIs) looking to enhance their credentials and specialize further in welding procedure qualification should consider pursuing this endorsement. Additionally, CWIs who need to recertify can do so by adding this endorsement to their certification.
Candidates must hold a current CWI or SCWI certification. Familiarity with AWS standards for welding procedure qualification is also recommended before attempting the endorsement exam.
The open-book examination consists of 50 scorable multiple-choice questions and 5 unscorable pretest questions. The content areas covered include planning, WPS qualification and testing requirements, and finalization of WPS. Successful candidates must correctly answer at least 66% of the questions to pass the examination
Endorsements do not expire as long as your CWI certification remains active and is renewed on schedule. Each time you renew your CWI certification, any endorsements you have earned will also be extended.