Free ASME IX Endorsement Exam Prep
AWS ASME BPVC Section IX + B31.1/B31.3 Endorsement (CWI/SCWI)
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Section IX QW-100/200 FoundationYou are here
Master general requirements, WPS/PQR development, mechanical tests, and thickness ranges.
Section IX QW-300/400 Variables
Drill welder qualification and the essential/supplementary essential/nonessential variable lists.
B31.3 Process Piping
Build speed on fluid service categories, wall thickness, examination, and acceptance tables.
B31.1 Power Piping + Simulation
Close out preheat/PWHT and examination rules, then run a timed open-book simulation.
Can You Take the ASME IX Endorsement Exam?
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- •Bring AWS-acceptable photo ID and your own bound hard-copy code books (Section IX, B31.1, B31.3).
- •Comply with Prometric and AWS open-book and security rules for endorsement testing.
ASME IX Endorsement Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
6-10 weeks for working inspectors
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Retest allowed per AWS endorsement policy; see the AWS endorsement page for current attempt limits.
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100 Practice Questions
Targeted to Section IX QW articles, B31.1 power piping, and B31.3 process piping rules.
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What You'll Study
13 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Exam Structure, Logistics & Code Navigation Strategy
3 sections
Chapter 2: Section IX Article I — General Welding Requirements
3 sections
Chapter 3: Section IX Article II — Procedure Qualification Fundamentals
3 sections
Chapter 4: Section IX Procedure Qualification Limits & Thickness Rules
3 sections
Chapter 5: Section IX Article III — Welder Performance Qualification Fundamentals
3 sections
Chapter 6: Section IX Welder Performance Limits, Positions & Diameters
3 sections
Chapter 7: Section IX Article IV — Welding Variables by Process (Part 1: SMAW & GTAW)
3 sections
Chapter 8: Section IX Article IV — Welding Variables by Process (Part 2: GMAW/FCAW & SAW)
3 sections
Chapter 9: Section IX Material Classifications, Numbers & Standard Documentation
3 sections
Chapter 10: ASME B31.1 Power Piping — Scope, Materials, Design & Welding Fabrication
4 sections
Chapter 11: ASME B31.1 Power Piping — Heat Treatment, Examination, Testing & Fabrication Records
4 sections
Chapter 12: ASME B31.3 Process Piping — Scope, Fluid Services, Materials, Design & Welding
4 sections
Chapter 13: ASME B31.3 Process Piping — Heat Treatment, Examination, Testing, Fabrication & Records
5 sections
ASME IX Endorsement Exam Details
AWS ASME BPVC Section IX + B31.1/B31.3 Endorsement (CWI/SCWI)
Administered by American Welding Society (AWS)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official American Welding Society (AWS) content outline
Article I scope, definitions, responsibilities, and the structure of Section IX.
WPS/PQR development, mechanical testing (QW-150/160/170), thickness ranges, and combinations of multiple PQRs.
Welder/operator qualification scope, expiration, alternative RT method (QW-304), and position/diameter limits.
Essential, supplementary essential, and nonessential variables for SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SAW.
Base-metal grouping, filler-metal usability grouping, and as-deposited chemistry classifications.
Design pressure, wall thickness (104), welding qualification reference (127), preheat/PWHT (131-132), and examination (136).
Fluid service categories (300), wall thickness (304), welding (328), examination acceptance (341), and hydrostatic test (345).
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