Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI) Exam - Examination Guide

Sep 30, 2026

Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI) exam examination guide outlining end-to-end preparation and administration. It covers the SCWI credential, test overview, detailed test specifications, and the informative and examination references for self-education. The guide specifies eligibility, how to apply domestically and internationally, application portal instructions, fees, and ADA accommodations. It also explains exam scheduling, rescheduling and cancellations, required check-in documentation, Prometric test center procedures, allowed and prohibited items, and post-exam result reporting and appeals.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

SCWI EXAM PROCESS

OVERVIEW

THE SCWI CREDENTIAL

THE SCWI EXAM

Test Specifications

Informative References for Self-Education

Examination References

General SCWI Exam Information

The Passing Score

ELIGIBILITY

APPLYING TO TAKE THE SCWI EXAM

Domestic (US and Canada)

Application Instructions

Exam Fees

American Disability Act (ADA) Accommodations

International (outside of the US and Canada)

AWS – Certification Application Portal Instructions

AWS Agent – Application Instructions

Exam Fees

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

SCHEDULING THE SCWI EXAM

Rescheduling / Cancellations / Refunds

Required Documentation at Check-In

TAKING THE SCWI EXAM

Prometric Test Centers

Prometric Test Center Check-In

Test Center Administrators (TCA)

In the Testing Room Workstation

Items Allowed at the Workstation in the Test Room

Items NOT Permitted at the Workstation in the Test Room

Prometric Policy on Unscheduled Breaks

Completing the Exam

AFTER THE EXAM

Exam Result Reporting

Your Exam Score

Passing Score

Preliminary CBT Exam Score Report

AWS Official Score Letter

Meeting the B5.1 Requirements for CWI

Receiving the SCWI Credential

OTHER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

AWS/Prometric Testing Experience Concerns

Exam Content Feedback

Appeals

Examination Guide Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI) Exam TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTACT INFORMATION ................................................................................................4 SCWI EXAM PROCESS ....................................................................................................5 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................6 THE SCWI CREDENTIAL ..................................................................................................6 THE SCWI EXAM...............................................................................................................6 Test Specifications .....................................................................................................................7 Informative References for Self-Education ....................................................................................... 7 Examination References ...................................................................................................................... 7 General SCWI Exam Information ....................................................................................................... 8 The Passing Score ................................................................................................................................ 8 ELIGIBILITY .......................................................................................................................8 APPLYING TO TAKE THE SCWI EXAM ...........................................................................8 Domestic (US and Canada) ........................................................................................................9 Application Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 9 Exam Fees ........................................................................................................................................... 11 American Disability Act (ADA) Accommodations ........................................................................... 11 International (outside of the US and Canada) ...........................................................................11 AWS – Certification Application Portal Instructions ....................................................................... 11 AWS Agent – Application Instructions ............................................................................................. 11 Exam Fees ........................................................................................................................................... 12 ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ................................................................... 12 SCHEDULING THE SCWI EXAM .................................................................................... 12 Rescheduling / Cancellations / Refunds ...................................................................................13 Required Documentation at Check-In .......................................................................................13 TAKING THE SCWI EXAM .............................................................................................. 13 Prometric Test Centers.............................................................................................................13 Prometric Test Center Check-In ...............................................................................................13 Test Center Administrators (TCA) .............................................................................................13 In the Testing Room Workstation..............................................................................................14 Items Allowed at the Workstation in the Test Room ...............................................

FAQs

What topics does the SCWI exam process cover in this guide?

The guide covers SCWI overview and credential details, test specifications, general exam information including the passing score, eligibility, and how to apply. It also includes scheduling, what to bring, workstation rules, and how the exam is completed.

How do candidates apply to take the SCWI exam domestically and internationally?

For domestic applicants (US and Canada), it provides application instructions, exam fees, and ADA accommodations. For international applicants (outside the US and Canada), it includes certification application portal instructions and AWS agent application instructions, along with exam fee details.

What procedures apply during the exam at Prometric test centers?

The guide explains Prometric test center check-in, test center administrator roles, workstation procedures, and which items are allowed or not permitted. It also addresses Prometric policy on unscheduled breaks and the steps to complete the exam.

How are exam results reported and what happens after the exam?

The guide describes exam result reporting, the candidate’s exam score, passing score, and the preliminary CBT exam score report. It also covers the AWS official score letter, meeting B5.1 requirements for CWI, receiving the SCWI credential, and how appeals are handled.

Sep 30, 2026

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