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CWI EXAM TRAINING
Want to become an AWS Certified Welding Inspector? We can help you succeed.
California Welding Institute is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). The Bureau’s approval means that the institution has complied with the standards set forth by the Bureau. The bureau does not endorse any programs and approval does not mean that the institution exceeds minimum state standards. For more information visit www.bppe.ca.gov or call 888-370-7589.
Click here to access the Course Catalog
Click here to access the School Performance Fact Sheet for each welding course and bundle
Click here to access the Bureau for Private PostSecondary Education (BPPE)'s website (www.bppe.gov)
Click here to access the school's Annual Report submitted to the BPPE (Note: The school's programs are new. Therefore, the number of students who graduate, the number of students who are placed, or the starting salary you can earn after finishing the educational program are unknown at this time. Information regarding general salary and placement statistics may be available from government recourses or from the institution, but is not equivalent to actual performance data. This program was approved by the Bureau on April 11th, 2018. As of April 11th, 2018, two full years of data for this program will be available.)
Click here to access the School Performance Fact Sheet for each welding course and bundle
Click here to access the Bureau for Private PostSecondary Education (BPPE)'s website (www.bppe.gov)
Click here to access the school's Annual Report submitted to the BPPE (Note: The school's programs are new. Therefore, the number of students who graduate, the number of students who are placed, or the starting salary you can earn after finishing the educational program are unknown at this time. Information regarding general salary and placement statistics may be available from government recourses or from the institution, but is not equivalent to actual performance data. This program was approved by the Bureau on April 11th, 2018. As of April 11th, 2018, two full years of data for this program will be available.)
About Our CWI Exam Prep Course
Our course is taught by a Senior CWI, AWS Certified Welding Educator and Certified Welder, with over 40 years of experience in the welding industry. Classes are purposely small to provide for a better learning experience.
Our 10 hours-long classes are intense and require commitment and dedication. Our goal is to make you succeed at the test and as a career CWI.
We have what it takes - do you?
California Welding Institute LLC is dedicated to improving the industry's capabilities for implementing outstanding Quality Control Programs.
Our mission & goals are to offer:
>> Highest quality training to help develop top level professionals in the field of Welding Inspection and Quality Control <<
>> Training conducted by Expert Instructors <<
>> Thorough review of study material explained in detail and in simple terms<
>> REAL Instruction - Intensive / non-nonsense / to the point <<
Our customer support extends far beyond the classroom. We network and build long lasting relationships with our customers
California Welding Institute is approved by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. www.bppe.ca.gov
Submit request for a CWI Exam Application Package here
Our 10 hours-long classes are intense and require commitment and dedication. Our goal is to make you succeed at the test and as a career CWI.
We have what it takes - do you?
California Welding Institute LLC is dedicated to improving the industry's capabilities for implementing outstanding Quality Control Programs.
Our mission & goals are to offer:
>> Highest quality training to help develop top level professionals in the field of Welding Inspection and Quality Control <<
>> Training conducted by Expert Instructors <<
>> Thorough review of study material explained in detail and in simple terms<
>> REAL Instruction - Intensive / non-nonsense / to the point <<
Our customer support extends far beyond the classroom. We network and build long lasting relationships with our customers
California Welding Institute is approved by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. www.bppe.ca.gov
Submit request for a CWI Exam Application Package here
CWI Exam Training Schedule - Taught by a Senior CWI!!!!
PART A - Fundamentals / Welding Inspection Course:
Date: Saturday October 27th and Sunday October 28th
Description: This 20 hours course will cover welding processes, welding metallurgy, weld examination, welding performance, definitions and terminology, welding symbols, test methods, reports and records, duties and responsibilities, safety, destructive testing, cutting, brazing and soldering.
PART C - AWS D1.1 Codebook Course:
Date: Saturday November 10th and Sunday November 11th
Description: This 20 hours course will cover the AWS D1.1 Codebook, including materials and design, fabrication, inspection and qualification.
