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What type of company is not required to employ or retain a welding engineer?
What type of company is not required to employ or retain a welding engineer?
Who is responsible for ensuring the implementation and maintenance of the standard's requirements within the company?
Who is responsible for ensuring the implementation and maintenance of the standard's requirements within the company?
What information should a company seeking certification supply to the CWB?
What information should a company seeking certification supply to the CWB?
Who must meet the requirements of the standard according to Clause 5.4?
Who must meet the requirements of the standard according to Clause 5.4?
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What must the company do with respect to complaints made known to it relating to compliance with certification requirements?
What must the company do with respect to complaints made known to it relating to compliance with certification requirements?
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How long is a welder's qualification valid for by default?
How long is a welder's qualification valid for by default?
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What happens if a welder's ability is questioned?
What happens if a welder's ability is questioned?
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How long does a welding operator's qualification remain in effect by default?
How long does a welding operator's qualification remain in effect by default?
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What happens if a robotic welding programmer is not engaged in robotic programming for a specified period?
What happens if a robotic welding programmer is not engaged in robotic programming for a specified period?
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What is the default period for which a robotic welding operator's qualification remains in effect?
What is the default period for which a robotic welding operator's qualification remains in effect?
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What type of welding process qualification also qualifies for all flux-cored and metal-cored gas-shielded electrodes?
What type of welding process qualification also qualifies for all flux-cored and metal-cored gas-shielded electrodes?
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When is separate qualification required for welding on galvanized surfaces?
When is separate qualification required for welding on galvanized surfaces?
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What type of testing is required for welds subject to radiographic testing?
What type of testing is required for welds subject to radiographic testing?
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Under what condition is radiographic examination not allowed for a specific welding process?
Under what condition is radiographic examination not allowed for a specific welding process?
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What must the reinforcement for radiographic examination be like?
What must the reinforcement for radiographic examination be like?
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What is the minimum thickness considered qualified for welding procedures, except for sheet steel?
What is the minimum thickness considered qualified for welding procedures, except for sheet steel?
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Under what conditions can a WPDS (Welding Procedure Data Sheet) be accepted based on successful procedure qualification tests recorded on a PQR (Procedure Qualification Record)?
Under what conditions can a WPDS (Welding Procedure Data Sheet) be accepted based on successful procedure qualification tests recorded on a PQR (Procedure Qualification Record)?
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What is the governing standard for the qualification of welding procedures for stainless steel?
What is the governing standard for the qualification of welding procedures for stainless steel?
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When can a WPDS be accepted as prequalified by the CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau)?
When can a WPDS be accepted as prequalified by the CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau)?
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What is required for the qualification of WPDSs that use welding processes or base metals beyond the range covered by the Standard?
What is required for the qualification of WPDSs that use welding processes or base metals beyond the range covered by the Standard?
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According to the text, what is the validity period for conditional electrode qualifications witnessed by the CWB?
According to the text, what is the validity period for conditional electrode qualifications witnessed by the CWB?
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In which situation does Clause 11.8.2 b) apply?
In which situation does Clause 11.8.2 b) apply?
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What is required for the approval of electrodes or combinations of electrodes/fluxes or electrodes/shielding gases as part of the PQR?
What is required for the approval of electrodes or combinations of electrodes/fluxes or electrodes/shielding gases as part of the PQR?
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Under what condition is the approval of electrodes or combinations of electrodes/fluxes or electrodes/shielding gases as part of the PQR valid?
Under what condition is the approval of electrodes or combinations of electrodes/fluxes or electrodes/shielding gases as part of the PQR valid?
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When is a separate test assembly required according to the text?
When is a separate test assembly required according to the text?
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Study Notes
Welding Qualification and Certification Guidelines
- Welder’s qualification is valid for two years, unless there are specific reasons to question ability or a shorter period is specified in the qualification.
- If a welder’s ability is questioned, their qualification is suspended, and they must pass a check test before reinstatement.
- A welder’s qualification may be revoked if not engaged in welding for a specified period or leaves the employ of the company.
- Welding operator’s qualification remains in effect indefinitely unless there is a specific reason to question ability or a shorter period is specified in the qualification.
- Similar to welders, a welding operator’s qualification may be suspended or revoked under specific conditions.
- A welding operator qualified with a single electrode process is deemed qualified for welding with multiple electrodes for the same process and vice versa.
- A robotic welding programmer’s qualification may be issued by the CWB under certain conditions and may be revoked if not engaged in robotic programming for a specified period.
- The qualification issued by the CWB for robotic welding programmer performing tests on a specific assembly is transferable and remains in effect for two years unless there is a specific reason to question ability.
- A robotic welding operator’s qualification remains in effect for a specified period, unless there is a specific reason to question ability to operate the robot.
- The qualification issued by the CWB for a robotic welding operator performing tests on a specific assembly is transferable and remains in effect for two years.
- The qualification issued by the CWB for a robotic welding operator performing tests on an alternate assembly is non-transferable and remains in effect indefinitely.
- The guidelines also specify the renewal process for qualifications.
Welding Qualification and Testing Procedures Summary
- Welders qualified with a certified electrode and shielding medium combination can weld with any other certified combination for the same process.
- FCAW process qualification with self-shielded electrode also qualifies for all flux-cored and metal-cored gas-shielded electrodes.
- Separate qualification is required for welding on galvanized surfaces, following specific provisions.
- Visual inspection for leg size, undercut, and profile is necessary before welding the groove on a fillet weld using Option 1 of Figures 8 and 9.
- Welds subject to radiographic testing must have no cracks and meet acceptance criteria detailed in Table 21.
- Radiographic examination may be used at the company's discretion for all processes except for semiautomatic GMAW, which only allows bend tests.
- Root-bend tests may be conducted if radiographic examination indicates lack of fusion, with results taking precedence.
- Radiographic examination is limited to specific sections of the plate assembly for different welding processes.
- The reinforcement for radiographic examination must be flat and smooth, and the backing need not be removed.
- The permitted imaging system, procedure, and technique for radiography should be in accordance with CSA W59.
- Personnel conducting radiography on welder and welding operator qualification test assemblies must be qualified as per regulatory requirements.
- Bend tests for weld specimens should be performed in accordance with specific procedures, with root-bend tests taking precedence over face-bend tests.
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Test your knowledge of welding personnel classification with this quiz. Identify the skill level of welders and welding operators based on their ability to perform different welding tasks such as achieving complete penetration in the root pass or welding plates and rolled sections for the full thickness of material.
