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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? - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Welding Certification
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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
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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
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Careers in Welding
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Careers in Welding
• 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
Job opportunities in welding are changing … Welding can be valuable as a job skill or as a full-time job
For more information on welding careers, please see the e-learning introduction