There are a lot of different aspects and avenues. A good NDT/NDE (Non-Destructive Examination/Testing) guy generally has a good bit of field experience and practical welding, as well as classroom learning and working alongside a crusty old guy for a few years. I have no idea what the best "path" is to get there.
Are you seeking certification through AWS?
Yes, im looking to get my AWS CWI cert. At this time its purely for D1.1 weldment inspection, since that's what we do. Our shop manager is a CWI, but we don't have anyone in the field to look over welds and actually have the backing of a certification. I already do the pre inspection and walk with the 3rd party inspector on projects, but I dont have the paperwork to actually put weight behind it.
That seems (to me) to be a great deal of responsibility. I mean one bad weld that you passed as good could really be a huge fubar
If he's not certified, he can't really be held liable. Difference between a PE and non-PE signing off on something. Also, he's there with 3rd party inspector which is who would carry the primary responsibility.
This sounds like a facebook AI story.
Maybe AI hacked my account?
Obviously not you. How do you not need wrenches? Maybe you are AI.
Bundy or Yankovic, either is a compliment.
yeah, one threw 4 touchdowns in a single game, the other can make fun of any celebrity and get away with it.
AI actually did both of those things, back about the same time he invented the internet.
There's a pretty good buffer there, especially with non destructive examination. As long as the inspector can prove they did their due diligence and actually looked at it, they're good.