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CWI exam prep for fabricators and inspection companies
The AWS Certified Welding Inspector Exam is the American Welding Society certification for welding inspectors. We don't sell prep for it yet. If your staff will sit it, tell us how many and when. We build what firms ask for.
What is the format of the CWI exam?
| Questions | Part A 150, Part B 46, Part C 50 to 65American Welding Society CWI page |
|---|---|
| Pass mark | 72% on each partAmerican Welding Society CWI page |
| Fee | US$1,220 for members, US$1,485 for non-membersAmerican Welding Society CWI page |
| Experience | Depends on education. For example, 5 years of welding-based work with a high school diploma.American Welding Society CWI page |
Facts checked November 9, 2026. These details can change, so check the source before you book. If a detail is missing, we did not find it.
Why would a firm pay for CWI exam prep?
Our opinion, with no outside source
At over US$1,200 an attempt, plus the days away from work, a failed part is expensive for whoever is paying. Often that is the employer.
Questions firms ask
How many questions are on the CWI exam?
Part A 150, Part B 46, Part C 50 to 65. Source: American Welding Society CWI page.
What is the pass mark for the CWI exam?
72% on each part. Source: American Welding Society CWI page.
How much does the CWI exam cost?
US$1,220 for members, US$1,485 for non-members. Source: American Welding Society CWI page.
Can my firm buy CWI exam prep from Prep to Pass today?
Not yet. We build the exams that firms ask for. Tell us how many people will sit it and when.
Is Prep to Pass linked to American Welding Society?
No. Prep to Pass is independent and has no link to American Welding Society.