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Davis Applied Technology College
American Welding Society Accredited Test
Facility Certification Candidate Orientation
550 East 300 South, Kaysville, UT 84037
Tel: 801-593-2500 / Fax: 801-593-2539 /www.datc.edu
The Davis Applied Technology College is an American Welding Society (AWS) Accredited Test Facility. This
accreditation authorizes College Test Supervisors to conduct AWS Welding qualification and certification
tests by Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs) in accordance with AWS QC7-93 and Supplement C Welder
Performance Qualification Sheet Metal Test Requirements. The AWS issues the certification. Information
regarding accreditation may be obtained at:
American Welding Society, Certification Department
8669 Doral Blvd., Suite 130
Doral, FL 33166-6640
Telephone: (800) 443-9353, ext. 448
http://www.aws.org/certification/ATF/
Facility Representative/Quality Assurance Manager
Will Pierce
801-593-2522
Technical Managers/Test Supervisors
Nick Price
CWI #09120441/CWE #0909026E
801-593-2435
Jeremey Phillipson
CWI #0909412/CWE #090034E
801-593-2435 (direct number)
[email protected] (email address)
Dear Certification Candidate:
Thank you for your interest in American Welding Society (AWS) Certification at the Davis Applied
Technology College (DATC). Attached is information you will need to complete Welding Certifications. You
should review AWS-QC 7 Standard for AWS Certified Welders carefully and ensure that your documentation
is fully completed when you arrive at the College on the day of your scheduled test. Failure to complete the
application and guidelines correctly may result in delays in the testing process.
Testing is conducted on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Special arrangements can be made for testing of a
group of employees or for those requiring special scheduling accommodations. This is dependent on the
availability of the facility and resources as the testing facility also provides training to welders in the Welding
Technology program.
You must register for your test at least one week in advance and may do so by calling my office or sending
me an email. On your scheduled test day, arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled test time. Parking
is free, and you may park in Lot P3. Come to the DATC Main Campus, Room 1037. I will verify that you
have everything required to take the test(s). You must pay our Cashier before beginning your test(s).
The DATC is responsible for health and safety at the test facility. Prior to testing, the Test Supervisor will
explain test facility safety practices and expectations. You will be asked to sign the Certification Test
Agreement. You are also expected to comply with American Welding Society Safety in Welding, Cutting, and
Allied Processes (ANSI Z49.1:2005).
If you have any questions concerning your application, the testing process, or the Welding Technology
program, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Nick Price, CWI
Technical Manager/Test Supervisor
Tel: (801) 593-2435
E-mail: [email protected]
WELDER TEST CANDIDATE CHECKLIST
You should arrive at the Test Facility at least 15 minutes before your scheduled test time. You will need to
provide the following items. Failure to do so may result in delays in the testing process.
Completed AWS Welding Certification Application.
Check made payable to: “Davis Applied Technology College” for the full amount of the test(s).
Driver’s license or state issued identification card.
Personal welding equipment including:
Helmet
Safety Glasses (must be worn in the shop at all times)
Welding Gloves
Leather Sleeves
Pliers/Wire Cutters
Measuring and Marking Tools (tape measure 6’ scale)
Soapstone and/or Scribe
Work Clothes and Boots
Long Sleeve Shirt – Darker color, cotton preferred, free from holes or fringes.
Work Pants – No cuffs, tears, or fringes.
Shoes – Metal tip or high-top boots or shoes preferred; no open toe, canvas, or athletic shoes.
Cap – Cotton or leather preferred; no foam liners.
The Testing Center will provide a reference library and all equipment and material required to conduct the
test. This will include a pre-beveled test coupon, filler metal, clear face shields, cutting goggles (#5), clamps,
and/or vices.
Davis Applied Technology College
Welding Technology Program
550 East 300 South, Kaysville, UT 84037
Free Parking in Lot P3/Main Campus/Room 1037
AWS Certified Welder Application Please print in blue or black ink
Cert‐CW‐Certified Welder Application‐09/20/12
$35, Certification fee must accompany this form. (Prices are subject to change.)
