49 Questions
What is the purpose of the company's review of welding-related requirements?
To verify that the scope of the work is within its capability
What does the company's capability include, according to the text?
Ability to provide agreed-upon welding inspection and availability of approved welding procedure specifications
What is a requirement for welding equipment according to the text?
Availability and maintenance in proper working order
What should the company ensure in case of variations between the contract and previous quotation related to welding?
Identify the variations and notify the purchaser of any program, cost, or engineering changes
What must welding supervisors be familiar with?
Reading drawings, interpreting welding symbols, and knowledge of weld faults
How long does a continuously employed welding supervisor's qualification remain in effect?
Indefinitely unless there is a specific reason to question their capability
What can educational qualifications do for a welding supervisor?
Reduce the number of years of experience required
What is required for qualification exemptions for welding supervisors?
Examinations
What can a welding supervisor delegate on a temporary basis?
Control of welding operations
What must welding personnel be qualified in accordance with?
The standard for the type of work being performed under the company’s certification
What is generally transferable between certified companies for welding personnel?
Qualification
Who should be used for robotic applications performed under the company’s certification?
Qualified robotic welding programmers and operators
How can welding personnel be qualified?
By meeting the qualification requirements specified in the standard or by successfully performing a procedure qualification test
What is the minimum duration for retaining quality records?
Five years
Which division of companies must designate a welding engineer?
Division 1 and Division 2
What is the minimum required welding experience for a welding engineer?
5 years
Who is responsible for ensuring that the company's personnel involved in welding are qualified and approved?
Welding supervisor
Under what condition may a reduction in the required years of experience for the welding supervisor be claimed?
Based on Clause 7.6
Where will advanced quality requirements specified in the contract be covered?
Annex I
How often must the retained welding engineer for Division 2 companies visit the company?
Once every three months
What is the minimum duration for which quality records must be retained?
Five years
Who must provide welding engineering support for the company?
Welding engineer
What is the minimum required welding-related experience for a welding supervisor?
5 years
Who may schedule qualification test sessions with the CWB for renewal or probationary welder qualification?
Welding supervisor
What must be implemented to prevent inadvertent acceptance of non-conforming items or activities?
Effective controls
Who can carry out the qualification for welders, welding operators, robotic welding programmers, and robotic welding operators?
Companies, unions, and educational institutions
What must be provided for recognition of successful completion of previous qualification tests?
Qualification record
Who is responsible for issuing a qualification identification document for welding personnel?
The CWB
When does welder qualification begin?
On the date of successful test results
How long is the effectiveness of a welder's qualification?
Indefinite
Who must visually supervise the welding of test assemblies?
CWB’s representative
When is requalification required for a tack welder?
When there is a specific reason to question ability
Who is responsible for performing mechanical testing of test specimens?
Accredited organization or laboratory
Is the qualification issued by the CWB transferable?
No, it is nontransferable
Who can supervise the radiographic testing of test assemblies?
CWB’s representative
How long does the tack welder’s qualification remain in effect?
Indefinitely
Who may carry out the qualification for robotic welding programmers?
Companies, unions, and educational institutions
What happens if a welder's ability is questioned?
Their qualification is immediately suspended, and they must pass a check test before it is reinstated.
Under what conditions may a welding operator's qualification be revoked?
If they are not engaged in mechanized or automatic welding for a specified period or leave the employ of the company.
What is the validity period for a welding operator's qualification?
Indefinitely
What must be done if a welding operator's ability is questioned?
Their qualification is suspended, and they must pass a check test before reinstatement.
What is the validity period for a robotic welding programmer's qualification?
Transferable and valid for two years unless there is a specific reason to question their ability.
Under what conditions may a robotic welding programmer's qualification be revoked?
If they are not engaged in robotic programming for a specified period.
What is the requirement for robotic welding programmers if the programming function is performed by company personnel?
They must follow testing requirements and be issued a qualification.
What must be done to reinstate a welder's qualification if it is suspended?
Pass a check test before it is reinstated.
What must be done to reinstate a welding operator's qualification if it is suspended?
Pass a check test before reinstatement.
What is the validity period for a welder's qualification?
Two years
What is the validity period for a robotic welding operator's qualification?
For a specified period
Is a welding operator qualified with a single electrode process also qualified for welding with multiple electrodes for the same process?
Yes
Study Notes
Welding Qualification and Renewal Procedures
- Welder’s qualification remains valid for two years unless there is a specific reason to question their ability or if the qualification is limited to a shorter period.
- If a welder's ability is questioned, their qualification is immediately suspended, and they must pass a check test before it is reinstated.
- A welder’s qualification may be revoked if they are not engaged in welding for a specified period or leave the employ of the company.
- A welding operator’s qualification remains valid indefinitely unless there is a specific reason to question their ability.
- Similar to welders, if a welding operator's ability is questioned, their qualification is suspended and they must pass a check test before reinstatement.
- A welding operator’s qualification may be revoked if they are not engaged in mechanized or automatic welding for a specified period or leave the employ of the company.
- A welding operator qualified with a single electrode process is also qualified for welding with multiple electrodes for the same process and vice versa.
- For robotic welding programmers, if the programming function is performed by company personnel, they must follow testing requirements and be issued a qualification.
- The company must demonstrate that the robots employed for welding activities meet the welding procedure specifications and data sheets.
- A robotic welding programmer’s qualification may be revoked if they are not engaged in robotic programming for a specified period.
- The qualification for a robotic welding programmer performing tests on a specific assembly is transferable and valid for two years unless there is a specific reason to question their ability.
- A robotic welding operator’s qualification remains valid for a specified period and may be revoked if they are not engaged in robotic welding for a specified period.
Test your knowledge of welding qualification and renewal procedures with this quiz. Explore the validity periods, suspension, and revocation criteria for welders, welding operators, and robotic welding programmers.
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