Inspection Application Package 2013

CWB Form 301E/2013-1

April 2013

Guide to Assist Candidates

Applying for Certification as Welding Inspectors

to

CSA Standard W178.2-08 “Certification of Welding Inspectors”

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INTRODUCTION CSA Standard W178.2, "Certification of Welding Inspectors" was first published by the Canadian Standards Association in 1982. This Standard assists inspection companies and industry in assessing the skills of employees or prospective employees, specifically for the visual inspection of welding and welded components.

There are three levels of welding inspector with Level 3 being the most senior.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LEVEL 1, 2 & 3 WELDING INSPECTORS To be eligible for certification as a Level 1 welding inspector, candidates must meet the requirements in either (a) or (b) below:

(a) Obtained at least one year of experience in one or more of the following areas:

- layout and fitting; - manual or semi-automatic welding; - welding inspection; - welding supervision; - weld testing; - weld designing or detailing; - welding instruction; - fabrication planning

(b) Successfully completed recognized courses in the fundamentals, principles and practices of

welding and quality control and inspection of welding.

For certification as a Level 2 welding inspector, candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as a certified Level 1 welding inspector performing welding inspection under qualified supervision. The standard defines “Qualified Supervision” as: “The supervision of candidates by Level 2 or Level 3 personnel certified to this Standard, or by non-certified personnel who, in the opinion of the CWB, possess the knowledge, skills training, and experience required to perform such supervision.”

For certification as a Level 3 welding inspector, candidates must have at least 4 years of experience as a certified Level 2 welding inspector. THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS 1. Complete the application and proof of vision forms (CWB Forms 450 and 455). If you are not

currently certified as a welding inspector, you must apply for certification in Level 1. To be eligible, candidates must have welding or inspection related experience and/or have completed recognized courses in the welding field as noted in CSA Standard W178.2-08. Persons who were previously certified but whose certification has lapsed are eligible to apply for the level of certification they previously held providing they meet the eligibility requirements of CSA Standard W178.2-08 and their past certification status can be verified by the CWB.

The personal information presented on the application form is strictly confidential. No information about an applicant will be given to any other person or organization without the consent of the applicant.

The application form must be fully completed. Résumés will not be accepted. The following provides guidance to several specific parts of the application form:

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Part 2 - Level of Certification Desired: If you are eligible for a specific level, your choice will be recognized. If you are not currently certified, you must start at Level 1 unless you are eligible to apply for certification in a higher level as permitted by Clause 9.1.1(d) of CSA Standard W178.2-08. This clause permits practicing welding inspectors, in exceptional cases, to qualify in Level 2 or Level 3. Refer to page 7 of this Guide for details. Part 3 - Years of Experience: Show the number of years of work experience. Only Level 1 applicants may substitute work experience with education.

Part 4 - Previous Inspection Certification: This entry could be meaningful if you are eligible to transfer into the CSA Standard W178.2-08 program based on a qualification granted by the American Welding Society, (AWS), The Welding Institute (TWI) or the American Petroleum Institute (API). Refer to pages 7, 8 and 9 of this Guide for details. Part 5 - Educational Background: This is significant if you are applying for Level 1 and do not have practical experience. Part 10 - References: As required by Clause 5.5.2 of CSA W178.2-08, Level 1 Welding Inspectors must perform inspection under qualified supervision. In order to apply for certification to Level 2, you must provide the name of at least 1 individual who meets the definition of “Qualified Supervision” and who supervised you or can attest to your work as a welding inspector in the last 2 year period. Part 11 – Product Category: Ensure that you have indicated the Product Category to which your certification will apply. The open book examination that you will be required to write will be based on the Product Category chosen. Candidates are to select one Product Category for their initial certification in the Level chosen. Other Product Categories may be added after certification has been obtained. A fee of $65 plus applicable taxes is charged for each additional Product Category. Examination requirements are specified in CSA Standard W178.2-08.

Part 12 - Code of Ethics: Sign and date the declaration signifying your acknowledgement of the CSA Standard W178.2-08 Code of Ethics. Parts 13 to 15 - Qualifying Work Experience: Provide details of your work experience. Resumes will not be accepted.

