1. CHAPTER 1
Welding Inspection and Certification
Alumno: Fabián Fernández Vásquez.
Carrera: Ingeniería Industrial.
Universidad Continental.

2. The Welding Inspector
Is responsible for judging the acceptability of a product
according to a written specification.

3. The Welding Inspector can be classified as:
Code or governing agency inspector.
Purchaser´s, Customer´s, or Owner´s inspector.
Fabricator´s, manufacturer´s, or contractor´s inspector.
Architect´s or engineer´s inspector.

4. The Welding Inspectors Work functions can be grouped are:
Overseer.
Specialist
Combination overseer-specialist.

6. Qualities of the Welding Inspector
1) Physical Condition
Good Physical condition.
2) Vision
Near Vision Acuity natural or corrected vision:
• 20/40
• Jaeger J-2 at 12”
• Color perception red/green, blue/yellow (Optional).
3) Professional Attitude
Success will be dependent upon the cooperation of
associates in all departments..

7. Qualifications for the Welding Inspector
4) Knowledge of Welding and Inspection Terminology
AWS A3.0 Standard Welding Terms and Definitions.
Weld Geometry and Welding Terminology (Chapter 4).
Welding Metallurgy (Chapter 8)
Destructive Testing (Chapter 6).
Welding Processes (Chapter 3).
Weld and Base Metal Discontinuities (Chapter 9).
Nondestructive Examination (Chapter 10).

8. Qualifications for the Welding Inspector
5) Knowledge of Drawings and Specifications
Welding and Nondestructive Examination Symbols (Chapter 4).
6) Knowledge of Testing Methods
Basics.
• Destructive and Nondestructive.
• Application technique.
• Obtainable information.
• Advantages and limitations.

9. Qualifications for the Welding Inspector
9) Ability to be Trained
Ability to study.
Expertise in a number of different areas.
10) Inspection Experience
For AWS certification, must show evidence of having
performed the functions of a welding inspector.
Directly involved in one or more of the following:
Design
Production.
Construction.
Inspection.
Repair

10. Ethical Requirements for the Welding Inspector
1) Integrity
Honesty.
2) Responsibility to the Public
Preserve the health and well-being of the public.
3) Public Statements
Shall issue not statements in any public and financial
interests situation.

11. Ethical Requirements for the Welding Inspector
4) Conflict of Interest
Avoid conflict of interest with the employer or client.
5) Solicitation of Employment
Shall neither pay, solicit, or offer directly ot indirectly, any
bribe or commission for professional employment
6) Unauthorized Practice
Violation of the code of ethics

12. Qualifications for the Welding Inspector
7) Ability to Produce and Mantain Records
Develop and mantain inspection records.
Write concise and accurate reports.
Results of inspections, welding procedures, welder
qualifications, drawing and specifications revisions, etc.
8) Knowledge of Welding Processes
Actual experience as a welder or welding operator is valuable
to a welding inspector, but is not mandatory.
Advantages and limitations of the various welding processes.

13. The welding inspector as a comunicator
FIGURE 1.3

14. Establishing Lines of Communication
1) Welders
The welding inspector and the foreman should be in
agreement as to which welders are consider qualified to
produce satisfactory welds.
WI must indicate when parts or assemblies will be ready for
inspection.
Inspection results.
Repair requirement.
2) Welding Foreman or Supervisors

15. Establishing Lines of Communication
3) Shop or Field Superintendent
Idem Shop or Field Superintendent.
4) Plant Manager
Discuss important weld quality matters.
Drawing and specifications interpretation.
Additional Planning.
5) Design/Project Engineer

16. Establishing Lines of Communication
6) Welding Engineer
Welding-related construction problems.
The WI can be considered the Weding Engineer “eyes”