1、Specification forthe Certificationof Welding SalesRepresentativesAWS QC14:2009550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126AWS QC14:2009Specification forthe Certification ofWelding Sales Representatives1st EditionPrepared by theAmerican Welding Society (AWS) Subcommittee on Certified Welding Sales Represen
2、tativesUnder the Direction of theAWS Certification CommitteeApproved by theAWS Board of DirectorsAbstractThis standard defines the requirements and program for the American Welding Society to certify welding sales repre-sentatives. The certification of welding sales representatives requires document
3、ation of experience and satisfactorycompletion of an examination. The examination tests the sales representatives knowledge of welding processes, terms,definitions, safety, and responsibilities.AWS QC14:2009iiInternational Standard Book Number: 978-0-87171-755-9American Welding Society550 N.W. LeJeu
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6、fee is paid to the Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, tel: (978) 750-8400; Internet:.iiiAWS QC14:2009Statement on the Use of American Welding Society Certification StandardsAll standards (codes, specifications, recommended practices, methods, classifications, and guid
7、es) of the AmericanWelding Society (AWS) are voluntary consensus standards that are developed through a consensus standards developmentprocess that brings together volunteers representing varied viewpoints and interests to achieve consensus. While theAmerican Welding Society administers the process
8、and establishes rules to promote fairness in the development ofconsensus, it does not independently test, evaluate, or verify the accuracy of any information or the soundness of anyjudgments contained in its standards. Further, given the rapid changes in the field, AWS cannot warrant that thecertifi
9、cation standard will at all times reflect the most current knowledge.Certification is achieved by satisfying a combination of defined education, experience, and/or examination requirements.Certification is not an assurance of future competence or ability.AWS disclaims liability for any injury to per
10、sons or to property, or other damages of any nature whatsoever, includingspecial, indirect, consequential or compensatory damages, directly or indirectly resulting from the negligent conduct orother acts or omissions of any individual certified by AWS.In issuing and making this standard available, A
11、WS is not undertaking to render professional or other services for or onbehalf of any person or entity. Nor is AWS undertaking to perform a duty owed by any person or entity to someone else.Employers and other persons utilizing the services of individuals certified by AWS are responsible for determi
12、ning thequalifications, competence, and ability of those individuals.This standard may be superseded by the issuance of new editions. Users should ensure that they have the latest edition.Publication of this standard does not authorize infringement of any patent or trade name. Users of this standard
13、 acceptany and all liabilities for infringement of any patent or trade name items. AWS disclaims liability for the infringement ofany patent or product trade name resulting from the use of this standard.Finally, the American Welding Society does not require that any member or other person become cer
14、tified by AWS orutilize the services of one who is certified by AWS.On occasion, text, tables, or figures are printed incorrectly, constituting errata. Such errata, when discovered are postedon the AWS web page (www.aws.org).Official interpretations of any of the technical requirements of this stand
15、ard may only be obtained by sending a request,in writing, to the Managing Director, Certification Department, American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road,Miami, FL 33126. With regard to certification inquiries made concerning AWS standards, oral opinions on AWSstandards may be rendered. However,
16、 such opinions represent only the personal opinions of the particular individualsgiving them. These individuals do not speak on behalf of AWS, nor do these oral opinions constitute official or unofficialopinions or interpretations of AWS. In addition, oral opinions are informal and should not be use
17、d as a substitute for anofficial interpretation.This standard is subject to revision at any time by the AWS Certification Committee. Comments (recommendations,additions, or deletions) and any pertinent data that may be of use in improving this standard are welcomed and should beaddressed to AWS Head
18、quarters. Such comments will receive careful consideration by the AWS Certification Committeeand the author of the comments will be informed of the Committees response to the comments. Guests are invited to attendall meetings of the AWS Certification Committee to express their comments verbally. Pro
19、cedures for appeal of anadverse decision concerning all such comments are provided in the Rules of Operation of the Certification Committee. Acopy of these Rules can be obtained from the American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126.This page is intentionally blank.ivAWS QC14:2009
20、vAWS QC14:2009PersonnelAWS Certification CommitteeR. K. Wiswesser, Chair Welder Training the wordshould denotes a guideline; and the word may denotes achoice.)applicant. A person who applies to the American WeldingSociety (AWS) for certification.certificate. A document or credential issued to the ap
21、pli-cant on successful completion of the requirements forcertification.Certification Committee. The Certification Committeeof the American Welding Society.Certification Department. The department of theAmerican Welding Society that administers the certi-fication programs for personnel in compliance
22、withthe AWS certification standards.welding sales representative. An individual who,through education and training, performs an occupa-tional role of selling welding equipment, consum-ables, and related materials.4. FunctionsThe duties and responsibilities of the welding salesrepresentatives are lis
23、ted in Clause 5 of AWS B5.14,Specification for the Certificationof Welding Sales RepresentativesAWS QC14:20092Specification for the Qualification of Welding SalesRepresentatives.5. Education and Experience Requirements5.1 The education and experience requirements for Certi-fied Welding Sales Represe