Personal Information. (To be completed by the applicant)
Last Name: First Name: MI:
Home Address: Apt./Ste. No.:
City: State: Zip Code:
Province / Country:
S.S. #: XXX‐XX‐ Home Tel. #: ( ) ‐ Work Tel. #: ( ) ‐
Email Address:
Check here to have the Welder’s Certification mailed to the employer’s address.
Company Name:
Company Address: Ste. No.:
City: State: Zip Code:
Province / Country:
Upon obtaining my certification, I give AWS the right to reveal my certification status as it relates to its validity and the expiration date
only. No other information related to my certification shall be revealed. Yes No. If Yes, please initial here
Test Information (To be completed by Facility’s Test Supervisor)
Accredited Test Facility: Certificate#:
WPS: Date Tested: ‐ ‐ Indicate WPS as required by AWS B2.1. If Supplement G is used, indicate the WPS Number as assigned by the employer. ex: 04/12/2012
QUALIFICATIONS RANGE: Place the appropriate abbreviation in each category box
Supplement
Code
Process
Gas (optional)
Filler Metal
Base Metal
Position(s)
Thickness, Backing ‐ or ‐
Thickness, Pipe OD & Backing
REVIEWED: Facility Test Supervisor: Signature Printed Name
Date CWI Certification Number Expiration Date
8669 Doral Boulevard, Doral, Florida 33166 Tel: (800) 443‐9353, Ext. 273 Fax (305) 443‐6445
Method of Payment
Check #: Visa Master Card American Express Diners Club Discover
Credit Card #: Exp. Date: ‐ ‐
Signature:
AWS Use Only
Date Received: Account #: Amount:
CWI Stamp (required)
Certified Welder Application
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION
Cert‐CW‐Certified Welder Application‐09/20/12
There is a $35 fee for each certification granted. For credit card information, fill out the box at the bottom of the application. Please fill out a separate application for each certification that the welder tested. Personal Information (supplied by welder): The welder is responsible for maintaining the certification and AWS must have a personal address in order to stay in contact with him/her. All certification materials will be sent to the welder's home address, unless specified to be sent to employer’s address. Remember to contact AWS if you change your address! If the box” Send Results to Employer”, is checked, the employer's address must be supplied. AWS will send a confirmation letter to the company address indicated below the box. Test Information (supplied by the Facility Test Supervisor): When using Supplement G, AWS must have a copy of the actual WPS on file. If you have previously submitted the WPS or are utilizing an AWS B2 SWPS, the AWS Certification Department has a record of this information. Any further tests using that same WPS can be referenced on the application. If this is the first time a WPS is being used, please submit a copy of that WPS and any supporting paperwork along with the application. Under Qualifications, list the abbreviations that should appear on the welder certification card using the codes below. Note that some categories, such as Gas, may not apply in all situations (SMAW for example). Also, consider the “typical” essential variables of Welder Qualifications, such as position(s), up or down progression, thickness, outside diameter (OD, if pipe), and use or non‐use of backing. Authorization: If the welder wants the certification information to be released, for example, to people wishing to hire AWS Certified Welders, have the welder sign initials, where indicated on the application. Review: After completing the application, the Facility Test Supervisor must sign the document, indicating his CWI certificate number and its expiration date. Signature by the ATF Supervisor attests to the completeness and accuracy of the record supplied.
