Haward Technology Middle East

COURSE OVERVIEW FE0867-2D-IH

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Part B Training & Certification

Course Title
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI):
Part B Training & Certification

Course/Exam Date/Venue
Group 1: March 28-29, 2021
Group 2: March 30-31, 2021
Group 1&2 Exam date: April 01, 2021
Course Venue: Germanischer Lloyd Muscat
LLC Premises, Sultanate of Oman
Exam Registration Closing Date: 8 weeks
before the exam date

Course Duration/Credits Course Reference

Training: 2 days/1.3 CEUs/13 PDHs FE0867-2D-IH
Exam: 1 day

Course Description
This practical and highly-interactive course includes
practical sessions and exercises where participants
carryout welding inspection. Theory learnt in the class will
be applied using the “American Welding Society (AWS)
Tool Kit” and “Structural Weld Replica Kit” suitable for in-
class training.

This course is designed by Haward Technology to prepare

Welding Inspectors for the American Welding Society (AWS)
Examination, in order to certify them as “AWS Certified Welding
Inspector”. This course is a combination of the following three
courses which jointly constitute this Certified Welding Inspector
Exam Preparation course:-
1. Fundamental Welding Inspection Preparation Course:
• This course is designed as a preparation for the AWS CWI
(QC-1) Exam, part A, Fundamental Welding Inspection
Exam. The participant will learn how to take the exam and the
basic fundamentals of welding inspection. Information for
inspector training is emphasized in this dual goal course
2. Practical Welding Inspection Preparation Course:
• This course is designed as a preparation for the AWS CWI
(QC-1) Exam, Part B, Practical Welding Inspection (hands-
on) Exam. This course is a must for the nine-year renewal
CWI. The participant will learn how to use the tools required
for the exam, as well as the AWS Specifications Book
3. API 1104 Preparation Course:
• This course is designed as a preparation for the AWS CWI
(QC-1) Part C Code Book Exam. The participant will learn
how to use the code book to solve inspection problems

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The participant will receive in-depth instruction pertaining to passing the AWS CWI
(QC-1) exam, as well as insight into the intricacy’s students may expect to encounter in
the working environment. This course is offered as both an in-house and an open
enrollment class.

Additionally, quizzes are given at the end of each section; homework is handed out at
the end of each class day, and is reviewed at the beginning of the following day, and a
practice” exam is administered at the end of the course.

Course Objectives
Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:-
• Prepare for the AWS welding inspector part B exam and have enough knowledge
and skills to pass such exam in order to get the AWS Welding Inspector Certification

• Discuss the aspects of welding inspection, CWI and CWE tests as well as review of
the book of specifications

• Recognize the workmanship requirements and visual inspection acceptance criteria

for structural steel, pipeline and pressure piping

• Carryout base metal preparation and discuss fillet weld dimensional tolerances

• Identify procedure and performance qualification requirements as well as WPS

requirements and procedure and performance qualification variables

• Recognize procedure and performance qualification test requirements, procedure

and performance qualification acceptance criteria and procedure and performance
qualification documentation

Who Should Attend

The course is intended for inspection, piping and welding engineers who are seeking
AWS CWI (QC-1) certification. Other engineers, managers and technical staffs who
are dealing with welding and fabrication will also benefit from this course.

