Section 12.2.2 of QC1 states that requalification may be by completing the current practical exam or by presenting proof of continuous activity for the past two years AND participation in AWS training or teaching programs at accredited colleges or universities.

QC1 is free from AWS by going to their publications page
http://www.aws.org/cgi-bin/shop/flyall.html?mv_arg=QC1%2d96

Contact, or direct your e-mail to Mr. Walter Herrera at American Welding Society. I'm sure he can help you.

As stated by WBI, you can take the practical portion of the exam or you can attest to atleast to (80) contact hours earned during the 9-year certification period related to the field of welding inspection or the teaching or welding inspection subjects. (40) contact hours of the (80) MUST be earned within the final 3 years of certification.

Additionally, you may also register to take the 9-Year Re-Certification Course. This is an intensive six-day seminar that is sponsored by the AWS Education Business Unit. Upon successfully completing this seminar, your CWI certification will be re-certified.

Although this information is coming to you a bit late, I hope that it was helpful. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance to you with regard to your 9-year re-certification needs.