WHAT IS CWI?

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

1. What is CWI certification?
2. What is Cswip?
3. Can a CWI qualify welders?
4. Do you have to be a welder to become a CWI?
5. Is welding inspector a good career?
6. Is CWI test hard?
7. How many times can you take the CWI exam?
8. How many CWI certifications are there?
9. What is the highest welding certification?
10. How much do underwater welders make?

What is CWI certification?

The AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is an internationally recognized accreditation that can open the door to a highly rewarding and lucrative profession. ... CWIs have one of the busiest and most diverse careers in welding.

What is Cswip?

CSWIP is a world leader in personnel competence assurance certification with over 60,000 certified individuals worldwide. ... Originally, it stood for 'Certification Scheme for Welding Inspection Personnel'.

Can a CWI qualify welders?

CWIs are the only ones with the authority to qualify welders or welding procedures – this is a big one. AWS welding codes such as AWS D1. 1 allow anyone to qualify a welder so long as they follow the requirements of the code. CWIs are typically the ones that do this because of their intimate knowledge of welding codes.

Do you have to be a welder to become a CWI?

In order for you to qualify to become a CWI, you'll need a certain amount of practical welding experience. ... However, if you have an associate degree in engineering, engineering technology, or physical sciences, you'll only need 3 years minimum work experience.

Is welding inspector a good career?

Requiring a high level of skill and knowledge, welding inspection is an excellent career choice for anyone wishing for a transition from a general engineering or welding background into a more specialised and prestigious role.

Is CWI test hard?

The CWI tests (3 in total) are difficult, even for people with lots of welding and inspection experience. While the tests are multiple choice, which makes any test easier, many of the questions are worded in a way that gives more than one correct answer, of which you have to choose the most correct.

How many times can you take the CWI exam?

A maximum of three (3) retests are permitted in the three-year period from your initial exam date. If you took the CWI Part B exam or an endorsement exam for 9-Year Recertification and failed the 72% minimum, you are permitted to retest only the same exam under the rules noted in the previous paragraph.

How many CWI certifications are there?

There are over 97,000 Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs). Each of them has demonstrated expertise by passing a comprehensive exam that covers welding fundamentals, hands-on application, and codebook knowledge.

What is the highest welding certification?

Certified Welding Supervisor certification (CWS)

This is the highest certification available to welding professionals. CWS certifications are recommended for those who have reached managerial positions in the field.

How much do underwater welders make?

According to commercial divers and global statistics, the average underwater welding salary is $53,990 annually and $25.96 per hour. However, most incomes float around $25,000 – $80,000. Diver welders in the top 10% make $83,730 while the bottom 10% pull in $30,700.