2. Send the application and proof of vision forms and fee (include applicable taxes) to the nearest CWB office. The address of each CWB office is shown on the last page of this Guide. Include applicable supporting documentation for welding related work experience and training courses. Certification fees are shown on Page 6 of this Guide. Incomplete application forms will be returned, which will delay the processing of your application.

3. Upon receipt of your application form by the CWB, it will be reviewed and you will be advised as to

whether or not you are eligible to write the examinations for the level that you selected (See CSA Standard W178.2-08 for eligibility requirements). Examinations are held in the CWB offices across the country, however if a group is too large to handle locally, other arrangements may be made. If the examination date is unsuitable, advise the CWB as soon as possible so that other arrangements can be made.

4. If the CWB determines that you are not eligible to write, your fee will be returned less a $50.00

service charge. Should you reapply at a later date when the experience and/or educational requirements have been fulfilled, the full fee is payable. Eligibility requirements are specified in CSA Standard W178.2-08.

5. If you successfully complete the examinations, you will receive a Welding Inspector Certificate and a

laminated wallet certification card.

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6. Upon request, the CWB will provide Level 2 and Level 3 certified welding inspectors with a personalized stamp, which may be used on reports and other inspection related documents. The stamp shows the welding inspector's name, registration number and level and states that he or she is a certified welding inspector. Contact CWB for further information, including cost.

For additional information, please visit the CWB’s website at www.cwbgroup.org.

EXAMINATIONS The examinations required for certification in each level are shown in the following tables. The passing grade is 70% for each examination. The number of questions may vary from time to time. Examination results are mailed to candidates normally within 2 weeks of the examination day.

Level Exam Type Exam subject Typical Number of Questions Time Limit

(hrs)

1

Closed book Welding inspection 75 multiple choice questions 2

Open book Standard/Code 45 multiple choice questions 2

CSA Standard W178.2-08* 15 multiple choice questions .5

Practical Samples for Visual Detection and Identification

10 .5

2

Closed book

Welding fundamentals and welding inspection

150 multiple choice questions 3.5

Descriptive Report Writing 5 essay questions related to welding inspection

1




10 .5

3

Closed book

Welding fundamentals, welding inspection and welding metallurgy

150 multiple choice questions 3.5

Descriptive Report Writing 5 essay questions related to welding inspection

1




10 .5

* All new candidates for certification to Level 1 must write the examination on CSA Standard W178.2-08. All candidates

upgrading to a higher level must also write the examination on CSA Standard W178.2-08 unless it was written while qualifying at a lower level. The examination on CSA Standard W178.2 is only required to be written once.

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Candidates who have successfully completed CWB modules, as shown below, are entitled to write a shorter version of the closed book examination. This exemption does not apply to candidates who are eligible to challenge the higher level exams under clause 9.1.1d of CSA Standard W178.2-08. All other examinations remain as noted above. Courses from other organizations, which are comparable to the CWB modular program will qualify candidates for writing the shorter exam versions.

Level Modules Completed Typical Number of

Closed Book Examination Questions

Time Limit (hrs)

Level 1 1-4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15 & 16 Exempt - No Closed Book examination required

N/A

Level 2 1 – 13, 15 – 19, 22 75 multiple choice questions 2.0

Level 3 1- 23 75 multiple choice questions 2.0

All candidates applying for certification must successfully complete the required examinations, including all rewrite examinations, within one year from their application date for certification in the desired level; otherwise their application will be terminated. Candidates who do not complete the examinations within this time period may reapply for certification. All examinations applicable to the Level sought must be successfully completed in order to obtain certification. Examinations that were successfully completed from a prior application cannot be recognized. The standards on which open book examinations may be written are as follows:

Product Category Standard/Code

Buildings, Bridges, Industrial Structures, Machinery, Cranes, Rail and Road Vehicles (Steel)

CSA W47.1 Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Steel,

and

CSA W59 Welded Steel Construction (Metal Arc Welding)

Buildings, Bridges, Industrial Structures, Machinery, Cranes, Rail and Road Vehicles (Aluminum)

