I will try to clarify my question.
Welder passes the 12x12" and 12" butt in SMAW under the Multiple qualification tests.
Welder then passes a 6" butt weld test in the GMAW process.
The interpretaion is that the 2nd test proves the process not the position, thickness, diameter etc. which was...
I need assistance in interpetation of the term requalified in section 6- 6.3.2 of the 20th.
If a welder is qualified to the SMAW process wtih a 12X12 branch and butt weld "...shall be qualified to weld in all positions, on all wall thickness, joint designs, and fittings: on all pipe diameters."...