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This specification establishes qualification requirements for Welding Engineers. It describes how qualifications are determined, and the practice by which qualification may be attained and maintained.

The user of this specification will evaluate the qualifications of each individual, and provide examinations to test the individual's knowledge in engineering skills and knowledge as well as their ability to apply the principles of welding engineering.

This specification is intended to supplement the minimum requirements of employers, codes, other standards, or documents and shall not be construed as a preemption of the employer's responsibility for the work or for the performance of the work.

It shall be the responsibility of employers to determine that their employee, who, having qualified as a Welding Engineer, is capable of performing the specific duties involved in their career assignments.

As used in this specification, the word shall denotes a requirement, the word should denotes a guideline, and the word may denotes a choice.