Materials credentials, codes & rules.

Requires: 3 years of verified welding inspection experience; education (degree) can reduce the experience requirement; pass the three-part exam (Part A Fundamentals 150 Qs, Part B Practical 46 Qs, Part C Code Book 46 Qs) with 72% on each part (QC1/B5.1)

Renewal: 3 years; renew by documented work activity (no continuous inactivity > 2 of 3 years) + current visual-acuity record, or

Requires: Hold CWI for at least 6 of the past 8 years; 15 years welding-related work experience; as of April 1 2025 the single SCWI exam was retired and replaced by an endorsement pathway requiring four CWI endorsements (Welder Performance Qualifier, Welding Procedure Q

Renewal: 3 years, same renewal framework as CWI

Requires: Engineering degree (B.E. + 1 yr, B.Tech. + 2 yrs, related B.S. + 5 yrs, A.A.S. + 10 yrs, or high school + 15 yrs relevant experience); pass a 4-part exam: Parts 1-2 closed-book basic/applied science fundamentals (must pass both before Parts 3-4), Parts 3-4 ope

Renewal: 5 years with ongoing professional development (per AWS; reported but not primary-sourced)

Requires: Pass two of the three CWI exams: Part A Fundamentals (150 Qs) and Part B Practical; 60% minimum on each; Part C Code Book not required. (CWE is Certified Welding Educator, NOT Certified Welding Engineer - that credential is CWEng.)

Renewal: Not confirmed; check AWS current rules

Requires: Course + certification exam(s) at each level, documented CP work experience (e.g., CP Technologist: technologist theory + case-based exams; application within 3 years of passing; work-experience requirement per level)

Renewal: Recertification application and approval required every 3 years (verified in legacy NACE Senior Corrosion Technologist e

Requires: Progressive: each level requires the prior level, documented inspection experience, and written + practical examination (Senior level added peer-reviewed oral exam under legacy NACE CIP)

Renewal: Recertification required (check AMPP current rules; legacy NACE CIP was on a 3-year cycle)

Requires: Courses + exams per level; 4-year window to complete all requirements (exam + approved application with work experience and education); e.g., Senior Corrosion Technologist exam blueprint includes 19-23% metallurgy (material properties, stainless steel, MR0175)

Renewal: Recertification application and approval required every 3 years

Requires: Knowledge of NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 materials selection for sour (H2S) oil-and-gas service; course + exam

Renewal: Recertification cycle per AMPP rules (not confirmed)

Requires: Documented training hours + work experience per method (e.g., UT: 80 hrs training, 1600 hrs experience with 840 in UT, per ASNT 9712 scheme); pass general, specific, and practical exams (min 70% each, 80% composite)

Renewal: Renew/recertify every 5 years by application or by exam

Requires: Engineering/physical-science degree + Level-II-equivalent experience (or equivalent combination); pass Basic exam (taken once) + Method exam + Specific exam per method (min 70% each, 80% composite)

Renewal: Every 5 years: renew by points (25 pts of employment + professional development over 60 months) or recertify by method e

Requires: Approved training course, vision exam, and documented NDT work experience (days-based per method, e.g., UT Level 2 ~135 days with prior Level 1); written + practical examination

Renewal: Valid 5 years; renewal by application at 5 years; re-examination at 10 years

Requires: ABET-accredited engineering degree; pass FE then PE; typically 4 years progressive experience under a PE; pass the NCEES PE Metallurgical and Materials exam (80 questions, 8 hours; ~69% first-time pass rate per PPI2pass citing NCEES)

Renewal: State license renewal, typically 1-2 years with continuing-education PDHs (varies by state)

Requires: Complete 4-6 ASM courses (e.g., Elements of Metallurgy + electives such as Mechanical Testing of Metals, Principles of Failure Analysis, Heat Treating); IACET-accredited CEUs

Renewal: Certificate does not expire (course-based credential); no renewal exam reported

Requires: Minimum 3 years as a welding inspector or 5 years as a welding coordinator; exam per CSWIP rules

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Renewal: Continuing statutory sourcing mandate