WELDER CERTIFICATIONS
Welder Performance Qualification Tests
AWS ACCREDITED TESTING FACILITY
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L.A CITY APPROVED TESTING AGENCY
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L.A CITY WELDER CERTIFICATION - CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION
Welding Certification Program
INTEGRITY ASSURED
- we provide a comfortable and professional atmosphere for welder testing
- we operate a LEGITIMATE testing lab, our certifications are genuinely earned
- only test welds that conform to code will be accepted and certified
- we DO NOT hand out certs unless earned legitimately
- we offer no guarantees of anyone passing a test
- our guarantee to the industry is that every welder we test will be thoroughly tested in accordance to applicable welding code(s), standards & specifications
- accurate records are kept on file indefinitely, including photos of the welder testing and test coupon before, during and upon completion of test
- we provide a comfortable and professional atmosphere for welder testing
- we operate a LEGITIMATE testing lab, our certifications are genuinely earned
- only test welds that conform to code will be accepted and certified
- we DO NOT hand out certs unless earned legitimately
- we offer no guarantees of anyone passing a test
- our guarantee to the industry is that every welder we test will be thoroughly tested in accordance to applicable welding code(s), standards & specifications
- accurate records are kept on file indefinitely, including photos of the welder testing and test coupon before, during and upon completion of test
Certification Testing Click here to complete the application.
PURPOSE:
- Intended for the skilled welder to qualify for jobs requiring certified welders
SKILL LEVEL:
- It is intended for advanced skill level welders
- It is NOT intended for beginner or intermediate skill level welders
- complete welder certification training courses recommended for beginner & intermediate welders
REGULAR TESTING LAB SCHEDULE:
- Tuesday and Thursday - by appointment only. No walk-ins.
- 7 AM to 3 PM
TESTING FEE:
- payable when submitting application
- test will scheduled upon receipt of full payment
- AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel test includes 3/8" or 1" test coupons for up to two positions, one welding process, and consumables: $395
- AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel (Longshoreman Union test) test includes 1" test coupons for three positions, one welding process, and consumables :$500
- AWS D1.2 Structural Welding Code - Aluminum test includes 1" test coupons for up to two positions, one welding process and consumables: $500
- AWS D1.3 Structural Welding Code - Sheet Stel test includes material test for all required testing, one welding process and consumables $395
- AWS D1.8 Seismic Applications for Structural Steel test includes material test for one position, one welding process and consumables: $550
- AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code test includes 1" test coupons for up to three positions, one welding process, and consumables: $500
- AWS D1.6 Structural Welding Code - Stainless Steel test includes 3/8" test coupons for up to two positions, one welding process and consumables: $550
- AWS D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding Code test includes 10 Gage and 16 gage test coupons, two positions, one welding process, and consumables $395
- AWS D17.1 Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications test includes one material, two positions, one welding process and consumables $395
- AWS D18.1 Austenitic Stainless Steel Tube test includes 2" OD 0.065 WT, one position, one welding process and consumables $550
- ASME Sec IX or API 1104 pipe test includes 6" Sch. 80 or 6" Sch. 40 or 2" XXH coupons, one position, one welding process and consumables $500
- ASME Sec IX / AWS B2.1 Stainless Steel pipe test includes 2" Sch. 40 coupon, one position, one welding process and consumables($550)
- Observation Test for Certification Maintenance, includes one material and thickness, up to two positions, one welding process and consumables: $125
- There's an additional $60 fee to process the AWS Certified Welder Application for those who want to be added to the National Registry of Certified Welders. See the office for payment upon completion of your weld test.
TIME LIMIT:
- you are allowed 5 hours of welding time per test (not per position), and 2 hours for cutting and grinding completed test coupons. 5 Hours includes preparation and fit up of test coupons to be welded and warm up time. For example: your have 5 hours to complete the AWS D1.1 3G and 4G test.
