Credentials · Certification
AWS Senior Certified Welding Inspector
The top tier of the AWS inspection ladder, for inspectors who also manage CWIs and CAWIs, requiring prior CWI standing, long documented experience and four endorsement exams.
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Verified requirements
| Where | Expires | Renewal | Continuing education |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (federal) | Yes | Not stated on the SCWI page fetched in this run; do not assert a period until confirmed | — |
Verified against the issuing authority. Always confirm current rules before acting.