PART B - Practical/Visual Inspection Workshop:
Date: Saturday November 17th and Sunday November 18th
Description: This 20 hours course will cover procedure and welder qualifications, mechanical test and properties, welding inspection and flaws, non destructive examination (NDE), utilization of specifications and drawings. Training is hands on with all new weld replicas!
Date: Saturday October 27th and Sunday October 28th
Description: This 20 hours course will cover welding processes, welding metallurgy, weld examination, welding performance, definitions and terminology, welding symbols, test methods, reports and records, duties and responsibilities, safety, destructive testing, cutting, brazing and soldering.
PART C - AWS D1.1 Codebook Course:
Date: Saturday November 10th and Sunday November 11th
Description: This 20 hours course will cover the AWS D1.1 Codebook, including materials and design, fabrication, inspection and qualification.
PART B - Practical/Visual Inspection Workshop:
Date: Saturday November 17th and Sunday November 18th
Description: This 20 hours course will cover procedure and welder qualifications, mechanical test and properties, welding inspection and flaws, non destructive examination (NDE), utilization of specifications and drawings. Training is hands on with all new weld replicas!
GROUP COURSE Pricing & Application
60 hrs Group Course Fee: $1,750
Books not included in price
Note: The 60 hrs course fee only includes one Part C option (either D1.1 or D17.1, but not both)
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Books not included in price
Note: The 60 hrs course fee only includes one Part C option (either D1.1 or D17.1, but not both)
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20 Hrs Hands On Group Class Fee: $1,350
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CWI Individual 1 day/ 10 hours session fee: $660
Books not included in price
Books not included in price
Study material not included in this pricing- books are 25% off list price for our students, includes shipping PLUS a one year AWS student membership (AWS membership = $200 off you CWI application).
Get PDHs & CEUs towards your CWI 9 year renewal or ICC recertification
Get PDHs & CEUs towards your CWI 9 year renewal or ICC recertification
CWI Book Bundle includes the following 8 publications:
PART A: FUNDAMENTALS
WIT-T: 2008 WELDING INSPECTION TECHNOLOGY
WIT-W 2008 WELDING INSPECTION TECHNOLOGY WORKBOOK
AWS A3.0M/A3.0:2010 STANDARD WELDING TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
AWS A2.4:2007 STANDARD SYMBOLS FOR WELDING, BRAZING, AND NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION
OFFICIAL AWS BOOK OF SAMPLE EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
PART B: VT PRACTICAL
AWS B1.10M/B1.10: 2009 GUIDE FOR THE NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION OF WELDS
PART C: CODEBOOK
OPTION 1: With AWS D1.1:2015
AWS D1.1/D1.1M: 2015 STRUCTURAL WELDING CODE-STEEL (NEW 5 YEAR REVISION CYCLE)
CC-RM:2015 - AWS D1.1 CODE CLINIC - REFERENCE MANUAL
OPTION 2: WITH AWS D17.1
AWS D17.1 Specification for Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications
FREE DOWNLOADS:
AWS CWI BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
PART B EXAMINATION BOOK OF SPECIFICATIONS
AWS QC1:2016 STANDARD FOR AWS CERTIFICATION OF WELDING INSPECTORS
AWS B5.1:2013 SPECIFICATION FOR THE QUALIFICATION OF WELDING INSPECTOR
PART A: FUNDAMENTALS
WIT-T: 2008 WELDING INSPECTION TECHNOLOGY
WIT-W 2008 WELDING INSPECTION TECHNOLOGY WORKBOOK
AWS A3.0M/A3.0:2010 STANDARD WELDING TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
AWS A2.4:2007 STANDARD SYMBOLS FOR WELDING, BRAZING, AND NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION
OFFICIAL AWS BOOK OF SAMPLE EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
PART B: VT PRACTICAL
AWS B1.10M/B1.10: 2009 GUIDE FOR THE NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION OF WELDS
PART C: CODEBOOK
OPTION 1: With AWS D1.1:2015
AWS D1.1/D1.1M: 2015 STRUCTURAL WELDING CODE-STEEL (NEW 5 YEAR REVISION CYCLE)
CC-RM:2015 - AWS D1.1 CODE CLINIC - REFERENCE MANUAL
OPTION 2: WITH AWS D17.1
AWS D17.1 Specification for Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications
FREE DOWNLOADS:
AWS CWI BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
PART B EXAMINATION BOOK OF SPECIFICATIONS
AWS QC1:2016 STANDARD FOR AWS CERTIFICATION OF WELDING INSPECTORS
AWS B5.1:2013 SPECIFICATION FOR THE QUALIFICATION OF WELDING INSPECTOR
What People Say About Our Course
> EVERYONE RATES THIS THE BEST CWI SEMINAR EVER !!! <
"Well worth the extra money"
"Real knowledge, real training, true results"
"No contest, the best learning experience ever"
"I needed PDH hours for my 9 year renewal and learned so much!"
