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Welding Certification. Welding Certification. What is a welding certification? Welding certifications are used to test a welder’s knowledge and welding skill Certifications are available for many different processes, materials, and positions. Who certifies welders?
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Welding Certification • What is a welding certification? • Welding certifications are used to test a welder’s knowledge and welding skill • Certifications are available for many different processes, materials, and positions. • Who certifies welders? • Certification programs are offered by many different types of organizations: • Companies • Skilled Trades • Military • Ship Builders • Pipelines • The American Welding Society
Welding Certification • How can you become certified? • Certification testing is available at testing facilities all over the United States • The AWS offers many certifications including: welders, welding inspectors, and welding educators • What is the value of a welding certification? • A welding certification proves that you have passed a test and are qualified for the job • As an AWS certified welder your name is kept in a national database which is used to notify you of jobs open in your area • It is a source of accomplishment and pride
Engineering Racing Industrial Sales Farm Repair and Fabrication Production Welding Military Teaching Maintenance Robotics Ironworker/ Skilled Trades Auto Technician Artist Metal Sculpting Owning Your Own Business Careers in Welding Job opportunities in welding are changing … Welding can be valuable as a job skillor as afull-time job For more information on welding careers, please see the e-learning introduction