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A newly hired welder for a company certified to CSA W47.1 needs to demonstrate proficiency. Which of the following is absolutely REQUIRED for this welder to be certified under CSA W47.1?
For a welder to be certified under CSA W47.1, they must successfully complete a performance qualification test as specified by the standard, administered and wi
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Question: A newly hired welder for a company certified to CSA W47.1 needs to demonstrate proficiency. Which of the following is absolutely REQUIRED for this welder to be certified under CSA W47.1?
Answer options:
- A university degree in welding engineering.
- Successfully passing a standard practical welding test administered by the company's welding supervisor.
- Holding a valid interprovincial Red Seal endorsement. ✅ Successfully completing a performance qualification test under the supervision of a CWB-approved welding engineer or technician.
Correct answer: Successfully completing a performance qualification test under the supervision of a CWB-approved welding engineer or technician.
Explanation: For a welder to be certified under CSA W47.1, they must successfully complete a performance qualification test as specified by the standard, administered and witnessed by personnel approved by the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB), such as a CWB welding engineer or technician. A Red Seal or internal company tests alone are not sufficient for W47.1 certification.
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