1、AWS B5.2:2018An American National StandardSpecification for the Training, Qualification, and Company Certification of Welding Inspector Specialists and Welding Inspector AssistantsAWS B5.2:2018An American National StandardApproved by the American National Standards Institute May 11, 2017Specificatio
2、n for the Training, Qualification, and Company Certification of Welding Inspector Specialists and Welding Inspector Assistants2nd EditionSupersedes AWS B5.2:2001Prepared by the AWS Personnel Internet: .iiiAWS B5.2:2018Statement on the Use of American Welding Society StandardsAll standards (codes, sp
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14、ard may only be obtained by sending a request, in writing, to the appropriate technical committee. Such requests should be addressed to the American Welding Society, Attention: Managing Director, Certification Department, (see Annex D). With regard to technical inquiries made concerning AWS standard
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16、k on behalf of AWS, nor do these oral opinions constitute official or unofficial opinions or interpretations of AWS. In addition, oral opinions are informal and should not be used as a substitute for an official interpretation.This standard is subject to revision at any time by the AWS Qualification
17、 and Certification Committee. It must be reviewed every five years, and if not revised, it must be either reaffirmed or withdrawn. Comments (recommendations, additions, or deletions) and any pertinent data that may be of use in improving this standard are requested and should be addressed to AWS Hea
18、dquarters. Such comments will receive careful consideration by the AWS Qualification and Certification Committee and the author of the comments will be informed of the Committees response to the comments. Guests are invited to attend all meetings of the AWS QCIS Subcommittee on Welding Inspector Spe
19、cialists to express their comments verbally. Procedures for appeal of an adverse decision concerning all such comments are provided in the Rules of Operation of the Qualification and Certification Committee. A copy of these Rules can be obtained from the American Welding Society, 8669 NW 36 St, # 13
20、0, Miami, FL 33166.ivAWS B5.2:2018This page is intentionally blank.vAWS B5.2:2018PersonnelPersonnel and Facilities Qualification CommitteeP. A. Grimm, Chair Modern Welding CompanyR. E. Dines, Vice Chair United Technical Inc. S. P. Hedrick, Secretary American Welding SocietyI. A. Cross Valiant TMSF.
21、J. Fascenda ConsultantK. M. Gilgenbach AirgasR. L. Holdren ARC Specialties/Welding Consultants, LLCV. Kuruvilla Lexicon/Genesis Quality SystemsD. Logan Alloy EngineeringB. W. Phillips ConsultantJ. R. Reid Reid ConsultingD. L. Twitty Dona Ana Community College of New Mexico State UniversityAWS B5B Su
22、bcommittee on Welding Inspector SpecialistsJ. R. Reid Reid Consulting S. P. Hedrick, Secretary American Welding SocietyK. W. Coryell ConsultantP. A. Grimm Modern Welding CompanyviAWS B5.2:2018This page is intentionally blank.viiAWS B5.2:2018ForewordThis foreword is not part of this standard but is i
23、ncluded for informational purposes only.This is the second edition of AWS B5.2. The first edition was published in 2001. Revisions in this edition were made to Clauses 1 (Scope), 7 (Written Practice), 8 (Physical Requirements), 9 (Training), 10 (Examination Requirements), and 11 (Certification). The
24、 title of the standard has been revised to better reflect its scope. The changes are widespread enough that clear markup of the changes is difficult. The first edition of AWS B5.2 superseded QC2-93, Recommended Practice for the Training, Qualification, and Certification, of Welding Inspector Special
25、ist and Welding Inspector Assistant.AWS B5.2 provides the framework for an in-house certification program and written practice for welding inspectors. To differentiate it from the central certification program of AWS supported by the AWS B5.1 and QC1 standards, B5.2 uses the nomenclature welding ins
26、pector specialist. This specification for the qualification of welding inspector specialists and welding inspector assistants was developed to provide a qualification basis which defines minimum requirements for a welding inspector specialist to demonstrate competence through a combination of educat
27、ion, experience, and examination.Comments and suggestions for the improvement of this standard are welcome. They should be sent to the Secretary, AWS Qualification and Certification Committee, American Welding Society, 8669 N.W. 36 Street, Miami, FL 33166.viiiAWS B5.2:2018This page is intentionally
28、blank.ixAWS B5.2:2018Table of ContentsPage No.Personnel .vForeword vii1. Scope 12. References 22.1 Normative References . 22.2 Informative References . 23. Terms and Definitions . 24. Levels of Qualification 24.1 Welding Inspector Specialist . 24.2 Welding Inspector Assistant 25. Functions . 36. Edu
29、cation and Experience 37. Written Practice 48. Physical Requirements . 49. Training 410. Examination Requirements 410.1 Proficiency Examination . 410.2 Welding Inspector Specialist Examination 410.3 Welding Inspector Assistant Examination . 511. Third Party Agencies 512. Certification . 513. Company
30、 Responsibilities 5Annex A (Normative)Body of Knowledge . 7Annex B (Informative)Sample Outline for Written Practice 11Annex C (Informative)Visual Acuity Record . 13Annex D (Informative)Requesting an Official Interpretation on an AWS Standard . 15Annex E (Informative)List of AWS Documents on Qualific
31、ation and Certification . 17xAWS B5.2:2018This page is intentionally blank.1AWS B5.2:2018Specification for the Training, Qualification, and Company Certification of Welding Inspector Specialists and Welding Inspector Assistants1. Scope1.1 This specification establishes the minimum requirements for a
