Hello Mike!
From what I read in the American Welding Society's web site(www.aws.org), in the "Certification" link, under "Certified Welding Educator Program",
under the six .pdf's, it states: If you are a current SCWI, CWI, or CAWI, and you meet the Certified Welding Educator criteria outlined below, NO testing is required for the CWE certification. Simply complete the CWE Short Form Application:
* Teach full or part-time in a classroom environment.
* Hold a valid welder certification.
* Written recommendation from your teaching supervisor attesting to your teaching qualifications and ability.
If you read some more, it explains other pertinent information regarding the CWE. Finally, more questions can be answered by calling the Certification Business Unit at (800)-443-9353 , ext. 273.
To find out how much it would cost, then click the .pdf containing the AWS price list. I noticed the amount of $305 if you're a current member, and an active CWI/CAWI, and $505 if you're not a current member.
However, I think it's best to contact the Certification Business Unit to verify the info posted in both the quoted web page, and .pdf "AWS Price List" shown in that quoted web page just in case of any changes.
I hope everything works out for you!
Respectfully,
SSBN727 Run Silent... Run Deep!!!
P.S. I was a Journeyman Boilermaker too but, not as many years as you so, your experience will surely be invaluable when educating your students!!! Not that you really need it but, Good Luck to you!!!