Welding Certification SECTION OVERVIEW: The next slides discuss the basics of the certification process. TEACHER NOTES: Slide 56 - 58: Bulleted information on topical area is provided to lead class discussion on certification possibilities.
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
Careers in Welding SECTION OVERVIEW: The next few slides discuss: The types of jobs available using welding Why welding is important Careers in welding TEACHER NOTES: Slides 10-12: Information included on these slides are intended to help students understand: Opportunities available to skilled welders That welding provides many opportunities for making money Additional links for more information on careers and the demand for skilled welders: National Association of Manufacturers: www.nam.org 2005 Skills Gap Report: http://www.nam.org/s_nam/bin.asp?TrackID=&SID=1&DID=235731&CID=9&VID=2 Keeping America Competitive: http://www.nam.org/s_nam/bin.asp?CID=201721&DID=226411&DOC=FILE.PDF
Job opportunities in welding are changing … Careers in Welding Job opportunities in welding are changing … Welding can be valuable as a job skill or as a full-time job 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 For more information on welding careers, please see the e-learning introduction