- testing not completed within the timeframe allowed may be completed on a following scheduled date at an additional test fee per each day of testing.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
- You need to provide PPE, hand tools and other items not included in testing fee. See PDF file below for list of welding gear and tools.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR CANCELLATIONS:
- 72 hour minimum notice required for re-scheduling
- No re-scheduling & no refunds with less than 72 hour notice
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR "NO-SHOWS"
Click here to complete the application.
PURPOSE:
- Intended for the skilled welder to qualify for jobs requiring certified welders
SKILL LEVEL:
- It is intended for advanced skill level welders
- It is NOT intended for beginner or intermediate skill level welders
- complete welder certification training courses recommended for beginner & intermediate welders
REGULAR TESTING LAB SCHEDULE:
- Tuesday and Thursday - by appointment only. No walk-ins.
- 7 AM to 3 PM
TESTING FEE:
- payable when submitting application
- test will scheduled upon receipt of full payment
- AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel test includes 3/8" or 1" test coupons for up to two positions, one welding process, and consumables: $395
- AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel (Longshoreman Union test) test includes 1" test coupons for three positions, one welding process, and consumables :$500
- AWS D1.2 Structural Welding Code - Aluminum test includes 1" test coupons for up to two positions, one welding process and consumables: $500
- AWS D1.3 Structural Welding Code - Sheet Stel test includes material test for all required testing, one welding process and consumables $395
- AWS D1.8 Seismic Applications for Structural Steel test includes material test for one position, one welding process and consumables: $550
- AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code test includes 1" test coupons for up to three positions, one welding process, and consumables: $500
- AWS D1.6 Structural Welding Code - Stainless Steel test includes 3/8" test coupons for up to two positions, one welding process and consumables: $550
- AWS D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding Code test includes 10 Gage and 16 gage test coupons, two positions, one welding process, and consumables $395
- AWS D17.1 Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications test includes one material, two positions, one welding process and consumables $395
- AWS D18.1 Austenitic Stainless Steel Tube test includes 2" OD 0.065 WT, one position, one welding process and consumables $550
- ASME Sec IX or API 1104 pipe test includes 6" Sch. 80 or 6" Sch. 40 or 2" XXH coupons, one position, one welding process and consumables $500
- ASME Sec IX / AWS B2.1 Stainless Steel pipe test includes 2" Sch. 40 coupon, one position, one welding process and consumables($550)
- Observation Test for Certification Maintenance, includes one material and thickness, up to two positions, one welding process and consumables: $125
- There's an additional $60 fee to process the AWS Certified Welder Application for those who want to be added to the National Registry of Certified Welders. See the office for payment upon completion of your weld test.
TIME LIMIT:
- you are allowed 5 hours of welding time per test (not per position), and 2 hours for cutting and grinding completed test coupons. 5 Hours includes preparation and fit up of test coupons to be welded and warm up time. For example: your have 5 hours to complete the AWS D1.1 3G and 4G test.
- testing not completed within the timeframe allowed may be completed on a following scheduled date at an additional test fee per each day of testing.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
- You need to provide PPE, hand tools and other items not included in testing fee. See PDF file below for list of welding gear and tools.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR CANCELLATIONS:
- 72 hour minimum notice required for re-scheduling
- No re-scheduling & no refunds with less than 72 hour notice
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR "NO-SHOWS"
Click here to complete the application.
REQUIRED WELDING GEAR AND TOOLS:
click the PDF icon to open list of welding gear and tools required for testing.
| CERTIFICATION WELDING GEAR AND TOOLS |
Practice before you test !
Click here to complete the application.
PURPOSE:
- Intended to allow the skilled welder to prepare for testing
- to weld a set of mock tests similar or identical to the actual test
- to inform the welder of code requirements, accept / reject criteria, & recommended practices
Note: This it NOT a private or a one-on-one class session
SKILL LEVEL:
- It is intended for advanced skill level welders.
- It is NOT intended for beginner or intermediate skill level welders.
- It is NOT intended to teach the welder how to weld.
