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Step 1 - Qualify

1

Work/Education Experience

Work Education Experience Table
2

Download CWI Example Application

3

Review Costs, Options, Benefits

  • CWI Exam $1,185
  • SI Certs Training $1,197 + $349 molds & tools
  • Code Book $441-$531
  • AWS Membership $100
Total Investment - approx. $3,500

Step 2 - Choose

1

Choose Code Route

Most Popular
  • API 1104 - Pipeline
  • D1.1 - Structural Steel Code
2

Review Test Dates/Locations

3

Become AWS Member

Step 3 - Study

1

Purchase CWI Training

2

Purchase API 1104 Code Book (Part C)

or

Purchase D1.1 Code Book (Part C)

Step 4 - Apply

1

Visual Acuity Form

2

Submit Photo

  • Proof of Identity
  • 2" x 2" Photo
Passport Photo Requirement
3

Submit Application with Payment

  • Online Portal (preferred, avoid mailing!)
  • Mail:
  • American Welding Society
  • 8669 NW 36 St, #130
  • Miami, FL 33166-6672

Step 5 - Test

1

Complete Online Training

  • Allow 2-6 months to Study
  • Order of Study: Part A, Part C, Part B Last
2

Travel to Test Locations

  1. Part B - AWS Facility
  2. Part A & C - Prometric Test Center
  3. Schedule A & C at Prometric within 60 days of Part B
3

Take Test, Wait for Results

  • Score 72% to Pass
  • Allow 4-6 Weeks for Part B Results
  • Parts A & C Instant Results at Prometric
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