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How long is a welder's qualification valid for, unless there are specific reasons to question ability?
How long is a welder's qualification valid for, unless there are specific reasons to question ability?
What happens if a welding operator's qualification is not engaged in welding for a specified period or leaves the employ of the company?
What happens if a welding operator's qualification is not engaged in welding for a specified period or leaves the employ of the company?
How long does a robotic welding programmer's qualification remain in effect unless there is a specific reason to question ability?
How long does a robotic welding programmer's qualification remain in effect unless there is a specific reason to question ability?
What is the transferability status of a robotic welding operator's qualification performing tests on an alternate assembly?
What is the transferability status of a robotic welding operator's qualification performing tests on an alternate assembly?
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Under what conditions may a welding operator's qualification be suspended or revoked?
Under what conditions may a welding operator's qualification be suspended or revoked?
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Which division requires a company to employ a welding engineer on a full-time basis?
Which division requires a company to employ a welding engineer on a full-time basis?
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Who should authorize the formal application for certification to the CWB?
Who should authorize the formal application for certification to the CWB?
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What type of companies is not required to employ or retain a welding engineer?
What type of companies is not required to employ or retain a welding engineer?
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Who needs to meet the requirements of the welding standard according to Clause 5.4?
Who needs to meet the requirements of the welding standard according to Clause 5.4?
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What information should the company promptly inform the CWB of, as detailed in Clause 5.5.1?
What information should the company promptly inform the CWB of, as detailed in Clause 5.5.1?
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What type of welding qualification allows welders to use any other certified combination for the same process?
What type of welding qualification allows welders to use any other certified combination for the same process?
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Which process qualification also qualifies for all flux-cored and metal-cored gas-shielded electrodes?
Which process qualification also qualifies for all flux-cored and metal-cored gas-shielded electrodes?
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What type of inspection is necessary before welding the groove on a fillet weld using Option 1 of Figures 8 and 9?
What type of inspection is necessary before welding the groove on a fillet weld using Option 1 of Figures 8 and 9?
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When may radiographic examination be used at the company's discretion?
When may radiographic examination be used at the company's discretion?
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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 should a Welding Procedure Data Sheet (WPDS) include?
What should a Welding Procedure Data Sheet (WPDS) include?
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How can a WPDS be accepted?
How can a WPDS be accepted?
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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 be accepted for welding processes or base metals beyond the range covered by the standard?
Under what conditions can a WPDS be accepted for welding processes or base metals beyond the range covered by the standard?
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How is the qualification of welding procedures for stainless steel governed?
How is the qualification of welding procedures for stainless steel governed?
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Which organization can witness the conditional qualification of non-certified welding electrodes?
Which organization can witness the conditional qualification of non-certified welding electrodes?
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Under what conditions can an electrode manufacturer's quality system be periodically audited by the CWB?
Under what conditions can an electrode manufacturer's quality system be periodically audited by the CWB?
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In the absence of a CSA Standard, which specification should companies adhere to for welding consumables?
In the absence of a CSA Standard, which specification should companies adhere to for welding consumables?
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Under what circumstances can electrodes or combinations of electrodes/fluxes or electrodes/shielding gases be approved as part of the PQR?
Under what circumstances can electrodes or combinations of electrodes/fluxes or electrodes/shielding gases be approved as part of the PQR?
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In what situations does Clause 11.8.2 b) apply?
In what situations does Clause 11.8.2 b) apply?
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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 qualification and certification guidelines with this quiz. Learn about the validity period, suspension, revocation, and transferability of qualifications for welders, welding operators, and robotic welding programmers and operators, as outlined by the CWB.