Course Fee
As per proposal

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Required Codes & Standards

Listed below are the effective editions of the publications required for the current Welding
Inspector Certification Examination. Each participant must purchase these documents
separately and have them available for use during the class as their cost is not included
in the course fees:-
 CODE SUBJECTS AVAILABLE AND CURRENT EXAM EDITIONS
(applicants must provide own codebook for exam)
o AWS D1.1- Structural Steel Code: 2015 Edition including 2nd Printing Code clinic available -
Codebook provided for D1.1 week seminar participants only
o API 1104- Pipelines 20th or 21st Editions Code clinic available only for 20th edition with Errata
/Addendum July 2007, Errata 2 December 2008/ Errata 1 April 2014
o AWS D1.2- Structural Aluminum Code: 2014 Edition
o AWS D1.5- Bridge Welding Code: 2015 Edition (including Clause 12)
o AWS D15.1 - Railroad: 2012 Edition
o AWS D17.1- Aerospace: 2010 w/ Errata and Amendment
o ASME Sec IX: 2015 Edition, B31.1 (2014) & B31.3 (2014)
o ASME Sec VIII (Div 1) & ASME Sec IX: 2015 Editions
o Structural Drawing Reading
Note: The editions listed above apply to the English editions only. To verify the edition being
used with language-assisted exams, please contact the AWS Certification department or the
Agent.
 AWS - RECOMMENDED SELF-STUDY (Examination Preparatory Material)
AWS Publications Order Number
o Certification Manual for Welding Inspectors CM: 2000
o Welding Inspection Handbook WI: 2015
o D1.1/D1.1M Structural Welding Code-Steel D1.1/D1.1M: 2015
o D1.1 Code Clinic Reference Manual D1.1CCRM: 2015
o API 1104 Study Guide for API Standard API-M: 2008
1104 Welding of Pipelines
o Welding Inspection Technology WIT-T-2008
o Welding Inspection Technology (Workbook) WIT-W: 2008
o Standard Welding Terms and Definitions A3.0M/A3.0:2010
o Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, A2.4: 2012
and Nondestructive Examination
o Guide for the Nondestructive Examination B1.10M/B1.10:2009
of Welds
o Specification for the Qualification of B5.1: 2013
Welding Inspectors
 OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS Order Number
o AWS Welding Handbook Series WHB-ALL
o Guide for the Visual Examination of Welds B1.11: 2000
o Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes ANSI Z49.1: 2005
o Standard Methods for the Mechanical Testing B4.0: 2007
of Welds
o Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance B2.1: 2009
Qualification
o Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors QCI: 2016

AWS publications may be ordered directly through Haward Publications at +971 2 30 91 714.
Orders may also be faxed to +971 2 30 91 716, or e-mail info@haward.cc. More information is
available at www.haward.cc. When calling to order, please identify yourself as an exam
candidate and/or AWS member.

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AWS Certification
Delegates will be certified by AWS based on their exam scoring as per the following:-
CWI : Completion of Parts A, B and C with a minimum score of 72% in each part.
CAWI : Completion of Parts A, B and C with a minimum score of 60% in each part.
CWE : Completion of Parts A and B with a minimum score of 60% in each part.

To qualify as a Certified Welding Inspector, you must pass a vision test and have a
combination of qualifying education and work experience, with supporting documentation.
Your education and experience should match at least one of the combinations in any one
of the grids below:-

MINIMUM EDUCATION MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

Associate or higher degree in engineering
3 years
technology, engineering, or a physical science
High school diploma plus two or more years
3 years
engineering/technical school courses
High school diploma plus one year
engineering/technical school courses or one or more
4 years
years of vocational education and training in a
welding curriculum
High school diploma or approved high school
5 years
equivalency diploma
At least 8th grade 9 years
Less than 8th grade 12 years

Training Methodology
This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a
percentage of the total tuition hours:-
30% Lectures
20% Workshops & Work Presentations
20% Case Studies & Practical Exercises
30% Videos, Software & Simulators
In an unlikely event, the course instructor may modify the above training methodology
before or during the course for technical reasons.

Course Certificate(s)
Internationally recognized certificates will be issued to all participants of the course.

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Certificate Accreditations
Haward Technology is accredited by the following international accreditation
organizations: -

● American Welding Society (AWS)

Haward Technology is the International Agent of the American Welding Society

(AWS) and the Authorized Provider of AWS international certification examinations
outside the USA. Haward Technology exhibits compliance and adherence to AWS
Quality Control Standards in the development, conduct and delivery of certification
courses and exams for welding and inspection professionals on behalf of the American
Welding Society.
The American Welding Society’s certification programs are internationally recognized
and are used as a benchmark of quality workmanship and skills within the welding
industry around the world.

