Guide to AWS CWI seminar and examination. (Year 2025) (Rev.0)
CWI Training
1)Tutors : University professors and PE (Welding).
2) Online Training (approximately 80 hours): Access to the training program without any restrictions on time/location/number of training hours.
3) Part B practical training (1 day) conducted.
4) Provide AWS official training material.
Exam schedule
March 29 (Suwon) / June 21 (Suwon) / September 27 (Suwon) / December 13 (Suwon)
Make a registration (Step 1 >> Step 2)
Exam Fee (VAT included):
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New: USD 1,190 USD + KRW 990,000 (Part A/B/C exam fee, AWS official textbook provided, online video lecture (A/B/C), Part B practice training 1 day (Busan))
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Retest: (no textbook)
1) Part A & C (2 courses): 805 USD + 770,000 KRW
2) Part A & B (2 courses): 745 USD + 770,000 KRW
3) Part B & C (2 courses): 745 USD + 770,000 KRW
4) Part A (1 course): 425 USD + 350,000 KRW
5) Part B (1 course): 365 USD + 450,000 KRW
6) Part C (1 course): 425 USD + 350,000 KRW
7) 3 subjects: 850 USD + 880,000 KRW
Wire Transfer Wire the amount indicated above in USD and KRW respectively
1) USD: KEB Hana Bank 453-910008-24432 / KETC KOREA CO.,LTD.
2) KRW: KEB Hana Bank 453-910006-35404 / KETC Korea Co., Ltd.
Wire Transfer method:
1) Visit a bank and transfer foreign currency
** You must inform the bank clerk that all fees are borne by the sender (Caution!)
** If the foreign currency deposit amount is insufficient, you will have to remittance and additional fees will be incurred.
2) Foreign currency transfer using Internet Banking.
Information :
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Seminar will be conducted by KETC's tutors who have CWI certification.
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Provide CWI training material and lunch during seminar.
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Official AWS training material will be mailed after completion of application process.
Required Experience for Candidates
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High School Min. 5 Years welding related work experience.
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Engineering Degree at University (College) : Min. 2 Years welding related work experience.
* Engineering includes Engineering Technology, Engineering, Physical Sciences .
* Welding related work : Design Engineer, Production Engineer, QC Engineer, Construction Engineer, Fabrication engineer, Welding Engineer, Welder, Welding supervisor etc.
Exam (Each part of exam – 2 Hours )
Part A Fundamentals (150 Questions) – 2 Hours
Part B Practical (46 Questions) – 2 Hours
Part C Open Book Code (API1104 -22Edition 60 Questions / AWS D1.1/D1.1M: - 50 Questions) – 2 Hours
Passing Grade
CWI - score more than 72% each part (Renewal is required every 3 years)
Retest:
- less than 72% of each part
- Ave. of 3 parts is less than 72% : retest to all 3 parts.