GUIDE TO INTERPRETING ABBREVIATIONS ON AWS CERTIFIED WELDER CARD
EXAMPLE
Supplement Code Process Gas (optional) Filler Metal Base Metal Position(s)
Thickness, Backing ‐ or ‐
Thickness, Pipe OD & Backing
G D1.1 GTAW Ar 100% ER70S‐2 A106B 4G L: 1/8‐3/4”: 4” OD: WB
FCAW CO2 E71T‐1 4G L: 1/8‐3/4”: 4”OD: WB
AWS SUPPLEMENTS C Sheet Metal Welding (AWS D9.1) F Chemical Plant and Petroleum Piping (ASME B31.3 and Sec. IX) G Generic Supplement (Company‐furnished WPS and acceptance criteria) B2.1 SWPS
CODES: (For Supplement G only, reference appropriate acceptance criteria.) B2.1 AWS B2.1, Standard for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification D1.1 AWS D1.1, Structural Welding Code ‐ Steel D1.2 AWS D1. 2, Structural Welding Code ‐ Aluminum D9.1 AWS D9.1, Sheet Metal Welding Code ASME IX ASME Section IX, Qualification Standard for Welding and Brazing Procedures, Welders,
Brazers, and Welding and Brazing Operators D15.1 AWS D15.1, Railroad Welding Specification ‐ Cars and Locomotives API API 1104, Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities CUST Other customer may be used as indicated on the employer supplied WPS
*Other standards/codes may be used as indicated on the employer supplied – WPS PROCESSES:
SMAW Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) GMAW Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) GMAW‐S Gas Metal Arc Welding ‐ Short Circuit FCAW Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) GTAW Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) SAW Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) BZ Brazing GAS: AR Argon HE Helium Ar/CO2 Argon/Carbon Dioxide CO2 Carbon Dioxide Other ‐ specify
FILLER METAL (AWS CLASSIFICATION NUMBER) ER309‐L E7018‐A1L ER70S‐2 BASE METAL AXXX ASTM Designations (i.e., A36) M Material Numbers from B2 SAXXX (SA106, SA105, SA304L, etc.) PX (P1, P8, P44, etc.) POSITION 1G Groove Weld, Flat 2G Groove Weld, Horizontal 3G Groove Weld, Vertical 4G Groove Weld, Overhead 5G Groove Weld, (Pipe) Vertical 6G Groove Weld, (Pipe) 45° Vertical 6GR Groove Weld, (Pipe) 45 with Restriction Ring 1F Fillet Weld, Flat 2F Fillet Weld, Horizontal 3F Fillet Weld, Vertical 4F Fillet Weld, Overhead V Vertical Progression Up D Vertical Progression Down A All THICKNESS U Unlimited (ex. 1/8” to Unlimited) L Limited (ex. 1/8‐3/4”) xx‐xx Range in sheet gauges (ex. 11 ‐ 18) x/x Thickness in fractions of an inch (ex. 3/8”) SCH Schedule listing for pipe thickness (ex. Sch 40) WB With backing WOB Without backing OD Outside Diameter (pipe)
American Welding Society Accredited Test Facility Certification Testing
All tests will be administered following the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel.
Employers with unique testing needs may submit written acceptance criteria to the Test Supervisor for use in evaluating your employees’ qualification test results. Please contact Nick Price at 801-593-2435 to make arrangements.
SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW Tests, limited thickness2 hour time limit for single position, 3.5 hour time limit for all position tests. Cost 1G $2902G $2903G $2904G $2903G AND 4 G, all positions $580
GMAW Tests, unlimited thickness 4 hour time limit Cost 1G spray $340
SMAW and FCAW Tests, unlimited thickness 4 hour time limit, 6 hour time limit for all position tests. Cost 1G unlimited thickness $3402G unlimited thickness $3403G unlimited thickness $3404G unlimited thickness $3403G & 4G all positions, unlimited thickness $680
Additional information on the American Welding Society Certified Welder Program can be accessed at: http://www.aws.org/certification/CW/.
Accredited Test Facility Shop Safety
The Test Supervisor will give you a tour of the Welding Technology shop covering the location of
various tools and equipment you might use during your test. Most equipment will be familiar to you,
but the Test Supervisor will demonstrate the safe operation of any equipment you are unfamiliar with.
The following will also be covered during your tour:
The location of the classroom Safety Center, Evacuation Map, First Aid Kit, and other supplies needed in case of emergency.
The location of all exits.
The location of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
The appropriate way to use the Fume Extraction system.
Additional Information:
All accidents are to be reported to the Test Supervisor immediately, no matter how minor.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required beyond the yellow line; this includes safety
glasses and appropriate clothing, including footwear.
Safety glasses must be worn underneath your welding helmet.
While grinding, ear protection and face shields must be worn.
Equipment Safety Devices must never be removed or disabled. This includes guards on grinders
and saws.
