June/July 2012- Issue #6 - CWB Group

June/July 2012- Issue #6
• One-Stop Testing to Non-CSA Standards
• CWA Annual Conference
• NEW! NDE Training is Here
• NEW! CWBi Mini Courses
• CWB Value Optimizer
• W47.2 Transition
• CWB Group Social Media
• CWB Group Job Postings
• Global Petroleum Show
• CWB Group Summer Hours
• CWB Group Courses

Announcing CWB Group’s One-Stop
Testing to Non-CSA Standards
CWB Group is please to announce that we are
now offering on-site regional and international
qualification/ certification services to our clients.
If your company requires testing services beyond
CSA W47.1, such as to AWS or ISO standards,
it can now be combined with your regular
scheduled CWB testing – allowing your CWB
Certification Representative to cover off a number
of different testing requirements in a single visit, for
a competitive flat hourly fee. This helps speed up
the certification/ qualification process as well as
reducing the overall cost.
CWB’s One-Stop Testing - Get more, quicker, from
an organization you trust, with a single phone call.
To find out more call 1.800.844.6790 or your local
CWB Representative.
CWA 3 rd Annual Conference
MAIN EVENT: Sept 9 th to 11 th
This annual event is a must see for every welding
industry professional. Our conference attendance
and technical presentations have increased
each year. Join your fellow CWA members
and learn about Welding and NDE Technology
developments that serve Construction, Mining,
Aerospace, Transportation, Shipbuilding and many
other industries. So come out to network and talk
with industry experts alike at this exciting event!
OTHER EVENTS: Sept 9 th 11am Tee Off
The Annual Golf Tournament. Rise and shine!
Leave the confines of your hotel room in the Old
Capital and don’t miss the opportunity to put the
almost 7000 yard course of Golf de la Faune to the
test. We are located in the heart of the Capital
and connected to the main freeways of Québec
City. Accept the challenge of Golf de la Faune!
Sept 12 th Special Post Conference Event Speaker
Series – Welding High Strength Low Alloy Steels:
Featured Speaker- Maria Quintana: Technical
Director & Chief Engineer, Consumable R&D of
Lincoln Electric
Agenda:
• Foundation - Introduction to High Strength Low
Alloy Steels
• Practical Applications - Welded Components
• Welding Solutions - Selecting Process/
Consumable Combinations
To register and for full Conference details CLICK HERE.
A New Force in NDE Training is Here!
It’s been awhile since any NDE courses have been
redeveloped in Canada. Our new courses are
ready and include completely revised, updated,
and re-illustrated material. We also have new
instructors, and brand new expanded practical
components, including new samples, to better suit
the current industry needs.
CWB is pleased to announce the re-release of the
following Non-Destructive courses across Canada:
• Materials and Processes
• Magnetic Particle
• Liquid Penetrant
Visit our YouTube page to check out our
informative NDE videos. J Now booking for late
Summer and early Fall: 1.800.844.6790 or
visit www.cwbinstitute.org

NEW! CWBi Mini Courses
We now offer online Self-Study, low cost ($99), mini
courses for the following subjects:
• Symbols for Welding- Focuses on Module 3
• Engineering Drawings, Basic Joints and
Preparation for Welding- Focuses on Module 2
• Introduction to Basic Joints, Symbols, and
Preparation for Welding- Focuses on Module 3
and 2 combined
• Welding Processes and Equipment- Focuses on
Module 4
• Weld Faults and Causes- Focuses on Module 10
• Basic Welding Inspection- Focuses on Modules
11, 15 and 16 combined
• Introduction to Steel and Welding Metallurgy-
Focuses on Module 8 and 9 combined
Visit www.cwbinstitute.org now to sign up!
What can the Value Optimizer do for you?
This audit program provides great value to our
clients. The CWB Value Optimizer can deliver cost
savings through gains in productivity. Industry
observations have shown that labour and
overhead represent close to 75% of the true
manufacturing cost. Our Value Optimizer audit will
provide you with an overview of the opportunities
that exist in your organization to improve your
welding productivity.
• Over 60 years of expertise in the welding industry
• This is an Independent audit
• Pricing starting from $600*
* Depending on number of welders and welding
process. Call 1-800-844-6790 or email us at info@
cwbgroup.org to schedule an audit today!
W47.2 Transition...
By now, most organizations have successfully
transitioned to the latest revision of CSA W47.2,
which was issued in March 2011. Certification to
this revision began April 5th, 2011 and since then
applicant companies have been required to
comply with the 2011 requirements, while certified
companies were given a 15 month transition period
to meet the new requirements.
The transition period to CSA Standard W47.2-2011
will end on April 3, 2012. All clients currently certified
to the 1987 edition must demonstrate compliance
to the new requirements of the 2011 edition prior
to July 4th, 2012. For those companies not yet
transitioned, your CWB Representative has been
providing you with feedback on the requirements
of the 2011 edition at each of your audits.
The new standard is now similar in structure and
approach to CSA W47.1. Some of the changes
include:
• The scope has been changed to allow the
standard to be applied to many types of
components. It no longer applies just to
“structures.”
• Some definitions: Category has been replaced
by Class, and Performance Level has been
replaced by Classification, to match CSA W47.1.
• The concept of 3 divisions is being maintained

