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 experience in welding 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.
Proper training Increases your chance of passing the exam the first time around!

2025 Course Schedule:
- Part A Seminar: Saturday, October 11 & Sunday, October 12
- Part C with API 1104: Saturday, October 18 & Sunday, October 19
- Part C with AWS D1.1: Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26
- Part B Seminar: Friday, October 31 – Sunday, November 2
Start Time: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM each day
Class Size: Small group instruction (maximum 8 attendees)
Required Study Materials (not included):
- AWS D1.1:2020 (required)
- AWS D1.1:2020 Code Clinic
- AWS A3.0:2020
- AWS A2.4:2020
- AWS B1.10:2016
- Welding Inspection Technology
- Welding Inspection Technology Workbook
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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.
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
2025 CWI Exam Schedule
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Lake Elsinore, CA – May 24, 2025
Site Code: CA05725
Application Deadline: April 18, 2025
Additional AWS CWI Exam Dates in CA, AZ, and NV:
Phoenix, AZ – July 26, 2025
Site Code: AZ05325
Application Deadline: June 20, 2025
San Diego, CA – August 16, 2025
Site Code: CA06225
Application Deadline: July 11, 2025
Burlingame, CA – September 13, 2025
Site Code: CA06825
Application Deadline: August 8, 2025
Los Angeles, CA – October 11, 2025
Site Code: CA08125
Application Deadline: September 5, 2025
Henderson, NV – November 8, 2025
Site Code: NV09125
Application Deadline: October 3, 2025
Sacramento, CA – November 22, 2025
Site Code: CA09525
Application Deadline: October 17, 2025

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.