AWS QC1:2006 - Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors

Sep 30, 2026

This standard establishes the requirements and certification program of the American Welding Society (AWS) for welding inspectors, including visual welding inspector certification. It specifies the documentation of relevant experience, proof of satisfactory examination completion, and verification of visual acuity. The examination evaluates knowledge of welding processes and procedures, destructive testing, and welding terminology, definitions, symbols, reports, safety, and inspector responsibilities.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages22

Reading Time55 min

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Scope and certification requirements

Visual welding inspector certification requirements

Examination content and assessed knowledge

Standards status and legal authority

Voluntary consensus and incorporation into law

Contractual authority and changes

Liability, professional services, and compliance

Disclaimers and responsibility of employers

No monitoring or enforcement by AWS

Publication, errata, and interpretations

Supersession, latest edition, and copyright permissions

AWS QC1:2006 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors AWS QC1:2006 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors Supersedes AWS QC1-96 Prepared by the American Welding Society (AWS) Subcommittee on Certified Welding Inspectors Under the direction of the AWS Certification Committee Approved by the AWS Board of Directors Abstract This standard defines the requirements and program for the American Welding Society to certify welding inspectors. The certification of visual welding inspectors requires documentation of experience, satisfactory completion of an examination, and proof of visual acuity. The examination tests the inspector’s knowledge of welding processes, welding procedures, destructive tests, terms, definitions, symbols, reports, safety, and responsibilities. 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126 International Standard Book Number: 0-87171-037-4 American Welding Society 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126 © 2006 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](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 the 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. When this contractual relationship exists, changes in or deviations from requirements of an AWS standard must be by agreement between the contracting parties. AWS Standards are developed through a consensus standards development process that brings together volunteers representing varied viewpoints and interests to achieve consensus. While the American Welding Society 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. Certification is achieved by satisfying a combination of defined education, experience, and/or examination requirements. Certification is not an assurance of future competence or ability. AWS disclaims liability for any injury to persons or to property, or other damages of any nature whatsoever, including special, indirect, consequential or compensatory damages, directly or indirectly resulting from the negligent conduct or other acts or omissions of any individual certified by AWS. In issuing and making this standard available, AWS is not undertaking to render professional or other services for or on behalf of any person or entity. Nor is AWS undertaking to perform duty owed by any person or entity to someone else. Employers and

FAQs

What are the requirements to certify a visual welding inspector?

Certification requires documentation of relevant experience, satisfactory completion of an examination, and proof of visual acuity.

What topics does the AWS certification examination test?

The examination tests knowledge of welding processes and welding procedures, destructive tests, welding terminology and definitions, symbols, reports, safety, and inspector responsibilities.

Does AWS provide professional services or guarantee future competence through certification?

No. Certification is not an assurance of future competence or ability, and AWS states it is not undertaking to render professional or other services.

Sep 30, 2026

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