(Divisions 1, 2 and 3) except that Divisions 2.1
and 2.2 have been combined into Division 2.
• The separate designations for engineers as
being responsible for welding design and/or
welding procedures and practice has been
discontinued. Instead, the engineer is now
referred to as the “Welding Engineer.”
• Each Welding Supervisor must have 5 years of
welding related experience pertinent to the
company’s type of operations.
• The requirement for preparing and submitting
a Welding Engineering Standard has been
removed and replaced with a new document
referred to as an “Operational Control
Procedure.” The purpose of the “Operational
Control Procedure” is to assist companies in
managing key issues related to aluminum
welding quality.
• Performance Levels I, II and III have been
replaced with the new welder qualification
classifications, T, S, FW and WT, which are
identical to those in CSA W47.1.
A complete re-certification is not required; however,
all certified companies must transition to the new
requirements in CSA Standard W47.2-2011 to ensure
continued certification. Provided that certified
companies can demonstrate compliance to the
new requirements prior to April 4, 2012, certification
to CSA Standard W47.2 will continue uninterrupted.
We are committed to supporting your organization
through this transition.
If you are not sure you comply, or have
any questions, please contact your CWB
Representative or the CWB Group Contact Centre
at 1.800.844.6790.
Did You Join Our Group Yet?
Get the latest updates on what’s happening with
the CWB and CWA and you can even interact with
other welders and industry contacts! Click on the
CWB Group social media links below to join today!
CWB/CWA Facebook Page
CWB Group Twitter Page
CWB Group YouTube Page

CWB Group is Expanding!
WHY WORK AT CWB GROUP? We foster a
positive work environment through respect and
empowerment, and believe that honesty, integrity,
and professionalism are the foundation of our
relationships.
We currently have the following positions open:
• Regional Manager, Ontario
• Regional Manager, International
• Manager, Standards
• Manager, Corporate Sales
• Inside Sales Representative
• Certification Services Rep., Sarnia
• Certification Services Rep., BC
• Part-time Welder Tester (QUEBEC)
• Structural Engineer (A660 Audition)
Anyone who is interested, or who knows of
someone that may be interested in this position,
should submit a covering letter and their resume in
writing to: Odessa Olinares, Human Resources.
Resumes can also be sent via e-mail to
odessa.olinares@cwbgroup.org or fax to
905.542.1318.
CWB at the Global Petroleum Show 2012
From June 12-14th we were at this exciting show in
Calgary, AB.
Global Petroleum Show (GPS) is where the world’s
oil and gas industry meet. Its also one of the largest
energy exhibitions since 1968, and it brings together
60,000 international leaders, engineers, industry
professionals, field operators, and 2,000 service and
supply companies.
HUB International Insurance
We have entered into an agreement with
HUB International to provide broad ranging
insurance offerings to our CWA Corporate and
Premium individual members and CWB clients.
The program coverage includes:
• Personal Lines (home, auto, motorcycles, boats,
excess liability, travel)
• Employee Benefits Administration (life,accident,
disability, supplemental health, critical illness,
dental, long-term care, medical, key man and
pension plans)
• Commercial (Property & Casualty) (property/
boiler, general liability, automobile, umbrella,
crime, D&O/EPL)
If you are interested in saving money on your
insurance needs, please call HUB International
at 1.877.643.WELD(9353) or visit the website.
CWB Group- Summer Hours 2012
PLEASE NOTE: Until August 31st, the CWB Group
office locations will close on Fridays at 12 noon.
The Contact Centre will be available as normal at
1.800.844.6790 from 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. EST.
The CWB Group will continue to provide all
scheduled field services and training courses. The
CWB Group is continuously growing its client service
offerings and is committed to providing service
excellence.
Have a great summer!
CWB Group takes pride in attending important
trade shows that showcase our products and
services to better help the overall industry.

Upcoming CWB Courses
Welding Supervisor Seminar - Steel
(Visit www.cwbinstitute.org for online course)
This five day course is designed for Welding
Supervisors who want to increase their
knowledge of managing a Certified welding
shop. This course is also of interest to engineers,
shop foreman, quality assurance personnel.
• Edmonton – July 9-13
Welding Supervisor Seminar - Aluminum
This three-day course (22.5 hours) is designed for
Welding Supervisors who want to increase their
knowledge of managing a Certified aluminum
welding shop. This course is also of interest to
engineers, shop foreman, quality assurance
personnel or others who wish to understand the
unique attributes of aluminum welding, and the
requirements of certification.
• Saskatoon – Aug 8-10
Welding Health and Safety
(Visit www.cwbinstitute.org for online course)
Want to expand your knowledge of welding
health and safety and learn how to identify
welding hazards in your welding shop? Get
information on how to reduce the risk of
accidents and injuries to your employees.
Level 2 Upgrade Course
This seven-day course (52.5 hours) is designed for
Level 1 Welding Inspectors who want to further
increase their knowledge of inspection and
testing techniques.
• Saskatoon – Jul 4-12
Radiation Safety & Protection (CEDO)
This five-day course (40 hours) is the first step in
meeting the training course requirement for a
Certified Exposure Device Operator (CEDO).
• Dartmouth – Jul 16-20
Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
This five-day course (40 hours) is a skills
development and professional upgrading
course for personnel with industrial radiography
experience.
• Calgary – Aug 13-17
Welding Inspection Course Level 1
(Visit www.cwbinstitute.org for online course)
The Level 1 inspection course is 9 days of
instruction, reviewing the necessary welding and
welding inspection theory to challenge the Level
1 Welding Inspector certification examinations.
Day 10 of the course gives you the opportunity
to challenge the CSA W178.2 Visual Welding
Inspector Level 1 certification examinations.
• Edmonton – Jul 16-27
Welding Inspector Level 1- Exam Preparation
This ten-day course (67.5 hours) is designed for
individuals with at least one year of industry
experience who want to increase their
knowledge of welding, metallurgy, inspection
and testing techniques as they prepare to
challenge the CSA W178.2 Level 1 Welding
Inspector Examinations.
• Milton – Aug 20-31
For a complete list of courses visit: www.cwbgroup.org or call 1.800.844.6790