● The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training

(IACET - USA)
Haward Technology is an Authorized Training Provider by the International Accreditors
for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 2201 Cooperative Way, Suite 600,
Herndon, VA 20171, USA. In obtaining this authority, Haward Technology has
demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET 1-2013 Standard which is widely
recognized as the standard of good practice internationally. As a result of our
Authorized Provider membership status, Haward Technology is authorized to offer
IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET 1-2013 Standard.
Haward Technology’s courses meet the professional certification and continuing
education requirements for participants seeking Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
in accordance with the rules & regulations of the International Accreditors for
Continuing Education & Training (IACET). IACET is an international authority that
evaluates programs according to strict, research-based criteria and guidelines. The
CEU is an internationally accepted uniform unit of measurement in qualified courses of
continuing education.
Haward Technology Middle East will award 1.3 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) or
13 PDHs (Professional Development Hours) for participants who completed the total
tuition hours of this program. One CEU is equivalent to ten Professional Development
Hours (PDHs) or ten contact hours of the participation in and completion of Haward
Technology programs. A permanent record of a participant’s involvement and
awarding of CEU will be maintained by Haward Technology. Haward Technology will
provide a copy of the participant’s CEU and PDH Transcript of Records upon request.
● British Accreditation Council (BAC)

Haward Technology is accredited by the British Accreditation Council for

Independent Further and Higher Education as an International Centre. BAC is the
British accrediting body responsible for setting standards within independent further
and higher education sector in the UK and overseas. As a BAC-accredited
international centre, Haward Technology meets all of the international higher education
criteria and standards set by BAC.

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Course Instructor(s)

Mr. Ahmed Shaaban, BSc, ADNT-NDT, AWS-CWI, is a Senior

Inspection Engineer with extensive experience within the Oil & Gas,
Petrochemical, Refinery and Power industries. His wide expertise
includes in the areas of Welding & Fabrication, Welding Processes,
Welding Inspection, Welding Procedure Specification, Welding Quality &
Control, Welding Engineering, Welding & Machining, Welding Safety,
Welding Defects Analysis, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering,
Material Selection & Failure Analysis, Welding Inspection & Fabrications, Liquid
Penetrant Testing & Inspection, Magnetic Particle Testing & Inspection, Ultrasonic
Testing & Inspection, Visual Testing & Inspection, Dye Penetrant, NDT Procedures,
Welding Technology, Welding Inspection, Welding Defects Analysis, Welding Joints &
Coating Inspection, Measuring Tools Calibration, Isometric Drawing, Remedial Repair,
Post Weld Heat Treatment, Hardness Testing, Welding Electrodes Monitoring & Control,
Leak Testing, Metal Technology, Heat Treatment, Steel Metallurgy, Valve Inspection &
Repair, Pipe Testing, Piping System, Steel Structures, Metals Casting, Crane Functional
Testing & Load Testing, Hydrotesting, Pressure Testing Procedure, Pressure
Equipment Calibration, EPC Construction, Vendor & Supplier Inspection, Third-party
Inspection, Stream Inspection, Corrosion Evaluation, Casting Products Inspection and
Raw Materials Inspection. Further, he is also well-versed in Radiation Protection,
Radiation Safety Site Monitoring, Radiation Safety Working Procedures, Radiation
Regulatory Control, Radiation Detection & Measurement, Industrial Radiography
Testing Operation, Radiography Testing & Inspection, Radiographic Test Film
Interpretation, Radiographic Materials, Radiation Safety Detection, Ionization
Radiation, Radiation Protection & Management and Naturally Occurring Radioactive
Material (NORM). He is currently the Metallurgical & Materials Engineer wherein he is
deeply involved in common types of metals and their industrial features, welding
inspection, fabrication, EPC inspection, corrosion evaluation and raw materials inspection.
During his career life, Mr. Ahmed gained his practical and field experience through his
various significant positions and dedication as the QA/QC Senior Welding Inspector,
Senior Inspection Engineer, QC Engineer, NDT/NDE Senior Instructor, Approved
Vendor Inspector (VID), AWS & API Senior Instructor, ASNT-NDT Instructor,
Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and NDT & Third-party Inspection Provider for various
companies such as SABIC, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), GAS
Arabia, Gulf Engineering House (GEH), Cutech Arabia LLC, Metals Casting Factory,
GEH-NDT Service Provider, Steel Construction Engineering Company LLC (SCECO),
Saudi Reinsulated Pipes Industries, Cameron Al Rashid, MRK Riyadh Refinery and
National Pipe Co. Ltd.
Mr. Ahmed has a Bachelor degree in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering. Further, he
is a Certified Instructor/Trainer, a Certified Internal Verifier/Assessor/Trainer by the
Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM), a Certified ASNT-NDT Level III
Inspector in Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Ultrasonic
Testing (UT), Visual Testing (VT) and Radiography Testing (RT), a Certified AWS-CWI
Welding Inspector and an Approved K.A.CARE (King Abdullah City for Atomic &
Renewable Energy) Instructor of National Center for Radiation Protection (NCRP). He
has further delivered numerous trainings, courses, workshops, seminars and conferences
internationally.