CSA W47.2 Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Aluminum,

and

CSA W59.2 Welded Aluminum Construction (Welding)

Ships and Floating Marine Structures ABS Rule Requirements for Materials & Welding And Nondestructive Inspection of Hull Welds

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Mobile Drilling Units and Steel Fixed Offshore Structures

CSA S473 Steel Structures

(As this examination includes the visual examination of specialized specimens, it is currently only available at the CWB office in Dartmouth, NS)

Industrial Pipe ASME B31.3 Process Piping

Pipelines

CSA Z662 Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems

Pressure Vessels, Boilers and Heat Exchangers ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Sections VIII-Div.1 & IX

Storage Tanks API 650

You must bring your own copy of the standard/code on which you intend to write the open book examination. Candidates frequently use earlier or later editions of the applicable standard/code for the open book examination, which is entirely their option. Initial writing of the examinations at any level requires that they be completed during a “single sitting”. The term "single sitting" means that you write all of the examinations in one day. For the longer sessions (Level 2 and Level 3), candidates may take a lunch break. You must bring the following to the exam session:

- Identification; - Standard or code for the open book examinations; - Non-programmable calculator (the examination may involve a few basic calculations); - Pens, pencils, eraser, sharpener, ruler as required. If you fail an examination, there is no waiting period to rewrite. Before rewriting an examination, it is recommended that you take some additional time to re-study the subject material. If you fail any exam on the second attempt, you will be required to rewrite all exams for the level of certification sought. All examinations that were successfully completed previously will not be recognized Twenty-four hour advance notification must be provided to the CWB if you are going to miss an examination date in which you are scheduled to write. Failure to notify the CWB will result in a $50.00 service charge, which will be payable before you can write the examination at a later date. Examination Reviews The following conditions apply to any candidate who requests a review of their exam results:

The review consists of a general overview of errors made on the exam, and provides information regarding areas of knowledge weakness. An exam review is not a review of each individual exam question, and is not a remarking of the exam.

Reviews will not be completed by any particular timeline and could take as long as 30 days.

Exam reviews must be requested within no more than 3 months from the exam writing date. Reviews will not be conducted after this time period.

Exam reviews are only available during office hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30).

A refund of the exam review fee, less a $50 administration charge, will be issued upon request provided that the review has not commenced.

Candidates are responsible for arranging with the CWB a mutually agreeable date and time to discuss the review findings.

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RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATION The certification period for all welding inspectors is three years. To renew their certification, certified welding inspectors are required to apply on or before the expiry date of their certification. At that time, they must provide evidence of satisfactory vision (CWB Form 455) and their continuing involvement in welding examination or testing (CWB Form 457). At six year intervals, certified welding inspectors must be re-examined on the codes and standards associated with the product categories applicable to their certification. Refer to Clause 11 of CSA Standard W178.2-08 for the renewal and mandatory code rewrite requirements. The standard/code re-examination may be witnessed by a proctor. Contact CWB for details. Welding inspectors who fail to renew by the expiry date will lose their certification. CWB will mail notices regarding renewals and six-year re-examinations. Certified inspectors are responsible for informing the CWB of any change in their contact information. STUDY MATERIALS

Appendix A of CSA Standard W178.2-08 contains a sample course guideline for candidates preparing for certification as welding inspectors. A few examples of study material for the closed book examination on the Fundamentals of Welding Technology and Inspection are provided below. Study material for the open book examination is the applicable standard or code.

a) The CWB, a Division of the CWB Group, has numerous study modules covering most of the topics found on the examination (welding process, welding symbols, electrodes, inspection methods, etc.).

b) The American Welding Society produces detailed handbooks on welding technology including Jefferson’s Welding Encyclopedia.

c) American Society for Metals, Metals Handbook.

d) Modern Welding Technology, by Howard B. Cary.

e) Welding Principles and Applications, by Larry Jeffus.

f) Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist, by Harry Chander.

g) INTEG (International NDT Education & Training Group) a Division of the CWB Group provides courses and texts for the various nondestructive test methods.

