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Welding certification codes

The coding system for plate or structural welding is as follows:

1 is for the flat position.
2 is for the horizontal position.
3 is for the vertical position.
4 is for the overhead position.

There are two types of joints used in welding certification and they are:

F is for a fillet weld.
G is for a groove weld.

Most certification test will use Groove welds

The coding system to identify the positions and joint types for pipe welding:

1 is for a pipe in the horizontal position that is rolled.
2 is for a pipe in the fixed vertical position.
5 is for a pipe in the fixed horizontal position.
6 is for a pipe in a 45 degree fixed position.
R is for the restricted position.

Just like structural welding positions pipe welding certifications come in two joint types:

F is for a fillet weld.
G is for a groove weld.

Non destructive tests use various methods such as visual inspection, ultrasonic vibration, X-ray, liquid penetration, etc. to test the quality of a weld and reveal cracks, unfilled craters, overlaps etc. that could lead to repairs or rejection of the work.

Destructive tests are either chemical tests, hardness tests or mechanical tests which all involve cutting a section of the welded joint along the weld and testing it until it ruptures.

Each of these will determine the type of welding and process they are using to test for certifications example: GMAW 3G

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Welding Certifications & Training

Welding Certifications are technically a hands-on welder qualification test that is conducted by certified welding inspector that will determine if the person or machine can produce a sound quality weld up to the code or welding procedure needed for a Company, job site or a particular industry standard.

Diploma

Welding & Joining Technology - WAJ2 Diploma

Curriculum

General Core Courses	8
ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I	3
MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics	3
EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development	2

Occupational Courses	46
WELD 1000 Introduction to Welding Technology	4
WELD 1010 Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting	4
WELD 1030 Blueprint Reading for Welding Technology	4
WELD 1040 Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welding	4
WELD 1070 Overhead Shielded Metal Arc Welding	4
WELD 1050 Horizontal Shielded Metal Arc Welding	4
WELD 1060 Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welding	4
WELD 1090 Gas Metal Arc Welding	4
WELD 1110 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding	4
WELD 1120 Preparation for Industrial Qualification	4
Choose Two of the Following (6 Hours)	6
COLL 1010 College and Career Success Skills	3
COMP 2000 Intro. to Technology and Computer Application	3
WELD 1150 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding	3
WELD 1151 Fabrication Processes	3
WELD 1152 Pipe Welding	4
WELD 1153 Flux Cored Arc Welding	4
WELD 1156 Ornamental Iron Works	4

Students also have opportunities in getting technical certifications of credit in the following programs:

Gas Metal Arc Welder - GM31

Gas Tungsten Arc Welder - GTA1

Dual Enrollment Basic Shielded Arc Welder- MB31

Dual Enrollment Flux Cored Arc Welder - MF61

Dual Enrollment Gas Metal Arc Welder - MGM1

Dual Enrollment Gas Tungsten Arc Welder- MGT1

Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder - OSM1

Railroad Repair and Welding Technician II - RR21

Railroad Repair and Welding Technician I - RRA1

Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder - FS31

Pipe Welder - PW11

Websites

American Welding Society (AWS)

AWS develops codes; offers technical training, certification programs, conferences and an annual exposition; and makes available books, charts, videos and software to its members. AWS is the worldwide leader in certification programs for the welding industry.

certifications that a welder can obtain