Before applying for the Certified Welding Inspector jobs, it’s important to know that you have to go though a Certified Welding Inspector School and complete the Certified Welding Inspector classes. Also note that having a working experience in the welding industry is very important.
For a person who has a high school diploma, he/she must have a minimum of five years working experience to be certified. An applicant who has a degree in welding engineering can be certified with just a year working experience.
For one to be certified as a welding inspector, there are exams that they should take and pass. This exam is structured so as to:
- Know your understanding on welding fundamentals.
- Asses your inspection methods
- Using replicas made of plastic to test visual inspection exercise.
A visual test is also conducted on the applicant to determine if his vision is good and if he has color blindness issues or not.
CWI is a promising career as well as a great investment. For you to be qualified, you must be willing to spend a good amount on the education and experience fields.
If you have a degree in welding engineering and a 1 yr work experience you can easily qualify for the CWI position. Your work experience should be welding based.