FEES (Add applicable tax)

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3

Certification [includes initial exam and 3-year certification]

$380.00 $380.00 $380.00

Rewrite of 1 exam of any type $110.00 $110.00 $110.00

Rewrite of 2 or more exams $220.00 $220.00 $220.00

Upgrade examinations N/A $220.00 $220.00

Open Book Exam Fee [for additional standard/code endorsement]

$65.00 $65.00 $65.00

Open Book Examination [for mandatory six-year rewrite]

$65.00 $65.00 $65.00

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LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3

Review of Examination Results (optional) [verbal report of completed examinations]

$75.00 $75.00 $75.00

Renewal Fee [every 3 years]

$165.00 $165.00 $165.00

Inspector’s Stamp Fee (optional) N/A $60.00 $60.00

Payment by Visa, MasterCard, or American Express is accepted by CWB. Download Form 1049 from www.cwbgroup.org to use this option. Fees, less a service charge, are refundable only within 30 days from receipt of payment. The fees noted above apply to all candidates and may change from year to year. Please add applicable taxes to all fees shown above. There is a $30.00 bank service charge for NSF cheques. REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES APPLYING FOR CERTIFICATION VIA CLAUSE 9.1.1(d) This clause allows practicing welding inspectors to qualify directly in Level 2 or Level 3. In such cases, candidates must demonstrate to the CWB that their combination of education, training, and experience is equivalent to either Level 2 or Level 3, as applicable. Candidates seeking certification must submit CWB Form 450 and must describe in detail and provide relevant documentation showing their visual welding inspection experience. An additional non-refundable fee of $160.00 plus applicable taxes applies. Visual welding inspection must currently be or have been the candidate’s primary day-to-day job function. Experience as a welder, fitter, welding supervisor, project manager, engineer, NDE operator for other inspection processes such as RT, UT, MT, PT etc., or welding instructor is not considered as relevant experience. Candidates are not eligible for examination exemptions or reductions based on prior examinations, courses taken, or other certifications (i.e. AWS, API, CWB). Candidates must write the full set of examinations, including the long version of the applicable closed book examination. An interview will be held with each candidate to review his or her application, discuss work experience as a welding inspector, educational background etc. Candidates must also provide the name of at least one reference who can attest to their experience. Candidates will be given only 2 attempts to pass the required examinations. Candidates who fail any examination on the first attempt will be given another opportunity to qualify. However, all of the examinations for the level sought must be re-written. Candidates, who on the second attempt fail one or more of the examinations, are disqualified from writing further examinations at the higher level under this process. Candidates who do not have a certification in Level 1 or 2 are allowed to obtain certification in Level 1. Any of the examinations that were successfully completed will be recognized towards meeting Level 1 certification requirements. RECOGNITION OF QUALIFICATIONS GRANTED BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

The CWB recognizes the welding inspector certifications granted by the American Welding Society (AWS) and The Welding Institute (TWI) and the American Petroleum Institute (API) Pressure Vessel and Piping Inspector certifications, subject to the following limitations.

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Recognition of AWS Welding Inspector Certifications to AWS QC-1:2007 Individuals who hold a valid AWS certification to AWS QC-1:2007 as a:

Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI) may apply for a CSA W178.2-08 Level 1 welding inspector certification.

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) may apply for a CSA W178.2-08 Level 2 certification. However, to obtain the Level 2 certification, the CWI must have 2 years of visual welding inspection experience at this level.

Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI) may apply for a CSA W178.2-08 Level 2 welding inspector certification.

The following conditions apply for the above candidates:

1. Candidates must complete and submit CWB Forms 450 and 455 and the fee.

2. Candidates must provide a copy of their Certificate, wallet card, and a copy of the two page test score report issued by AWS. The AWS certification must still be valid in order to obtain the examination exemption. The AWS certification must be as a Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI) to AWS QC-1:2007.

3. Candidates, who meet the above criteria, are exempt from all examinations except for the examination on CSA Standard W178.2-08. The candidate’s certification to CSA W178.2-08 will be for 3 years commencing from the date certification is granted. Renewal will be in accordance with the requirements of CSA W178.2-08.

4. Inspectors who have allowed their AWS certification to lapse may apply for certification in the appropriate level, but must write all of the applicable examinations.

