The endorsement will continue to be listed on the CWI card at the discretion of the individual CWI.Ĭomments on special conditions or requirementsĪll endorsement exams (with the exception of Structural Drawing Reading) will be offered all over the US in convenient locations using computer based testing with our partners at Prometric. It will automatically be renewed at each CWI renewal or recertification. This endorsement does not have any requirements for renewal. Renewal requirements for this endorsement For existing CWIs, successful completion of this endorsement satisfies the re-examination requirements for 9-year recertification, provided that the endorsement is taken during the immediate 9-year period.
Status can be checked via the QR code on the back of the CWI wallet card or via the Quikcheck web link.ĪSME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - Section VIII: Pressure Vessels - current exam edition.ĪSME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - Section IX: Welding and Brazing Qualifications - current exam edition.įor the current exam edition, please refer to the Body of Knowledge Tab below.Įligibility for initial certification or 9-year recertificationįor new candidates to the CWI program, this examination may be chosen as the required open codebook examination. Re-examinations for this endorsement shall be in accordance with section 6.2.5 of AWS QC1.Įndorsements earned will be updated in the AWS certification profile. Successful candidates must correctly answer 72% of the questions to receive this endorsement. Candidates may not use photocopied versions of the standards unless they can supply evidence of purchase of the document. Candidates must use the latest issuance of Section VIII and Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code to answer the questions.
Candidates are encouraged to attend a seminar or self-study to become familiar with ASME Sections VIII and IX.Ĭandidates seeking this endorsement shall pass an open book written examination consisting of 50 multiple choice questions in two hours. There are no mandatory training requirements.