Thanks for the video. Been welding for 9 years. Going for test soon
@pedroclemente37824 жыл бұрын
Great video with great tips. A very special thank you for your time and dedication to it.
@fredmhs20053 жыл бұрын
Taking my Part B this Saturday. I've been studying this Atlas course w/ the replicas since July. Thanks for the helpful video. I was wondering how relevant all of this material was. I 'm in the "week of" jitters stage and this put me at ease. lol.
@supspud3 жыл бұрын
How was the Atlas course? And did you become a CWI?
@fredmhs20053 жыл бұрын
@@supspud I thought the course was awesome. I passed on my first attempt.
@TheTurkeyeater3 жыл бұрын
@@fredmhs2005 I'm taking the course now. Did you buy the WIT book? Also the course covers D1.1 2015 but I bought the 2020 edition would that be a problem?
@fredmhs20053 жыл бұрын
@@TheTurkeyeater no I didn’t get the WIT book. I felt like it wasn’t extremely necessary honestly. As for the code, I took the 1169, not D1.1 so I can’t really answer that one for ya bud. Give Hannon (Atlas owner) a shout and ask him. He’ll point you in the right direction.
@TheTurkeyeater3 жыл бұрын
@@fredmhs2005 Thanks man I just finished with part A of the course. Not having the book worried me a bit but I'm keeping notes instead. I'll give Han a call tomorrow.
@larryviars6199 Жыл бұрын
Feel pride in that you passed it in one try. Anybody that took the test after 2016 took a much harder test. I took it in 2003 studied a friends 10 modules studied for a week or so passed with a 86. I let that lapse took it again Dec 2022 took the seminar and averaged a 79. They made the practical much tougher and the code portion. A lot more questions and a shorter time.
@weesebowski8651 Жыл бұрын
I’m starting work in a shop but I’d like to eventually test like this. What’s the best route to go?
@larryviars6199 Жыл бұрын
@@weesebowski8651 I think the people that took the Atlas course first have an advantage. You have time to see what’s coming. If you take the AWS seminar which I have to say wasn’t as good as I thought it would be you are under the gun to learn everything you need 3 days or so for part B. Take 1104 for part C. I would say that’s the easiest. It’s only showing you can find the answers in a code book. Prepare as much as you can before you test. Don’t rely on having a so called good instructor to get you to pass. Relax and let it rip. Best of luck to you when you do take it.
@billionsandbillions Жыл бұрын
The reason why AWS made the test harder is just money plain and simple. AWS doesn’t care if you fail because they get more money for the coffers when you have to retest.
@Tony-lt3rr4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your advice and heads up. I will check out Atlas. Thanks again Anthony. My name is Anthony also.👍👍😊😊
@theresamolln20234 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info- too bad I didn’t locate this sooner. I am scheduled to take my Part B this Saturday.
@Gukworks10 ай бұрын
Saw this video a year before taking CWI exam and after year of studying passed. Part B is hardest, ATLAS online class was awesome...
@tunesmithus7 ай бұрын
Hey man I have a question for you. I am studying atlas training now. I take part b in about a month. How well would you say you were prepared for part b by using Atlas?
@Gukworks7 ай бұрын
@@tunesmithus B is hard because of the plastic replicas, I did worst on the questions referring to them. If you can, get the Atlas replicas so you can take the practice questions using them. For me the practice exams from Atlas were key.
@Gukworks7 ай бұрын
@@tunesmithus I must have took every practice exam Atlas offered three times.
@tunesmithus6 ай бұрын
@@Gukworks Good to know. I do have the plastic replicas from atlas and have been studying my ass off.
@Gukworks6 ай бұрын
@@tunesmithus The CWI exam part B had a few questions on non destructive testing that used pictures and the question asked what was being shown in the picture. Those were unexpected to me. I remember wishing I had payed more attention. It was only like 3-4 questions, but with part B that could matter a lot.
@matthewford84018 ай бұрын
Atlas is a good company. I ordered a full kit from them. Was like.... 1,440 something.... but that was also tools and plastics. I'm on part a chapter 10 now. I'd recommend it. It's expensive. But younget what you put in, fellas. Pay to play
@johnmoriarty6158 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
@zacharytuttle5618 Жыл бұрын
So you can use your own personal book with tabs and stuff?
