The SCWI requires considerable experience and the test seems to concentrate on the management side of inspection per references provided by AWS. It is an accomplishment to achieve but along with this effort is the pay equal to the effort. Before undertaking the task of preparing for are there any suggestions. It seems like the more you have the more they want but with little compensation. Any suggestions. Is it a crime to have a lifelong desire to learn. Where is the break even point. Firstpass