This standard establishes the minimum requirements for qualification and registration as a SENSE Program Level I??Entry Welder with the American Welding Society.This standard specifies practical knowledge and performance tests that require a minimum level of reading@ computational@ and manual skills to successfully complete.All individuals that meet the specified performance criteria at a facility which is a Participating Organization will be listed in the AWS National Registry of SENSE Program Welders.Organizations that are not Participating Organizations may use this standard@ but individuals they instruct will not be listed in the National Registry of SENSE Program Welders.Although a written test including questions on safety is required by this standard@ this standard is not intended to address safety and health. Safety and health requirements are provided in ANSI Z49.1@ Safety in Welding@ Cutting@ and Allied Processes@ other safety and health standards@ and federal@ state@ and local government regulations. The responsibility for safety is primarily with the welder@ the Participating Organization during training and testing@ and afterwards@ with the employer.