AWS B5.9 : 2006

Table of Contents

Personnel
Foreword
1. Scope
2. Referenced Documents
3. Qualification
    3.1 Welding Supervisor (WS)
4. Definitions
5. Functions
    5.1 Knowledge of Welding Supervision
    5.2 Understanding of Drawings and Specifications
    5.3 Knowledge of Base Material and Welding Materials
    5.4 Familiarity with Welding, Brazing, Cutting Equipment,
         Theory, and Application
    5.5 Knowledge of Safety Requirements
    5.6 Welding Instructions
    5.7 Knowledge of Welding Practices and Production Controls
    5.8 Welding Inspection
    5.9 Work Reports and Records
    5.10 Understanding the General Applications of Welding
         Standards
    5.11 Welding Economics and Productivity
6. Education and Experience Requirements
7. Definition of Experience
8. Body of Knowledge
9. Examination Requirements
10. Maintenance of Qualification
Annex A (Normative) - Task Description
Annex B (Informative) - Guidelines for the Preparation of
        Technical Inquiries

Abstract

Defines requirements for the qualification of Welding Supervisors. It also explains how personnel are qualified, the principles of conduct, and the practice by which qualification may be maintained.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Welding Society
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