FlexWelder

Apply for the AWS CWI Cohort

Applications are reviewed — selected candidates are contacted directly

Step into the global league of welding inspection.

For IIW diploma holders (IWE/IWT/IWS/IWI). Expand your qualifications beyond IIW to a globally recognized AWS standard.

Training + official AWS CWI exam included

* Eligibility requirements apply

08–13 June 2026 — Żory, Poland

First AWS CWI cohort in Poland

e-mail: aws@flexwelder.com

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AWS CWI — A Global Industry Benchmark

A globally recognized inspection credential across major industrial sectors.

Advance Your Role in Inspection & Quality

Advance your role in inspection, quality assurance, and code-based decision-making in international industrial projects.

Train & Get Certified Locally in Poland

Complete your AWS CWI training and exam locally in Żory — no need to travel abroad, with full preparation and on-site support.

What you gain from this program

For IIW diploma holders, this is the fastest path to AWS CWI

Fast-track pathway for IIW diploma holders

  • Skip Part A (Fundamentals) with IIW waiver eligibility
  • Focus on practical, code-based exams
  • Faster path to AWS CWI

High-level AWS CWI preparation

  • Real AWS inspection cases
  • AWS codebooks & exam practice
  • Practice aligned with AWS CWI Part B & Part C

Focused, expert-level training

  • Built on your IIW (IWE) foundation
  • No basic theory repetition
  • Small cohort

Do you qualify for the AWS CWI pathway?

This is a selection-based program designed for experienced professionals with a strong technical background in welding and inspection.

All applications are reviewed to ensure the right level of experience and readiness.

You are a strong candidate if you:

  • Hold an IIW diploma (IWE / IWT / IWS / IWI)
  • Have hands-on experience in welding, inspection, or quality control
  • Work with technical documentation, standards, and procedures
  • Are ready to take responsibility for inspection decisions in real projects

IIW diploma holders — fast-track eligibility

If you hold an eligible IIW diploma, you may qualify for the AWS waiver pathway:

  • Skip Part A (Fundamentals)
  • Focus on practical and code-based exams
  • Accelerate your path to AWS CWI certification

Eligibility requirements are verified during the application process.

This program is NOT for:

  • Beginners with no industry experience
  • Candidates without a technical background in welding
  • Individuals looking for introductory or basic training

This cohort is designed for professionals ready to operate at AWS CWI level in real industrial environments.

Apply for the AWS CWI Cohort

Program Structure & Experience

5-Day Training

08–12 June 2026

Practical Exam (Part B)

13 June 2026

Codebook Exam (Part C)

Online (individually)

An intensive, real-world training and examination experience aligned with AWS CWI standards.

5-Day Intensive AWS CWI Training

Designed specifically for IIW diploma holders preparing for AWS CWI.

  • Led by an official AWS instructor
  • Real inspection cases and AWS codebooks
  • Hands-on work with test specimens
  • Preparation aligned with the AWS CWI exam structure

Full-day sessions ( 09:00 – 16:30)

08–12 June 2026 · KSSENON Park, Żory

Designed to ensure full technical and practical readiness for the AWS CWI exam.

1-Day Practical Exam (Part B)

  • Conducted on-site in Żory under AWS examination conditions
  • Real inspection tasks with test specimens
  • Based on AWS procedures and standards
  • Evaluates real-world inspection decision-making

13 June 2026 · KSSENON Park, Żory

This is not a theoretical course — it is a practical preparation for real AWS CWI-level inspection responsibilities in industrial projects.

Online Codebook Exam (Part C — Open Book)

  • Conducted online under official AWS procedures
  • Focused on navigating and applying AWS codebook standards
  • Based on real inspection and quality control scenarios

Online — completed individually (location independent)

What is evaluated

  • Applying standards in practical scenarios
  • Interpreting AWS code provisions
  • Making inspection and quality decisions
  • Working with real-world code-based cases

Confirms your ability to operate within AWS standards in real industrial inspection environments.

About us

American Welding Society

Global leader in welding standards and certification systems, recognized across major industrial sectors worldwide.

FlexWelder

We connect welding professionals with global certification pathways, training, and real industry opportunities.

Where the training happens

The 5-day intensive training and the practical exam (Part B) both take place at:

KSSENON Park, Żory, Poland

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Apply for the AWS CWI Cohort

Applications are reviewed — selected candidates are contacted directly

Step into the global league of welding inspection

Designed for IIW diploma holders ready to achieve AWS CWI.

08–13 June 2026 — Żory, Poland