Taking the CWB 4-pos test

Date 02-13-2009 15:44

Hi,

I am taking the SWB Structural test on St. Valentine's Day first thing in the morning. Went over all 4 positions last evening and I should be able to pass. Surprised myself with the quality of my welds. Big changes have taken place with all the practice time I have been putting in. Two knowledgeable and dedicated instructors have made a big difference too. Have learned a lot on this Forum as well.

Won't know if I pass for at least two weeks as the test plates get sent to Winnipeg for X-Ray.

By johnnyh (***)

Date 02-13-2009 16:57

Good Luck eh.

By Nitesky (**)

Date 02-14-2009 22:28 Edited 02-15-2009 03:15

Thanks. Did the test this morning. Visually, things looked good. The Inspector shipped them so now I have to wait.

Don't bite my nails, quit smoking long ago and drinking even longer ago . . . Gonna be a long wait :(

By up-ten

Date 02-15-2009 05:38

Two weeks for results???? Jeez, you might as well drive to Winnipeg yourself and give them your test plates. T-Bay to Wpg, is that about a 10 hr drive?

By Nitesky (**)

Date 02-15-2009 19:48 Edited 02-15-2009 19:50

Yeah, but that was according to the first story I was told.
I asked the Inspector yesterday and he said they go to Edmonchuck for X-Ray and then they go to Toronto for reading the X-Rays. He said the actual shipping is quick but waiting in line for the pics and results takes up a lot of time.

By up-ten

Date 02-15-2009 22:18

Thats craaazy man! I was in a test last Friday here in Edm. for my CWB check test. Started at 7:30 am, finished and out the door with a pass by 10:30am. If I was welding the F,OH,H, and V like many of the others were that day, they would have their results SAME day! What is with this CWB??? So you have to wait 2 weeks before you can weld any structural at your shop. I just don't get it.

By Nitesky (**)

Date 02-16-2009 01:04

I don't get it either but don't know what else to do.

My training was at the Ironworker's Union in the evening two days @ week. They get the inspector there monthly for tests and the plates are sent out for X-Ray like mine were.

I know some guys that are training at Confederation College and their coupons are bent when they test and then they can know the results the very same day.

By Nitesky (**)

Date 03-04-2009 23:44

Well, got the news today. Have to re-test on horizontal this Saturday March 7. Cost me another $125.xx but such is life.
Hey, I feel pretty good having passed three positions on my first try ever. My welding is getting better every day because of all the practice.

By Nitesky (**)

Date 03-07-2009 23:53

Well, looks like I did OK.
The inspector thought it should pass so all I have to do is sit and wait for the results :)

By Nitesky (**)

Date 03-30-2009 23:36

Got it! The Ironworker Union phoned today and told me I passed :)
Can go to town later this week and get my "sheepskin".