CSA STANDARD W47.1-09-CWB WELDING
PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT ACTUAL EXAM
AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS|
CURRENTLY TESTING VERSION | ALREADY
GRADED A+|EXPERT VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS 2026-2027
Can a company seek exemptions for certain welding techniques, processes, operations,
and specialized products?
(Cl. 5.1.4) The requirements of this Standard may not be appropriate for certain welding
techniques, processes, operations, and specialized products. A certified company, or a
company applying for certification, may seek exemption from the requirements for welding
procedure approval, and welder and welding operator testing and qualifications, for items
such as, but not limited to:
- maintenance welding operations
- friction welding
- weld overlays
- weld hardfacing
- products that utilize welding for non strength sealing operations only
Such exemptions, when granted, shall be clearly stipulated in the relevant document and
shall not contravene the requirements of any regulatory requirements unless prior approval
to do so is obtained from the regulatory authority
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,Is each company required to designate an individual who has the responsibility for ensuring
that the requirements of CSA Standard W47.1 are implemented and maintained?
Yes. (Cl. 5.1.5) The company shall designate an individual who, irrespective of other
responsibilities, shall have defined authority and responsibility for ensuring that the
requirements of this Standard are implemented and maintained.
Does a certified company have to demonstrate that it meets the quality requirements of
the applicable standards and specifications?
(Cl.5.1.6) The certified company has to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Bureau that it
meets the weld quality requirements of the applicable standards and specifications.
Are certified companies required to keep a record of all complaints?
(Cl. 5.1.7) Certified companies shall keep a record of all complaints made known to it
relating to compliance with certification requirements and shall make these records
available to the Bureau when requested. Certified companies shall take appropriate action
with respect to such complaints and shall document the actions taken.
Explain the difference between the 3 main divisions in which companies are certified
(Cl. 5.2) The differentiation of certified companies shall be based on the following:
- Division 1 - The company shall employ a welding engineer on a full time basis
- Division 2 - The company shall retain a welding engineer on a part time basis
- Division 3 - The company is not required to employ or retain a welding engineer
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, Are audits required at the locations where the company performs welding prior to
certification?
(Cl 5.3.3) Prior to certifying the company, the Bureau representative shall complete audits
at the locations where the company performs the welding to verify that it meets the
applicable requirements of this standard
What company personnel must meet the requirements of CSA Standard W47.1?
The following personnel shall meet the requirements of this standard:
- welding engineers for Division 1 and Division 2 companies
- welding supervisors
- tack welders, welders and welding operators
What information concerning the qualifications of its welding personnel must a company
prepare, and keep on file for review by the Canadian Welding Bureau?
(Cl.5.5.2) The company shall prepare, and keep on file for review by the Canadian Welding
Bureau, a report showing the following:
- the name of each tack welder, welder, and welding operator
- the processes and welding positions upon which each may be engaged
- the expiry date of qualifications
- the qualifying authority, if other than the Canadian Welding Bureau
Each report shall clearly indicate any changes made during the preceding period
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PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT ACTUAL EXAM
AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS|
CURRENTLY TESTING VERSION | ALREADY
GRADED A+|EXPERT VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS 2026-2027
Can a company seek exemptions for certain welding techniques, processes, operations,
and specialized products?
(Cl. 5.1.4) The requirements of this Standard may not be appropriate for certain welding
techniques, processes, operations, and specialized products. A certified company, or a
company applying for certification, may seek exemption from the requirements for welding
procedure approval, and welder and welding operator testing and qualifications, for items
such as, but not limited to:
- maintenance welding operations
- friction welding
- weld overlays
- weld hardfacing
- products that utilize welding for non strength sealing operations only
Such exemptions, when granted, shall be clearly stipulated in the relevant document and
shall not contravene the requirements of any regulatory requirements unless prior approval
to do so is obtained from the regulatory authority
1|Page
,Is each company required to designate an individual who has the responsibility for ensuring
that the requirements of CSA Standard W47.1 are implemented and maintained?
Yes. (Cl. 5.1.5) The company shall designate an individual who, irrespective of other
responsibilities, shall have defined authority and responsibility for ensuring that the
requirements of this Standard are implemented and maintained.
Does a certified company have to demonstrate that it meets the quality requirements of
the applicable standards and specifications?
(Cl.5.1.6) The certified company has to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Bureau that it
meets the weld quality requirements of the applicable standards and specifications.
Are certified companies required to keep a record of all complaints?
(Cl. 5.1.7) Certified companies shall keep a record of all complaints made known to it
relating to compliance with certification requirements and shall make these records
available to the Bureau when requested. Certified companies shall take appropriate action
with respect to such complaints and shall document the actions taken.
Explain the difference between the 3 main divisions in which companies are certified
(Cl. 5.2) The differentiation of certified companies shall be based on the following:
- Division 1 - The company shall employ a welding engineer on a full time basis
- Division 2 - The company shall retain a welding engineer on a part time basis
- Division 3 - The company is not required to employ or retain a welding engineer
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, Are audits required at the locations where the company performs welding prior to
certification?
(Cl 5.3.3) Prior to certifying the company, the Bureau representative shall complete audits
at the locations where the company performs the welding to verify that it meets the
applicable requirements of this standard
What company personnel must meet the requirements of CSA Standard W47.1?
The following personnel shall meet the requirements of this standard:
- welding engineers for Division 1 and Division 2 companies
- welding supervisors
- tack welders, welders and welding operators
What information concerning the qualifications of its welding personnel must a company
prepare, and keep on file for review by the Canadian Welding Bureau?
(Cl.5.5.2) The company shall prepare, and keep on file for review by the Canadian Welding
Bureau, a report showing the following:
- the name of each tack welder, welder, and welding operator
- the processes and welding positions upon which each may be engaged
- the expiry date of qualifications
- the qualifying authority, if other than the Canadian Welding Bureau
Each report shall clearly indicate any changes made during the preceding period
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