Welcome to the forum Alex !

That's a big question.

The test specimens are detailed in Clause 4

Having a compliant AWS D1.1 project "may" take quite some effort, depending on how your current quality program is set-up. 

Developing Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS's) for the production work must be done as a first step.

Can't test the welders without procedures  :)

Much depends on the scope of the work... Type of base metal, welding process, joint configurations, position of welding, and many other considerations are involved.

You can certainly do it yourself.... But you might save quite a headache by hiring a consultant to get you through the first time. 

There are many more questions I'm sure...  But start by saying a little more about what it is exactly you are trying to do.

Again  Welcome !

Hello Alex,

Are you snowed in?  Anyway:

WELCOME TO THE AWS WELDING FORUM!!

Not a bad start there.  You gave us the code.  Now, it appears you have a copy of the code?  What edition? 2010? 

Next, let's make sure: are we talking about plate?  or pipe/tube?   

What grade of material?

Just for general knowledge, what process and what parameters?  wire, shielding gas, etc.

If someone doesn't come along and cram lots of info in all at once, I'd like to do this step by step so you can learn it, not just take our word for it.

Not trying to cut anyone else out of offering help, just thought I would try a new approach, especially with someone who appears eager to learn how the process works.

He Is In Control, Have a Great Day,  Brent