@marshallclark112710 ай бұрын
I tabbed this well enough to make a 96%. Let me know if anyone wants my notes.
@GoldenArmWelds8 ай бұрын
any chance i could get your notes?
@marshallclark11278 ай бұрын
@@GoldenArmWelds send me your email or phone number
@marshallclark11278 ай бұрын
@@GoldenArmWelds i need a way to send it
@cal3b8036 ай бұрын
I’d be interested in a copy too if you still have them
@marshallclark11276 ай бұрын
@@cal3b803 i have them.
@boonvang708 Жыл бұрын
I'm a welder but I never had any schooling for it, in fact i went to college for business management and just became a welder by pure coincidence...My job trained me to read prints and to mig and tig weld to specifications I've been welding for the past 10 years...now I want to get my certifications. I don't know where to start. Should I get a welding diploma 1st? What books should I get, what would be the easiest route to becoming a CWI and CWE?
@DIYTechnician Жыл бұрын
Awesome tips man!! Thanks
@mkt32904 ай бұрын
Im a welder inspetor in Brazil. I know that i can do the process here. But i would like to know, is It possible to do ALL the process there in the USA?
@Dave_Menz_p4p_number_1 Жыл бұрын
Once i spend all the money pass the test, then what do I do to even be an inspector lol, like where do i learn the things the job entails? lol Im so confused buddy if you could point me in the right direction that would be cool. Someone said can be contracted to issue certifications, any insight would be great thanks bud.
@jessicablake9503Ай бұрын
How do I purchase the models tho ???
@chriscann27742 ай бұрын
Unless your work is paying, do not bother with the live seminar. At least the one I was in and a couple other guys I talked to from other ones. Had a really cool teacher but the seminar did absolutely nothing to prep for the exams. AWS practice questions are nothing like what is on the exams at all. It's pretty weird. Like you said, it is almost like they want you to fail so that they can make more money.
@monroesweldingservices6234 Жыл бұрын
How long do you have to be a CWI before you can take your CWS test im having to quit welding due to asthma but my boss is putting me in CWI school after that im planning to go farther up hes a very stand up boss for not giving me the boot glad to been with him 20 years
@joshwestlake54583 жыл бұрын
Would it be a good idea to read the entire Book of Specs and memorize/remember everything you can?
@DaCheapChimp2 жыл бұрын
Generally, yes
@xcelerator673 жыл бұрын
Where's a good place to buy half descent tools? Like a micrometer and calipers?
@bullitlbc3 жыл бұрын
Have you heard of SI Certs? Sounds similar to Atlas.
@galvanizedgnome Жыл бұрын
They suck
@acooper83334 ай бұрын
What is your opinion on Atlas? I'm considering going through them
@jorgebravo40212 жыл бұрын
THANK U FROM VENEZUELA
@shanegannon37942 жыл бұрын
Great informative video, especially part B. I've been CWI for 12 years and took AWS D1.1 part C also. I went to the AWS sponsored two day course just prior to taking test and passed. Liked your comment of the course having minutia. CWI credential has been valuable to my career working in production and quality management in structural steel shops. The price of the 3 year renewals keeps going up as with everything.
@josecarrillo62773 жыл бұрын
Can you get the test in Spanish? Just wondering because was the point in buying it Thanks
@Encounterswithcuteness6 ай бұрын
Did you say if you took the seminar also?
@gluer73k4 жыл бұрын
What package did you buy at at Atlas ? The full C.W.I course with tools and replicas or just exams?
@anthonyp76804 жыл бұрын
Jay Campos Hello Jay. I used the full cwi corse with the plastic models. I had my own tool.
@jwelds99749 ай бұрын
How did you tab your book
@Edaloy272 жыл бұрын
Good video im going with Alas, testing in july, I was thinking about buying the weld replicas, but $360 is ridiculous, Im wondering if you tried to resell your set to get some of your money back? not a deal breaker but curious
@viking8781 Жыл бұрын
how did you like the atlas training?
