CSA Standard W47.1-09 - CWB Welding Supervisor
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An arc spot procedure qualification test has been successfully performed on steel decking in the
flat position. For what angle range will this test qualify the procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER:
An arc spot procedure qualification test has been successfully performed on steel decking of
thickness T. For what thickness range will this test qualify the procedure? - CORRECT
ANSWER:
Are audits required at the locations where the company performs welding prior to certification? -
CORRECT ANSWER: (Cl 5.3.3) Prior to certifying the company, the Bureau representative shall
complete audits at the locations where the company performs the welding to verify that it meets
the applicable requirements of this standard
Are certified companies required to have welding procedure data sheets? - CORRECT
ANSWER:
Are certified companies required to have welding procedure specifications? - CORRECT
ANSWER:
Are certified companies required to keep a record of all complaints? - CORRECT ANSWER:
(Cl. 5.1.7) Certified companies shall keep a record of all complaints made known to it relating to
compliance with certification requirements and shall make these records available to the Bureau
when requested. Certified companies shall take appropriate action with respect to such
complaints and shall document the actions taken.
,Can a company seek exemptions for certain welding techniques, processes, operations, and
specialized products? - CORRECT ANSWER: (Cl. 5.1.4) The requirements of this Standard may
not be appropriate for certain welding techniques, processes, operations, and specialized
products. A certified company, or a company applying for certification, may seek exemption
from the requirements for welding procedure approval, and welder and welding operator testing
and qualifications, for items such as, but not limited to:
- maintenance welding operations
- friction welding
- weld overlays
- weld hardfacing
- products that utilize welding for non strength sealing operations only
Such exemptions, when granted, shall be clearly stipulated in the relevant document and shall not
contravene the requirements of any regulatory requirements unless prior approval to do so is
obtained from the regulatory authority
Can a less qualified individual be delegated by the welding supervisor to assume his or her
responsibilities? - CORRECT ANSWER: Yes (Cl 7.8) Where proper control of welding
operations cannot be exercised by fully qualified welding supervisors, such control may be
delegated by the welding supervisor(s) to a person of lesser qualifications acceptable to the
Canadian Welding Bureau
Can a welder be granted an exemption from the two year check test requirement? - CORRECT
ANSWER:
Can a welder's qualifications be revoked? - CORRECT ANSWER: Yes (Cl. 8.3.3.3) A welder's
qualification may be revoked by the Canadian Welding Bureau under the following conditions
- when the welder is not engaged in a given process for a period of 3 months or more
- when a welder having a transferable identification card leaves the employ of the company and
is not re employed by a certified company for a period longer than three months
- when a welder having a non transferable identification
, Can an unqualified welder or welding operator be used by a certified company to perform some
of its production welding? - CORRECT ANSWER: Yes (Cl. 8.2.3) A welder or welding operator
who does not have a valid transferable or an appropriate non transferable qualification
identification document before being employed on production shall pass the appropriate welder
qualification test assemblies for the positions to be welded in production under the direct
supervision of the welding supervisor, who shall sign and date a declaration that the results are
satisfactory to this effect and retain the fully identified specimens for later inspection by the
Canadian welding Bureau's representative. Such a welder, welding operator, apprentice or
student shall be designated probationary and shall be so reported to the Canadian Welding
Bureau for official test and in the intern shall be restricted to welding under supervision, in the
positions successfully completed.
Can individuals seek an exemption from writing examinations? - CORRECT ANSWER: Yes.
(Cl. 4.9) Where examinations are required, they shall be administered by the Canadian Welding
Bureau. Individuals may seek exemption from these examinations on the basis of a combination
of education, training, and experience comparable to formal courses of study in the subjects
covered by the examinations. In the case of refusal of exemption, individuals may appeal to the
Advisory Committee.
Can radiography be used to evaluate GMAW welder or welding operator qualification test plate
assemblies? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Can the Canadian Welding Bureau require a welder to be check tested before his or her
qualifications expire? - CORRECT ANSWER: Yes (Cl. 8.3.3.2) In cases where the welder's
ability is questioned, he/she shall have his/her qualification suspended immediately and shall be
required to pass a check test in the position and class held (see tables 18, 19, and 20) before the
qualification is reinstated.
