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1.1 AWS QC13:2006 establishes the requirements for certification and maintenance of certification in accordance with qualification requirements stated in AWS B5.9:2006, Specification for the Qualification of Welding Supervisors. 1.2 In the certification process, the AWS Certification Department performs the following functions: 1. Reviews the education and experience of each applicant to see that the minimum requirements of AWS B5.9 are met. 2. Administers the examinations, which cover the subject areas as stated in AWS B5.9. 3. Issues the certification credentials to successful applicants. 1.3 Certification is the documentation that the specified qualification requirements have been satisfied, and should not be construed as an endorsement of the future performance of an individual in a particular job environment. It shall be the responsibility of the employer to determine that the certified welding supervisor is capable of performing all duties assigned. 1.4 The applicable standards for this program do not address the assessment of capabilities regarding performance of personnel-related issues, such as hiring practices, discrimination, and other fair employment practices. 1.5 Levels of Certification. There is only one level of certification for welding supervisors

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