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Streamlining Credential Processes The American Welding Society Announces New CWI Pathway for IIW Diploma Holders and Online Sales Training Program
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he American Welding Society (AWS) is pleased to introduce a new pathway for certain IIW diploma holders to achieve the AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential, through the “CWI by IIW Waiver” program. The traditional route of earning the CWI credential is by passing a three-part exam: Part A (Fundamentals) tests general
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welding knowledge, Part B (Practical) involves hands-on testing of welding inspection techniques and Part C (open codebook) tests knowledge of a particular welding codebook. IIW diploma holders have a unique opportunity to streamline the process of earning the CWI credential. By submitting evidence of one of the following IIW
