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Passed my test end of June, got a huge raise that I didn't even ask for.. CWI changed everything for me. That test is no joke. There were 4 people in my class retaking it because they failed it the year before.
Great job on your short lesson. I had taken your API 1104 online test in preparation for code. It was a good test and it gave me some confidence for the actual test at the Prometric. They checked my code book to see if it was an original copy. They also go thru your calculator to make sure it's not nothing fancy. They look over your shoulder every few minutes. If you put in a solid year 10 to 20 hours a week and memorize the layout of the the code book and part B it will give you a huge advantage. Memorize your fundamental portion. Part A is 48 seconds a question. You can't just guess, the questions will have at least 2 to 3 right answers so understanding of exact terminology is critical. Thanks again for your help.
Really appreciate the feed back and congratulation on the huge raise; also share my website with others www.weldingandstuff.net and if you have any questions you can always email me at weldingandstuff@gmail.com
@John Gonzales I wouldn't say alot of questions, but being as familiar as possible with where to find say section 11.1.3.1 and the selection of IQI's and the tables. It's not bad. The part of it that was surprising to me was there seemed to be alot of questions in section 12. Make sure you get your API work book questions down. Especially the test ones in the back. Then use welding and stuffs API 1104 test, it's worth the 15.00 any day. Make sure you know that book well. My seminar instructor was impressed at how I linked my books sections together and it helps. Is what I did was put the page #s and sections in the terms and definitions section where ever I found key words. So like 3.1.2 under back weld repair, I put the page #47 section 10.2.5. this really helped me get thru quick. I had almost 10 min to go back and review my answers. We all learn in different ways, that is what I did. I hope it helps.
You are a Great Teacher & Welder. Thanks for the Excellent Video! Thomas J. Vanderloop, CMfgE & CMfgT & AWS Member and Author and Technical Instructor/Consultant
Your Story is a Rewarding Experience for all who need a Challenge within the Field. You're a great Professional. Thanks! T J Vanderloop, CMfgE, CMfgT, Author, Technology-Instructor & Manufacturing/FAB-Consultant
You have clearly embedded this information deep in your mind from all the experience you have. I’m impressed with your level of knowledge just off the top. I am currently studying for my CWI test within 6months. Thank you 🙏
I have a lot of stories; been in this welding business for over 30 years and have traveled all over the world. Very thankful I had the opportunity to travel
@@weldingandstuff PS. If you have a connect with Candance Owens, please urge her to run for a higher office. I am a far right older white man. Businessman. I could get her votes. Thank you again. I look forward to future videos from you. Be well.
This was great, thanks for taking the time to do this overview and some of the other video I just watched. Your video came up as a youtube recommended video probably cause I watch alot of welding videos! I have welding experience in smaw, mgaw and tigw and o/a brazing however I have no formal training or been certified. But stuff I have welded is being used on a daily basis all around the world for many years now! I'm looking into being an inspector now because I love welding and a workplace accident some years ago has taken me out of doing any of the very physical kinds of work I use to do and I'm hoping I might get back into that world in a less physical but equally skilled and worthwhile capacity! Is an inspectors job physically demanding? Would I be required to get into the crazy positions I would have in order to lay some of those beads? I was also thinking of doing Quality Control for machine shops, etc. but that type of manufacturing where I live came to a screaching halt about 20 years ago. Welding however seems to be on the rise around here though, and as you pointed out I think the need for CWI is as well. Besides being classified as 80% permanently disabled, I am pushing 60 years old. Will that be a detrimental to my cause? I dont mind working hard studying and goin to school but i also don't want to waste time or money on something where my chances are slim to none! I'd really appreciate your honest thoughts if you have the time. Be well, keep up the great work and thank you.
Wherever the weld is located, the CWI we need to be able to get to it for inspection. Some CWI's have office jobs looking over procedures and supervisors and to get theses types of positions you have to be known or know somebody. Inspection work is much easier than working under a welding hood and the money is great.
Wherever the weld is located, the CWI we need to be able to get to it for inspection. Some CWI's have office jobs looking over procedures and supervisors and to get theses types of positions you have to be known or know somebody. Inspection work is much easier than working under a welding hood and the money is great.
Wherever the weld is located, the CWI we need to be able to get to it for inspection. Some CWI's have office jobs looking over procedures and supervisors and to get theses types of positions you have to be known or know somebody. Inspection work is much easier than working under a welding hood and the money is great. If you decide to take the exams; I would recommend you take the seminar also. Visit my website; I have a few practice exams that will really help. Parts A and C are taken in Prometric sites www.weldingandstuff.net
Hey brother I have a very good and important question. I have 18 years working as structural fitter but I’m trying to pas 6gr pipe welding test. My question is ; do we need to do a 1/4 of pipe done hill?? I knew that fluxcore should no be use done hill
Hi, I just recently signed up for my aws/cwi 1 week course at the end of July. I’ve been a welder for 10yrs now. Is there any material I can get to study for the test to prepare myself. Or any advise you can give me.
Hey bud, I appreciate you wanting to share your wealth of knowledge. I have been welding across the US since 2009. I am at a point where I want to become an inspector. About 75% of my career was structural and the other 25% pipe. So I understand the dynamics of both. What would you recommend I take for my endorsement D1.1 or API 1104?
Hello, must one be a welder first before becoming an inspector? I understand what you’re teaching here, I just don’t want to be a welder. Also when inspecting, is it just that meaning you’re visually looking at the welds? Or are you also testing the welds via NDT testing?
Hi. Was it hard to find work as an inspector when you first started out? Im from New Zealand and have enrolled to do studies in March. Im a qualified Mechanical Engineer and have been fabricating 15yrs now. Hoping that will help with the study! Thanks for the video too. I wouldnt have a clue what to expect when i get there!
AWS do not give you much information once they get your money. I'm starting a Patreon account for CWI so that we can have discussion to better prepare for the Test www.patreon.com/weldingandstuff
Mr Lewis I need to ask u a few questions about the ceiling test. It was something u told me when I took your class. I can’t find your email address anymore so I’m hitting u up on here. Can u please respond to this.
I haven't taken the ICC S1 but somebody might see this comment and respond. The CWI exam isn't nothing you take lightly, especially when you pay $1000 just to take the test and another $2000 for the seminar.
@John Gonzales To take the exam, the cost should be on AWS.ORG. I did not take a seminar that AWS has provided. I went to a private school in my area. I would recommend going to a private school. ICC-S1 is another organization, where they provide special inspectors.
@John Gonzales Great! I studied from D1.1, not too familiar with API 1104. Symbols for Welding and Brazing is a given on Part A of the exam (basics). NDT is very minimal. Part B is a whole beast itself. Your experience should definitely help you out on your exam. Part B, get VERY familiar with the Book of Specification (the information in the B.O.S. is not actual field code. I guess you can say it's a fake code book just for the exam). Since you have time until your exam. You should do fine. To be honest, i thought Part's A & C were easy. STUDY ALOT!
@John Gonzales No problem. Only part C is open book. And just a heads up. I've heard (not sure if its true) that next year, aws is going to change the BOS. So you might want to call them and see. Yeah. Part B, the timing will be the tough part. So you want to know your BOS like the back of your hand.
