Do You Qualify To Take The CWI Exams?
CWI EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
To qualify to earn the Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential, candidates must pass a vision test and have a combination of qualifying education and work experience, with supporting documentation.
| MINIMUM EDUCATION | MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE |
|---|---|
| Bachelor or higher degree in welding engineering or welding technology – four (4) years maximum substitution |
Minimum of one (1) years welding based work experience |
| Associate or higher degree in welding or non-welding related engineering technology, engineering, or a physical science – three (3) years maximum substitution |
Minimum of two (2) years welding based work experience |
| Engineering/Technical courses that can be applied to Bachelor or higher degree in Welding – two (2) years maximum substitution |
Minimum of three (3) years welding based work experience |
| Trade/Vocational courses – one (1) year maximum substitution for successfully completed courses |
Minimum of four (4) years welding based work experience |
| High school diploma or approved high school equivalency diploma |
Minimum of five (5) years welding based work experience |
| 8th grade level of schooling |
Minimum of nine (9) years welding based work experience |
| Less than 8th grade |
Minimum of twelve (12) years welding based work experience |