AWS D11 Welder Qualification Form - Fill Out and Use This PDF

AWS D11 Welder Qualification Form PDF Details

The AWS D11 Welder Qualification Form, formally titled the AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2015 ANNEX M Sample Welder Qualification Test Record, is the standard document the American Welding Society requires for certifying welders, welding operators, and tack welders. It serves as the official qualification record for structural steel applications where AWS D1.1/D1.1M compliance is required.

Required Fields on the Form

Every completed AWS D11 Welder Qualification Form must include the following information to be considered a valid test record:

• Welder information: Name, identification number, and employer or contractor name
• Test details: Test date, standard test number, and WPS number
• Base metals: Material specification, type or size, and grade group
• Welding variables: Process option (manual, semiautomatic, mechanized, or automatic), weld type, backing, and filler metal
• Test results: Type of test performed, acceptance criteria, and results determination
• Certification: Signatures from the welder and authorized examiner confirming the qualification is complete

Performance Qualification Tests and Inspection

Before a welder can be certified under AWS D1.1/D1.1M, they must complete and pass all required performance tests for the specific process and position being qualified. Common test types include visual inspection, guided bend tests, and radiographic examination. The required tests depend on the welding process, weld type, and test position.

Test results are documented directly on the qualification form. Organizations are required to retain completed qualification records and make them available for inspection when requested. A testing laboratory or authorized examiner must certify the results on the form before the qualification is considered performed and complete.

When Requalification Is Necessary

A welder's qualification may expire if the qualified welding process has not been performed within six months. Requalification is also necessary when there is reason to question a welder's ability to produce acceptable welds. In both cases, a new performance test must be completed and a new AWS D11 Welder Qualification Form filled out to document the results.

Some project specifications require requalification when welding process option, base metal category, or other essential variables change. Review the applicable WPS and AWS D1.1/D1.1M standard to confirm which tests are necessary for the new conditions.