1、Standard for theAWS Certificationof Arc WeldingPersonnelAWS QC19-2002Keywords: Robotic, robot, arc welding AWS QC19:2002Standard for the A WS Certification ofArc Welding PersonnelPrepared by:The AWS Certification CommitteeUnder the Direction of AWS Standards CouncilApproved by:The American Welding S
2、ocietyBoard of DirectorsAbstractThis standard defines the certification program for the American Welding Society for use in theCertification of Automated Process Operators and Technicians. These certifications requiredocumentation of experience, satisfactory completion of both written and practical
3、examinations.The examination tests the CRAWs knowledge of welding processes, welding procedures,destructive and non-destructive tests, welding terms, definitions, symbols, reports, safety, qualityassurance and responsibilities, robot programming and robot arc welding, and other relatedsubjects. Succ
4、essful completion of all requirements constitutes the basis for awarding acertification as a Robotic Arc Welding Technician or Robotic Arc Welding Operator.Statement on Use of AWS American National Standard StandardsAll standards (codes, specifications, recommended practices, methods, classification
5、s, and guides) of the American WeldingSociety are voluntary consensus standards that have been developed in accordance with the rules of the American NationalStandards Institute. When AWS American National Standard standards are either incorporated in, or made part of, documentsthat are included in
6、federal or state laws and regulations, or the regulations of other governmental bodies, their provisions carrythe full legal authority of the statute. In such cases, any changes in those AWS standards must be approved by the governmentalbody having statutory jurisdiction before they can become a par
7、t of those laws and regulations. In all cases, these standardscarry the full legal authority of the contract or other document that invokes the AWS standards. Where this contractualrelationship exists, changes in or deviations from requirements of an AWS standard must be by agreement between thecont
8、racting parties.International Standard Book Number: X-XXXXX-XXX-XAmerican Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33 126 200X by American Welding Society.All rights reservedPrinted in the United States of AmericaAll standards (codes, specifications, recommended practices, methods, classifi
9、cation and guides) of the American WeldingSociety are voluntary consensus standards that have been developed in accordance with the rules of the American NationalStandards Institute. When AWS standards are either incorporated in, or made part of, documents that are included in federal orstate laws a
10、nd regulations, or the regulations of other governmental bodies, their provisions carry the full legal authority of thestatute. In such cases, any changes in those AWS standards must be approved by the governmental body having statutoryjurisdiction before they can become a part of those laws and reg
11、ulations. In all cases, these standards carry the full legal authorityof the contract or other document that invokes the AWS standards. Where this contractual relationship exists, changes ordeviations to the requirements of an AWS standard must be by agreement between the contracting parties.AWS sta
12、ndards are developed through a consensus standards development process that brings together volunteers representingvaried viewpoints and interests to achieve consensus. While AWS administers the process and establishes rules to promotefairness in the development of consensus, it does not independent
13、ly test, evaluate, or verify the accuracy of information or thesoundness of any judgments contained in its standards.Certification is achieved by satisfying a combination of defined education, experience, and/or examination requirements.Certification is not an assurance of future competence or abili
14、ty. AWS disclaims liability for any injury to persons or to property,or other damages of any nature whatsoever, including special, indirect, consequential, compensatory, or punitive damages,directly or indirectly resulting from the negligent conduct or other acts or omissions of any individual certi
15、fied by AWS.In issuing and making this standard available, AWS is not undertaking to render professional or other services for or on behalf ofany person or entity. Nor is AWS undertaking to perform duty owed by any person or entity to someone else. Employers andother persons utilizing the services i
16、ndividuals certified by AWS are responsible for determining the qualifications, competence,and ability of those individuals.This standard may be superceded by the issuance of new editions. Users should ensure that they have the latest edition.Individuals certified by AWS are subject to the provision
17、s of the latest edition.Official interpretations of any of the technical requirements of this standard may be obtained by sending a request, in writing, tothe Managing Director, Certification Operations, American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126. Withregard to technical inquir
