Effective for exams to be taken June 1, 2008 or later, the Codebook Exams (Part C) for CWI certification and CWI/SCWI endorsements listed below will require the codebook edition(s) noted. If selecting one of these exams for your Part C option, please be sure to bring the edition(s) noted. Older editions will not be useable.
ASME Section IX, B31.1, and B31.3 Exam: Section IX – 2007 Edition; B31.1 – 2007 Edition, and B31.3 – 2006 Edition
Program Information
The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is widely recognized, both nationally and internationally, in the welding industry. Successful companies have come to rely on this AWS certification when ensuring the highest level of quality workmanship.
To qualify for exam registration, a Welding Inspector Exam Application and the required supporting documentation must be submitted and approved. Applications with incomplete or missing information will be considered unqualified unless the missing documentation can be provided within two (2) weeks of being notified (via telephone or email) that their application is incomplete. If the applicant fails to meet the qualification criteria for the exam, the exam fee (or the exam portion of a seminar/exam package fee) will be refunded minus a processing fee.
Program Forms and Document Downloads
CWI Program Package (includes all forms you need to become a Certified Welding Inspector)
CWI Renewal Package (includes all forms you need to renew your Welding Inspector certification)
QC1:2007 (Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors)
B5.1:2003 (Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors)