1、Specification forAWS Certification of Welders and Accreditation of Test FacilitiesAWS QC47:2016AWS QC47:2016Specification for AWS Certification of Welders andAccreditation of Test Facilities1st EditionPrepared by theAmerican Welding Society (AWS) Subcommittee on Certification ofAccredited Test Facil
2、ities and Certified WeldersUnder the Direction of theAWS Certification CommitteeApproved by theAWS Board of DirectorsAbstractThis specification describes a program administrated by the American Welding Society (AWS) for accreditation of testfacilities used to perform welder qualification and testing
3、 for the certification of welders. The AWS Certified WelderProgram provides a means for the transference of welder qualifications from employer to employer without retesting.This specification defines the minimum requirements for welder participation in the program and the methods to be usedby emplo
4、yers for adopting the program.ISBN: 978-0-87171-879-2American Welding Society8669 NW 36th St., #130, Miami, FL 33166 2016 by American Welding SocietyAll rights reservedPrinted in the United States of AmericaPhotocopy Rights. No portion of this standard may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system
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7、l standards (codes, specifications, recommended practices, methods, classifications, and guides) of the AmericanWelding Society (AWS) are voluntary consensus standards that are developed through a consensus standards develop-ment process that brings together volunteers representing varied viewpoints
8、 and interests to achieve consensus. While theAmerican Welding Society administers the process and establishes rules to promote fairness in the development of con-sensus, it does not independently test, evaluate, or verify the accuracy of any information or the soundness of any judg-ments contained
9、in its standards. Further, given the rapid changes in the field, AWS cannot warrant that the certificationstandard will at all times reflect the most current knowledge.Certification is achieved by satisfying a combination of defined education, experience, and/or examination requirements.Certificatio
10、n is not an assurance of future competence or ability.An endorsement to a certification adds to a certification by indicating demonstration of a knowledge, skill, or ability in aparticular skill area that may not be sufficiently broad or unique to support a separate and distinct certification design
11、ation.An endorsement is not an indication of approval by AWS or an assurance of future performance.AWS disclaims liability for any injury to persons or to property, or other damages of any nature whatsoever, includingspecial, indirect, consequential, or compensatory damages, directly or indirectly r
12、esulting from the negligent conduct orother acts or omissions of any individual certified by AWS.In issuing and making this standard available, AWS is neither undertaking to render professional or other services for oron behalf of any person or entity, nor is AWS undertaking to perform duty owed by
13、any person or entity to someone else.Employers and other persons utilizing the services of individuals certified by AWS are responsible for determining thequalifications, competence, and ability of those individuals.This standard may be superseded by new editions. This standard may also be corrected
14、 through publication of amend-ments or errata, or supplemented by publication of addenda. Information on the latest editions of AWS standards includ-ing amendments, errata, and addenda is posted on the AWS web page (www.aws.org). Users should ensure that they havethe latest edition, amendments, erra
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16、 from the use of this standard.Finally, the AWS does not monitor, police, or enforce compliance with this standard, nor does it have the power to do so.On occasion, text, tables, or figures are printed incorrectly, constituting errata. Such errata, when discovered, are postedon the AWS web page (www
17、.aws.org).Official interpretations of any of the technical requirements of this standard may only be obtained by sending a request,in writing, to the appropriate certification committee. Such requests should be addressed to the American WeldingSociety, Attention: Managing Director, Certification Dep
18、artment, 8669 NW 36th St, #130, Miami, FL 33166 (see AnnexA). With regard to technical inquiries made concerning AWS standards, oral opinions on AWS standards may be ren-dered. These opinions are offered solely as a convenience to users of this standard, and they do not constitute professionaladvice