5. Candidates who possess the AWS CWI certification and who have 7 years of visual welding inspection experience at this level may apply to write the full CSA W178.2-08 Level 3 welding inspector examinations.

6 Candidates who possess the AWS CAWI certification and who have 2 years of visual welding inspection experience at this level may apply to write the full CSA W178.2-08 Level 2 welding inspector examinations.

Recognition of TWI Welding Inspector Certifications to CSWIP-WI-6-92 Individuals who currently hold or previously held a valid TWI certification to CSWIP-WI-6-92 as a:

- Visual Welding Inspector may apply for certification as a CSA W178.2-08 Level 1 welding inspector.

- Welding Inspector or Senior Welding Inspector may apply for certification as a CSA W178.2-08 Level 2 welding inspector.

- Senior Welding Inspector may apply for certification as a CSA W178.2-08 Level 3 welding inspector.

The following conditions apply for the above candidates:

1. Candidates must complete and submit CWB Forms 450 and 455 and the applicable fee.

2. Candidates must provide a copy of their Certificate of Proficiency issued by TWI. It is preferable, but not mandatory, that their TWI qualification is still valid.

3. The TWI qualification must be as a Visual Welding Inspector, Welding Inspector or Senior Welding Inspector to CSWIP-WI-6-92.

4. Candidates who meet the above criteria must write all applicable exams for the level sought.

5. The candidate’s certification to CSA W178.2-08 will be for 3 years commencing from completion of the applicable examinations. Renewal will be in accordance with the requirements of CSA W178.2-08.

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6. Candidates who currently hold or previously held the TWI Welding Inspector certification and who have 4 years of visual welding inspection experience at this level may apply to write the full CSA W178.2-08 Level 3 welding inspector examinations.

7. Candidates who currently hold or previously held the TWI Visual Welding Inspector certification and who have 2 years of visual welding inspection experience at this level may apply to write the full CSA W178.2-08 Level 2 welding inspector examinations.

Recognition of API 510 Pressure Vessel and API 570 Piping Inspector Certifications Candidates with either the API 510 or API 570 certification may apply for a CSA W178.2-08 certification subject to the following conditions:

1. Candidates must complete and submit CWB Forms 450 and 455 and the fee.

2. Candidates must provide proof of API certification. The API certification must still be valid in order to obtain the examination exemption.

3. Level 1: Candidates may obtain a Level 1 certification upon demonstrating they meet the W178.2-08 vision requirement and must complete the practical exam, the full closed book exam and the examination on CSA Standard W178.2-08. See items 7 & 8 for code exam requirements.

4. Level 2: Candidates may obtain a Level 2 certification upon demonstrating they meet the W178.2-08 vision requirement and have 3 years of experience as an API 510 or API 570 inspector. Candidates must also complete the practical exam, the full closed book exam and the examination on CSA Standard W178.2-08. See items 7 & 8 for code exam requirements.

5. Level 3: Candidates may obtain a Level 3 certification upon demonstrating they meet the W178.2-08 vision requirement and have 7 years of experience as an API 510 or API 570 inspector. Candidates must also complete the practical examination, the full closed book exam and the examination on CSA Standard W178.2-08. See items 7 & 8 for code exam requirements.

6. Inspectors who have allowed their API certification to lapse may apply for certification in Level 1, 2 or 3, as applicable, but must write all examinations.

7. Candidates applying for certification and who have held their API 510 or 570 certification for six (6) or more years are also required to write the CWB’s examination on ASME Sections VIII & IX or ASME B31.3, as applicable.

8. Candidates applying for certification and who have held their API 510 or 570 certification for less than six (6) years are exempt from writing the CWB’s examinations on ASME Sections VIII & IX or ASME B31.3, as applicable. However, they must complete all of the other qualifying exams for the level sought prior to the six year anniversary of their API 510 or 570 certification, otherwise they are also required to write the CWB’s examination on ASME Sections VIII & IX or ASME B31.3, as applicable. The candidate’s 6 year code re-examination date will be based on either the date of completion of either the CWB or API examination.

