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Obtain a copy of the AWS QC1 Specification forAWS Certification of Welding Inspectors. This is available free as a download from the American Welding Society website at [http://www.aws.org/l](http://www.aws.org/l)ibrary/doclib/QC1-2016 . pdf. This is the standard for all AWS-CWIs. Read it completely.  \n2. When you have selected the code you will use for the Part C – Open Code Book part of the exam, you should purchase that code book. This may be purchased from [http://www.welding.org/product-category/books/welding-codes-specifications/](http://www.welding.org/product-category/books/welding-codes-specifications/ or directly)[ or directly](http://www.welding.org/product-category/books/welding-codes-specifications/ or directly)[ ](http://www.welding.org/product-category/books/welding-codes-specifications/ or directly)[from the publisher. Look how it is organized: the table of contents](from the publisher. Look how it is organized: the table of contents), the index. Learn how to find information quickly and understand what each section covers. Bring this code book with you to the class.  \n3. Obtain a copy of the AWS – Part B Examination Book of Specifications. This is available free as a download from the American Welding Society website at  \n[https://weldingclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cwi-partB-BOS](https://weldingclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cwi-partB-BOS)customary20170418 . pdf. Read it from cover-to-cover including the footnotes. This book of specifications is the standard you will use for the Part B examination.  \n4. If you are experienced in welding but have limited experience in welding inspection, you may choose to attend the Arc Welding Inspection (AWI520) at the Hobart Institute to get basic inspection training. [https://www.welding.org/hiwt-technical-training-agreement/](https://www.welding.org/hiwt-technical-training-agreement/. This)[. This](https://www.welding.org/hiwt-technical-training-agreement/. This)[ ](https://www.welding.org/hiwt-technical-training-agreement/. This)course is not a prerequisite requirement for the CWI course, but can be very beneficial for someone starting out in welding inspection.  \n5. If you cannot attend the Arc Welding Inspection, you may want to purchase the AWS Certification Manual for Welding Inspectors. [http://www.welding.org/product/certification](http://www.welding.org/product/certification)manual-welding-inspectors/ . It is for self-study. Read each section and answer the questions at the end of each section.  \n6. If you lack welding process experience, you may want to take the 4-day Welding for the Non-Welder course at Hobart Institute. [https://www.welding.org/hiwt-technical-training](https://www.welding.org/hiwt-technical-training)agreement/ . It provides welding process information and hands-on practice with oxyacetylene welding, shielded metal arc, gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc and flux cored arc welding processes.  \n7. You may take the online Welding Symbols Course [http://www.welding.org/product/symbols](http://www.welding.org/product/symbols)for-welding/ on the Hobart Institute website. Also, the Visual Inspection Course is online at [https://www.welding.org/product/visual-inspection-2/](https://www.welding.org/product/visual-inspection-2/ which may be)[ which may be](https://www.welding.org/product/visual-inspection-2/ which may be) helpful to you.","cbCaisVREODch09k","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisVREODch09k","pdf",98570,"English","# Preparation recommendations\n## Obtain and study AWS QC1\n## Select and purchase the Part C open code book\n## Obtain the AWS Part B Examination Book of Specifications\n## Optional training: Arc Welding Inspection (AWI520)\n## Self-study option: AWS Certification Manual\n## Optional training: Welding for the Non-Welder (4-day)\n## Online courses: Welding Symbols and Visual Inspection","[{\"question\":\"What is the first document recommended for CWI pre-study?\",\"answer\":\"Obtain a copy of the AWS QC1 Specification for the AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors and read it completely. 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