Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: Friday, June 1, 2005

1. How do we prepare our technicians for the written test?
The technician should study the material in the study guide. The study guide contains the test material the technician will be expected to know.

2. How long does the written test take?
The time allotment for the written test is two hours; most will finish in less time.

3. How long does the “hands on” portion of the test take?
The time you will need for the “hands-on” test will vary depending upon the level of organization at the testing site. For example, if you have two tensiometers set up for candidates to test their welds the testing will go faster. From previous experience, 12 candidates (both extrusion and wedge) have completed the hands on test in four hours. We recommend that a Proctor supervise up to four candidates taking the hands-on portion of the test at one time. However, more technicians can test if the space and equipment allows; organization is the key.

4. Can more than one technician take the written test at the same time?
Yes, up to 12 technicians per Proctor.

5. What if someone can not read the test?
You can provide a person to read the test. The Proctor can read the test or monitor the reading process.

6. What type of facility do I need?
To administer the written test, you will need a room that allows one vacant space between each of the testing candidates. To conduct the welding portion of the test, you will need a warehouse with access to the necessary electricity.

7. How do I locate a Proctor?
IAGI maintains a list of approved Proctors. Several equipment manufacturers have agreed to act as Proctors and conduct testing when they visit your company. Also, there is a provision that allows your company to locate a local trade school teacher who would be willing to act as the Proctor. They will need to complete the Proctor application (contained in the Proctor and Test Information Package) and return it to IAGI. IAGI will notify the Proctor of acceptance.

8. Who hires the Proctor? Who pays the Proctor's fees? How much?
The company taking the tests hires and pays for the third party Proctor. You will also need to negotiate his/her fee. You will pay the Proctor for the IAGI testing materials plus their fee. IAGI does not participate in the Proctor negotiations.

9. What should I do with the Proctor Application and Agreement Form?
Mail the form to the Proctor and have him/her complete it. He/she must initial all of the items listed on the form, as it is their agreement with IAGI to administer the test properly. After a Proctor is hired, the Proctor should contact IAGI and make arrangements for obtaining the testing materials and applications and paying the material fees.

10. What does the Proctor do?
The Proctor orders and pays for written test materials, brings the written materials to the testing site, and gathers resumes and photo identification before the test begins. The Proctor monitors the program and is present during the entire testing. After the testing is complete, the Proctor returns the written tests to Jilien Harvey, Project Manager and sends the hands on tests to the designated laboratory.

11. What should I do with the Proctor Certification Order Form?
Mail the form to the Proctor and have him/her complete. The Proctor is the only one who will
receive the testing material from IAGI. The Proctor is responsible for bringing the tests to the test
facility and returning the tests to Jilien Harvey, Project Manager.

12. What should I do with the Test Candidate Application for Certification Form?
Complete a separate form for each test candidate and forward the application to the Proctor.
The proctor should submit with their order form.

13. How long will it take to get test results?
You can expect results back in six to eight weeks depending upon the time needed for test results to be returned and grading to be finished. All graded tests are reviewed for accuracy.

14. What liner material is required for hands on portion:
List of materials acceptable for use during the CWT exam process.

15. For a passing grade what percent is written and what percent is hands-on?
The candidate must pass the written exam with a score of 65% and must achieve five out of five specimens with film tear bond for each hands-on element according to GM19.

15. Questions?
Contact Jilien Harvey, Project Manager at 651-554-1895.