9. The candidate’s certification to CSA W178.2-08 will be for 3 years commencing from completion of the applicable examinations. Renewal will be in accordance with the requirements of CSA W178.2-08.

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1. Applicant's Name:

Tel.:

Address: Tel.:

Tel.:

City: Province

Email: Fax:

Certified inspectors are responsible for informing the CWB of any change in their contact information.

2. If you are currently or were previously certified to CSA Standard W178.2 , provide your Registration Number:

3. Level of Certification Desired: (See experience requirements for each level below)

3.1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

3.2

4.

5. Certification Fee

Long Exam Short Exam Approved By: Date:

TOTAL # OF MONTHS FOR

COURSE OR PROGRAM

All applicants will receive a complimentary Basic CWA Membership. Check this box if you do not wish to receive this membership.

W178.2

Applicant's Signature

Upon completion of the certification requirements, do you wish to have your name, certification level, city of residence and telephone

number published on the CWB Group's website?

Reg. No.FOR CWB USE ONLY

MM / DD / YYYY

The certification fee including applicable tax is payable upon submission of the application form. Applications received without the fee

will not be processed. The fee, less a service charge, is refundable only within 30 days from receipt of payment. Candidates who are not

eligible will be refunded the full fee less a service charge. Payment by Visa, Mastercard, or American Express is accepted by CWB;

download CWB Form 1049 from www.cwbgroup.org to use this option.

DATE

NAME OF INSTITUTION

Middle Name

If applicable, identify recognized training courses in the Fundamental Principles and Practices of Welding and Quality Control and

Inspection of Welding that you have successfully completed.

DATE COMPLETED

(MM / YYYY)

First Name

Street

Level:

All candidates applying for certification must successfully complete the required examinations within one year from their application

date for certification in the desired level, otherwise their application for certification will be terminated.

Last Name

The minimum years of welding or inspection experience is as follows:

(a) For Level 1 certification, the candidate shall have obtained at least one year of experience in one or more of the areas specified in

Clause 9.1.2 of CSA Standard W178.2; or successfully completed recognized courses in the fundamental principles and practices of

welding, quality control, and welding inspection.

(b) For Level 2 certification, the candidate shall have at least two years of experience as a certified Level 1 welding inspector.

(c) For Level 3 certification, the candidate shall have at least four years of experience as a certified Level 2 welding inspector.

(d) In exceptional cases, practicing welding inspectors may be eligible to qualify directly as Level 2 or Level 3. In such cases, candidates

shall demonstrate that their combination of education, training, and experience is equivalent to either Level 2 or Level 3.

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION AS A WELDING INSPECTOR

CountryPostal Code

Business

Cell

IMPORTANT: Applications MUST be completed in full. Incomplete applications can cause delays in processing and may be returned to the applicant.

Upon completion, please submit one copy of this form to the nearest office of the Canadian Welding Bureau (see region office addresses on the last page)

and retain a copy for your file.

DATE STARTED

(MM / YYYY)

NAME OF COURSE OR

PROGRAM OF STUDY

Residence

NO YES


6. (a)

(b)

7. (a)

(b)

8.

9.

10.

Level Reg. #

(a)

(b)

11.

Ships and Floating Marine Structures

Mobile Drilling Units and

Steel Fixed Offshore Structures

Evidence of satisfactory vision as per the requirements of CSA W178.2 is enclosed with this

Application on CWB Form 455E, Welding Inspector Visual Acuity Record.

Are you applying for certification under the provisions of Clause 9.1.1 of CSA Standard W178.2, which

allows practicing welding inspectors, in exceptional cases, to qualify directly as Level 2 or Level 3? If

the answer is Yes, refer to CWB Form 301 - Guide to Assist Candidates Applying for Certification as

Welding Inspectors for the specific requirements regarding this program.

Section 10 to be completed by Level 1 certified welding inspectors applying for Level 2 certification. Provide the names of certified

Level 2 or 3 welding inspectors or other qualified individuals who supervised you or who can attest to your work as a welding

inspector in the last 2 year period (Reference CSA Standard W178.2, Clause 5.2.2. See also the definition of qualified supervision in

Clause 3 of CSA W178.2).

