Credential Information

2026-2027 Academic Year

Credential Version

Starting with SY 26-27, for credentials offered through Certiport, NCDPI will only recognize the three most current versions as of August of the current school year.
These credentials are indicated by two asterisks in the Validation Artifact field of the Credential Information.

Certified Welders per Welding Code AWS D1.1

Credential Name	Certified Welders per Welding Code AWS D1.1
Credential Vendor Info	American Welding Society (AWS) https://www.aws.org Carolina Welder Testing Michael McCraw 105-J Woodland Trail Kernersville, NC 27284 carolinaweldertesting@gmail.com 336.408.9257
Implementation Year	Before 2022-2023
Credential Auto Collect	No
Diploma Endorsement	AS32 = 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	Sherilee Deal sdeal2@ncsu.edu
Course Code and Title	AS32 Agricultural Mechanics II Honors
Credential as POL	AS32 POL = No
Pathway(s)	Power, Structural, and Technical Systems (PSTE)
Cost of Instructor Training	N/A
Instructor Training Requirements	None
Exam Voucher Expiration	N/A
Credential Lifespan	Lifetime
Renewal Options	N/A
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s)	Agricultural Equipment Operators (45-2091) Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3041) Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (49-9071) Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053)
Articulation	Yes See NC High School to Community College Course Articulation: https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/high-school-to-ncccs-course-articulation/
Sequencing	Yes Once complete, students can continue with pursuing additional welding credentials in other sections of the welding code.
Employer Transferability	Yes
Delivery Format	Performance-based
Proctored Environment Required	Yes Welding test must be done.
Proctored Requirements	N/A
Test Site Options and Requirements	School or other welding shop Certify students at an American Welding Society (www.aws.org) location OR utilize third party vendors: Offsite weld verification: Michael McCraw at Carolina Welder Testing 105-J Woodland Trail Kernersville, NC 27284: Product mailed in. (336-408-9257) carolinaweldertesting@gmail.com. On-site weld certification: Randolph Community College, Mobile Welding Tech, LLC, or Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Testing Environment Requirements	N/A
Exam Time Allotment	30 minutes
Exam Passing Requirement	Weld must pass Certified Welding Inspector's review.
Retakes	Yes Unlimited attempts
Student Accommodations	No
Multilingual Resources*	No
Directory Notes	Students should collect pass/fail documentation from the testing facility utilized.

The North Carolina Office of Career and Technical Education provides multiple opportunities for students to obtain Industry-Recognized Credentials during their high school career.
Industry-recognized credentials hold immense value as they not only validate student skills and knowledge in a specific field but also serve as a powerful stepping stone toward future careers.

They provide a competitive edge in the job market, making students more attractive to potential employers and increasing their earning potential.

Moreover, industry-recognized credentials often lead to more job opportunities and pathways for advancement, helping students embark on successful and fulfilling career journeys.

Beyond the immediate benefits, these credentials instill a sense of accomplishment and confidence, motivating students to pursue higher education or dive directly into the workforce with the skills and certifications needed to excel.

Ultimately, industry-recognized credentials empower high school students to bridge the gap between education and real-world employment, setting them on a path toward a brighter and more prosperous future.

Access the NCDPI Credentials and Reporting website to submit a credential application and to view the latest Credential Attainment Report.

^ Indicates the pathway is an approved Local Course Option (LCO) pathway.

* Where multilingual exams are indicated, please be advised that the state of North Carolina adheres to general statute as follows:
G.S.§115C-81.45(a) requires classes (silent on exams) to be conducted in English "[e]xcept when a board authorizes teaching in a foreign language to comply with federal law."
Therefore, NC CTE will abide with the Accountability guidance that LEAs are not required to provide exams in other languages. If they choose to do so, it will be at local discretion.