1、Standard for AWSCertified WeldersAWS QC7-93Keywords AWS certified welders, welders, AWS QC7-93welder certification, welderqualificationStandard forAWS Certified WeldersPrepared byAWS Qualification and Certification CommitteeUnder the Direction ofAWS Education and Certification CouncilApproved byAWS
2、Board of DirectorsAbstractThis standard describes a program administrated by the American Welding Society (AWS) for the certification ofwelders. The AWS Certified Welder Program provides a means for the transference of welder qualifications fromemployer to employer without retesting. The standard de
3、fines the minimum requirements for welder participation in theprogram and the methods to be used by employers for adopting the program.American Welding Society550 N.W. LeJeune Road, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135Statement on Use of AWS StandardsAll standards (codes, specifications, recommende
4、d practices, methods, classifications, and guides) of the AmericanWelding Society are voluntary consensus standards that have been developed in accordance with the rules of theAmerican National Standards Institute. When AWS standards are either incorporated in, or made part of, documentsthat are inc
5、luded in federal or state laws and regulations, or the regulations of other governmental bodies, theirprovisions carry the full legal authority of the statute. In such cases, any changes in those AWS standards must beapproved by the governmental body having statutory jurisdiction before they can bec
6、ome a part of those laws andregulations. In all cases, these standards carry the full legal authority of the contract or other document that invokes theAWS standards. Where this contractual relationship exists, changes in or deviations from requirements of an AWSstandard must be by agreement between
7、 the contracting parties.International Standard Book Number: 0-87171-412-4American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135 1993 by American Welding Society. All rights reservedPrinted in the United States of AmericaNote: The primary purpose of AWS is to serve an
8、d benefit its members. To this end, AWS provides a forum for theexchange, consideration, and discussion of ideas and proposals that are relevant to the welding industry and theconsensus of which forms the basis for these standards. By providing such a forum, AWS does not assume any duties towhich a
9、user of these standards may be required to adhere. By publishing this standard, the American Welding Societydoes not insure anyone using the information it contains against any liability arising from that use. Publication of astandard by the American Welding Society does not carry with it any right
10、to make, use, or sell any patented items.Users of the information in this standard should make an independent investigation of the validity of that information fortheir particular use and the patent status of any item referred to herein.With regard to technical inquiries made concerning AWS standard
11、s, oral opinions on AWS standards may be rendered.However, such opinions represent only the personal opinions of the particular individuals giving them. Theseindividuals do not speak on behalf of AWS, nor do these oral opinions constitute official or unofficial opinions orinterpretations of AWS. In
12、addition, oral opinions are informal and should not be used as a substitute for an officialinterpretation.This standard is subject to revision at any time by the AWS Qualification and Certification Committee. It must bereviewed every five years and if not revised, it must be either reapproved or wit
13、hdrawn. Comments (recommendations,additions, or deletions) and any pertinent data that may be of use in improving this standard are requested and should beaddressed to: Director, Qualification and Certification Department, AWS Headquarters. Such comments will receivecareful consideration by the AWS
14、Qualification and Certification Committee and the author of the comments will beinformed of the Committees response to the comments. Guests are invited to attend all meetings of the AWSQualification and Certification Committee to express their comments verbally. Procedures for appeal of an adversede
15、cision concerning all such comments are provided in the Rules of Operation of the Technical Activities Committee.A copy of these Rules can be obtained from the American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, P.O. Box 351040,Miami, Florida 33135.PersonnelAWS Qualification and Certification Committee
16、C. E. Pepper, ChairmanJ. F. Harris, 1st Vice ChairmanL, P. Connor, SecretaryE. M. Beck*W. F. BenkeE. R. BohnartH. ChapmanH.F.Clark IIA. L. CollinP. R. EvansH. W. GoserW. L. Green*J. E. GreerM. L. Houle*W. H. KennedyR. E. LongS. P. MartinR. D. MesserA. L. PetroskiR. R. PicardS. L. RaymondT. Schlafly*
