I developed my own checklist/form that includes the variables needed for working to NAVSEA/AWS D1.1/ASME. All the variables are listed. I record as much as information as possible when qualifying a WPS so I have something to reference when writing the WPS. Not all the information is needed, so I simply don't enter the information. Too much information is better than not enough.
For instance, I record the heat and lot number of the base metal and the filler metal. Now I have a link to the original material test reports if there is a question on the materials used at some later date. I also record the model and serial number of the welding machine. Again, it may not be needed, but I have the information should question arise.
Was the item welded in a chamber, using a trailing gas, or was nothing more than a number 8 gas nozzle used? It recorded on the PQR.
What was the actual root opening? What was the actual groove angle? What was the actual root face? All that is recorded by the PQR.
What was the time to weld each weld bead? It is recorded.
What was the interpass temperature for each weld bead? It is recorded.
What was thickness of each weld layer? It is recorded.
Some of the information is not required by the specific welding standard, but the questions often come up at a later date. I have a job that just came in this morning. The client had some questions on how the WPS was qualified. The previous consultant didn't record the information, so now they cannot answer their customer's questions. End result, they are being asked to requalify the WPS and I got the job because the previous consultant didn't record all the information needed. I was contacted because they noticed the WPSs I qualified had the information their customer asked for. My WPSs were accepted and the WPSs I didn't qualify are rejected.
Code is code, but the customer holds the gold (check). As the saying goes, "He who holds the gold makes the rules."
Al