"The 20 hour lab course was the real deal, finally I felt like a REAL CWI"
"I took your CWI class in April. I took the Test in Sacramento. I passed! Part A 85% Part B91% Part C 92%. Thank you. Your class was great!"
"I want to thank you for helping me out during your two day Part B training class. I just received my test results and scored a 93%! I cant thank you enough for thoroughly covering the BOS during the first day of class"
You can find more reviews on Google.
"Well worth the extra money"
"Real knowledge, real training, true results"
"No contest, the best learning experience ever"
"I needed PDH hours for my 9 year renewal and learned so much!"
"The 20 hour lab course was the real deal, finally I felt like a REAL CWI"
"I took your CWI class in April. I took the Test in Sacramento. I passed! Part A 85% Part B91% Part C 92%. Thank you. Your class was great!"
"I want to thank you for helping me out during your two day Part B training class. I just received my test results and scored a 93%! I cant thank you enough for thoroughly covering the BOS during the first day of class"
You can find more reviews on Google.
Upcoming AWS CWI Exams 2017
UNITED STATES / SOUTHWEST REGION California/Nevada/Arizona
Sacramento, CA - November 10th, 2018
EXAM APPLICATION DEADLINE 10/01/2018 exam code: CA32318
Location: Field Ironworkers Apprenticeship
Los Angeles, CA - December 08th, 2018
EXAM APPLICATION DEADLINE 10/29/2018 exam code: CA32918
Location: California Welding Institute, Lake Elsinore, CA
Sacramento, CA - November 10th, 2018
EXAM APPLICATION DEADLINE 10/01/2018 exam code: CA32318
Location: Field Ironworkers Apprenticeship
Los Angeles, CA - December 08th, 2018
EXAM APPLICATION DEADLINE 10/29/2018 exam code: CA32918
Location: California Welding Institute, Lake Elsinore, CA
We strongly encourage CWI applicants who have attended our Seminars, to also attend the AWS Official CWI Seminar hosted by the American Welding Society's Education Department on the week preceeding the exam.
This will provide a last minute review, a chance to ask questions and get the perspective from a different instructor. This "training formula" provides best chances of passing this extremely dificult exam the first time.
AWS Official Seminars & CWI Exams / Schedule & Application Package:
Get a hard copy AWS CWI Exam Application complete package by US mail here
(includes AWS certification exam schedule and pricing)
OR download the Complete AWS CWI Application Package with AWS Seminar & Exam Schedule here
For Online CWI Exam Registration click here
This will provide a last minute review, a chance to ask questions and get the perspective from a different instructor. This "training formula" provides best chances of passing this extremely dificult exam the first time.
AWS Official Seminars & CWI Exams / Schedule & Application Package:
Get a hard copy AWS CWI Exam Application complete package by US mail here
(includes AWS certification exam schedule and pricing)
OR download the Complete AWS CWI Application Package with AWS Seminar & Exam Schedule here
For Online CWI Exam Registration click here