Prerequisites to qualify an ASME code welder
Prerequisites to qualify an ASME code welder
(OP)
ASME Boiler Code, Section IX, discusses details on the actual qualification process, regarding welding and inspecting of qualification test coupons; however, I don't seem to find any information on prerequisite training or experience prior to the actual qualification test. Is there any guidance available on this. I'm afraid that, without some experience, a candidate may "get lucky" with his test coupon, but not have the capability of consistently producing acceptable welds.





RE: Prerequisites to qualify an ASME code welder
Unfortunately, experience doesn't always make or break who's capable and who is not. That's why the individual welder's reject rates should be watched closely.