AWS B5.16-2025 - Specification for the Qualification of Welding Engineering Personnel - 3rd Edition

Sep 19, 2026

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This standard defines qualification requirements for Welding Engineering Technologists and Welding Engineers employed in the welding industry. It specifies minimum experience, examination, application, qualification, and requalification requirements and methods. It provides a structured approach for engineering personnel to document welding industry competence, supporting activities such as development of procedures, process controls, quality standards, and problem solving. It also outlines official use and reliance considerations.

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Abstract

Statement on the Use of American Welding Society Standards

AWS B5.16:2025 An American National Standard Specification for the Qualification of Welding Engineering Personnel AWS B5.16:2025 An American National Standard Approved by the American National Standards Institute June 28, 2024 Specification for the Qualification of Welding Engineering Personnel 3rd Edition Revises AWS B5.16:2006 Prepared by the American Welding Society (AWS) Qualification and Certification Committee Under the Direction of the AWS Technical Activities Committee Approved by AWS Board of Directors Abstract This specification establishes the requirements for qualification of Welding Engineering Technologists and Welding Engineers employed in the welding industry. The minimum experience, examination, application, qualification, andrequalification requirements and methods are defined herein. This specification is a method for engineering personnel to establish a record of their qualification and abilities in welding industry work such as development of procedures, processes controls, quality standards, problem solving, etc. ISBN Print: 978-1-64322-326-1 ISBN PDF: 978-1-64322-327-8 © 2025 by American Welding Society All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Photocopy Rights. No portion of this standard may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, including mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. Authorization to photocopy items for internal, personal, or educational classroom use only or the internal, personal, or educational classroom use only of specific clients is granted by the American Welding Society provided that the appropriate fee is paid to the Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, tel: (978) 750-8400; [Internet: www.copyright.com](Internet: www.copyright.com). Statement on the Use of American Welding Society Standards All standards (codes, specifications, recommended practices, methods, classifications, and guides) of the American Welding Society (AWS) are voluntary consensus standards that have been developed in accordance with the rules of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) . When AWS American National Standards are either incorporated in, or made part of, documents that are included in federal or state laws and regulations, or the regulations of other governmental bodies, their provisions carry the full legal authority of the statute. In such cases, any changes in those AWS standards must be approved by the governmental body having statutory jurisdiction before they can become a part of those laws and regulations. In all cases, these standards carry the full legal authority of the contract or other document that invokes the AWS standards. Where this contractual relationship exists, changes in or deviations from requirements of an AWS standard must be by agreement between the contracting parties. AWS American National Standards are developed through a consensus standards development process that brings together volunteers representing varied viewpoints and interests to achieve consensus. While AWS administers the process and establishes rules to promote fairness in the development of consensus, it does not independently test, evaluate, or verify the accuracy of any information or the soundness of any judgments contained in its standards. AWS disclaims liability for any injury to persons or to property, or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether special, indirect, consequential, or compensatory, directly or indirectly resulting from the publication, use of, or reliance on this standard. AWS also makes no guarantee or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any information published herein. In issuing and making this standard available, AWS is neither undertaking to render professional or other services for or on behalf of any person or entity, nor is AWS undertaking to perfor

FAQs

What does AWS B5.16:2025 establish?

It establishes requirements for the qualification of Welding Engineering Technologists and Welding Engineers in the welding industry, including minimum experience and examination-related requirements.

What key items are defined in this specification?

The standard defines minimum experience, examination, application, qualification, and requalification requirements and methods.

Can users rely on this standard as professional advice?

No. Users are instructed to rely on independent judgment or seek advice from a competent professional, and AWS disclaims liability for injury or damages resulting from publication or reliance.

Sep 19, 2026

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