19、. Such opinions represent only the personal opinions of the particular individuals giving them. These individualsdo not speak on behalf of AWS, nor do these oral opinions constitute official or unofficial opinions or interpretations ofAWS. In addition, oral opinions are informal and should not be us
20、ed as a substitute for an official interpretation.This standard is subject to revision at any time by the AWS Certification Committee. Comments (recommendations,additions, or deletions) and any pertinent data that may be of use in improving this standard are required and should beaddressed to AWS He
21、adquarters. Such comments will receive careful consideration by the AWS Certification Committeeand the author of the comments will be informed of the Committees response to the comments. Guests are invited toattend all meetings of the AWS Certification Committee to express their comments verbally. P
22、rocedures for appeal of anadverse decision concerning all such comments are provided in the Rules of Operation of the Certification Committee. Acopy of these Rules can be obtained from the American Welding Society, 8669 NW 36th St, #130, Miami, FL 33166.AWS QC47:2016iiiAWS QC47:2016ivThis page is in
23、tentionally blank.PersonnelAWS Certification CommitteeG. G. Hlifka, Chair First Energy CorporationM. L. Deckard, 1st Vice Chair ConsultantP. A. Grimm, 2nd Vice Chair Modern Welding CompanyR. L. Arn, 3rd Vice Chair Trinity Industries, Inc.J. Gayler, Secretary American Welding SocietyE. A. Abbott Iron
24、workers International UnionH. Brummel H. Bruce Brummel, PE, LLCN. A. Chapman Westinghouse Electric CompanyH. B. Craft Trinity Industries, Inc.I. A. Cross Valiant TMSG. J. Frederick Electric Power Research InstituteJ. E. Greer Moraine Valley Community CollegeM. T. Harris International Training Instit
25、uteJ. I. Johnson North Dakota State College of ScienceJ. T. Mansfield EntergyA. J. Moore Marion Testing the word should denotes a guideline; and the word may denotes a choice. The following terms are not found in AWS A3.0, Standard Welding Terms and Definitions, or aremodified for the purposes of th
26、is certification specification:acceptance criteria. Specified limits placed on characteristics of an item, process, or service as defined in governingwelding standards or other contract documents.accreditation. Certification as being able to meet a prescribed standard.Accredited Custom Program. An o
27、rganization that owns and maintains direct oversight and responsibility of theCustom Program with the endorsement of AWS.Accredited Test Facility (ATF). A facility that applies to the AWS and receives accreditation. An Accredited TestFacility may be a laboratory that does not perform welder qualific
28、ation testing.AWS Certified Welder. A welder who meets the requirements of QC47 for welder performance qualification.AWS National Registry of Certified Welders. A database of welders who have successfully passed a performance qual-ification test in accordance with this specification and who have met
29、 all requirements for maintenance of certification.Access to information in the AWS National Registry of Certified Welders may provide for acceptance of welder pro-ficiency from employer to employer.certification. The act of determining, verifying, and attesting in writing to the qualification of pe
30、rsonnel in accordancewith specified requirements.certificate of conformance. As used in this certification specification, the certificate of conformance shows that the sup-plier has certified that the product is manufactured to specific requirements such as ASTM for base materials, or AWSfor welding
31、 consumables.electronic signature. An electronic identifier that is created by a computer and is intended by the party using it to havethe same intent, affect, and authority as the use of a manual (either written or facsimile) signature.Facility Manager. An individual(s) designated by the Accredited
32、 Test Facility (ATF) who can make legally bindingcommitments and statements on behalf of the ATF.Facility Representative. An individual(s) designated by the ATF that is a manager who has administrative responsibil-ity for the ATF and is also responsible for the direction and implementation of all of
33、 the requirements defined in thiscertification specification for the ATF.governing standard. The industry standard that is selected and used to determine the specific test method and acceptancecriteria for visual inspection and NDE of test coupons. A standard may be a code, specification, recommende
34、d practice, method, classification, or guide. Some common choices are AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, API 1104, and ASME IX.Independent Qualifier (IQ). A Qualifier who is employed independent of ATF(s) to administer welder performancetesting.inspection. Examination or measurement to verify whether an item or ac