Can the Canadian Welding Bureau withdraw a company's certification? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Yes. (Cl. 4.6) For a company that is not meeting the requirements of certification, the Canadian
Welding Bureau shall notify the individual identified in Clause 5.1.5 of the specific requirements
that are not being met. The company shall demonstrate to the Canadian Welding Bureau within a
reasonable period of time that the non compliance's have been resolved. In event that a company
does not resolve the non compliance's set out in the initial notification, the Canadian Welding
Bureau shall notify the Chief Executive Officer, or a person designated by the Chief Executive
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LATEST VERSIONS 90 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH
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An arc spot procedure qualification test has been successfully performed on steel decking in the
flat position. For what angle range will this test qualify the procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER:
An arc spot procedure qualification test has been successfully performed on steel decking of
thickness T. For what thickness range will this test qualify the procedure? - CORRECT
ANSWER:
Are audits required at the locations where the company performs welding prior to certification? -
CORRECT ANSWER: (Cl 5.3.3) Prior to certifying the company, the Bureau representative shall
complete audits at the locations where the company performs the welding to verify that it meets
the applicable requirements of this standard
Are certified companies required to have welding procedure data sheets? - CORRECT
ANSWER:
Are certified companies required to have welding procedure specifications? - CORRECT
ANSWER:
Are certified companies required to keep a record of all complaints? - CORRECT ANSWER:
(Cl. 5.1.7) Certified companies shall keep a record of all complaints made known to it relating to
compliance with certification requirements and shall make these records available to the Bureau
when requested. Certified companies shall take appropriate action with respect to such
complaints and shall document the actions taken.
,Can a company seek exemptions for certain welding techniques, processes, operations, and
specialized products? - CORRECT ANSWER: (Cl. 5.1.4) The requirements of this Standard may
not be appropriate for certain welding techniques, processes, operations, and specialized
products. A certified company, or a company applying for certification, may seek exemption
from the requirements for welding procedure approval, and welder and welding operator testing
and qualifications, for items such as, but not limited to:
- maintenance welding operations
- friction welding
- weld overlays
- weld hardfacing
- products that utilize welding for non strength sealing operations only
Such exemptions, when granted, shall be clearly stipulated in the relevant document and shall not
contravene the requirements of any regulatory requirements unless prior approval to do so is
obtained from the regulatory authority
Can a less qualified individual be delegated by the welding supervisor to assume his or her
responsibilities? - CORRECT ANSWER: Yes (Cl 7.8) Where proper control of welding
operations cannot be exercised by fully qualified welding supervisors, such control may be
delegated by the welding supervisor(s) to a person of lesser qualifications acceptable to the
Canadian Welding Bureau
Can a welder be granted an exemption from the two year check test requirement? - CORRECT
ANSWER:
Can a welder's qualifications be revoked? - CORRECT ANSWER: Yes (Cl. 8.3.3.3) A welder's
qualification may be revoked by the Canadian Welding Bureau under the following conditions
- when the welder is not engaged in a given process for a period of 3 months or more
- when a welder having a transferable identification card leaves the employ of the company and
is not re employed by a certified company for a period longer than three months
- when a welder having a non transferable identification
, Can an unqualified welder or welding operator be used by a certified company to perform some
of its production welding? - CORRECT ANSWER: Yes (Cl. 8.2.3) A welder or welding operator
who does not have a valid transferable or an appropriate non transferable qualification
identification document before being employed on production shall pass the appropriate welder
qualification test assemblies for the positions to be welded in production under the direct
supervision of the welding supervisor, who shall sign and date a declaration that the results are
satisfactory to this effect and retain the fully identified specimens for later inspection by the
Canadian welding Bureau's representative. Such a welder, welding operator, apprentice or
student shall be designated probationary and shall be so reported to the Canadian Welding
Bureau for official test and in the intern shall be restricted to welding under supervision, in the
positions successfully completed.
Can individuals seek an exemption from writing examinations? - CORRECT ANSWER: Yes.
(Cl. 4.9) Where examinations are required, they shall be administered by the Canadian Welding
Bureau. Individuals may seek exemption from these examinations on the basis of a combination
of education, training, and experience comparable to formal courses of study in the subjects
covered by the examinations. In the case of refusal of exemption, individuals may appeal to the
Advisory Committee.
Can radiography be used to evaluate GMAW welder or welding operator qualification test plate
assemblies? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Can the Canadian Welding Bureau require a welder to be check tested before his or her
qualifications expire? - CORRECT ANSWER: Yes (Cl. 8.3.3.2) In cases where the welder's
ability is questioned, he/she shall have his/her qualification suspended immediately and shall be
required to pass a check test in the position and class held (see tables 18, 19, and 20) before the
qualification is reinstated.
Can the Canadian Welding Bureau withdraw a company's certification? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Yes. (Cl. 4.6) For a company that is not meeting the requirements of certification, the Canadian
Welding Bureau shall notify the individual identified in Clause 5.1.5 of the specific requirements
that are not being met. The company shall demonstrate to the Canadian Welding Bureau within a
reasonable period of time that the non compliance's have been resolved. In event that a company
does not resolve the non compliance's set out in the initial notification, the Canadian Welding
Bureau shall notify the Chief Executive Officer, or a person designated by the Chief Executive
