AWS B5.14:2009

This standard establishes the minimum requirements to qualify as a Welding Sales Representative (WSR). This qualification is based on the individualâ??s education and experience, and his or her ability to pass an examination.
Scope : 1.1 General. This standard defines the minimum education, experience, and knowledge necessary for individuals to function effectively as sales representatives in the welding industry. It provides a method, through documentation of education and experience and a written examination, to qualify an individual as a Welding Sales Representative (WSR). It also provides general job functions a WSR should be able to perform. 1.2 Safety and Health. Some safety and health issues may be beyond the scope of this standard and therefore not be fully addressed by this standard. Users of this standard should consult ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, applicable federal, state, and local regulations and other relevant documents concerning safety and health issues not addressed herein. 1.3 Terminology Guideline. As used in this standard, the word shall denotes a requirement, the word should denotes a guideline, and the word may denotes a choice. As used in this standard, the word welding includes brazing.