Qualification
Qualification
(OP)
Hallo,
By the WPS Qualification and the Welder Qualification (Clause 4), the welding of the test pieces and the testing of the test pieces (N.D.T. and D.T) shall be verified (witnessed) by an examiner or examining body ?
By the WPS Qualification and the Welder Qualification (Clause 4), the welding of the test pieces and the testing of the test pieces (N.D.T. and D.T) shall be verified (witnessed) by an examiner or examining body ?





RE: Qualification
It is acceptable for the destructive testing and NDE to be performed by a vendor without a representative of the qualifying company being present.
RE: Qualification
Assuming D1.1, Annex E Welder, Welding Operator or Tack Welder Qualification Test Record, there is a place to sign if you performed (inspected) the destructive tests and/or performed (interpreted) the radiographic test.
And a place for the company representative to sign thus certifying the recorded statements and the welder.
RE: Qualification
Interestingly, D1.1 does not use the term certification or certified in the text of clause 4. They simply say that the employer is responsible for the qualification of the welders, welding operators, and tack welders (reference 4.1.2.2).
The certifying statement at the bottom of the performance qualification record (also known as welder qualification test record, welder performance test record, etc.) is signed by the employer. I assume the employer accepts liability for the welder's work and signifies the tests were performed in accordance with the applicable welding standard with the certifying signature.
Best regards - Al