Step 1 Complete the forms

Included are several forms that must be completed and returned to the CWB.

Step 2 Qualify your Welding Supervisor(s)

Each company is required to employ an adequate number of Welding Supervisors, with welding related experience, to control welding operations. The supervisors will need to complete written examinations on welding symbols, weld faults, quality control and inspection methods and applicable standards.

Step 3 Qualify your Professional Engineer(s)

Each company applying for certification in Division 1 or 2 of CSA Standard W47.1 must designate and qualify a Welding Engineer who is responsible for welding related activities as specified by the company.

Step 4 Submit your Company’s Welding Procedures for Approval

Each company must prepare and submit to the CWB for acceptance, a detailed set of welding procedures consisting of:

- Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) for each welding process used.

- Welding Procedure Data Sheets (WPDS) for each welding process used, joint configuration, electrode type, etc.

Step 5 Qualify you Welders

All welders, welding operators and tack welders employed by the company must be tested for the processes and positions of welding which they use in production.

Step 6 Review and Recommendation for Certification

From time to time, a CWB Representative will visit each company to complete and audit report and provide assistance. Once all of the above are completed and all other items such as electrode storage facilities (shop and field), general appearance of welding, etc. are acceptable, then the company is recommended for certification.