Facts About CWI Endorsements

The Facts about CWI Endorsements
The answers to these questions should give you a better understanding of the supplemental inspection credentials.

There has been much discussion about the purpose and function of supplemental inspection credentials, also known as “endorsements.” The AWS Certification Committee has always held and continues to hold the CWI as the internationally recognized best program for certification of welding inspection personnel. The CWI is considered able to inspect welds to any industry standard or code regardless of which open book code exam was used, provided the CWI is deemed capable and qualified by the employer or contracting parties to inspect to the requirements of the specific standard used for the job. With that in mind, and to clear up any confusion about supplemental inspection credentials, the following questions and answers present some facts about the program. Please note that this summary is provided for information only. Refer to AWS QC1, Standard for Certification of Welding Inspectors, for specific requirements and additional information. Q: What are endorsements? A: Endorsements are supplemental inspection credentials available to all AWS Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs) and Senior Certified Welding Inspectors (SCWIs). Q: As a non-CWI, may I take these examinations as stand-alone exams? A: The examinations offered as endorsements to the CWI/SCWI programs are also offered as
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