CWI/CWE Preparatory This course is designed for individuals who desire to achieve the status of an AWS Certified Welding Inspector and/or Educator (CWI/CWE). This course is offered in 5 day, 7 day or 10 day format. Persons out of the training/testing environment for some time should consider taking the 10 day format of the CWI/CWE Preparatory. Students without substantial inspection experience would be better suited for the 7 day format. The CWI/CWE Preparatory course offers training experiences designed to prepare individuals meeting work experience requirements of the AWS QC-1 program to successfully pass the CWI/CWE examinations. The attendee may elect to test with any of the Code book selections offered by AWS. A battery of over 1500 questions will be formally asked and answered during the course. Your application to AWS for testing must be received by Real Educational Services no later than 7 weeks prior to the test date. Applications received after that time will be assessed a “fast track fee” by AWS. A “Repeat for Free” guarantee is offered to students who complete all assignments, attend all hours of instruction and apply themselves to accomplish the CWI/CWE certification during the course. This guarantee is good for one year from the date of original CWI/CWE testing.

Senior CWI Preparatory This course is designed for individuals with a minimum of 6 years as a CWI who desire to achieve the status of an AWS Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI). This course offers classroom training experiences designed to prepare individuals meeting the requirements of the AWS QC-1 to successfully pass the SCWI examinations. Students will be formally asked over 1000 questions through exercises and practice examinations during the course. Your application to AWS must be received by Real Educational Services no later than 7 weeks prior to the test date. To also comply with the eighty hour (80) recertification training requirement for the CWI renewal, take the Advanced Welding Inspection prior to SCWI Preparatory. Proof of successful completion of these 2 courses may be provided to AWS with other AWS required documentation for CWI recertification.

9 Year SCWI/CWI/CWE Recertification This course is designed for individuals who intend to renew their SCWI or CWI certification with training hours instead of retesting. This course will challenge the inspector’s knowledge in welding inspection and use of codes, standards and specifications and involves the attendee in progressively more difficult problem solving exercises. Both in class and after class work will be included in the successful completion of the course to meet the 80 hour requirement for recertification. Application for renewal/recertification may be sent directly to AWS. Registration forms for course attendance must be sent to Real Educational Services.

9 Year Refresher Seminar for CWI Recertification This course is designed for individuals who intend to renew their CWI certification by taking the Part B (Practical) test. This course involves review of calculations required for the Part B exam, lecture on the Part B Specification and practical exercises with tools and plastic samples. Additional study material is available for review prior to attendance. Both registration and application forms must be received by Real Educational Services no later than 7 weeks prior to the test date to avoid the AWS “fast track fee.”

Certified Welding Supervisor Preparatory This course is designed for individuals who meet the requirements of the AWS and desire to achieve the status of an AWS Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS). This course concentrates on the knowledge needed to improve weld quality, increase productivity and provide a safe and efficient welding environment. The attendee may elect bring any reference documents desired to the test, as allowed by AWS. A battery of over 1000 questions will be formally asked and answered during the course. Your application to AWS must be received by Real Educational Services no later than 7 weeks prior to the test date.

Radiographic Film Interpretation This course is designed for QC personnel, welding supervisors, inspectors, managers, auditors and others who desire to increase their knowledge regarding radiographic film interpretation and, if desired, to prepare for the AWS Radiographic Interpreter Certification examination. Special emphasis is placed on radiographic quality requirements and the accept/reject criteria of predominantly used Codes. Individuals will learn how to recognize both weld and base metal discontinuities, but more importantly, they will be able to determine radiographic quality and whether a discontinuity is acceptable or rejectable per the requirements of various referencing standards. This course is practical in nature and includes ample film viewing sessions with attention given to each attendee.

Applications of Visual Welding Inspection This course is designed to provide the student the maximum number of practical experiences possible to learn welding inspection by practical application. Students learn how to determine which inspections are required and how to perform inspection duties before, during and after welding. Students become proficient in the use of various inspection tools required in the industry, witness live welding operations, monitor the mechanical testing of the procedure and welder qualification tests, evaluate radiographic film and complete final documentation. Training is conducted in the classroom, the mechanical testing lab and an actual fabrication shop environment.

