Credentials · Certification
AWS Certified Welding Inspector
The Certified Welding Inspector credential: three-part exam, experience requirements, nine-year recertification cycle.
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Verified requirements
| Where | Expires | Renewal | Continuing education |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (federal) | Yes | 9 years, with renewal applications required at years three and six after the initial activation date | 80 Professional Development Hours is one of four nine-year recertification routes; the others are retaking Part B Practical, passing an endorsement exam, or achieving Certified Radiographic Interpreter status |
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