certification

Date 11-10-2003 21:06

There is a nationally recognized program that we use for several crafts. In January our first welder training class will begin. The beauty is the student gets training that is recognized no matter where they go. They still have to pass certification tests, but the training is pretty good. The price of the program is not low, so you really need to think about it. We kicked the idea around for several years before deciding to give it a go in welding.

http://careers.nccer.org/index2.asp

Charles Hall

By jon20013 (*****)

Date 11-10-2003 21:10

It depends on what the requirements might be from the governing standard for certification. One example might be AWS D1.1 which is so simple as to state (paraphrased) that anyone competent to perform the inspections might do it. None of the codes I am familiar with require "certified" people to certify the welder(s)....just a competent person. Also, if a non-certified lab certifies a welder or even if a certified lab does the certification, most employers will require an in-house welding test. The school offering the *certification* simply adds some value to the prospective employer to base their judgement on whether or not to offer a test and/or position (if they chose to accept the schools' cert's). Have I got you confused yet????

By bmaas1

Date 11-11-2003 13:50

Its up to the employerwhether or not they want to accept the certs. most places I've seen give you a test anyway no matter what you can do. But having one beforehand doesn't hurt either.

Brian Maas

By jwright650 (*****)

Date 11-11-2003 14:14

Brian,
When an employer sees that you are carrying papers from previous employment, it may give the employer a little more confidence in giving you a try. You have more confidence testing someone knowing they already have a resume'. I also test each and every new hire, papers or no papers.
My opinion only,
John Wright