@Edaloy27 Жыл бұрын
@@viking8781 It’s good it’s got a huge question bank,and they let you have access until your ready, but, just like this post says, some of the answers are just flat out wrong but it’s just a few, you can contact the instructor with questions also.
@deionford92153 жыл бұрын
Where can i purchase the plastic models and tools?
@joshuaramcharan97353 жыл бұрын
Any reviews on Atlas?
@trevorallison70462 жыл бұрын
I bought the full course and have completed the fundamentals section already. How long did you study the whole course and did you still take the seminar? People are acting like I still have to take the seminar right before the test.
@rodrigodelatorre3494 Жыл бұрын
Did you ever end up taking the exam?
@edgartrevino88464 жыл бұрын
Wonder if si certs is better than atlas
@yodabomb20184 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing
@GoldenArmWelds3 жыл бұрын
so did you find out? or have you tested?
@TheTurkeyeater3 жыл бұрын
I want to know also
@fredop39153 жыл бұрын
Me to ??
@Dmoavideos3 жыл бұрын
I studied with SI certs and I did not pass my first try. Going to take the exam again in two months. I suggest getting the “Welding Inspection Technology” book. Everything in SI certs is in that book, if not more. I haven’t studied with Atlas so I can’t compare them. I will say this, SI certs helped me a lot but it’s not your all in one course you need to pass. Do your research and look for multiple study groups/courses
@Varunkm1104 жыл бұрын
Anthony hey dude did this course helped in getting a job. in the same structural welding inspection.
@anthonyp76804 жыл бұрын
It helped me advance in the job I had
@Varunkm1104 жыл бұрын
@@anthonyp7680 my question if a person worked in design and drafting . If he does AWS D1.1 is enough to get into quality domain ? Or along with that many say ASNT level 3 and UT certification. It will help in getting a job in quality.
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@Varunkm1104 жыл бұрын
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@kuldeepsingh-yl9le4 жыл бұрын
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@joshwestlake54583 жыл бұрын
I ordered the full CWI course. Would you say this made you pass the test?
@anthonyp76803 жыл бұрын
I don't think I would have passed the first time without it. It's a difficult test.
@shawnmsattler21163 жыл бұрын
I went with SiCerts but i'm gonna get theses replicas, there closer to the real ones as I just took part B Sept 28th 2021, part A and C here soon. Both are good site to study with, wont condone either,I believe its personal preference. Nice vid though.
@slime4ktjay870 Жыл бұрын
So are you a cwi now ? And if you are a welding inspector now whats the salary they start you out with ? And what state you work at as a cwi ?
@shawnmsattler2116 Жыл бұрын
@slime4ktjay870 I'm still trying to get it but starting is around 25 to 40 hr, I know some that are starting there third level and are in the 6 fig. I am still welding and relocating to Indiana.
@slime4ktjay870 Жыл бұрын
@@shawnmsattler2116 nice
@ag2847 Жыл бұрын
@@shawnmsattler2116 are you a CWI yet? What code you been practicing
@shawnmsattler2116 Жыл бұрын
@ag2847 not yet as I have moved and other stuff has been going into my studying, but I'm doing D 1.1 and D 1.5. Been tough to study as well. Work, family but slowly getting it all done.
@Musihoodie3 жыл бұрын
Is it an open book test or closed book?
@adminadmin99972 жыл бұрын
I heard memorize 15 symbols and 10 open book questions
@AmoreAvionne4 жыл бұрын
Chinesium 🤦🏽♀️😂
@engitions3 жыл бұрын
Ikr 🤣
@aztecxdemon3 жыл бұрын
Can I pass the test with no welding experience?? How hard was the test?
@zacharysimpson24963 жыл бұрын
I just passed mine first go as well. I did opt in for the week long pre test seminar, and that helped immensely!!! But I was in that seminar with 10 other people who had never stricken an arc before, and it is do-able, but you definitely need to have a thorough understanding of Non destructive methods, somewhat of a knowledge on how electricity works, and welding in general!
@lukefranklin17662 жыл бұрын
You need to have welding experience or have worked in weld qc or weld education to be an inspector in the US