scope:

This part of IS0 9606 specifies requirements, ranges of approval, test conditions, acceptance requirements and certification for the approval testing of welder performance for the welding of steels. The recommended format for the certificate of approval testing is given in annex B.

During the approval test, the welder is required to show adequate practical experience and job knowledge (test nonmandatory) of the welding processes, materials and safety requirements for which he is to be approved; information on these aspects is given in annex D.

This part of IS0 9606 is applicable when the welder's approval testing is required by the purchaser, by inspection authorities or by other organizations.

This part of IS0 9606 applies to the approval testing of welders for the fusion welding of steels.

The welding processes referred to in this part of IS0 9606 include those fusion welding processes which are designated as manual or partly mechanized welding. It does not cover fully mechanized and fully automatic processes (see 5.2).

This part of IS0 9606 covers approval testing of welders for work on cemifinished and finished products made from wrought, forged or cast material types listed in 5.4.

This part of IS0 9606 does not cover the issue of the certificate of approval testing which is under the sole responsibility of the examiner or test body.