17、S. W. ScottR. M. SimonsW. F. UrbickR. F. WaiteR. K. WiswesserF. G. DeLaurier, Ex-OfficioD. W. Dickinson, Ex OfficioJ. C. Papritan, Ex-OfficioOak Ridge Natl LaboratoryCenterior EnergyAmerican Welding SocietyLaw Engineering IncorporatedFord Motor Sterlin PlantMiller Electric Manufacturing CompanyConsu
18、ltantFluor Daniel, IncorporatedConsulting EngineerB the word shallindicates a mandatory requirement. The word may indi-cates a choice.1. Copies of SNT-TC-1A may be obtained from the AmericanSociety for Nondestructive Testing, 1711 Arlingate Lane Caller#28518, Columbus, Ohio, 43228, (800) 222-2768.Te
19、sting. An element of verification for determining thatan item conforms to the specified requirements by sub-jecting the item to a set of physical, chemical, environ-mental, or operating conditions.Test Facility. A welder testing operation that has beenaccredited by AWS in accordance with AWS QC4, St
20、an-dard for Accreditation of Test Facilities for AWS Certi-fied Welder Program.Test Facility Representative. The individual(s) desig-nated by the Test Facility, who can make legally bindingcommitments and statements on behalf of the facility.Test Supervisor. An AWS Certified Welding Inspector(CWI) d
21、esignated by the Accredited Test Facility.Verification. The act of reviewing, inspecting, testing,checking, auditing, or otherwise determining and docu-menting whether items, processes, services, or documentsconform to specified requirements.Welder. One who performs a manual, machine, auto-matic, or
22、 semiautomatic welding operation. Wheneverthe terms welder or welders are used in this document,welding operator or welding operators are also intended.Welder Performance Qualification. The demonstra-tion of a welders ability to produce welds meetingprescribed standards.Welding Procedure Specificati
23、on. A document pro-viding in detail the required variables for specificapplication(s) to assure repeatability by properly trainedwelders and welding operators.3. Employers and AWS Responsibility3.1 Employers Responsibility. The employers of AWSCertified Welders are responsible for the work performed
24、by their employees. The employers may accept the AWScertification without additional testing or may add re-quirements as deemed necessary to meet a specific need.Some standards or contract documents may require theowner, engineer, or other individuals to approve the useof AWS Certified Welders (with
25、out requalification) ontheir work.3.2 Employers Obligation. Companies who employAWS Certified Welders shall be fully aware of the provi-sions of this standard. The employers shall specificallynote the extent of qualification as stated on the AWSwelder identification/qualification limits card. The em
26、-ployers are responsible for all work performed by theiremployees; and therefore, should verify the employeesprior work history, or otherwise determine that thequalification(s) apply to the employers work. The weld-ers current status should be verified with the Q&CDepartment (call 800-443-9353, ext.
27、 273).3.3 AWS Responsibility3.3.1 The AWS Q&C Department shall be responsi-ble to maintain the following:(1) Application for AWS Certified Welder(2) Welder Qualification Test Record(3) Decertification action reports(4) Maintenance of certification records(5) National Registry of Welders(6) List of A
28、ccredited Test Facilities3.3.2 The Q&C Department will provide, upon re-quest, individual welder verification of maintenance ofcertification.3.3.3 The Q&C Department will provide databasesearches upon request. These searches will include onlythose authorizing public disclosure on the applicationform
29、.3.4 Test Facility Responsibility. The Test Facility isresponsible for safety and health matters during testing atthat location in addition to other requirements statedherein.4. Provisions for Testing4.1 Test Facility Accreditation. Each test facility thatparticipates in the program shall be accredi
30、ted by AWS.The process of accrediting test facilities is defined in thelatest edition of AWS standard QCa4.4.2 Arrangement for Testing. A list of Accredited TestFacilities may be requested from the Q&C Department.Applicants shall arrange for a test appointment throughthe Test Supervisor at an Accred
31、ited Test Facility.4.3 Restriction. An applicant shall not be tested by aTest Supervisor who conducted or was responsible fortraining the applicant.For the AWS Welder Certification Program, testingby the applicants current employer is allowed only if theemployers test facility is accredited by AWS a
32、s beinga function independent from the training, fabrication,manufacturing, or construction operation(s).4.4 Site Testing. Test Supervisors may conduct welderperformance tests at an employers place of business, ifthe Test Facility Quality Assurance System was ap-proved for remote location testing.5.
