AWS Certified Robotic Arc Welding

Certification Program for Robotic Arc Welding - Operators and Technicians (CRAW)

AWS is thrilled to offer the brand new Certification Program for Robotic Arc Welding - Operators and Technicians (CRAW). This certification allows many welding personnel employed in various welding sectors to measure themselves against standards for their occupation. It also signifies that the CRAW Operator or Technician has demonstrated the capability of working with various codes, standards, and specifications. Since proof of active practice or re-examination is required every three years, certification also signifies that the CRAW Operator or Technician is current with the welding industry.

Requirements for CRAW Examination
The AWS D16.4:2005 Specification for the Qualification of Robotic Arc Welding Personnel sets the principal requirements for taking the CRAW examination:


FOR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION FOR TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION
Experience and
Education
Requirements		 Have minimum of 2 years of welding experience.

1 year diploma in welding or robotic instruction

 Have minimum of (5) years welding experience with all relevant processes.

Have a 2-year Associates Degree in Welding/Robotics/Electrical or Equivalent

Hold current CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) certification.
Training
Recommendations		 Completion of original equipment manufacturer or equivalent Robotic Programming Course. Receive instruction in the operation of quality measuring tools including applicable computer software for measuring the weld cross section.

Be familiar with personal computers.

*Current CWI certification is a requirement for the CRAW-T certification. Failure to achieve and/or maintain CWI certification will result in the CRAW-O certification ONLY.

This two-part exam is comprised of both a Part A - multiple-choice test consisting of 136 questions, and a Part B - Performance test that covers the practical demonstration of knowledge and ability involving a robotic system. A pass mark of 75% is required on Part A in order to meet the minimum requirements for certification as CRAW Operator or Technician.

Both parts of the exam will be conducted at the same AWS Approved Test Site.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS THE TWO-PART CRAW EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE CERTIFICATION.
Training
Please select the "Approved Test Centers" link on the left hand menu of this page to view testing centers that provide training.

Partial schedule
Selected dates for upcoming training/exam sessions are as follows:
Week of
 CRAW ATC
 Contact
04/05/2010 ABB, Inc., Auburn Hills, Mich. Keith Lloyd (248) 391-8421
04/19/2010 Wolf Robotics, Ft. Collins, Colo. Darren Pape (970) 225-7736
05/03/2010 ABB, Inc., Auburn Hills, Mich. Keith Lloyd (248) 391-8421
06/07/2010 ABB, Inc., Auburn Hills, Mich. Keith Lloyd (248) 391-8421
08/02/2010 ABB, Inc., Auburn Hills, Mich. Keith Lloyd (248) 391-8421
10/04/2010 ABB, Inc., Auburn Hills, Mich. Keith Lloyd (248) 391-8421
10/25/2010 The Lincoln Electric Co. Patricia Kernya (216) 383-8542
11/01/2010 ABB, Inc., Auburn Hills, Mich. Keith Lloyd (248) 391-8421
12/06/2010 ABB, Inc., Auburn Hills, Mich. Keith Lloyd (248) 391-8421
Personalized
Schedules Available		 Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI Larry Gross (414) 297-6996