CWI Exam Training
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Southern California’s Most Trusted CWI Course
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Learn from an award-winning instructor with 45+ years of welding experience and over 20 years in teaching. Small class sizes, real-world examples, and visual learning help you build the skills and confidence to pass your CWI exam.
This course is built to give you the tools and preparedness to pass your CWI exam the first time. Plus, you’ll have lifetime access to support and guidance as your welding career grows.
And now, California Welding Institute is officially hosting the AWS CWI Exam in Lake Elsinore, CA – making it easier than ever to train and test with us in one place.
Proper training increases your chance of passing the exam on your first try.
The purpose of this course is to prepare welding professionals for success on the AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) exam. The training emphasizes practical understanding of welding codes, blueprint reading, inspection tools, and exam strategies. Students will receive personalized attention and access to real-world examples, visual aids, and supplemental coaching.
Graduates of this course will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence needed to pass all three parts of the CWI exam and begin or advance a career in welding inspection and quality assurance.
2025 Course Schedule:
- Part A Seminar: Saturday, October 18 & Sunday, October 19th
- Part C with API 1104: Friday October 24th
- Part C with AWS D1.1: Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26
- Part B Seminar: Friday, October 31 to Sunday, November 2
- Part A Seminar: Saturday, January 17 & Sunday, January 18
- Part C with API 1104: Friday January 23rd
- Part C with AWS D1.1: Saturday, January 24 & Sunday, January 25
- Part B Seminar: Friday, January 30 to Sunday, February 1st
- Part A Seminar: Saturday, April 18 & Sunday, April 19th
- Part C with API 1104: Friday April 24th
- Part C with AWS D1.1: Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26
- Part B Seminar: Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
- Part A Seminar: Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13
- Part C with API 1104: Friday September 18th
- Part C with AWS D1.1: Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20
- Part B Seminar: Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27
- Part A Seminar: Saturday, October 31 & Sunday, November 1
- Part C with API 1104: Friday November 6
- Part C with AWS D1.1: Saturday, November 7 & Sunday, November 8
- Part B Seminar: Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15
- Part B: Friday, Dec 19 to Sunday, Dec 21
Start Time: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM each day
Class Size: Small group instruction (maximum 8 attendees)
Required Study Materials (not included):
- AWS D1.1:2025 (required)
- AWS D1.1:2025 Code Clinic
- AWS A3.0:2025
- AWS A2.4:2025
- AWS B1.10:2016
- Welding Inspection Technology
- Welding Inspection Technology Workbook
This course prepares students for the AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) exam. While the course itself does not issue certification, it provides the foundational training required for passing:
- Part A: Fundamentals
- Part B: Practical
- Part C: Code Application (AWS D1.1 or API 1104)
Upon completion, students are encouraged to register for the AWS CWI exam through the AWS website. This course is not a substitute for official testing and certification but is tailored to maximize student success on the exam.
- Part A Seminar: $600
- Part B Seminar: $995
- Part C (API 1104 or AWS D1.1): $600
- Bundle Discount (All Three Parts): $1,750
Registration Fee: Included in course fee
STRF: $0
Required Publications: Sold separately and must be brought to class by each student (see Courses tab for list)
Occupational Classification Code: 51-4120 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers
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Application Deadline: April 17, 2026
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Meet Your Instructor
Learn from an award-winning instructor with 48 years of welding experience. A Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI), AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng), and AWS Certified Welding Educator (CWE), he is widely recognized for his expertise and commitment to the welding profession. He has served as a technical expert on the AWS D17 Committee, led the AWS Los Angeles/Inland Empire Section, and represented the United States as a delegate to the ISO TC44 SC14 Aerospace Committee.
Named AWS Private Instructor of the Year in 2021, his teaching is known for being thorough, passionate, and career-focused. From classroom preparation to ongoing career mentorship, he is dedicated to helping every student become a confident, qualified Certified Welding Inspector.