Certification Information - West-MEC

Welding Technology Certification Information West-MEC Central Program Students: Pathway to National Center for Construction Education and Research Certification:  Testing Agency: National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) o http://www.nccer.org  West-MEC is currently seeking NCCER approval, upon being granted approval students who successfully complete the West-MEC Welding Technology program will be eligible to test for certifications with NCCER Pathway to American Welding Society S.E.N.S.E. Certification:  Testing Agency: American Welding Society, www.aws.org  Students will have the opportunity to test for Entry and/or Intermediate Level S.E.N.S.E Welding Certification o Students must complete required lab activities under instructor supervision and take the AWS written test on each level.  Current information regarding fees are being gathered, and will be updated as soon as received. Pathway to OSHA-10:  Testing Agency: Occupational Safety & Health Administration, https://www.osha.gov/dte/index.html  Testing Cost: None for West-MEC Students who complete certification through West-MEC  Testing is offered through West-MEC Central Program. Pathway to Snap-On Certification:  Testing Agency: Snap-On Certification, http://www1.snapon.com/Education/Certifications  Testing Cost: None for West-MEC Students who complete certification through West-MEC  Testing is offered through West-MEC Central Program  Certifications can be earned in the following area(s): o Torque o Precision Measurement

Cost of certification or licensure testing fee(s) is the responsibility of the student. Grants and scholarships may be available to assist with certification or licensure testing fee(s). For further details regarding certification/licensure application, testing, and fees please contact: Katie Mehin, West-MEC Career Liaison | Email: [email protected] | Office: 623-738-0057

Updated: November 2, 2015