{"id":8813,"date":"2020-08-18T15:32:48","date_gmt":"2020-08-18T15:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/how-to-become-a-certified-welding-inspector-in-2021"},"modified":"2021-10-04T07:50:29","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T07:50:29","slug":"certified-welding-inspector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/blog\/certified-welding-inspector","title":{"rendered":"How To Become a Certified Welding Inspector in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welding offers many career paths for individuals to pursue, from pipefitters<\/a>, iron welders, sheet metal workers, robotic weld technicians to welding equipment salespeople and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certified welding inspectors, however, remain among the highest-earning professionals in the field. These individuals must inspect each weld to ensure it was performed effectively, to quality standards, and to those of safety regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They will also be expected to review documents, monitor the welding process<\/a>, and examine the pre-welding environment. Check out the article below for more information on how to become a certified welding inspector, salary information, and tips for success.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Related<\/i> Article – Types of welding processes<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certifications, Exams, and Education Requirements to Become a Certified Welding Inspector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While there is no minimum educational requirement for a career as a certified welding inspector, a high school diploma, or a higher degree is encouraged. The less education an individual has under their belt, the more work experience they are expected to have attained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the table below from the American Welding Society  website for more information on qualifications and requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find application forms for your Certified Welding Inspector certification online at the American Welding Society<\/a>. Forms must be submitted at least 6 weeks prior to taking the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The application fee is $1,070 for AWS members and $1,325 for AWS members. Applicants should also choose a code test subject, or the type of welding they plan to specialize in for inspections.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Applicants have the option to choose up to three choice exam locations. AWS has testing centers located throughout the country. After the exam location has been confirmed, applicants can make travel and hotel arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In preparation for the exam, applications are encouraged to participate in the certified welding inspector seminar, which involves an intensive review of welding inspection science, documentation, and techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The six-day seminar will also introduce prospective welding inspectors to the Body of Knowledge<\/a> that corresponds to the CWI Exam. Individuals who cannot attend the seminar should utilize the following resources:<\/p>\n\n\n

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