Career Details

Certified Welding Inspector

Description

The Certified Welding Inspector certification is widely recognized, both nationally and internationally. Successful companies have come to rely on this AWS certification when ensuring the highest level of quality workmanship.

Certifying Organization

American Welding Society

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

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Certificate name

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Certificate name

IPC J-STD-001 Requirements for Soldered Electrical & Electronic Assemblies

Certifying Organization

Global Electronics Association

Type

A - Core

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