This standard establishes the requirements for the AWS certification of Welding Educators, describes how personnel are qualified, and outlines the principles of conduct and practice by which certification may be maintained. 

In the certification process, the AWS conducts examinations which verifies a person's skill and knowledge of welding fabrication and requires documentation of their teaching skills.

It shall be the responsibility of the employer to determine that a person is capable of performing the duties involved in their welding educator assignment.

This standard is intended to supplement the requirements of an employer, or of state regulations; it shall not be construed as a preemption of the employer's responsibility for the work or for the performance of the work.