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The program is maintained to better ensure that qualified personnel are performing welding operations on NCDOT projects.  \n2.0 Minimum Requirements  \nWelders working on NCDOT projects must be a minimum of 18 years of age  \n3.0 Weld Test Specifications and Reference Standards  \nNCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures January 2018 AASHTO/AWS D1.5M/D1.5:2015 Bridge Welding Code  \nAWS D1.1/D1.1M:2015 Structural Welding Code-Steel  \nThese codes document the fit up, positioning, and acceptance criteria for the test coupons. The weld test will be administered to these specifications. Shielded Metal Arc Welding [SMAW] is currently the only welding process in which a contract field welder may be certified.  \n4.0 Weld Test Scheduling  \nThe first step in the weld test process is to submit an application. The link to the application is found here:  \n[https://connect.ncdot.gov/resources/Materials/Pages/FieldWelderCertificationProgram.aspx](https://connect.ncdot.gov/resources/Materials/Pages/FieldWelderCertificationProgram.aspx)  \n[Click Field Welder Certification Program under applications. There are two application options](Click Field Welder Certification Program under applications. There are two application options), NON NCDOT Employees and NCDOT Employees Only. Select the correct application type and click the red link that’s says Click Here.  \nOnce the application is filled out, click “Send”. You will be contacted shortly afterwards to schedule your test date.  \nIt is important to keep in mind that this is a test. Your test proctor will assist with basic guidance related to coupon fit up and positioning, but beyond that, it is entirely up to the welder to complete the test. It is recommended that prior to testing, the welder should study, and practice as needed.  \nWeld testing begins at 8:00 AM and ends at 12:00 Noon sharp.  \n5.0 NCDOT Weld Shop Facilities  \nThe test is conducted in our shop. We have for use two Lincoln Electric welding machines, stands for holding the weld test coupons, several weld screens and a work bench. We supply the plate sets with backing bars and pipe coupons with backing rings. The plate sets and pipe are prebeveled.  \nNote: We do not have vending machines. You will need to bring your own drinks and food with you.  \nSmoking is permitted only in designated areas.  \nMailing and Physical address  \nMailing address:  \nNCDOT, Division of Highways Materials and Tests Unit  \n509 Ward Blvd.  \nPO Box 3165  \nWilson, NC 27895  \nPhysical address:  \nNCDOT, Division of Highways Materials and Tests Unit  \n490 Ward Blvd.  \nWilson, NC 27893  \nEnter at the red arrow and drive around to the building in the red circle.  \n6.0 Tools, Equipment and Supplies Required for the Weld Test  \nA-Welding Machine Welding machine must have adequate power range to produce the amperage necessary to satisfy the WPS requirements (We have two Lincoln Electric welding machines that can be used)  \nB-Electrode Oven  \nC-Metal hermetically sealed container of E7018 electrodes  \nD-Wire Brush ","cbCaiisQxEJmUFZB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiisQxEJmUFZB","pdf",623644,"English","# 1.0 Scope\n# 2.0 Minimum Requirements\n# 3.0 Weld Test Specifications and Reference Standards\n# 4.0 Weld Test Scheduling\n# 5.0 NCDOT Weld Shop Facilities\n# 6.0 Tools, Equipment and Supplies Required for the Weld Test\n# 7.0 Weld Test Fee Schedule\n# 8.0 Field Welder Test Classifications\n# 9.0 Testing and Acceptance\n# 10.0 Successful Completion of Qualification Test\n# 11.0 Failure of Qualification Test\n# 12.0 Revocation of the Field Welder Certification\n# 13.0 Drawings","[{\"question\":\"Who conducts the NCDOT Field Welder Certification Program, and what is its purpose?\",\"answer\":\"The Metals Section of the Materials \\u0026 Tests Unit conducts the program. 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