2023-2024 Credential Information
AWS SENSE Entry Welder Program - Thermal Cutting Process
Credential Name | AWS SENSE Entry Welder Program - Thermal Cutting 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 Entry Welder Program - Thermal Cutting Process Reporting and Accountability Verification Form |
Credential Lead Consultant | Jim Pressly james.pressly@dpi.nc.gov |
Course Number and Title | IM61 Welding Technology I |
Credential as POL | IM61 POL = No |
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 safety module and 75% on other modules, plus pass 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 | For workmanship samples and Performance Qualifications Tests, the instructor is allowed to be the inspector. For knowledge-based assessments an Assessment Coordinator is required. https://www.senseonline.org |
OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety and Health
Credential Name | OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety and Health |
Credential Vendor Info | CareerSafe Robin Reiling Account Manager Robin.Reiling@careersafeonline.com 623.703.4581 OSHA Credentials can be awarded by any OSHA-Authorized Training Provider. Find a Trainer: https://www.osha.gov/training/outreach/find-a-trainer |
Credential Auto Collect | No |
Diploma Endorsement | Yes |
Validation Artifact | Copy of Certificate OR Pocket Card |
Credential Lead Consultant | Nolan Fahrer nolan.fahrer@dpi.nc.gov |
Course Number and Title | IC00 Construction CoreIL80 Construction Technology I (LCO)IM21 Woodworking IIM61 Welding Technology I |
Credential as POL | IC00 POL = NoIL80 POL = NoIM21 POL = NoIM61 POL = No |
Pathway(s)^ | Carpentry (CARP)Construction Technologies (COTE)^Electrical Trades (ELTR)HVAC/R (HVAC)Masonry (MASO)Plumbing (PLUM)Skilled Trades (SKTR)^Solar Photovoltaics (SOLR)Welding (WELD)Woodworking (WOWO) |
Cost of Instructor Training | N/A |
Instructor Training Requirements | None |
Exam Voucher Expiration | For an enrolled student: 180 days Unused seat: 1 year |
Credential Lifespan | Lifetime The recommendation is to take OSHA safety training every 4 to 5 years to stay updated with the latest safety regulations and industry practices. For complete training guidelines, the recommendation is for workers to consult with local regulatory authorities. |
Renewal Options | N/A |
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s) | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (51-7011)Carpenters (47-2031)Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3022)First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011)Patternmakers, Wood (51-7032) |
Articulation | No |
Sequencing | No |
Employer Transferability | Yes The credential stays with the employee. |
Delivery Format | On-line |
Proctored Environment Required | No |
Test Site Options and Requirements | Computer with website access. |
Testing Environment Requirements | N/A |
Proctored Requirements | N/A |
Exam Time Allotment | Each topic contains a brief assessment, which must be successfully completed before the topic is marked complete. Once all topics have been viewed and the corresponding assessments are passed, there is a comprehensive final assessment. Students must complete all required course material including the course survey within six months to receive the credential. |
Exam Passing Requirement | 70% or higher on the quizzes and final exam. The online report field "completed" indicates passing. |
Retakes | Yes Retakes are available within six months of enrollment. Students must pass the final assessment with a 70% score or higher within three (3) attempts. If a student does not pass, he or she will be given one (1) course reset and must start from the beginning. |
Student Accommodations | Yes Optional read aloud and captions are available for each course. All requirements of an IEP can be accommodated as written in the plan. |
Multilingual Resources* | Yes Spanish resources are available for OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry certification. https://campus.careersafeonline.com/wbtClass_info.k2?wbtClassID=483 |
Directory Notes | None |
S/P2 Welding Safety and Pollution Prevention
Credential Name | S/P2 Welding Safety and Pollution Prevention |
Credential Vendor Info | S/P2 info@sp2.org 888.241.8332 |
Credential Auto Collect | No |
Diploma Endorsement | Yes |
Validation Artifact | Copy of Certificate |
Credential Lead Consultant | Jim Pressly james.pressly@dpi.nc.gov |
Course Number and Title | IM61 Welding Technology I |
Credential as POL | IM61 POL = No |
Pathway(s)^ | Welding (WELD) |
Cost of Instructor Training | N/A |
Instructor Training Requirements | None |
Exam Voucher Expiration | Yearly site license |
Credential Lifespan | 1 year |
Renewal Options | Yes The federal government requires annual safety training for employees in high-hazard industries. S/P2 training is designed to be taken on an annual basis to get students and workers in the habit of taking annual training, as well as protecting themselves and others in the workplace. https://sp2.org/training-faq |
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s) | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (51-7011)Carpenters (47-2031)Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3022)First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011)Patternmakers, Wood (51-7032) |
Articulation | No |
Sequencing | No |
Employer Transferability | Yes The credential stays with the individual. |
Delivery Format | On-line |
Proctored Environment Required | No |
Test Site Options and Requirements | Any school can offer. |
Testing Environment Requirements | Internet access |
Proctored Requirements | N/A |
Exam Time Allotment | 10 hours |
Exam Passing Requirement | Teachers can control test settings for students. Check the box labeled "Require users to complete ALL quizzes in a course before completing the final exam," then choose to: 1 - Change the passing score for all quizzes and exams to either 80%, 90% or 100% 2 - Change the maximum number of attempts for quizzes and exams to anywhere from 1 to 5 attempts |
Retakes | Yes The instructor can set 1 to 5 attempts, see: https://sp2.org/s-p2-how-to-september/ |
Student Accommodations | No |
Multilingual Resources* | No |
Directory Notes | S/P2 Customizable Report under the Admin tab of the teacher's login. The report should show student's name, ID number, group name, percentage score, and pass/fail. https://sp2.org/welding-schools |