33、 Certification Requisites5.1 Application. The applicant shall complete an ap-plication form (See form QC-WF4A). The applicationform shall identify the performance tests selected from asupplement(s) for which certification is being sought.The applicant shall have photographic identification,such as d
34、rivers license or similar document, that has thephotograph as an integral part of the document. Theapplicant shall submit the completed application form,with appropriate fees, to the test facility.5.2 Weld Test. Each applicant shall comply with allrequirements of the applicable Supplement(s) and thi
35、sdocument. The Test Supervisor shall be provided withthe applicants Performance Test Description form(s),and the completed application form. Each applicantstest assembly(ies) shall pass the examination(s) describedin the Supplements for which application has been made.5.3 Physical Requirements. Phys
36、ical requirements ofthe applicant shall be as specified in the supplement.6. Test RequirementsSupplements to this standard provide test require-ments for each welder qualification testing method in theAWS Welder Certification Program.7. RetestsIf an applicant fails to meet the requirements of one or
37、more test welds, rules for retesting shall be according tothe applicable supplement.8. Documentation of WelderPerformance Qualification8.1 Reporting. For those applicants who have success-fully completed all requirements, the Accredited TestFacility shall provide the Q&C Department with thefollowing
38、:(1) Completed records as required by the supplement(2) The original application (Form QC-WF4A) accom-panied by the application fee8.2 Record Verification. Each Welder PerformanceQualification Record shall be signed and dated by thewelder, Test Supervisor, and the test facilityrepresentative.9. Peri
39、od of EffectivenessThe AWS certification of a welder shall be effectivefor a period of time defined in the applicable supplementto this standard.10. Identification/CertificationDocuments10.1 Cards. AWS will issue a certification card to thosequalified under this program.10.2 Card Care. Welders certi
40、fied under this programshall maintain the card in good condition. The cards arethe property of the AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETYand shall be returned on demand. If the card becomesillegible, a new one must be requested. The welder shall,as soon as possible after it is discovered, report lost orstolen car
41、ds to the Q&C Department.Evidence of tampering with the card shall requirereturn of the card to the Q&C Department for investiga-tion. An investigation by the Q&C Committee may re-sult in dismissal of the charges, suspension, revocationof certification, or renewal qualification, depending uponcircum
42、stances. The Committee will provide an explana-tion for its actions.11. Maintenance of CertificationThe welder shall be responsible for the following:(1) Completing the forms required in the supplement(s)to maintain each certification(2) Obtaining the signature of the employer, customer,or Test Supe
43、rvisor of the test facility(3) Returning forms to Q&C Department postmarkedprior to expiration date of certification12. Renewal of CertificationWhen a welders certification has expired, renewal ofqualification for each specific welding process shall bethrough testing as outlined in each supplement.
44、Testingshall be accomplished and verified by an AccreditedTest Facility.13. RevocationThe Q&C Committee has the authority to refuse, sus-pend, refuse renewal, or revoke a welders certificationfor due cause. The methods to be used by the Q&CDepartment and Q&C Committee in proceeding withrevocation ac
45、tion are defined in the Administrative Pro-cedures for Alleged Violations of AWS CertificationPrograms. Copies of the document are available onrequest from the Q&C Department.Make as many photocopies as needed.APPLICATION FORAWS CERTIFIED WELDERAWS USE ONLY1. Check*2. Date Recd3. Amount4. Account*5.
46、 Test Record:CHARGE MY: VISAAM EXCARD*EXP. DATE:MCDINPersonal Information er0 be completed by applicant.)Name: .Social Security #.LastHome Address:First Middle InitialStreet Apartment NumberCityTelephone: Home: ( )_StateBusiness: Zip email. Fax: ( ) Check here to Send Results to EmployerCompany Name
47、:Street City State ZipInformation (To be completed by Facility Test Supervisor).Accredited Test Facility Certificate No. Date Tested.Welding Procedures Specification(If Supplement G-Indicate WPS Number as assigned by employer.)Qualifications: Place the appropriate abbreviation in each category boxSu
48、pplement Code Process Gas (optional) Filler Metal Base Metal Position ThicknessApplicant Authorization1 | yes, I want AWS to release informationWelder (Signature)Reviewed: Facilitv Test SupervisorPrint Nameabout my certificationSignatureDateCWI Certification NumberDateExpiration DateDocument Control:Revision A | 10/14/98 | Application for AWS Certified Welder Cert-Form-1-783L:certweldercertified welder application.doc
