2023-2024 Credential Information
AWS SENSE Entry Welder Program - Shielded Metal Arc Welding Process
Credential Name | AWS SENSE Entry Welder Program - Shielded Metal Arc Welding Process |
Credential Vendor Info | American Welding Society (AWS) SENSE sense@aws.org 800.443.9353 or 305.443.9353 ext. 225 https://www.senseonline.org When emailing, include first and last name, organization's name, and whether a student or an instructor is inquiring. |
Credential Auto Collect | No |
Diploma Endorsement | Yes |
Validation Artifact | AWS SENSE Completion Report |
Credential Lead Consultant | Jim Pressly james.pressly@dpi.nc.gov |
Course Number and Title | IM62 Welding Technology II |
Credential as POL | IM62 POL = Yes     Note: AWS SENSE Entry Welder Program - Shielded Metal Arc Welding Process. Must pass all modules OR Certified Welder per Welding Code AWS D1.1 (SMAW) |
Pathway(s)^ | Welding (WELD) |
Cost of Instructor Training | N/A |
Instructor Training Requirements | Available |
Exam Voucher Expiration | N/A |
Credential Lifespan | 1.3.2.1 Continuation of Full Completers in the AWS SENSE certificate database. AWS QC10, Clause 11, indicates an individual with full completion as a Level 1-Entry Welder status shall remain in the AWS SENSE certificate database for three (3) years, after which time a permanent record shall be archived. https://www.senseonline.org/pluginfile.php/198640/mod_folder/content/0/EG20-2017_FinalPrint.pdf?forcedownload=1 |
Renewal Options | N/A No renewal, see program details at: https://www.senseonline.org/local/staticpage/view.php?page=program-faqs |
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s) | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122) |
Articulation | No |
Sequencing | Yes AWS SENSE has Level I and Level II. It then would go to Certified Welder. |
Employer Transferability | Yes The credential stays with the employee. |
Delivery Format | On-line and Performance-based |
Proctored Environment Required | Yes |
Test Site Options and Requirements | The SENSE Program requires a one-time registration fee to be accompanied with the registration form. The SENSE registration fee varies depending on the level of implementation. There is no registration renewal fee. The student administrative fee for each level is paid through the school. Each SENSE participating location and campus must be registered and paid for separately. AWS SENSE Application, page 3, https://s3.amazonaws.com/docs.senseonline.org/SENSE-Application_202108.pdf |
Testing Environment Requirements | N/A |
Proctored Requirements | An individual employed by a SENSE Training Organization who is not engaged in the active training of trainees and who is responsible for administering all knowledge-based SENSE assessments. AWS SENSE Application, page 4, https://s3.amazonaws.com/docs.senseonline.org/SENSE-Application_202108.pdf |
Exam Time Allotment | Varies. Student takes knowledge and performance assessments througout the semester. |
Exam Passing Requirement | 100% on the safety module and 75% on other modules, plus pass the performance test |
Retakes | Yes 6.1.6 Trainees shall be allowed up to three (3) attempts to pass a knowledge exam. If a trainee fails to achieve a passing grade after three (3) attempts, they shall be retrained in that area. (AWS QC10:2017, page 5) |
Student Accommodations | Yes The SENSE Program allows instructors to extend all exams by the number of hours as prescribed in an IEP or 504 plan for each student. |
Multilingual Resources* | No |
Directory Notes | None |
Certified Welder per Welding Code AWS D1.1 (SMAW)
Credential Name | Certified Welder per Welding Code AWS D1.1 (SMAW) |
Credential Vendor Info | American Welding Society (AWS) https://www.aws.org/about/page/contact |
Credential Auto Collect | No |
Diploma Endorsement | Yes |
Validation Artifact | Copy of AWS Certified Welder Card OR Documentation from AWS Testing Facility OR Any third-party that assures AWS code is met. |
Credential Lead Consultant | Jim Pressly james.pressly@dpi.nc.gov |
Course Number and Title | IM62 Welding Technology II |
Credential as POL | IM62 POL = Yes     Note: AWS SENSE Entry Welder Program - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Must pass all modules OR Certified Welder per Welding Code AWS D1.1 (SMAW) |
Pathway(s)^ | Welding (WELD) |
Cost of Instructor Training | N/A |
Instructor Training Requirements | Available |
Exam Voucher Expiration | N/A |
Credential Lifespan | AWS Certification remains valid as long as Certification Maintenance Form is submitted every six months as required by the Code of Acceptance governing the test. Visit the Certified Welder page on the AWS site for renewal pricing. As long as verification is provided (employer signs the form) that the same welding is performed as originally tested for, certification will still be valid. https://www.aws.org/certification/CW_FAQs |
Renewal Options | Yes The Certified Welder must complete a welder performance qualification test and submit an application to AWS. |
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s) | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122) |
Articulation | No |
Sequencing | Yes AWS has various levels of welding certification. |
Employer Transferability | No The employee will most likely need to recertify for new welding process used by the employer. |
Delivery Format | Performance-based |
Proctored Environment Required | Yes |
Test Site Options and Requirements | Instructor must be a AWS Certified Welding Inspector or a Accredited Test Facilities. https://www.aws.org/certification/AccreditedTestFacilities |
Testing Environment Requirements | Photo ID required. |
Proctored Requirements | Must be conducted through an AWS Accredited Test Facility with a CWI that did not train the student recently, see: https://www.senseonline.org/local/staticpage/view.php?page=program-faqs |
Exam Time Allotment | Varies depending on weld performed. |
Exam Passing Requirement | Performance test only |
Retakes | Yes If a student fails the test, they may retest at any time. It is best to discuss this with the AWS Accredited Test Facility representative, who will be able to assist in scheduling a new test date, see: https://www.aws.org/certification/CW_FAQs |
Student Accommodations | Yes Please see the AWS ADA Accommodations Request Package: https://www.aws.org/library/doclib/1195-Certification-Examination-ADA-20170602.pdf |
Multilingual Resources* | No |
Directory Notes | Students must be able to pass SMAW welding requirements per AWS D1.1. Students should collect pass/fail documentation from the testing facility utilized. https://www.aws.org/certification/page/certified-welder-program |