Indicate the Product Category to which your certification will apply. The applicable Standard or Code for each Product Category is also

shown. The open book examination, if required, will be based on the Product Category chosen. Candidates are to select one Product

Category for their initial certification in the Level chosen. Other Product Categories may be added after certification has been obtained. A

fee of $65 plus applicable taxes is charged for each additional Product Category. Examination requirements are specified in CSA

Standard W178.2.

Candidates must bring their own copy of the Code/Standard on which they will write their open book examination.

Product Category

Pipelines

Industrial Pipe

Standard/Code

Buildings, Bridges, Industrial Structures, Machinery, Cranes,

Rail and Road Vehicles (Steel)

The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,

Sections VIII-1 & IX

ASME B31.3 - Process Piping

CSA Z662 - Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems

CSA W47.1 - Certification of Companies for

Fusion Welding of Steel and

CSA W59 - Welded Steel Construction (Metal

Arc Welding)

Buildings, Bridges, Industrial Structures, Machinery,

Cranes, Rail and Road Vehicles (Aluminum)

CSA W47.2 - Certification of Companies for

Fusion Welding of Aluminum, and

CSA W59.2 - Welded Aluminum Construction

(Welding)

Name of Certified Welding

Inspector or Other Qualified

Individual

If the answer to (a) above is Yes, have you enclosed with this application a copy of your

CWB Learning Centre (formerly GCIL) transcript?

If the answer to (a) above is Yes, refer to CWB Form 301 - Guide to Assist Candidates Applying

for Certification as Welding Inspectors for the specific requirements regarding these programs.

Are you applying for certification based on a prior or existing certification to AWS QC-1, TWI

CSWIP-WI-6-92 or API 510 or API 570?

Are you applying for certification through the CWB Learning Centre's Special Program for

Welding Inspectors?

CSA S473 - Steel Structures(As this examination involves the visual examination

of specialized specimens, it is currently only

available at the CWB office in Dartmouth, NS.)

Storage Tanks

Telephone # E-Mail Address

Pressure Vessels Boilers and Heat Exchangers

ABS - Rule Requirements for Materials &

Welding – Nondestructive Inspection of Hull

Welds

API 650

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO

NO

NO

NO

YES NO

12.

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

g.

h.

i.

j.

not to use the certification in such a manner as to bring the CWB into disrepute,

and not to make any statement regarding the certification which the CWB may

consider misleading or unauthorized;

Applicant's Signature

discontinue the use of all claims to certification that contains any reference to

the CWB or certification upon suspension or withdrawal of certification, and to

return any certificates issued by the CWB; and

not to use the certificate in a misleading manner.

Date (mm / dd / yyyy)

make claims regarding certification only to the scope for which certification has

been granted;

sign only for work that they have inspected or for work about which they have

personal knowledge through direct technical control;

Code of Ethics

indicate to the employer or supervisor any adverse consequence that may result

from an overruling of their rejection of work by a non-technical authority;

protect to the fullest extent possible, consistent with the well-being of the public,

any information given in confidence by an employer or colleague;

undertake only those assignments for which they are competent by virtue of

certification, training, and experience and, where warranted, advise the

engagement of such specialists as are required to facilitate the completion of

assignments;

be objective, thorough, and factual in any written report, statement, or testimony

about the work and include all relevant or pertinent information in such

documents;

have proper regard for the safety, health, and well-being of the public;

Certified welding inspectors recognize that precepts of personal integrity and

professional competence are fundamental, and as such shall:


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From: To:

A) Company Name Job Title

Address

Phone

B) Job Title

Address

Phone

C)

D)

%

1) Buildings, Industrial Structures, Bridges

2) Ships and Floating Marine Structures

3) Pipelines and/or Industrial Pipe

4) Pressure Vessels, Boilers and Heat Exchangers

5) Rail Vehicles, Road Vehicles

6) Storage Tanks

7) Machinery, Cranes

8) Other - (Indicate)

Total Percentage of Time (Should not exceed 100%)

Level 1 Candidates Only

Qualifying Work

ExperienceMM / YYYY

3) Welding Inspection

Describe your duties as related to welding fabrication or welding inspection and/or testing in the following areas of the trade. Attach

additional pages as required. Resumés will not be accepted.

