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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