
Guide to AWS CWI seminar and examination. (Year 2023) (Rev.0)
(Rev.2) 6/12/2021
Exam schedule
Feb.25 (Busan) / March (Busan) /
Exam Fee (VAT included):
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New: USD 1,128 USD + KRW 880,000 (Part A/B/C exam fee, AWS official textbook provided, online video lecture (A/B/C), Part B practice training 1 day (Busan))
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Retest: (no textbook)
1) Part A & C (2 courses): 760 USD + 660,000 won
2) Part A & B (2 courses): 700 USD + 660,000 won
3) Part B & C (2 courses): 700 USD + 660,000 won
4) Part A (1 course): 400 USD + 300,000 won
5) Part B (1 course): 340 USD + 330,000 won
6) Part C (1 course): 400 USD + 300,000 won
7) 3 subjects: 800 USD + 770,000 won
Deposit Method : Deposit the amount indicated above in USD and Korean currency respectively
1) USD: KEB Hana Bank 453-910008-24432 / KETC KOREA CO.,LTD.
2) Hanwha: KEB Hana Bank 453-910006-35404 / KT Korea Co., Ltd.
Forex transfer method:
1) Visit a bank and transfer foreign currency
** You must inform the bank clerk that all fees are borne by the sender (Caution!)
** If the foreign currency deposit amount is insufficient, you will have to remittance and additional fees will be incurred.
** Occasionally, bank clerks may ask KETC's the branch name. Just tell them,it as a foreign currency-only passbook in Korea.
or
2) Foreign currency transfer using Internet Banking.


Information :
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Seminar will be conducted by KETC's tutors who have CWI certification.
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Provide CWI training material and lunch during seminar.
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Official AWS training material will be mailed after completion of application process.
Required Experience for Candidates
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High School Min. 5 Years welding related work experience.
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Engineering Degree at University (College) : Min. 3 Years welding related work experience.
* Engineering includes Engineering Technology, Engineering, Physical Sciences .
* Welding related work : Design Engineer, Production Engineer, QC Engineer, Construction Engineer, Fabrication engineer, Welding Engineer, Welder, Welding supervisor etc.
Exam (Each part of exam – 2 Hours )
Part A Fundamentals (150 Questions) – 2 Hours
Part B Practical (46 Questions) – 2 Hours
Part C Open Book Code (API1104 2013 -21Edition 60 Questions / AWS D1.1/D1.1M: 2015 - 50 Questions) – 2 Hours
Passing Grade
CWI - score more than 72% each part (Renewal is required every 3 years)
Retest:
- less than 72% of each part
- Ave. of 3 parts is less than 72% : retest to all 3 parts.