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Eligible to submit toward AWS CWI 9-year recertification under QC1 Section 16. PDH documentation for AWS QC1 Section 16. How NDT hours map to PDHs

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About this course

This is AWS CWI exam prep with AWS D1.1 as the Part C codebook. It covers Part A fundamentals, Part B practical evaluation skills, and open-book navigation of D1.1 for structural steel inspection.

For inspectors and shops putting a structural-steel CWI on the written practice, without sitting a recertification course.

Formal training

Active-engagement tracking

Formal training is recorded while you are actively working in a lesson. Idle time and hidden tabs pause the clock. The training record is exportable for your employer's written practice.

Traceability

100% outline coverage

Every numbered CP-105-2024 topic for CWI D1.1 is machine-traced to a lesson. View the compliance report.

Curriculum

What you'll learn

CERT

Preparation for all three parts of the AWS CWI examination with AWS D1.1 as the Part C codebook: Part A fundamentals, Part B practical evaluation skills, and fast open-book navigation of D1.1 for structural steel inspection careers.

01

The Welding Inspector: Role, Duties, Ethics, and Safety

Curriculum §6, Module A1
Duties, Responsibilities, and Ethics of the Welding Inspectorexplainernarration
Safety for Welding Inspectorsexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
02

Welding and Cutting Processes

Curriculum §6, Module A2
Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Gas Tungsten Arc Weldingexplainernarration
GMAW, FCAW, and SAWexplainernarration
Other Joining Processes, Cutting, and Consumable Controlexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
03

Heat Control and Metallurgy

Curriculum §6, Module A3
Steel Metallurgy for Welding Inspectorsexplainernarration
Heat Input, Preheat, PWHT, and Cracking Mechanismsexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
04

Joint Geometry and Welding Symbols

Curriculum §6, Module A4
Weld Joints, Weld Types, and Weld Nomenclatureexplainernarration
Reading and Interpreting Welding Symbolsexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
05

Weld Discontinuities and Visual Examination

Curriculum §6, Module A5
Weld and Base Metal Discontinuitiesexplainernarration
Visual Examination Principles and Toolsexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
06

Nondestructive Examination Methods

Curriculum §6, Module A6
Surface Methods: Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Testingexplainernarration
Volumetric and Other Methods: RT, UT, ET, and Leak Testingexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
07

Destructive Testing and Mechanical Properties

Curriculum §6, Module A7
Mechanical Properties and Destructive Test Methodsexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
08

Documents Governing Welding Inspection

Curriculum §6, Module A8
Codes, Standards, WPS, PQR, and Welder Qualification Recordsexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
09

Fabrication Math for Inspectors

Curriculum §6, Module A9
Fabrication Math Workshopexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
10

Part A Readiness Assessment

Curriculum §6, Module A10
Part A Timed Practice Examinationexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
11

Part B Orientation and the Practice Specification

Curriculum §6, Module B1
Part B Exam Format and the Specification Mindsetexplainernarration
Reviewing WPS, PQR, and Welder Qualification Recordsexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
12

Measuring Instruments for Weld Inspection

Curriculum §6, Module B2
Linear Measurement: Rules, Calipers, Micrometers, and Protractorsexplainernarration
Fillet Weld Gauges and Weld Size Measurementexplainernarration
V-WAC, Hi-Lo, and Specialty Gaugesexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
13

Plastic Weld Replicas and Flaw Identification

Curriculum §6, Module B3
Reading Replicas and Cataloging Surface Discontinuitiesexplainernarration
Measuring Discontinuities on Replicasexplainernarration
Graded Replica Evaluation Laboratoriesexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
14

Acceptance Criteria and Disposition Decisions

Curriculum §6, Module B4
Locating and Interpreting Acceptance Criteriaexplainernarration
Sampling, Percentages, and Disposition Decisionsexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
15

Exhibits and Integrated Documentation Drills

Curriculum §6, Module B5
Working the Book of Exhibits: Integrated Document Drillsexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
16

Part B Readiness Assessment

Curriculum §6, Module B6
Part B Timed Practice Examinationexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
17

D1.1 Structure, Scope, and Open Book Strategy

Curriculum §6, Module C1
Organization and Scope of AWS D1.1:2025explainernarration
Code Navigation and Tabbing Strategyexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
18

Design of Welded Connections (Clause 4)

Curriculum §6, Module C2
Navigating Clause 4: Effective Areas, Sizes, and Design Detailsexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
19

Prequalification of WPSs (Clause 5)

Curriculum §6, Module C3
Prequalification Provisions and Tablesexplainernarration
Prequalification Lookup Drillsexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
20

Qualification (Clause 6)

Curriculum §6, Module C4
WPS Qualification by Testingexplainernarration
Welder and Welding Operator Performance Qualificationexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
21

Fabrication (Clause 7)

Curriculum §6, Module C5
Fabrication Requirementsexplainernarration
Fabrication Lookup Drillsexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
22

Inspection (Clause 8)

Curriculum §6, Module C6
Inspection Requirements and Visual Acceptance Criteriaexplainernarration
NDT Acceptance Criteria Drillsexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
23

Stud Welding, Tubulars, and Existing Structures (Clauses 9, 10, 11)

Curriculum §6, Module C7
Navigating Clauses 9, 10, and 11explainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
24

Timed Code Lookup Intensive

Curriculum §6, Module C8
Mixed Clause Timed Lookup Intensiveexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ
25

Part C Readiness Assessment

Curriculum §6, Module C9
Part C Timed Practice Examinationexplainernarration
MODULE QUIZ

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