Advanced Visual Welding Inspection This course is designed for experienced CWIs, QC personnel, instructors, supervisors or those who desire more in-depth understanding of the many facets of welding inspection. During the course each individual will use job specifications, codes and other governing documents to determine inspection requirements, develop inspection plans and interpret acceptance criteria. The attendee will be auditing welding procedures and welder certifications to various codes, determining applicable mechanical test requirements and assessing results for validity. The attendee will be working in the classroom, the mechanical testing lab and an actual fabrication shop environment.

Welding Procedure Fundamentals This course is designed for QC personnel, welding supervisors, inspectors, managers, auditors and others who wish to increase their knowledge of welding procedure qualification to AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX and API 1104. Individuals will learn how to determine requirements for procedure qualification, document welding parameters and develop the welding procedure, procedure qualification record and welder performance qualification record. This course involves many practical exercises to develop skills in applying technical requirements of the source documents as well as focus on details required of documentation. Other Codes may be covered upon request.

ASME / NBIC Quality Control This course is designed for quality assurance/quality control personnel, plant engineers, managers, auditors and others who desire to further their understanding of how quality is maintained under the ASME Code and National Board Inspection Code (NBIC). This course offers special instruction in carrying out the responsibilities of the QC manager, purchasing agent, receipt inspector and shop foreman. It also covers procedures for implementing quality programs, maintaining job files, subcontractor auditing and use of Code manuals.

API 510 Preparatory This course is designed for individuals who desire to achieve the status of an American Petroleum Institute (API) 510 Certified Pressure Vessel Inspector. This course offers classroom training experiences designed to prepare individuals meeting the requirements API to successfully pass the API 510 examinations. A battery of over 1200 questions will be asked and answered during the 6 day training. Your application for testing must be submitted to API according to the deadline established by API. Code books to be used during the classroom training and the test are the responsibility of the student.

API 570 Preparatory This course is designed for individuals who desire to achieve the status of an API 570 Certified Piping Inspector. This course offers classroom training experiences designed to prepare individuals meeting the requirements API to successfully pass the API 570 examinations. A battery of over 1000 questions will be asked and answered during the 5 day training. Information regarding application process, required materials and other information are same as API 510 above.

Liquid Penetrant/Magnetic Particle (PT/MT) Level I and II Each course is designed to meet the classroom training requirements of ASNT’s SNT-TC-1A document for qualification and certification of nondestructive testing personnel. Students are provided total classroom training hours and examinations with the required number of questions which satisfy both Level I and II guidelines. Each course is designed to verify comprehension using progress checks throughout the course prior to final examination. Final examinations include general knowledge, practical application and specific examinations using applicable source documents.

AWS Code Seminars - D1.1, D1.5 or D15.1 These seminars are designed for QC personnel, welding supervisors, inspectors, managers, auditors and others who desire to increase their understanding of AWS Codes. Guided lessons on each section of the code will include in-depth studies of welding procedure and welder qualification and certification, mechanical testing, nondestructive inspection, acceptance standards and workmanship requirements.

Ultrasonic (UT) Digital Thickness This course provides basic knowledge on ultrasonic inspection for digital thickness measurements of steels. Emphasis is placed on sound velocities, frequency, equipment, transducers, selection and instrument calibration techniques. This course is practical in nature, utilizes classroom participation, and allows for hands on application in the use of ultrasonic equipment for measuring material thicknesses. This course is designed for NDT technicians, welding inspectors, auditors, supervisors, managers, engineers, quality assurance/quality control personnel, and others who desire to improve their skills in this area.

ASME Section IX, B31.1 and B31.3 Seminar This seminar is designed for QC personnel, welding supervisors, inspectors, managers, auditors and others who desire to increase their understanding of these ASME Code. The attendee will learn how ASME Section IX B31.1 and B31.3 relate to other ASME code sections, how they are used and how to access information within them.

CWI/CWE Endorsement Preparatory Courses These seminars are specifically designed for SCWI or CWI/CWE endorsement testing to develop skills to identify pertinent information provided, quickly locate the appropriate section of the Code to be used and accurately interpret Code requirements. The attendee will be administered a several sets of questions under time constraints, in an environment similar to those used for certification testing. Courses are available for the following Codes/Standards: ASME Section IX, ASME B31.1 and B31.3, AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AWS D15.1 or API 1104. Pre-course study material is included and is to be completed prior to course attendance.

Radiation Safety This course is designed to meet training requirements for radiographic technicians and radiation safety officers according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or the State/Jurisdiction. The student will be administered exercises throughout the course and final examinations to ensure complete understanding of the radiation safety requirements. Course is scheduled upon request.