18、ies made concerning AWS standards, oral opinions on AWS standards may be rendered. However,such opinions represent only the personal opinions of the particular individuals giving them. These individuals do not speak onbehalf of AWS, nor do these oral opinions constitute official or unofficial opinio
19、ns or interpretations of AWS. In addition, oralopinions 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 Certification Committee. It must be reviewed every five years and ifnot revised, it must be either re
20、approved or withdrawn. Comments (recommendations, additions, or deletions) and any pertinentdate that may be of use in improving this standard are required and should be addressed to AWS Headquarters. Such commentswill receive careful consideration by the AWS Certification Committee and the author o
21、f the comments will be informed of theCommittees response to the comments. Guests are invited to attend ail meetings of the AWS Certification Committee toexpress their comments verbally. Procedures for appeal of an adverse decision concerning all such comments are provided in theRules of Operation o
22、f the Certification Committee. A copy of these Rules can be obtained from the American Welding Society,550 N. W. LeJeune Road, Miami, Florida 33126.Photocopy RightsAuthorization to photocopy items for internal, personal, or educational classroom use only, or the internal, personal, oreducational cla
23、ssroom use only of specific clients, is granted by the American Welding Society (AWS) provided that theappropriate fee is paid to the Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, Tel: 978-750-8400;online: http:/PersonnelAWS Certification CommitteeJ. E. Greer, ChairmanR. M. Niel
24、sen, 1st Vice ChairS. T. Snyder, 2nd Vice ChairW. S. Reeve, SecretaryR. L. AmE. R. BohnartM. J. BraceP. BurysN. H. ChapmanM. L. DeckardJ. D. HollisonJ. P. KaneD, A. Lang, Sr.S. L. RaymondR. K. WiswesserW. A. Rice, Ex OffwioR. D. Messer, Ex-OfficioMoraine Valley Community CollegeUtah State University
25、STS ConsultationAmerican Welding SocietyWELDtech International Inc.Welding Education and ConsultingMiller Electric Mfg. CompanyConsultantConsultantParsons Brinckerhoff Transit and RailPerformance Mechanical, Inc.C O B E WeldingFM Global Forest ProductsInternational Training InstituteWelder Training
26、and Testing InstituteAmerican Welding SocietyConsultantProject Team TaskforceE. R. Bohnart, ChairmanJ. S. NorukL. K. GrossW. R. PolaninR. F. NochV. Mangold, Jr.M. P. VandenbergL. BarleyJ. LisellL. NielsonWelding Education and ConsultingServo Robot CorporationMilwaukee Area Technical CollegeIllinois
27、Central CollegeJohnson Controls Inc.ISSMiller ElectricAP Automotive SystemsNorthland Community and TechnicalCollegeABBForeword(This Foreword is not a part of AWS QC19, Standard for AWS Certification of Arc WeldingPersonnel program, but is included for information purposes only.)This standard was dev
28、eloped by the Certification Committee in response to an industry demandfor certification of automated process operators and technicians.The AWS Certification Committee was formed in 1975. The Committee is composed ofrepresentatives throughout industry and academia who have interests and experience i
29、n thecertification of automated process operators and technicians. This is one of several documentsproduced by the committee covering welding personnel and facilities.Comments and suggestions for the improvement of this standard are welcome. They should besent to the Secretary, AWS Certification Com
30、mittee, American Welding Society, 550 N.W.LeJeune Road, Miami, Florida 33126.Official interpretations of any of the technical requirements of this standard may obtained bysending a request, in writing, to the Certification Department, American Welding Society. Aformal reply will be issued after it h
31、as been reviewed by the appropriate personnel followingestablished procedures.Table of ContentsPage No.Personnel 5Foreword 61. Scope 82. Reference Documents 83. Levels of Certification 94. Definitions5. Functions 116. Education and Experience Requirements 117. Examination Requirements 128. Certifica
32、tion 149. Revocation 510. Reinstatement 611. Upgrading of Certification 1612. Renewal and Recertification 6Nonmandatory AnnexesAnnex A - CommentaryAnnex B - Certification Questions and AnswersAnnex C - Notes on the ExaminationAnnex D - What to Bring to the Examination SiteAnnex E - What Not to Bring
33、 to the Examination SiteAWS QC19:2002, Standard for AWS Certification ofArc Welding Robotic Personnel1. Scope1.1 This standard establishes the requirements for AWS certification of automated processoperators and technicians. It describes how personnel are certified, and the principles of conductand