32、n employers (companys) internal written practice for the training, qualification, and that companys certification of Welding Inspector Specialists and Welding Inspector Assistants. The employer is responsible for the testing, examination and qualification of their inspectors.1.2 This specification i
33、s to aid employers in identifying the basic factors in qualifying personnel performing welding inspection for a specific company or project.1.3 In developing the written practice (see Clause 7), the employer shall review the detailed recommendations presented herein and incorporate them into the pra
34、ctice, as applicable.1.4 Examination and certification by the American Welding Society (AWS) shall not be a requirement for the Welding Inspector Specialist nor is there reciprocity between a Welding Inspector Specialist or Welding Inspector Assistant and AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Cer
35、tified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI) in accordance with AWS QC1, Specification for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors.1.5 Safety and health issues and concerns are beyond the scope of this standard and therefore are not addressed herein.Safety and health information is available from the f
36、ollowing sources:American Welding Society:(1) ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes(2) AWS Safety and Health Fact Sheets(3) Other safety and health information on the AWS websiteMaterial or Equipment Manufacturers:(1) Safety Data Sheets supplied by materials manufacturers(2) O
37、perating Manuals supplied by equipment manufacturers(3) Applicable Regulatory AgenciesWork performed in accordance with this standard may involve the use of materials that have been deemed hazardous, and may involve operations or equipment that may cause injury or death. This standard does not purpo
38、rt to address all safety and health risks that may be encountered. The user of this standard should establish an appropriate safety program to address such risks as well as to meet applicable regulatory requirements. ANSI Z49.1 should be considered when developing the safety program.2AWS B5.2:20182.
39、 References2.1 Normative References. The following documents are referenced within this publication and are mandatory to the extent specified herein. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced standard shall apply. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, an
40、y of these publications do not apply.(1) ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes(2) AWS A3.0M/A3.0, Standard Welding Terms and Definitions, Including Terms for Adhesive Bonding, Brazing, Soldering, Thermal Cutting, and Thermal Spraying(3) AWS A2.4, Standard Symbols for Welding,
41、Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination(4) AWS B5.1, Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors2.2 Informative References(1) AWS QC1, Specification for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors(2) Brazing Handbook, AWS(3) Welding Handbooks, Volumes 14, AWS(4) Welding Inspection Handbook
42、, AWS3. Terms and DefinitionsFor the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply:certification. The act of determining, verifying, and attesting in writing to the qualification of personnel or organizations in accordance with specified requirements.certifying official. The e
43、mployee of the company who is designated to certify inspectors and revoke certification.employer (company). The corporate, private, or public entity which employs personnel for wages, salary, fees, or other considerations.qualification. Demonstrated training, skill, knowledge and experience required
44、 for personnel to perform the duties of a specific job or function, typically demonstrated by passing a performance test.specification. Document stating requirements.training. An organized program developed to impart the knowledge and skills necessary for qualification.written practice. A document t
45、o specify methods, requirements, examination, records, certifying official, etc., for a companys welding inspection personnel certification program.4. Levels of QualificationThere are two levels of welding inspector qualification defined in this document. These are Welding Inspector Specialist and W
46、elding Inspector Assistant.4.1 Welding Inspector Specialist. A Welding Inspector Specialist is an individual who has been qualified by the employer as meeting the requirements of the employers welding inspector qualification program.4.2 Welding Inspector Assistant. A Welding Inspector Assistant is a
47、n individual who has been qualified by the employer as meeting the requirements of the employers program to assist the Welding Inspector Specialist in performing the defined duties. The Welding Inspector Assistant shall perform inspection duties under the supervision of a Welding Inspector Specialis
48、t.3AWS B5.2:20185. FunctionsIn establishing a program, the employer shall state in the written practice the specific functions to be carried out by the inspectors. As a minimum, the items in Annex A that are applicable to the companys operations shall be incorporated into the written practice. The c
49、ompany methods for accomplishing each duty shall be defined. The specific functions of the Welding Inspector Specialist and the Welding Inspector Assistant shall be defined in the written practice.6. Education and Experience6.1 The following are minimum requirements for each candidate for Welding Inspector Specialist.6.1.1 The candidate shall be a high school graduate or hold an approved general equivalency diploma.6.1.1.1 As an alternative to the requirements in 6.1.1, the employer may accept additional years of experience in lieu of the education requirements
