Certified Welding Educator (CWE)
Credential: Certified Welding Educator (CWE)
Credentialing Agency: American Welding Society (AWS)
Renewal Period: 4 years
The Certified Welding Educator Program (CWE) was developed to define minimum standards for welding educators and to provide respected recognition for those who demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and experience needed. Welding educators understand welding training requirements; prepare instruction plans; conduct training classes; and evaluate student performance. They may use prepared instruction materials or develop their own original instructional materials. They are familiar with welding processes, welding procedures, welder qualifications, materials and the limitations of weld testing. They must be able to read drawings, prepare records and develop reports. The CWI and CWE exams are identical; however the Part C: Code Book portion is not a requirement for the CWE certification. Both certifications (CWI and CWE) may be achieved simultaneously. Candidates must be a high school graduate and no less than five years experience.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Welding Educator (CWE)
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
| Federal Occupation | Related As | |
|---|---|---|
| 3703 Welding |  Some |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite: valid welder certificate
- Experience: 5 years
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 4 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
American Welding Society (AWS)
8669 NW 36 Street
# 130
Miami, FL 33166-6672
Phone: (800) 443-9353
Contact Page
Credential Pre-requisite REQUIREMENTS
The applicant shall have a valid AWS Certified Welder ID/Certification card or its equivalent, or shall pass a valid AWS Certified Welder test, for the welding process to be taught.
Education and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must be a high school graduate; or hold a state or military approved high school equivalency diploma.
Candidates must have no less than five years experience in an occupational function that has a direct relationship to weldments fabricated to a code or standard and shall be directly involved in one or more of the following:
- Production. Planning and control of welding materials, welding procedures and welding operations for weldments
- Construction. Welding, fabrication and erection of weldments
- Inspection. Detection and measurements of weld discontinuities and the verification of fabrication requirements
- Repair. Repair of welds that were found to be defective
Candidates must submit written verification of documented employment with the application. This verification shall be completed and signed by the applicant's most recent employment supervisor or the appropriate personnel department staff.
A maximum of two years of post high school education may be substituted for an equal number of years of the required five years' experience.
Relevant teaching experience may be substituted for two years of the five years' experience requirement with proper documentation.
Written Exam Fundamentals
- Welding processes (10%)
- Heat Control and Metallurgy (carbon and low-alloy steel) (6%)
- Weld Examination (9%)
- Welding Performance (9%)
- Definitions and Terminology (12%)
- Symbols – Welding and NDE (10%)
- Test Methods – NDE (8%)
- Reports and Records (6%)
- Duties and Responsibilities (4%)
- Safety (5%)
- Destructive Tests (4%)
- Cutting (3%)
- Brazing (2%)
- Soldering (1%)
Percentages indicate the minimum required for each category in an examination.
Written Exam Code Book Applications
- Materials and Design (10%)
- Fabrication (30%)
- Inspection (25%)
- Qualification (30%)
Percentages indicate the minimum required for each category in an examination.
Practical Exam Practical
- Procedure and Welder Qualifications (28%)
- Mechanical Test and Properties (8%)
- Welding Inspection and Flaws (34%)
- NDE (8%)
- Utilization of Specification and Drawings (8%)
Percentages indicate the minimum required for each category in an examination.
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Welding Educator (CWE) examination:
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RECERTIFICATION
Certified Welding Educator (CWE)
Renewal Period: 4 years
Additional considerations for the Certified Welding Educator (CWE) include:
- Candidates that are a current SCWI, CWI or CAWI, and who meet the Certified Welding Educator criteria outlined below, have no testing requirement for the CWE certification.
To obtain the CWE certification candidates should:
- Complete the CWE Short Form Application
- Teach full or part-time in a classroom environment.
- Hold a valid welder certificate.
- Obtain written recommendation from teaching supervisor attesting to teaching qualifications and ability.
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