AWS-Certified Welding Engineer Training

Eurotech apart from AWS CAWI/CWI/SCWI certification also provide CWEng. The AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng.) is a four part examination. Part 1 and 2 must be successfully completed in order to take Part 3 and 4.

The initial two parts of the exam are closed book and cover basic science fundamentals and applied science fundamentals.

Part- 1 and 2 are each two hour written multiple-choice exams (total time of four hours).

Part 1 is a 35 questions multiple choice exam and Part 2 is a 25 questions multiple choice exam. They are given together and must be passed together. If the candidate fails in one part, only that part must be repeated.

Parts 3 and 4 of the exam are open book examinations on welding related disciplines and practical welding and related applications. They are each three hours in length. (Total time of six hours)

Part 3 is a 45 questions essay exam. Part 4 is a 39 questions multiple choice exam. Candidates who successfully pass Parts 1 and 2 will be invited to sit for these exams and a separate application must be submitted to AWS.

The exams may be taken at any location where the CWI examinations are given. Candidates are invited to bring any textbooks, articles or codes in their library. Programmable calculators are allowed that do not have audible sounds.

Do you qualify for AWS-CWEng.?

Individual willing to apply for AWS CWEng shall possess one of the following combinations of education and experience to be eligible for the AWS-CWEng exam. You must meet up one of the conditions below in order to gain access to the examination.

Educational Qualifications

Experience

Individuals with Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Engineering

Minimum 1 Year of experience

Individuals with Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Engineering Technology

Minimum 2 Years  of experience

Individuals with other related Bachelor of science (B.Sc) degree

Minimum 5 Years of experience

Individuals with Associate in Applied science (AAS) degree

Minimum 10 Years of experience

Individuals completed High School or equivalent program

Minimum 15 Years of experience

 

AWS-CWEng Exam:

AWS-CWEng exam consists of 4 parts i.e. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4. The Minimum marks required for clearing the exam are shown below:

Examination

Minimum no. of Questions

Percentage Required

Part 1

3560%

Part 2

25

60%

Part 345

60%

Part 4

3960%

Minimum weighted Percentage for 4 parts

70%

 

  • First two parts are of qualifying nature, candidates have to pass in each part.
  • Once candidate clears both Part 1 & 2, only then they can apply for the Part 3 & 4.
  • If the candidate fails in one part, only that part must be repeated.
  • Parts 3 and 4 of the exam are open book examinations on welding related disciplines and practical welding and related applications.
Fees for CWEng:

CWEng Exam only Part 1 & Part 2 – 500 USD

CWEng Exam Only Part 3 & Part 4 – 500 USD

AWS-CWEng Syllabus:

AWS-CWEng consists of 4 parts examination and the syllabus of each part is:

Part 1: Basic Science Fundamentals:
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
Part 2: Applied Science Fundamentals:
  • Strength of Materials
  • Heat Transfer and fluid Mechanics
  • Electricity
Part 3: Welding Related Disciplines (Essay Exam):
  • NDE/Weld Discontinuities
  • Welding Heat Sources and Arc Physics
  • Welding processes and Control
  • Welding and joining Metallurgy
  • Weld Design
  • Safety
  • Brazing and Soldering
Part 4: Practical Welding and its Applications:

It includes:

Welding safety, weldments design, welding metallurgy, materials, welding process selection, NDE including visual weld inspection, quality assurance, quality control in accordance with codes, specifications, other standards and or drawings.