Career Details

Level 1 - Welding

Description

Welding is a high-tech industry that can take you places all over the world. From ladders to aircraft carriers, from NASCAR to national defense, and from the laboratory to sales and repair, the varied welding industry impacts virtually every industry. Technology is creating more uses for welding in the workplace. For example, new ways are being developed to bond dissimilar materials and non-metallic materials, such as plastics, composites, and new alloys. Also, advances in laser beam and electron beam welding, new fluxes, and other new technologies and techniques all point to an increasing need for highly trained and skilled workers. NCCER's four-level curriculum covers topics such as Oxyfuel Cutting, Welding Symbols, and Stainless Steel Groove Welds. NCCER's curriculum also correlates to the AWS SENSE (Schools Excelling through national Skills Education) standards and guidelines for Entry Welder. An AWS SENSE correlation chart is provided with the curriculum to assist instructors in complying with the AWS guidelines.

Certifying Organization

National Center for Construction Education and Research

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Los Angeles Certified Welder

Certifying Organization

Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Machining Level I - CNC Mill Operations

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Metalworking Skills

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Machining Level I - Drill Press I

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Metalworking Skills

Type

A - Core

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