Certified Associate Welding Inspector

The CAWI is designed to be a stepping stone. After holding the CAWI for a designated period (and gaining the requisite work experience), you can retake the exam to upgrade to the full Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) status without starting the process from scratch.

Authorized duties for a CAWI include:

: It acts as a three-year "bridge" to gain the necessary experience for the full CWI exam. certified associate welding inspector