In D1.1, 4.2.3.1 states that (1) a welder’s or welding operator’s qualification remains in effect unless the welder is not engaged in a given “process” of welding for which the welder or welding operator is qualified for a period exceeding six months, or (2) there’s a specific reason to question a welder’s or welding operator’s ability.
I’ve often wondered why this verification is just for a given process, and it doesn't include a given position. If a welder is qualified for a 2G position using the FCAW process, which qualifies for horizontal and flat groove welds, and horizontal and flat fillet welds, but the welder’s continuity is eventually verified in the FCAW process with say, a flat fillet weld, which has a lesser degree of difficulty than that of a horizontal groove weld… why wouldn’t continuity be required on the more difficult horizontal groove weld?
The only thing I can think of is that item (2) would kick in at that point.
I’ve always maintained a continuity log based on process only, and I was just curious about how others address this. It just doesn’t make sense to me not to maintain continuity based on the more difficult position, as opposed to the process.