This standard defines the certification program for the American Welding Society for use in the Certification of Robotic Arc Welding (CRAW) Operators and Technicians. These certifications require documentation of experience, satisfactory completion of both written and practical examinations. The examination tests the CRAW's knowledge of welding processes, welding procedures, destructive and non-destructive tests, welding terms, definitions, symbols, reports, safety, quality assurance and responsibilities, robot programming and robot arc welding, and other related subjects. Successful completion of all requirements constitutes the basis for awarding a certification as a Robotic Arc Welding Technician or Robotic Arc Welding Operator.