Certified Structural Steel Inspector
Certified Structural Steel Inspector
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I have just recently been hired by a mainly geotechnical/environmental engineering firm but some of the bids that we have been working on have called for a special inspection on the structural steel, we were hoping that instead of subcontracting it out I could look into getting certified. I have been searching all over the internet and I have found there is a new structural steel inspector program but I can not find anywhere on how to get courses or testing. So my questions are is this what I need to be looking at, is there more/different certifications I should be looking into, and do you have any other advice in getting certified. Also, this would be for Minnesota, should have said that in the beginning.
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RE: Certified Structural Steel Inspector
These certifications take experience and examinations. They are reasonably rigorous and they are not "rubber stamp" certifications.
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RE: Certified Structural Steel Inspector
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Providing fabrication and erection efficient structural design of connections. Consulting services for structural welding and bolting.
RE: Certified Structural Steel Inspector
I'm not at all familiar with your current line of work, but it might be more worthwhile to get better qualified at something you already know than to move into a new field.
RE: Certified Structural Steel Inspector
RE: Certified Structural Steel Inspector
RE: Certified Structural Steel Inspector
If you are interested in the CWI, then others have mentioned the AWS course and test (required). I believe two years experience in the field is required for the test. As others have mentioned, my real experience was also design related not actual welding (I was a certified welder 20+ years earlier). With a reference from your employer, I don't think the specific experience requirement is difficult to achieve. AWS also offers an endorsement to a CWI for Structural Bolting Inspection, which requires another test related to the RCSC Specification. If you are an engineer and your interest is more technical, AWS also offers a CWE (Certified Welding Engineer) certification.
For your "special inspector" requirements I recommend giving Bob a call. If you want to add to your credentials, there are several paths. If welding is of significant importance to your firm, then AWS has more certification information on their website. If structural bolting is important, regretfully there are few certifications available. RCSC provides the specification for structural bolting but no inspector certifications. AWS and ICC offer some Bolt Inspection certification.
www.FerrellEngineering.com
Providing fabrication and erection efficient structural design of connections. Consulting services for structural welding and bolting.