1) Layout, Fitting

2) Manual or Semi-

Automatic Welding

Codes/Standards/Specifications

4) Welding Supervision

5) Weld Testing

6) Weld Design or

Detailing

7) Welding Instruction

8) Fabrication Planning

9) Other

Give the approximate percentage of your time spent on the following welded product categories during your employment with the

above named company and state the codes/standards/specifications to which you worked.

Reference Name


This section is for Level 1 candidates who have NOT completed a course in the the fundamental principles and

practices of welding, quality control, and welding inspection. Candidates must document at least 1 year of welding

or inspection related work experience (add pages as required).

MM / YYYY

14. Candidates for Level 2 or 3 Certification Complete Section 14 (add pages as required).

From: To:

A) Company Name Job Title

Address

Phone

B) Job Title

Address

Phone

C)

D)

%

1) Buildings, Industrial Structures, Bridges

2) Ships and Floating Marine Structures

3) Pipelines and/or Industrial Pipe

4) Pressure Vessels, Boilers and Heat Exchangers

5) Rail Vehicles, Road Vehicles

6) Storage Tanks

7) Machinery, Cranes

8) Other - (Indicate)

Total Percentage of Time (Should not exceed 100%)

MM / YYYY

Level 2 or 3 Candidates

Qualifying Work

ExperienceMM/ YYYY


Describe your duties related to welding inspection. Attach additional pages as required. Resumés will not be accepted.You must

document a continuing involvment in welding inspection for at least the minimum qualifying period for the level sought.

Give the approximate percentage of your time spent on the following welded product categories during your employment with the

above named company and state the codes/standards/specifications to which you worked.

Reference Name

Codes/Standards/Specifications


Upon completion, return this form to the CANADIAN WELDING BUREAU Regional Office in your area.

ONTARIO

Canadian Welding Bureau

8260 Parkhill Drive

Milton, Ontario L9T 5V7

Tel: (905) 542-1312

Toll Free:1-800-844-6790 (In Canada only)

Fax: (905) 542-1318

E-Mail: [email protected]

WESTERN CANADA


Suite 206, 2528 Ellwood Drive S.W.

Edmonton, Alberta T6X 0A9

Toll Free: 1-800-844-6790 (In Canada only)

Fax: 905-542-1318


QUEBEC

Bureau canadien de soudage

4321 Autoroute des Laurentides

Laval, Quebec H7L 5W5


Fax: (905) 542-1318


ATLANTIC


Suite 304, 73 Tacoma Drive

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2W 3Y6


Fax: (905) 542-1318



SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF APPLICANT (Please print):

SECTION 2: VISION REQUIREMENTS:

Submission of a prescription for corrective lenses in lieu of this form is not acceptable.

SECTION 3: DECLARATION OF EXAMINER:

administered a test of visual acuity

to on

I also certify that the applicant: (check applicable box)

Check one of the following:

Address:

Signature of Examiner:

FOR CWB USE ONLY:

Reviewed by: Date:

Tel. #:

Welding Inspector Visual Acuity Record

Applicants shall be capable of reading N4.5 Times Roman or Times New Roman type with one or both eyes,

corrected or uncorrected, at a distance of not less than 30 cm.

Examiner's Name (please print)

Applicant's Name: Registration #:

Evidence of satisfactory vision, as determined by a medical professional, must be provided by all new applicants

and certified inspectors who are renewing their certification. The vision examination must have been performed no

more than 12 months from the date of receipt of this form by the CWB.

PLEASE ATTACH COMPLETED RECORD TO YOUR APPLICATION AND SEND TO THE CWB.

This is to certify that I,

RETAIN A COPY FOR YOUR FILE.

Applicant's Name (please print) Examination Date (MM / DD / YYYY)

Optometrist Opthalmologist Medical Doctor

Registered Nurse Other (Specify)

Application for Certification Renewal of Certification

Meets the vision requirements in Section 2 without correction

Meets the vision requirements in Section 2 with correction

Does not meet the vision requirements in Section 2

Inspection Application Package 2013

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