Housekeeping rules are as simple as cleaning your work area. Welding booths are to be clean before and after you weld. All tools (including hand and power tools, multi-meters, recovery equipment gauges, brooms, and dust pans) and practice metal, including used welding rod
stubs, must be taken out of the booth and put where it belongs. You must sweep out your
booth and all debris should be put in the trash.
Fume extraction must be turned on and positioned for the welding that is being done.
Certification Test Candidate Agreement
I understand that during testing the Test Supervisor will only be allowed to do three things: 1) Provide
materials and reference material relevant to the test. 2) Give instruction on welding machines and shop
equipment operation. 3) Perform inspections during the test. The Test Supervisor will NOT give advice on
welding technique or proper setup of welding parameters.
I understand that unless otherwise stated, all visual examinations will be done per AWS D1.1. Test
Supervisors have the right to modify time or allow candidates to retest immediately due to equipment failure
or unforeseen issues beyond the candidate’s or test supervisor’s control.
I understand that the test may be terminated if the Test Supervisor determines that I do not do the following
during testing:
Use personal safety equipment and follow safety procedures.
Adjust equipment and assemble the weldment independently.
Exhibit the skill to perform the test satisfactorily.
Complete weld in a timely manner according to industry standards.
Receive the approval of the Test Supervisor prior to changing welding machine.
I understand that evidence of removal of the test assembly or movement from the original location, except by
accidental means (subject to concurrence from the Test Supervisor), will be cause for test termination.
I understand that if a weldment fails for any reason, the Test Supervisor will explain why or under what code
and section it was rejected. It will be noted as a failed test on the WPQR. If the test is failed for any
reasons, no refund will be given.
I have read, understand, and agree to comply with the AWS Test Facility policies and procedures. I have been
informed of lab safety expectations and requirements and I understand that I am expected to use personal
safety equipment and follow safety procedures throughout the test. I understand that I am also expected to
comply with American Welding Society Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes (ANSI Z49.1:2005).
Test Candidate Test Supervisor
Date (Agreement valid for one year)
AWS CERTIFIED WELDER TESTING PROCEDURES
During certification, you must demonstrate acceptable welding techniques in accordance with the written
instructions contained in the Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) to produce a weld specimen. The first
hour of your test will be dedicated to instruction in safety, review of the applicable Welding Procedure
Specification (WPS) governing your test, and resources available for your use during the test.
Although some practice is allowed, you are expected to be able to adjust equipment settings, assemble the test
weldment, and have the skill to weld the tests without guidance or assistance.
Where “Hold Point” is noted in the following procedures, you must stop and allow the Test Supervisor to
inspect your weld to verify that it is in accordance with AWS D1.1 and any particular Code, Standard, or the
WPS.
1. Familiarize yourself with the equipment and the settings.
2. Use personal safety equipment applicable for the welding test. Prepare pre-beveled plates for welding (where required). Grind or file to desired condition.
3. Assemble joint to proper dimensions and configuration. Tack weld according to specifications or direction.
4. Hold Point - Inspection of fit-up, configuration, and dimensions. Instructor labels test coupon with the test candidate’s identification number.
5. Prepare to weld and follow the checklist provided to check the settings and familiarize yourself with the equipment.
6. Tack test coupon into position.
7. Hold Point - Inspection of correct position(s), polarity, machine settings, electrode type, and size. Instructor will mark test coupon position to prevent movement.
8. Begin and complete weld following WPS. Remaining inspection steps will vary on the different tests. Specific inspection directions for the test(s) you are taking will be provided and explained by the Technical Manager and/or Test Supervisor.
9. Hold Point – Visual Weld Inspection. This inspection will determine pass or fail of the weld appearance according to the WPS codes or standards.
a. If a bend test is not required, this inspection would determine test results.
b. If a bend test is required, the weld test must pass the visual inspection to be prepared and
bent. The Test Supervisor will prepare and perform the bend test.
10. Final Inspection and Evaluation – Test coupons will be evaluated by the Test Supervisor in
accordance with prescribed codes and standards. You will be notified immediately of your test
results. The test coupon will be tacked together and stored for 30 days.
