- Type Certification
- Level Intermediate
- Time N/A
- Cost Paid
Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS)
Issued by
American Welding Society
A Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS) has demonstrated skills, training, and knowledge to be able to lead a team to weld even more productively and successfully. CWSs are key to ensure that all welding-related activities meet the requirements. CWSs understand the interpretation of drawings, welding practices, and can perform basic weld inspection. Additionally, CWSs are capable of increasing the bottom line of a company by finding ways to increase productivity and lowering costs with welding.
- Type Certification
- Level Intermediate
- Time N/A
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Formulate Work Reports and Records
- Interpret and Manage Welding Instructions
- Knowledge of Base/Consumable Materials
- Knowledge of General Applications of Welding Standards
- Knowledge of Welding Economics and Productivity
- Knowledge of Welding Practices and Production Controls
- Knowledge of Welding Symbols, Definitions, and Terminology
Earning Criteria
Standards
AWS Standards follow a strict set of rules and requirements that govern the standards approval process and all the technical committees responsible for their maintenance.