Career Details

Welding Technology - Training Certificate

Description

The Welding program at Manhattan Tech is designed to prepare students for immediate employment in the job market upon completion. In addition to providing the specific technical skills necessary for employment, the program also includes general education knowledge. Students receive classroom and hands-on training using the latest welding and cutting equipment available in the industry. Students who successfully complete these classes will be capable of passing an AWS structural steel qualification test.

Certifying Organization

Manhattan Area Technical College

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

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? Yes

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

Certified Welding Supervisor

Certifying Organization

American Welding Society

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Robotic Arc Welding Operators and Technicians

Certifying Organization

American Welding Society

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Certified Robotic Arc Welding Technician

Certifying Organization

American Welding Society

Type

B - Advanced

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