Welder, welding operator, and tack welder qualification tests determine the ability of those tested to produce acceptably sound welds with the process, materials, and procedure called for in the test. Qualification tests are not intended to be used as a guide for welding during actual construction, but rather to assess whether an individual has a certain minimum level of skill. The test does not determine what an individual normally will or can do in production. For this reason, complete reliance should not be placed on qualification testing of welders. The quality of all production welds should be determined by inspection during and following completion of the actual welding.