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WPS/PQR Explained
Welding procedure specifications (WPS) allow welders to consistently produce welds that meet desired requirements without any rework. However, the nature and use of a WPS, and its supporting procedure qualification record (PQR), are commonly misunderstood. This online course provides a comprehensive overview of these documents in an engaging and easy-to-understand multimedia format. Topics include: the format and function of a WPS and a PQR; the different types of WPSs; essential and nonessential variables for arc welding, oxyfuel welding, resistance welding, and brazing procedure specifications; the procedure qualification process; the information included on a PQR; and common nondestructive and destructive tests.
At a Glance
Price
Member: $145
Non-member: $193
Non-member: $193
Materials Access
60 days
Length & PDH / CEU
Approximately 4 hours
4 PDHs / 0.4 CEUs
Course Details
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Who Should Take This Course
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Prerequisites
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Objectives
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Course Modules
- Welding professionals seeking to better understand WPSs, PQRs, WQTRs, and other important documents
- Welding professionals seeking to become welding inspectors
- This student body may encompass many positions, including:
- Welders
- Welding Inspectors
- Welding Supervisors
- This student body may encompass many positions, including:
No previous knowledge is required. This course presents WPSs. PQRs, and related documents in clear, easy-to-understand language and easily digestible chunks of information. We will start at the beginning, explain every term and topic, and provide practice questions to ensure learners understand the material. However, students with no welding background whatsoever may benefit from gaining a general understanding of basic welding processes and welding terminology. This prerequisite knowledge can be obtained by:
- Taking the AWS Welding Fundamentals I online course
- Obtaining and reading a copy of AWS A3.0 Standard Terms and Definitions
This course teaches students:
- What welding procedure specifications (WPSs) and procedure qualification records (PQRs) are and how they are used in the welding industry
- Essential variables commonly listed on WPSs and PQRs for arc welding, oxyfuel welding, resistance welding, and brazing
- How to read and understand a WPS and PQR
Upon completion of WPS/PQR explained, students will be able to:
- Explain the function and importance of a WPS
- Explain the function and importance of a PQR
- Identify different types of WPS
- Differentiate between essential and nonessential variables
- Read and comprehend the information commonly found on WPSs and PQRs
- Module 1 – Introduction to WPS’s & PQR’s
- Module 2 – How to Read a WPS, Pt. 1
- Module 3 – How to Read a WPS, Pt. 2
- Module 4 – Procedure Specifications for Oxyfuel Welding, Resistance Welding, and Brazing
- Module 5 – PQR’s and Qualification Tests
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the AWS WPS/PQR Explained course and who is it for?
This course is designed for anyone who wants to familiarize themselves with the format, function, and use of a WPS and a PQR. It is ideal for students and established welders who want to learn or reacquaint themselves with these vital documents. It is also well suited for CWI candidates, fabricators, and quality professionals who work with welding documentation on a regular basis.
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Do I need prior welding knowledge before taking this course?
No previous knowledge is required. This course presents WPSs, PQRs, and related documents in clear, easy-to-understand language and easily digestible chunks of information. To get the most out of this course, it is helpful to understand the basic principles of welding, including terminology, joint design, electrical characteristics, discontinuities, and safety.
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How long do I have to complete the course and what do I earn?
The completion exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and must be completed within a 90-minute period. Participants who attain a score of 75% or more on the completion exam earn an AWS Certificate of Completion and 4 Professional Development Hours (PDHs).
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Does this course help prepare for the CWI exam?
Yes. The Certified Welding Inspector Practical Exam (Part A) contains questions concerning the topics covered in this seminar. This course is designed to help prepare participants for this section of the exam.
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Can the PDHs earned count toward AWS recertification?
Yes. Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned through AWS online courses can be applied towards recertification provided the PDHs are earned during the certification period. The AWS Certificate of Completion can be downloaded and printed directly from the course webpage upon successful completion.
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