https://www.asianweldingspecialists.com/service/  •  PT. AWS recently renewed an MOU with Indonesia High-School Vocational Welding Program. • Mid year-halftime-taking-stock-review-reflecting.  • International Code Council Evaluation Service and Saudi Building Code National Committee Signed Memorandum of Understanding to Facilitate Safe Use of Innovative Building Systems and Products. •ASNT NAVAL SHIPBUILDERS NDT LEVEL III-The Naval Shipbuilders NDT Level III Specific exam. • THE 76th IIW ANNUAL ASSEMBLY AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WELDING AND JOINING JULY 16-22, 2023 • The ..read more

What was discussed- • Vocational, Diploma, Certificate and A.A.S Welding-NDT-Quality Programs- A.A.S. program options, and why I think are good options for those entering the field-wanting to really go to the next level as a welding technician, inspector supervisor, NDT Engineer, Level III, Quality Manager, Auditor, Technician, etc. • Importance of AWS SENSE (Schools Excelling Through National Skills Education aligned programs and curriculum guidelines or equivalent. Does the welding education program have a Certified Welding Inspector Educator or experienced technical instructor with welding ..read more

What was discussed- •  What is a Third Party-Source & Owner Rep Inspector? Recommendations-Observations, Suggestions, Certifications for career enhancement, increasing our value, or entering the field. Check out useful links  Source Inspector Certifications https://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/certifications/apisife https://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/certifications/apisire https://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/certifications/apisiee Welding Inspector-related Certi ..read more

•  Guidelines, standards, and resources to address Remote Auditing •The purpose of auditing includes verifying the conformance of an organization’s processes and management system to defined requirements. It depends on the type of audit and the objective, the stated criteria, which can vary. The standard/s which an audit may be conducted could be an organization’s own internal procedures or work instructions, a management systems standard such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949; ISO 22000, “Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) customer-specified requ ..read more

What was discussed- • The AWS, CSWIP, and IIW Welding Inspector Certification Programs-Overviews-Options. • Considerations and overview of which Welding Inspector Certification route may be right for you. • Overview of some Welding Inspector Endorsement Certifications available for Welding Inspectors • Welding Inspector Options and linkshttps://www.aws.org/certification/page/certified-welding-inspector-2https://www.ewf.be/home_iiw/qualificationiiw-iab.aspxhttps://www.cswip.com/certification/welding-inspectionhttps://www.twitraining.com/home/programmes-and-courses/bgas-cswip/welding-inspectorht ..read more

What was discussed- •   3D-AMT brief overview and relative to Metal, for career enhancement and increasing your value. •  Options for increasing knowledge or gaining Certifications via ASTM, EWF & other sources. •   In the future-Welding Inspectors, Educators, NDT Technicians & Quality Personnel will likely need to better understand AM terminology and be familiar with processes and (may well) should become part of industry certification/examinations or basic body of knowledge. https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/cdn/cms/7_families_print_version.pdfhttps://www.as ..read more

What was discussed- •  What is a Third Party-Source & Owner Rep Inspector? Recommendations-Observations, Suggestions, Certifications for career enhancement, increasing our value, or entering the field. Check out useful links: Source Inspector Certificationshttps://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/certifications/apisife https://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/certifications/apisire https://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/certifications/apisiee Welding Inspector-related Certificati ..read more

What was discussed- · Introduction of the host-Steven T. Snyder and what the podcast is about and what is intended to be delivered to listeners and why. · The top reasons, advantages, and benefits of becoming a member of a Professional Society  · Basic Benefits, Networking, Section meetings/outings, Training Education, Certification, Influence, Best Practices, and Exchanging ideas, but most importantly the relationships that can and do sometimes last an entire career or lifetime. · How your career can be influenced by the involvement in Professional Societies, like AWS, ASNT, and ASQ spec ..read more

What was discussed• ASTM Vol. 03.03, Nondestructive Testing, E 543, “Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing” covers minimum requirements for agencies performing the Nondestructive examination. The practice is applicable wherever systematic assessments of the competence of a nondestructive examination agency by a user or other party are desired. The specification states that “the authority (owner, engineer, architect, contractor, purchaser) may, at its discretion, inspect the procedures, equipment, and personnel program of the agency.”  ASTM E1212 and E1359 ..read more

What was discussed- • The AWS, CSWIP, and IIW Welding Inspector Certification Programs-Overviews-Options. • Considerations and overview of which Welding Inspector Certification route may be right for you. • Overview of some Welding Inspector Endorsement Certifications available for Welding Inspectors • Welding Inspector Options and linkshttps://www.aws.org/certification/page/certified-welding-inspector-2https://www.ewf.be/home_iiw/qualificationiiw-iab.aspxhttps://www.cswip.com/certification/welding-inspectionhttps://www.twitraining.com/home/programmes-and-courses/bgas-cswip/welding-inspectorht ..read more