34、practice by which certification may be maintained. Any oral or written claim of certificationunder the guidelines established herein shall be made only by those individual Certified RoboticArc Welding (CRAW - O/T) Operator or Technician who are, at the time of the claim, currentand in compliance wit
35、h all sections of this standard.1.2 In the certification process, AWS conducts an examination to determine a persons generalknowledge of robotic arc welding operation and related technical areas. No determination ismade of an individuals capabilities in applying that knowledge neither within a speci
36、fic workenvironment nor under actual working conditions.1.3 In the certification process, the employer is responsible for determining that a person hasother qualifications as stated herein.1.4 It shall be the responsibility of the employers to determine that the CRAW Technician orOperator is capable
37、 of performing the duties involved in their particular welding environment,and to provide or make available such training or indoctrination as may be required.1.5 This standard is intended to supplement the requirements of an employer, code, or otherdocuments and shall not be construed as a preempti
38、on of the employers responsibility for thework or for the performance of the work.1.6 Safety Precautions. This document is not intended to address safety and health mattersregarding certified CAWRP Technician or Operator. Safety and health requirements areprovided in ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding an
39、d Cutting, and Allied Processes (available fromthe American Welding Society) and RIA 15.06, American National Standard of IndustrialRobots and Robot Systems - Safety Systems and other safety and health standards, and federal,state, and local government regulations. This document only covers the rule
40、s of personnelcertification.2. Reference DocumentsAWS A3.0, Standard Welding Terms and DefinitionsAWS B1.10, Guide for Nondestructive Inspection of WeldsAWS B1.11, Guide for Visual Welding InspectionAWS B5.1, Qualification Standard for AWS Welding InspectorsAWS QC1, Standard for AWS Certification of
41、 Welding InspectorsAWS WI, Welding InspectionAWS CM-00, Certification Manual for Welding InspectorsAWS B2.1, Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance QualificationAWS D8.8, Specification for Automotive and Light Truck Weld Quality: Arc WeldingAWS D16.2, Standard for Components of Robotic
42、and Automatic Welding,AWS D16.3, Risk Assessment Guide for Robotic Arc WeldingAWS D16.4, Specification for the Qualification of Robotic Arc Welding PersonnelANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes (published by the AmericanWelding Society)NEMA EW-1, Electric Arc Welding Power Sou
43、rcesAWS Arc Welding with Robots, Dos and DontsAutomating the Welding Process, Jim Berge, Industrial PressAWS Welding Handbook, Volume 1, 9th EditionAWS Welding Handbook Volume 2, 8th EditionRobot Programming Manual (published by robot manufacturer)AWS 058, Arc Welding Automation, Howard CaryAWS A2.4
44、, Standard Symbols for Welding Brazing, and Nondestructive ExaminationJeffersons Welding Encyclopedia 8th Edition (published by the American Welding Society)RIA 15.06, American National Standard of Industrial Robots and Robot Systems - SafetySystems3. Levels of CertificationThere are two levels of A
45、WS certification, the first level combines AWS D16.4 qualificationlevels 2 and 3 and is titled, Certified Robotic Arc Welding Operator (CRAW Operator). The nextlevel is for AWS D16.4 qualification level 4 and is titled Certified Robotic Arc WeldingTechnician (CRAW Technician).The qualification level
46、 1 from AWS D16.4 is not addressed in this certification document. If anemployer wishes to recognize this level of qualification they can develop their own program butit must not be construed as an AWS certification program.4. DefinitionsThe welding terms used in this standard are defined in AWS A3.
47、0, Standard Welding Terms andDefinitions. Other terms used in this standard are defined as follows:approved. To accept as satisfactory.acceptance criteria. Specified limits placed on characteristics of an item or process defined incodes, specifications, or other documents.applicant. A person who app
48、lies to the AWS for certification.AWS. The American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, Florida 33126.certificate. The document issued to the applicant on successful completion of the requirementsfor certification.1 Robotics Industrial Association, 900 Victors Way, P.O. Box 3724, Ann Arbo
49、r, MI 48106certification. The act of determining, verifying and attesting in writing to the qualification ofpersonnel in confonnance to specified requirements.Certification Department. The Certification Department of the American Welding Society.code. A standard suitable for adoption by a governmental or other authority.Committee. The Certification Committee of the American Welding Society.Continuing Education Unit (CEU). A unit of credit customarily used for approved andaccredited education courses.CWI. AWS Certified Welding InspectorCRAW-O. AWS Certified Automated