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Course Program
The following program is planned for this course. However, the course instructor(s) may
modify this program before or during the course for technical reasons with no prior notice
to participants. Nevertheless, the course objectives will always be met:

Day 1
0730 – 0800 Registration & Coffee
0800 – 0815 Welcome & Introduction
0815 – 0830 PRE-TEST
Introduction
0830 – 1015 Aspects of Welding Inspection • Aspects of the CWI & CWE Tests • Review of the
Book of Specifications
1015 – 1030 Break
Workmanship Requirements & Visual Inspection Acceptance Criteria –
Structural Steel
1030 – 1130
Base Metal Preparation • Workmanship Requirements • Visual Inspection Acceptance
Criteria • Fillet Weld Dimensional Tolerances
Workmanship Requirements & Visual Inspection Acceptance Criteria –
1130 – 1230 Pipeline
Workmanship Requirements • Visual Inspection Acceptance Criteria
1230 – 1245 Break
Workmanship Requirements & Visual Inspection Acceptance Criteria –
1245 – 1350 Pressure Piping
Workmanship Requirements • Visual Inspection Acceptance Criteria
1350 – 1420 Quiz
1420 – 1430 Distribute Homework & Recap
1430 End of Day One

Day 2
Procedure Qualification Requirements
WPS Requirements • Procedure Qualification Variables • Procedure Qualification
0730 – 0930
Test Requirements • Procedure Qualification Acceptance Criteria • Procedure
Qualification Documentation
0930 – 0945 Break
Performance Qualification Requirements
General • Performance Qualification Variables • Performance Qualification Test
0945 – 1130
Requirements • Performance Qualification Acceptance Criteria • Performance
Qualification Documentation
1130 – 1245 MOCK EXAM
1245 – 1300 Break
1300 – 1400 MOCK EXAM (cont’d)
1400 – 1420 MOCK EXAM CONCLUSION
1420 – 1430 Presentation of Course Certificates
1430 End of Course

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Day 3: TBA (as per AWS-CWI exam schedule)

0730 – 0930 AWS – Certified Welding Inspector Examination
0930 – 0945 Break
0945 – 1100 AWS – Certified Welding Inspector Examination (cont’d)
1100 – 1300 AWS – Certified Welding Inspector Examination (cont’d)
1300 – 1315 Break
1315 – 1430 AWS – Certified Welding Inspector Examination (cont’d)
1430 End of Exam

Practical Sessions
Practical sessions will be organized during the course for delegates to practice the theory
learnt. Delegates will be provided with an opportunity to carryout welding inspection using
the “American Welding Society (AWS) Tool Kit” and “Structural Weld Replica Kit”, suitable
for classroom training.

American Welding Society (AWS) Tool Kit and Structural Weld Replica Kit

Who will Provide the Equipment

Haward Technology

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