35、tivity conforms to specified requirements.inspector. A person who performs inspection activities to verify conformance to specified requirements.Performance Qualification Test Record (PQTR). Documentation by the Qualifier of an acceptable welder perfor-mance test.Program Owner. The organization that
36、 owns and maintains direct oversight and responsibility of the Custom Programwith the endorsement of AWS.Qualifier. A CWI or SCWI who is qualified in accordance with this specification to conduct welder qualification tests.The Qualifier shall pass the Welder Qualification endorsement, complete speci
37、fic QC47 training and examination, andregister with the AWS Certification Department.Quality Manager. An individual designated by the ATF to be responsible for quality management system complianceby maintaining documentation, document control, quality policies, procedures, processes, programs, and p
38、ractices toassure the ATFs continuous conformance with the QC47.quality procedure. Documentation of how a particular operation is performed.quality record. A document that provides evidence that activities have been performed or results have been achieved.Representative Material Test Report (MTR). A
39、 typical document provided by the supplier indicating the material con-forms with the requirements of the standard or specification referenced by the purchase order. The MTR typically liststhe acceptable ranges of the elements present and the acceptable ranges for the mechanical properties, i.e., ul
40、timateAWS QC47:20163tensile strength, yield strength, elongations, hardness, etc. as specified by the applicable material specification. Thechemistry and the mechanical properties listed on the MTR are not specific to a particular heat number or the specificmaterial delivered.routing sheet. An AWS d
41、ocument used by all Qualifiers to capture required test information, deliver consistent instruc-tion, and provide consistent test information in sequence to test candidates. The routing sheet also includes a sequen-tial list of mandatory hold points where a visual inspection is performed for accepta
42、nce.test. When used in this document, unless otherwise specified, the term refers to the welder performance test.test candidate. A person who is applying to be certified or qualified as a welder in accordance with the requirements ofQC47.verification. The act of reviewing, inspecting, testing, check
43、ing, auditing, or otherwise determining and documentingwhether items, processes, services, and documents conform to specified requirements.welder. One who performs manual, semiautomatic, mechanized, or automatic welding. The term welder as used in thisdocument also refers to operators, brazers, and
44、plastics welders.welding. The term welding as used in this document also refers to brazing and plastics welding.Welder Qualification Endorsement. A unique endorsement to the AWS QC1 Program that tests the CWI or SCWIsknowledge and capability of conducting welder performance qualification tests.4. We
45、ldersGeneral Responsibilities4.1 Welders shall:(1) Complete the application using accurate information.(2) Be aware and agree to the applicable welding code/standard, process, test description, WPS, type of the qualifica-tion test to be administered, and the applicable visual acceptance criteria.(3)
46、 Provide government-issued picture identification at the time of the welding test.(4) Arrive at the ATF or test site properly attired and with appropriate tools and personal protective equipment (PPE)to take the test.(5) Be prepared to follow the applicable WPS and all directions given by the Qualif
47、ier.(6) Complete the assigned task to the best of their ability.(7) Conduct all operations in a safe manner and bring to the attention of the Qualifier any issues related to safety orthe conduct of the performance test. Be prepared to take a welder performance qualification test.(8) Safeguard all cr
48、edentials that are issued.(9) Maintain the continuity requirements and other program requirements.(10) Sign a completed mandatory AWS-provided routing sheet.5. Employers of AWS Certified WeldersResponsibilities5.1 The employers shall:(1) Accept responsibility for the work of their employees.(2) Choo
49、se an appropriate WPS for testing that correlates with production work or other requirements.(3) Be fully aware of the provisions and limitations of the requirements of this specification and extent of qualifica-tions as stated on the AWS certified welders credentials and how they apply to any work performed.AWS QC47:201646. AWSGeneral Responsibilities6.1 AWS shall be responsible for:(1) Development and maintenance of this specification.(2) For specific requirements, see Clause 10.7. Accredited Test Facility (ATF)General Responsibilities7.1 This specification establishes minimum requir
