AWS QC1:2016 pdf download.Specification for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors
8.1.1 An AWS Visual Acuity Form shall be completed by an ophthalmologist, optometrist, medical doctor, registered nurse, certified physician's assistant, or by other ophthalmic medical personnel, and must include the state or province license number. Examinations shall be performed not more than one (U) year prior to the date of the welding inspector examination or the expiration date for renewals and recertifications. New visual acuity records do not need to be supplied for retests occurring within one (1) year from the original examination date.
8.1.2 The completed eye examination results shall be received by the AWS Certification Department no later than 60 days after the applicant 's examination date. Applicants who have not fulilld the visual acuity requirements by that date shall have all records, scores, and applications voided and may be in jeopardy of forfeiting application fees.
8.2 Photos. Applicants shall submit one (1) passport-style color photograph that meets photo submission requirements.The acceptance of photos is at the discretion of the AWS Certification Department.
9. Reciprocity
9.1 The Committee periodically approves reciprocity arrangements between the program defined in this specification and welding inspector certification programs in other countries. The terms and conditions of each reciprocity arrangement are unique and conditional upon the uniform administration of the reciprocal program. Changes to programs subsequent to granting reciprocity shall be cause for reevaluation by the Committee of issuance of certifications beyond the date of change. Contact the AWS Certification Department for a listing of current approved reciprocal agreements and their respective requirements.
10. Certification
10.1 Documentation. The AWS shall issue to each SCWI, CWI, and CAWI applicant who complies with the applicable requirements of AWS B5.1, Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors, a serialized (unique number) certificate and a wallet card stating that the applicant has met the AWS certification requirements. Certification becomes effective on the first day of the month following the date of examination. Certification shall be valid for three years unless revoked for reasons defined in 1 1.6 and the authority of Section 12. The certificate shall indicate the date of certification.The wallet card shall include the SCWI's, CWI's, or CAWI's photo, indicate the expiration date of certification, and any need for corrective lenses for near-vision acuity. It shall also state results of color vision tests.
10.1.1 SCWIs shall be issued a new certification number but may request that the original date of CWI certification be listed on the SCWI wallet card.AWS QC1 pdf download.