Welding Examiner

Application Form (AB-92)                                                 Reference Syllabus (AB-94)

Eye Report (AB-95)

To obtain a Welding Examiner Certificate of Competency the candidate must pass examinations which consist of four (4) papers:

• First Paper - Welding Processes and Filler Metals
• Second Paper - Metallurgy and Materials
• Third Paper - Quality Control and Weld Evaluation
• Fourth Paper - Regulations and Codes

The certifications/designations the exam candidate holds determines which of the four paper(s) they will write. Please refer to “General Information” in the AB-94 examination reference syllabus for more information.
The time allowed for completing each paper is three and a half (3.5) hours. To pass the examination, a candidate must also present a current and satisfactory Eye Examination Report (ABSA For AB-95) or equivalent) before receiving their Welding Examiner Certificate of Competency.

Note: When preparing for “Quality Control and Weld Evaluation (Third Paper)” review the AB-92a. The AB-92a is a study guide (Sample Manual) and not to be brought into the examination room.

Candidates shall apply to write the examination by submitting ABSA Application Form AB-92 to ABSA at least 21 days before the examination date. ABSA provides a current examination schedule on line. For further information, please call ABSA’s Examination and Certification Department at (780) 437-9100, or call the toll free line at 1-877-433-8910, or email welders2@absa.ca

Application Form (AB-93)                                              WG – Application for Additional Company (AB-72)

Eye Report (AB-95)

WELDING EXAMINER (WE)

To renew the WE Series certificate, the candidate shall:

1. submit an application by completing an application form, AB-93
2. attach a current and satisfactory eye examination report, AB-95
3. pay the renewal fee indicated on the application form

If a Welding Examiner Certificate of Competency (WE or WG) is not renewed before it expires, the Administrator may require the holder of the certificate to pass a written examination before renewing the expired certificate of competency.

The factors that determine whether a candidate who has an expired certificate is required to pass one or more written examination(s) to renew his/her certificate are:

1. the amount of lapsed time, and
2. the candidate’s work experience when applying for the certificate renewal.

GRANDFATHERED WELDING EXAMINER (WG)
To renew the WG series certificate, the candidate shall:

1. submit an application by completing ABSA Application Form AB-93
2. have the authorized testing organization that will employ the candidate sign the employment section of the application form
3. attach a resume or equivalent document that provides information about your work experience
4. attach a current and satisfactory (20/30 correctable vision) Eye Examination Report (ABSA Form AB-95)
5. pay the renewal fee indicated on the application form

When the holder of a WG Series Certificate is to be employed by a new Authorized Testing organization, the candidate shall:

1. submit an application by completing the form AB-72
2. have the Authorized Testing organization that will employ the candidate sign the employment section of the application form
3. attach a resume or equivalent document that provides information on the candidates work experience
4. attach a current and satisfactory Eye Examination Report, AB-95

Application Form (AB-77)

To apply for a duplicate certificate or PQ card, complete an ABSA Declaration Form AB-77 and submit the form and fee to ABSA.