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AS 1796-2001
[Available Superseded]Certification of welders and welding supervisors
Specifies the requirements necessary for the granting of certificates to experienced welders engaged in the various welding processes used in the manufacture of pressure equipment, such as boilers, pressure vessels and associated piping, as defined in AS/NZS 1200, as well as, other applications requiring a prescribed standard in the theory and practice of welding.
Published: 01/08/2001
Pages: 68
Table of contents
Cited references
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
Foreword
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Application
1.3 Titles and types of certificates
1.4 Referenced documents
1.5 Definitions
1.6 Examining body
1.6.1 General
1.6.2 Appointments
1.6.2.1 General
1.6.2.2 Types
1.6.2.3 Transparency
1.6.3 Quality system
1.6.3.1 General
1.6.3.2 Quality and security
1.6.3.3 Audit
1.6.3.4 Records
1.6.4 Responsibilities of an Examining Body
1.6.4.1 Assessment of application
1.6.4.2 Theory examination
1.6.4.3 Practical test
1.6.4.4 Appeals
1.7 Assessor
1.8 Interpretation of this Standard
2 Welder certification
2.1 Pre-examination requirements
2.1.1 Submission of evidence
2.1.2 Documentary evidence
2.1.3 Certificates No. 1 and No. 1E
2.1.4 Certificate No. 2
2.1.5 Certificates No. 3 and No. 3E
2.1.6 Certificate No. 4
2.1.7 Certificate No. 5
2.1.8 Certificate No. 6
2.1.9 Certificate No. 7
2.1.10 Certificate No. 8F
2.1.11 Certificate No. 8G
2.1.12 Certificate No. 9
2.2 Theory examination
2.2.1 Syllabus
2.2.2 Type of examination
2.2.3 Duration of examination
2.2.4 Criteria for examination marking
2.3 Practical tests
2.3.1 Types of practical tests
2.3.2 Elective certificates
2.3.3 Test pieces
2.3.3.1 Type and dimensions of test piece
2.3.3.2 Material for test piece
2.3.3.3 Supply of test pieces
2.3.3.4 Weld preparations for test pieces
2.3.4 Welding consumables
2.3.4.1 Types of consumables
2.3.4.2 Use of electrode
2.3.4.3 Supply of consumables
2.3.5 Assembly of test pieces for welding
2.3.5.1 General
2.3.5.2 Tack welds
2.3.5.3 Run-on and run-off pieces
2.3.5.4 Supports for test piece
2.3.6 Making a test weld
2.3.6.1 General
2.3.6.2 Butt welds in plate
2.3.6.3 Butt welds in pipe
2.3.6.4 Fillet welds on plate
2.3.6.5 Removal of imperfections
2.3.7 Flame cutting test
2.3.7.1 Purpose of test
2.3.7.2 Method
2.3.8 Gouging test
2.3.8.1 Purpose of test
2.3.8.2 Method
2.3.9 Replacement of test piece
2.3.10 Heat treatment of test pieces
2.3.11 Identification of completed test pieces
2.3.12 Exemption from flame cutting and gouging test
2.3.13 Duration of practical tests
2.4 Assessment of practical tests
2.4.1 General
2.4.2 Examination and assessment of practical tests
2.4.2.1 Methods of examination
2.4.2.2 Methods of assessment
2.4.2.3 Amount of examination
2.4.3 Visual examination
2.4.3.1 Method for examining welds
2.4.3.2 Criteria for assessment
2.4.4 Destructive testing
2.4.4.1 Extent of testing required
2.4.4.2 Dimensions of test specimens
2.4.4.3 Location of test specimens
2.4.5 Bend tests
2.4.5.1 Root bend and side bend test
2.4.5.2 Purpose of test
2.4.5.3 Transverse guided bend test
2.4.5.4 Transverse free bend test
2.4.5.5 Requirements
2.4.6 Nick-break test
2.4.6.1 Purpose of test
2.4.6.2 Method
2.4.6.3 Requirements
2.4.7 Fillet break test
2.4.7.1 Purpose of test
2.4.7.2 Method
2.4.7.3 Requirements
2.4.8 Radiographic examination
2.4.8.1 Application
2.4.8.2 Purpose of examination
2.4.8.3 Amount of examination
2.4.8.4 Method of radiographic examination
2.4.8.5 Amount of examination
2.4.8.6 Acceptance criteria
2.4.8.7 Reports
2.4.8.8 Retention of records
2.5 Certificate
2.5.1 Issue of certificate
2.5.2 Exemption from examination and tests by a certificated welder
2.5.3 Certificate and wallet card
2.5.4 Application of certificates and wallet cards
2.5.5 Period of validity
2.5.6 Re-issue of certificate and wallet card
2.5.7 Register of welders
2.6 Failure in part
2.6.1 Repeat tests
2.6.2 Theory examination and practical tests
2.6.2.1 Theory examination
2.6.2.2 Visual examination of practical test
2.6.3 Bend tests and nick-break tests
2.6.3.1 One weld test specimen
2.6.3.2 Two weld test specimens
2.6.4 Fillet break test
2.6.5 Flame cutting and gouging
2.6.6 Radiographic examination
3 Welding supervisor certification
3.1 Pre-examination requirements
3.2 Scope of examination
3.2.1 Type
3.2.2 Location of examination
3.2.3 Duration of the examination
3.2.4 Criteria for examination marking
3.3 Examination syllabus
3.4 Certificate
3.4.1 Issue of certificate
3.4.2 Certificate and wallet card
3.4.3 Period of validity
3.4.4 Re-issue of certificate and wallet card
3.4.5 Register
3.5 Failure in part
3.5.1 Documentary evidence
3.5.2 Re-examination
3.5.3 Date, location and duration for re-examination
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Amendment control sheet
Amendment No. 1 (2002)
Correction
Cited references in this standard
Content history
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