This specification defines the requirements and program to qualify Welding Educators. The qualification of a Welding Educator is determined by a combination of education and experience, satisfactory demonstration of welding performance qualification tests, and written and practical examinations. The written examination demonstrates the educators' knowledge of welding process, weld discontinuities, destructive and nondestructive test methods, safety, welding metallurgy, weld symbols, basic arithmetic, codes, and other standards.

This standard defines the qualification requirements to qualify welding inspectors. The qualification requirements for visual welding inspectors include experience, satisfactory completion of an examination which includes demonstrated capabilities, and proof of visual acuity. The examination tests the inspector's knowledge of welding processes, welding procedures, nondestructive examinations, destructive tests, terms, definitions, symbols, reports, welding metallurgy, related mathematics, safety, quality assurance and responsibilities.