 Most welding codes require that each manufacturer or contractor certify their own welders. This means a welding test taken for XYZ Company cannot be transferred to another company if you change employment. So, if XYZ Company had you take a test to become certified for the work you were doing there, it is not at all valid under another company. You will have to start the certification process from scratch at a new employer. The American Welding Society (AWS) has established a program to help with this requirement in some industries. Under this program, referred to as the Accredited Test Facility (or ATF) program. This program establishes high standards for test facilities, their personnel, and equipment to qualify for accreditation to test and qualify welders. Once you successfully pass a certification test at an ATF center, you will receive a card from AWS which can be taken to any employer without having to recertify. You will be also listed in the National Registry of Welders, where potential employers can search to find certified welders in their area. On April 27, 2009, the Earlbeck Technical Center was awarded accreditation as an AWS Accredited Test Facility. |
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Baltimore, MDWelding Supply & Gas Showroom
Welder Training & Testing Center 8204 Pulaski Hwy Baltimore, MD 21237 Hours: Mon- Fri 7:30 AM - 5PM Phone: (410) 687-8400 Fax: (410) 687-1394 |
Beltsville, MDWelding Supply & Gas Showroom
10792 Tucker St Beltsville, MD 20705 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30AM - 4:30PM Phone: (301) 937-8884 Fax: (301) 937-1811 |
York, PAWelding Supply & Gas Showroom
Welder Training & Testing Center 95 Aberdeen Rd York, PA 17406 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30AM - 4:30PM Phone: (717) 916-6611 Fax: (717) 764-1281 |
Scranton, PAWelding Supply & Gas Showroom
4961 Birney Ave Moosic, PA 18507 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30AM - 5:00PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Phone: (570) 457-8954 Fax: (570) 589-7900 Scranton, PA at Johnson College
Welder Training & Testing Center
3427 N Main Ave Scranton, PA 18508 Phone: (570) 702-8979 |
