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Qualification Test: Structural Parts Steel Qualification Test Structural Parts Steel Qualification Test Information and Pre-Registration Earn a designation by successfully completing the I-CAR hands-on Structural Parts Steel Qualification Test (SPSQT). The hands-on skills based I-CAR SPSQT allows technicians to demonstrate their skills in GMA (MIG) Welding when sectioning structural steel parts. The steel used for the qualification test is the same type and thickness used for the I-CAR Steel GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test (WQT). The participants are required to complete two sectioning joints on a simulated structural part. The two joints include a butt joint with backing and an offset fillet weld. Plug welds are also used with the sectioning joints. Thirty welds are made in flat, vertical, and overhead positions. To pass the qualification test, the overall length of the structural part must be within specification and the welds must pass visual inspection. Preparing for the Test Pre-registration is required four to six weeks prior to the SPSQT. Participants will receive informational materials when they pre-register and pre-pay for the test. These informational sheets briefly summarize the test and provide details about what materials a student should bring to the test. The test is offered only at I-CAR authorized structural parts steel test sites but the number of participants is limited to four, so registrations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. The Day of the Test Testing takes about seven hours. Following a classroom introduction, participants have one hour to familiarize themselves with the equipment and surroundings and practice the flat, vertical, and overhead welds. Practicing the welds on coupons prior to welding on the part is permitted and encouraged. Measuring Performance To pass the SPSQT, a participant's test rail must fit in the I-CAR fixture. The allowable tolerance has been built in to the fixture. If any pin on the fixture does not fit into the reference hole on the test part, it will not qualify. Welds are visually inspected following strict guidelines. The methods used to evaluate a passing rail are explained during in the Structural Parts Steel Qualification Test Prep (SPS04). Participants will earn four points for passing the test. Certificate of Qualification I-CAR issues a Certificate Of Professional Development Through Training to those who pass the Structural Parts Steel Qualification Test. It is necessary to re-qualify every five years by retaking the test and meeting the same criteria as first time students. Pre-registration and Cost Information on pre-registration and associated costs can be found on the downloadable pre-registration form below. Please note that pre-registration and payment are required four to six weeks before the test. The number of students per session is limited. For more information, please call customer care at 800.422.7872. Click here to search class schedules for the I-CAR Structural Parts Steel Qualification Test.
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