24、ntatives (CWSR) are listed inClause 6 of AWS B5.14, Specification for the Qualifica-tion of Welding Sales Representatives.5.2 The AWS Certification Department shall reviewand/or verify the education and experience of each appli-cant based on the information submitted with the appli-cation. If the ap
25、plication is incomplete or the applicantdoes not meet the education and experience criteria, theapplicant shall be notified that he/she does not qualify totake the examination.6. Examination Requirements6.1 Applicants shall meet the applicable examinationrequirements to be considered for certificati
26、on as anAWS Certified Welding Sales Representative (CWSR).6.1.1 Certified welding sales representative candi-dates shall pass (with a minimum of 70% correctanswers) the CWSR written examination on the subjectslisted in Clause 7 of AWS B5.14, Specification for theQualification of Welding Sales Repres
27、entatives. Subjectweights are listed in 6.2.6.1.2 The examination shall consist of a closed bookexamination consisting of a minimum of 50 multiple-choice questions. Two hours of time are allowed to com-plete the examination.6.2 The weighting for the subject areas specified inClause 7 of AWS B5.14, S
28、pecification for the Qualifica-tion of Welding Sales Representatives, are listed below,and are expressed in terms of approximate percentage ofquestions used on the written examination.(1) Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)9%(2) Gas tungsten arc welding9%(3) Flux cored arc welding9%(4) Shielded metal arc w
29、elding9%(5) Submerged arc welding4%(6) Safety in welding, cutting and related processes4%(7) Safety in gas cylinder storage and handling2%(8) Brazing and soldering4%(9) AWS filler metal classification guidelines9%(10) Shielding gas applications9%(11) Welding terms and definitions9%(12) Welding fume
30、extraction and ventilation4%(13) Basic electrical requirements for welding powersources4%(14) Cutting processes4%(15) Welding procedures and procedure qualificationrecords2%7. Certification7.1 The American Welding Society shall issue to eachCWSR applicant who meets all requirements of this stan-dard
31、 a serialized certificate and wallet card stating theapplicant has met the AWS certification requirements.The initial period of certification shall be valid for three(3) years.7.2 Certification becomes effective on the first day of themonth following the date of the examination, and expireson the fi
32、rst day of that month, 3 years later. For purposesof renewal and recertification, an expiration grace periodof 30 days exists from the expiration date.8. Revocation8.1 The Certification Committee shall have the power tosuspend, refuse the renewal of, or revoke the CWSRcertification for misrepresenta
33、tion of facts regardingpersonal qualification and status relating to certificationas a welding sales representative whether such misrepre-sentation was made at the time of application or onsubsequent applications or renewals.8.2 The Committee may apply to any court of competentjurisdiction for furth
34、er enforcement of its administrativedecisions and rulings.9. ReinstatementReinstatement of a revoked certificate shall be allowedwith no penalty or prejudice to the individual, providedthe cause for such revocation has been rectified to theCommittees satisfaction.AWS QC14:2009310. Renewal10.1 The pe
35、riod of validity for the AWS CWSR creden-tials is three (3) years.10.2 Prior to the end of three years, certificate holders arerequired to renew the certification if they wish to main-tain their CWSR credentials. Renewal requires writtendocumentation to support evidence of continued activityin the o
36、ccupational position of welding sales representa-tive. If the certification is allowed to lapse beyond thegrace period, renewal is not permitted; a new applicationfor certification shall be submitted, and the educationaland examination requirements of Clause 5 and 6.1 shallbe met.11. Recertification
37、11.1 After two (2) consecutive renewals total of nine (9)years of continuous certification, the certificate holder isrequired to recertify to maintain CWSR credentials bymeeting the requirements of 11.1.1 and 11.1.2.11.1.1 Documentation to support evidence of contin-ued activity in the occupational
38、position of welding salesrepresentative shall be provided.11.1.2 The certificate holder shall successfully passthe CWSR written examinations as defined in 6.1 or beexempt from the exam by applying 11.2.11.2 As an alternative to 11.1.2, the certificate holdermay demonstrate continued education in sub
39、ject areasidentified in Clause 7 of AWS B5.14 equivalent to 80professional development hours (PDH) over the nine (9)year period of certification with 20 PDH being com-pleted in the immediate three (3) year period precedingthe 9-year recertification.12. Responsibility12.1 The responsibility for the m
40、aintenance (renewal andrecertification) of AWS certification is solely with thecertificate holder. Failure to maintain a current address1with the AWS Certification Department and subsequentfailure of notification shall not be considered adequatejustification to allow an extension of the certificatio
41、nvalidity date.12.2 As a courtesy, the AWS Certification Departmentwill attempt to notify each CWSR of the expiration of thecertification and the requirements of renewal or recertifi-cation. Notices shall be mailed approximately 90 days inadvance of the expiration date of the certification.1NOTIFICA
42、TION OF ADDRESS CHANGE(S) TO AWS:Notify the AWS Certification Department directly as WeldingJournal subscription or AWS membership activity does notautomatically notify the AWS Certification Department. It isthe responsibility of the CWSR to maintain an accurateaddress with the AWS Certification Dep
43、artment.AWS QC14:20094This page is intentionally blank.AWS QC14:20095List of AWS Documents on CertificationDesignation TitleQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding InspectorsQC4 Standard for Accreditation of Test Facilities for AWS Certified Welder ProgramQC5 AWS Standard for Certification of
44、Welding EducatorsQC6 AWS Standard for Certification of Welding TechniciansQC7 Standard for AWS Certified WeldersQC13 Specification for the Certification of Welding SupervisorsQC14 Specification for the Certification of Welding Sales RepresentativesQC15 Specification for the Certification of Radiographic InterpretersQC17 Specification for AWS Accreditation of Certified Welding FabricatorsQC19 Specification for AWS Certification of Robotic Arc Welding PersonnelAWS QC14:20096This page is intentionally blank.
