AWS QC4 : 1989

Personnel
Foreword
1. Scope
     1.1 Requirements
     1.2 Procedure
     1.3 Safety Precautions
2. Definitions
3. Test Facility Requirements
     3.1 General Requirements
     3.2 Quality Assurance System
     3.3 Personnel
     3.4 Welding Equipment
     3.5 Measuring & Testing Equipment
     3.6 Calibration
     3.7 Metals and Materials
     3.8 Test Methods and Procedures
     3.9 Environment
     3.10 Handling of Items to be Tested
     3.11 Records and Test Reports
4. Accreditation
     4.1 Information
     4.2 Application
5. On-Site Assessment
     5.1 Agency
     5.2 Checklist
     5.3 Objectives
     5.4 Assessment Report
6. Accreditation Decisions
     6.1 Submittal
     6.2 Grant
7. Appeals Procedure
8. Reassessments
9. Accreditation Renewal
     9.1 Period
     9.2 Annual Report
     9.3 Expiration
10. Revocation
     10.1 Q&C Committee
     10.2 Enforcement
11. Reinstatement

This Standard establishes minimum requirements for Test Facilities, their personnel, and equipment to qualify for accreditation to test and qualify welders in the AWS Certified Welder Program.