Transcription of The Updated CWI Practical Exam - dot.state.pa.us
1 Kenneth W. Coryell, PE, SCWIThe Updated CWI Practical ExamFebruary 8, 2017 Overview Introduction Book of Specifications Book of Exhibits Test Specimens Tool KitIntroduction 4 years in development CWI job task analysis Updated ANSI/AWS Earlier exam had gaps Edge Preparation Fit up In process monitoring WPS,PQR, and WQTR reviewKenneth W. Coryell, PE, SCWIBook of SpecificationsBook of Specifications Earlier BoSwas mostly collection of tables. Based mostly on CWI s work in many industry sectors New BoScontains multiple industry sectorsStructure of New BoS 6 Clauses plus Normative and Informative Annexes Clause General Standard tolerances Clause Structural Steel Workmanship/Visual Inspection Criteria Based on AWS of New BoS Clause Pipeline Workmanship/Visual Inspection Criteria Based on API 1104 Clause Pressure Piping Workmanship/Visual Inspection Criteria Based on ASME Clause Procedure Qualification WPS/PQR Qualification Variables Qualification Testing Requirements Based on AWS Structure of New BoS Clause Performance Qualification Performance Qualification Variables Qualification Testing Requirements Based on AWS Normative Annexes Contain needed info and requirements M-Numbers, F-Numbers, A-Numbers, etc.
2 Informative Annexes Contain useful information Formulas, Pipe schedules, Abbreviations, of SpecificationsPublicly available at AWS website ( )Log in and search Book of Specifications W. Coryell, PE, SCWIBook of Exhibits(Corresponds to April 3, 2016 version)Book of ExhibitsNot available to candidates before exam WPSs PQRs WQTRs Photos of NDT MethodsKenneth W. Coryell, PE, SCWIButt Joint Groove WeldsGroove Weld Groove Weld Groove Weld Groove Weld Groove Weld Plate 2 TopGroove Weld Kenneth W. Coryell, PE, SCWIT-Joint/Lap JointT-Joint/Lap JointLap JointT-Joint/Lap JointLap Joint/Intermittent FilletT-Joint Surface RoughnessKenneth W. Coryell, PE, SCWIPipe JointPipe JointPipe JointPipe JointPipe JointPipe JointPipe JointKenneth W. Coryell, PE, SCWIBend SpecimensBend Test ReplicaKenneth W. Coryell, PE, SCWITool Kit6 Inch Machinist s Rule 1/64 ScaleNote: Contains both fractions and decimalsDial CaliperV-WAC GageFillet Weld GageHi-Lo Gage Measures internal misalignment of pipe.
3 Measures root ScrewLegs ( Wires )Roughness ComparatorFlashlight & MirrorMagnifier2 Diameter, DiopterProtractorMeasure edge preparations for compliance with Development Questions written Numerous beta exams Questions revised and retested Data collected and psychometrically analyzed to ensure exam fair and valid prior to launchFuture Plans A metric version of the Practical is scheduled to be launched in July 2017 for non-domestic exams . Book of Specifications, Book of Exhibits, Tool Kit, question bank have all been converted. Questions?
