{"id":6683,"date":"2020-02-21T10:37:54","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T15:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=6683"},"modified":"2024-12-17T17:12:30","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T22:12:30","slug":"types-of-welding-certifications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/types-of-welding-certifications\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Types of Welding Certifications"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welding is a career as old as our industrialized world. And\u00a0as long as\u00a0we continue to make things, we will\u00a0continue to\u00a0need welders.\u00a0Not only do we need welders \u2013 we need skilled<\/strong> and well-trained<\/strong> welders. As technology advances and the manufacturing industry grows, so does the welding profession.\u00a0If you are considering pursuing this exciting and ever-evolving career, you will want to be prepared and ready to take on the competition.<\/p>\n

Welders must have physical strength, dexterity, and stamina in order to work with machines and equipment on the job. Those are givens.\u00a0But it is also important to have the right kind of qualifications, such as\u00a0education and certification.\u00a0If you are considering a welding career, you likely already understand the\u00a0importance of\u00a0having a great education and certification in welding<\/a>. But you may be wondering about the different\u00a0types<\/em>\u00a0of welding certifications available to you. Well, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Read on as we explore\u00a09\u00a0types of welding certifications that you can pursue today.<\/p>\n

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  1. Certified Welding Inspector <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    According to the\u00a0American Welding Society<\/a>\u00a0(AWS), a career as a welding inspector is one that is both \u201crewarding and lucrative.\u201d\u00a0This certificate may be earned through AWS.<\/p>\n

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    1. Certified Welding Educator <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Do you have an interest in welding, but also consider\u00a0teaching\u00a0as a possible career choice? You can become a Certified Welding Educator. This\u00a0welding certification ensures that knowledgeable welders can demonstrate skills, know-how, and experience to the next generation\u00a0of welders.<\/p>\n

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      1. Certified Resistance Welding Technician<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Resistance welding is a highly competitive and high-production industry. This type of\u00a0certification may be obtained after some education and training in the welding field, by the AWS.<\/p>\n

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        1. Certified Radiographic Interpreter<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          This certification is for the welders who read and interpret weld radiographs. With this type of welding certification, professionals learn:<\/p>\n