Standards, Codes & Specifications Workshops
HYBRID Classes • For Welding Inspectors, Code Professionals & Industry Advancement
Overview
This workshop series is designed for welding professionals, inspectors, engineers, and industry personnel seeking to deepen their understanding of critical welding standards, codes, and specifications. Whether you are preparing for certification exams or advancing your technical knowledge, these classes provide essential instruction to help you navigate structural welding codes and inspection requirements.
The California Welding Institute provides lecture-based classes for individuals interested in taking the L.A. City Certified Welder written exam, becoming an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or AWS Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI), pursuing certification as an ICC Special Inspector or L.A. City Deputy Inspector, or fulfilling professional development hours and continuing education requirements. These courses also cover how to write Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Welding Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Qualification Test Records (WQTRs), as well as destructive testing techniques including bend tests, metallographic testing, and tensile testing.
Our instructor is an AWS SCWI and Certified Welding Engineer with over 45 years of experience in the welding industry.
AWS D1.1: 2020 – Structural Welding Code – Steel
- Hybrid Class (In-Person & Live Online)
- Note: Students must bring a copy of the codebook. Contact us if you do not have one.
AWS D1.6: 2017 – Structural Welding Code – Stainless Steel
- Hybrid Class (In-Person & Live Online)
- Note: Students must bring a copy of the codebook. Contact us if you do not have one.
Instructor: Senior CWI and Certified Welding Engineer with over 45 years of industry experience.
These workshops are designed for welders, inspectors, engineers, and professionals who require a deep understanding of industry standards, codes, and specifications. The goal is to help participants prepare for relevant certification exams, expand technical knowledge, and meet professional development requirements.
- Preparation for the L.A. City Certified Welder written exam
- Preparation for the AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) exam
- Preparation for the AWS Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI) exam
- Preparation for the ICC Special Inspector certification
- Preparation for the L.A. City Deputy Inspector certification
Please note: These workshops are designed to support exam preparation but do not themselves issue certification upon completion.
- Fee: Varies by class
- AWS D1.6 Stainless Steel Workshop: Contact us for details
- AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Workshop: Contact us for details
Note: Students are required to bring their own codebook. Contact us if you need assistance obtaining one.
- AWS D1.1: 2020 – Structural Welding Code – Steel
- Saturday, April 26th — 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Pacific Time)
- Sunday, April 27th — 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Pacific Time)
- AWS D1.6: 2017 – Structural Welding Code – Stainless Steel
- Schedule: TBD
24-Week Programs
Bundle 1: All Around Welder
Structural and pipe. This 24-week course is the foundation for a more versatile welding career.
Bundle 2: Ironworker Welder
This 24-week course is for those who want to work primarily in steel building construction or fabrication.
Bundle 3: Process Pressure Piping Welder
This 24-week course specializes in pipe welding and fabrication for pressure vessels and low pressure piping systems
Bundle 4: Pipeline Welder
This 24-week course specializes in pipe welding for oil, natural gas, water and other pipelines.
Bundle 5: Aerospace Welder
This 24-week course specializes in TIG welding for Aerospace Applications, requiring high precision.
Bundle 6: Food & Beverage Processing Industry Welder
This 16-week course specializes in welding for hygienic/sanitary applications.
Bundle 7: Light Gage Welder (Decking & Framing)
This 24-week course specializes in welding for decking and framing.
Bundle 8: Motorsports Welder
This 24-week course specializes in welding for motorsports fabrication.
Bundle 9: I-Car Automotive Welder
This 24-week course specializes in welding for automotive applications.
Bundle 10: Underwater Welder (Dry Welder)
This 24-week course prepares you for a career as an underwater welder.
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