Initial CAWI/CWI Exam Application

For International Agents

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1. Indicate the exam location of your choice
Site Code: _____________________ Exam Date: _______________________________

Name of International Agency_______________________________

Your AWS Member # (if applicable): _________________________________ Agents Name: ________________________________________

Current Employer: ____________________________________________
3. Choose Exam Language
2. Select one of the following code application test subjects
All Exams have English translation
x AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Code
English
API-1104 Pipelines

Chinese

AWS D1.2 Structural Aluminum Code *

Spanish

AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code *

Russian

International Exam Schedule

International Agent List

x Portuguese

AWS D15.1 Railroad *

AWS D17.1 Aerospace *

Arabic

ASME Sections VIII (Div. 1) & IX *

ASME Section IX, B31.1 and B31.3 *

Korean

*Only available in English

For the current code book editions please visit our website to
view the CWI Body of Knowledge

Please indicate your primary language: ______________________________

3. Associations
Type of Business (check only ONE)
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Contract construction
Chemicals & allied products
Petroleum & coal industries
Primary metal industries
Fabricated metal products
Machinery except elect. (incl. gas welding)
Electrical equip., supplies, electrodes
Transportation equip. - air, aerospace
Transportation equip. - automotive
Transportation equip. - boats, ships
Transportation equip. - railroad
Utilities
Welding distributors & retail trade
Misc. repair services (incl. welding shops)
Educational Services (univ., libraries, schools)
Engineering & architectural services (incl. assns.)
Misc. business services (incl. commercial labs)
Government (federal, state, local)
Other

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Job Classification (check only ONE)

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President, owner, partner, officer

Manager, director, superintendent (orassistant)
Sales
Purchasing
Engineer welding
Engineer other
Inspector, tester
Supervisor, foreman
Welder, welding or cutting operator
Architect, designer
Consultant
Metallurgist
Research & development
Technician
Educator
Student
Librarian
Customer service
Other
Engineer - design
Engineer - manufacturing
Quality Control

Technical Interests (check ALL that apply)

Ferrous metals
Aluminum
Non-ferrous except aluminum
Advanced materials/intermetallics
Ceramics
High energy Processes
Arc Welding
Brazing & Soldering
Resistance Welding
Thermal Spray
Cutting
NDT
Safety & Health
Pipe & Tubing

Pressure Vessels & Tanks

Structures
Roll Forming
Sheet metal
Stamping & punching
Bending & shearing
Aerospace
Automotive
Machinery
Marine
Other
Automation
Robotics
Computerization
of Welding

AWS USE ONLY

Date
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NAME: ______________________________________________________ AWS MEMBER # ________________________

4. Qualifying Education and Experience Requirements
Check the box indicating your highest level of education. Must include a copy of degree along with an official English translation.

Minimum Work History

Minimum Education Level

CAWI

CWI

6 years

12 years

grade

4 years

9 years

High School Diploma

2 Years

5 years

High school diploma plus one year engineering/technical school courses or one or more years of vocational
education and training in a welding curriculum.

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4 years

High school diploma plus two or more years engineering/technical school courses.

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3 years

Associate or higher degree in engineering technology, engineering, or a physical science.

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3 years

Completed less than

Completed

8th

8th

grade

5. Employment Verification and Qualifying Work Experience

(Reproduce this section for each additional employer, or print a copy)

Exam candidates must provide verification of Qualified Work Experience totaling up to the minimum requirement needed for the CWI or CAWI
exam. This verification may come from current and/or former employers.
Section I: This section MUST be completed by a supervisor or personnel manager.
Section II: This section must be completed by the applicant.
Self-employed or contract applicants must substitute this section with a letter of reference on company letterhead from two (2) separate clients
attesting to:
o the nature of work assignments during the period of performance
o type of work done
o length of time as a client
I. MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT.

Company Name

Type of Business

Company Street Address

Company Phone Number

City, Province, Country, Postal Code

Supervisors Name

Title of Immediate Supervisor

Supervisors Email Address

Department

Company Website
Applicants Job Title
Applicants Job Responsibilities
Detailed Description Required

II. MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE SUPERVISOR OR PERSONNEL MANAGER VERIFYING THE EMPLOYMENT CREDENTIALS OF THE APPLICANT.
Company Seal/Stamp Required

I __________________________________, verify that _____________________________________

Supervisor/Personnel Managers Name (print)

Employees Name (print)

maintained employment at ___________________________________________________________

Company Name

from _______________________________ to _________________________________ and

(Month/year)

(Month/year)

performed the job responsibilities indicated by the applicant in Section I above.

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NAME:

AWS MEMBERSHIP # _____________________________________

6. Visual Acuity Record

A current Visual Acuity Record must be completed and submitted with this application. Click here for a copy of the form.
7. Photo Requirement

Applicants MUST submit one (1) passport-style color photograph. Your photo is a vital part of your application. To learn more, review
the information on how to provide a suitable photo to avoid processing delays by visiting our website. The acceptance of your photo
is always at the discretion of the AWS.

Photos copied or digitally scanned from

drivers licenses or other official
documents are not acceptable.

2x2

2x2

Print your name and AWS membership number on the reverse of the photograph.

Only use tape on the BACK of

the photo

DO NOT STAPLE, PAPER CLIP

OR GLUE PHOTO
8. Testimonial

Applicants must read and sign the following statement in front of a Notary or their Authorized International Agent
Certified Welding Inspector
QC1 Standard for the AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors
B5.1 Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors
I hereby certify that I have read the standard requirements contained in the certification programs indicated above. Further, I agree
to comply with the existing requirements and any subsequent requirements that may be instituted by AWS. I have read and agree to
the terms and conditions set forth in the AWS Policies and Fees form. I certify that the information I have included on this application
is true; I understand that any false statements will nullify this application. I give AWS permission to verify this information. I agree to
comply with the provisions set forth in the Standard concerning the administration of my examination and certification. Upon
obtaining my certification, I give AWS the right to reveal my certification status as it relates to my validity and expiration date only. I
further understand that any required information that is incomplete or missing will cancel this registration.
Furthermore, I certify that I have not obtained any exam materials, have no prior knowledge of the AWS exam questions or answers, and have
not and will not accept any solicitation for the AWS exam questions or answers from anyone at any time before or after the exam. I understand
that a violation of this oath may be grounds for invalidation of my certification.

Applicants Signature _______________________________________________________ Date _________________________

Sworn to and subscribed before me this _______ day of______________________ 20____.

Company, Notary or Authorized

International Agents Seal/Stamp is
required

My commission expires ______________________________________________________

Notary Public Signature ______________________________________________________

9. Proof of Identity

Please attach a color copy of your current government issued passport or national ID to this application.
CWI stamp is not acceptable

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