Hobart Institute For CWI Class or online Prep course?
Hobart Institute For CWI Class or online Prep course?
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I'm looking to enroll in either the 2 week class or the online prep course at Hobart Institute to become a CWI. Any advice on which one should I take. Please list Pros and Cons. Also list of any free websites to take practice tests for anything related to what will be covered on the CWI test. I am pushing towards API 1104.I already own the API 1104 21th edition, AWS 2.4 Welding symbols, AWS 3.0 Standard welding terms and Definitions. Any other info that you think I would need would be helpful. Thank You





RE: Hobart Institute For CWI Class or online Prep course?
RE: Hobart Institute For CWI Class or online Prep course?
I passed the CWI by home studying the material. I then took the CWI seminar after passing the CWI to keep my skills peaked. I attended the seminars every four or five years. I learned something new at each seminar because each instructor bought something unique to the class.
Good luck what ever your decision.
Best regards - Al
Best regards - Al
RE: Hobart Institute For CWI Class or online Prep course?
1) How much Field Experience do you have under a CWI? This makes a lot of difference during the practical portion of the exam. If none then take a class where they let you work with defective samples so you can learn what is good vs bad.
2) Like Al said, depends on how you learn. I spent 3 months with D1.1 code at home before I took the AWS Seminar and found the Seminar "filled in" the gaps in my knowledge base. Also realize that the 1 week AWS Seminar is like Basic Training for your brain...overload is a possibility. Know 80% before you go and you will do better.
RE: Hobart Institute For CWI Class or online Prep course?
I feel that probably all of the courses available have the ability to prepare someone to "pass the test". Your level of knowledge and experience going in will have a large influence on your ability to "pass" as will many other factors.
Regardless of method (Online, Face too face, self study), you cannot go wrong by learning more.
I am a strong proponent of the AWS Welding Handbook Volume 1 8th or 9th edition. The table of contents closely resembles the body of knowledge for the CWI exam.
Have a great day.
Gerald
Gerald Austin
Iuka, Mississippi
http://www.weldingdata.com
RE: Hobart Institute For CWI Class or online Prep course?
It all depends how versed you are in welding and inspections thereof. I did not study for the test and there were no courses for the test back in 1980 and I took it on ASME I, VIII, and IX even though I could have taken it on API 1104, at which I had been a Committee member. I easily passed the test. I also know of a number of others who similarly passed without taking a course.
My current employer hires numerous CWIs. The vast majority of our CWIs have taken a traditional, classroom, 40 hour course (not an on-line course) followed by the Exam. I would recommend such a course, knowing full well that the cost is considerable. The vast majority of our CWIs pass the test the first time after taking the traditional course. Some Community Colleges in Texas also offer classroom courses at lower cost.
RE: Hobart Institute For CWI Class or online Prep course?
Hope I was able to help out a little, I have more to say but i have to get off here. Good luck man!
RE: Hobart Institute For CWI Class or online Prep course?
RE: Hobart Institute For CWI Class or online Prep course?
RE: Hobart Institute For CWI Class or online Prep course?
RE: Hobart Institute For CWI Class or online Prep course?
RE: Hobart Institute For CWI Class or online Prep course?
RE: Hobart Institute For CWI Class or online Prep course?
RE: Hobart Institute For CWI Class or online Prep course?
I know lots of guys who went througH HOBART and just it being 2 weeks instead of a 5 day crash course will definitely improve your chances of passing. From everything I've heard , it's absolutely worth the money
RE: Hobart Institute For CWI Class or online Prep course?