FEE: $475
MATERIAL FEE: $150 for Structural and Pipe Stainless Steel, AWS D1.8 plates, Carbon Steel Pipe
REGULAR SCHEDULE:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays. Scheduled when payment is received.
- off schedule days by appointment only
LAB HOURS:
- 7 AM to 3 PM (practice sessions consists of approximate 6 hours of welding time).
RESCHEDULE AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Rescheduling at no additional cost requires 5 business days advance notice
- Rescheduling fee of $250 applies if rescheduling with less than 5 days notice
- No refunds for cancellations
- No refunds for No Shows
PURPOSE:
- Intended to allow the skilled welder to prepare for testing
- to weld a set of mock tests similar or identical to the actual test
- to inform the welder of code requirements, accept / reject criteria, & recommended practices
Note: This it NOT a private or a one-on-one class session
SKILL LEVEL:
- It is intended for advanced skill level welders.
- It is NOT intended for beginner or intermediate skill level welders.
- It is NOT intended to teach the welder how to weld.
FEE: $475
MATERIAL FEE: $150 for Structural and Pipe Stainless Steel, AWS D1.8 plates, Carbon Steel Pipe
REGULAR SCHEDULE:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays. Scheduled when payment is received.
- off schedule days by appointment only
LAB HOURS:
- 7 AM to 3 PM (practice sessions consists of approximate 6 hours of welding time).
RESCHEDULE AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Rescheduling at no additional cost requires 5 business days advance notice
- Rescheduling fee of $250 applies if rescheduling with less than 5 days notice
- No refunds for cancellations
- No refunds for No Shows
Validate your welder performance qualification test record before it expires.
Most codes require validation every 6 months.
DON'T LET YOUR WELDER CERTIFICATION EXPIRE ! Maintain your cert by keeping an activity log. We offer visual observation / certification maintenance tests to update your activity log.
Observation test fee: $125.00
Click here to apply.
DON'T LET YOUR WELDER CERTIFICATION EXPIRE ! Maintain your cert by keeping an activity log. We offer visual observation / certification maintenance tests to update your activity log.
Observation test fee: $125.00
Click here to apply.
TYPES OF WELDER CERTIFICATIONS
We provide welder performance qualification testing (and training if needed) for many Welder Certification requirements, including but not limited to the following welding codes:
- City of Los Angeles, "LA City Certified Welder" (LADBS)
- AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel
- AWS D1.8 Structural Welding Code - Seismic Applications
- AWS D1.2 Structural Welding Code - Aluminum
- AWS D1.3 Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel
- AWS D1.4 Structural Welding Code - Reinforcing Steel
- AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code
- AWS D1.6 Structural Welding Code - Stainless Steel
- AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code
- AWS D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding Code (for non-structural applications)
- AWS D14.1 Welding of Industrial and Mill Cranes and other Material Handling Equipment
- AWS D14.3 Specifications for Welding Earthmoving, Construction and Agricultural Equipment
- AWS D14.4 Specfications for Welded Joints in Machinery and Equipment
- AWS D15.1 Railroad Welding Specifications- Cars and Locomotives
- AWS D17.1 Specifications for Fusion Welding in Aerospace Applications
- AWS D18.1 Welding of Stainless Steel Tube and Pipe Systems in Sanitary ( Hygienic) Applications ( for GTAW Process)
- ASME Section IX Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC)
-B31.1 Power Piping
-B31.3 Petro-Chemical Process Piping
-B31.5 Refrigeration Piping
-B31.9 Building Services Piping
- API 1104 Welding of (Gas & Oil) Pipelines and Related Facilities
- City of Los Angeles, "LA City Certified Welder" (LADBS)
- AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel
- AWS D1.8 Structural Welding Code - Seismic Applications
- AWS D1.2 Structural Welding Code - Aluminum
- AWS D1.3 Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel
- AWS D1.4 Structural Welding Code - Reinforcing Steel
- AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code
- AWS D1.6 Structural Welding Code - Stainless Steel
- AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code
- AWS D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding Code (for non-structural applications)
- AWS D14.1 Welding of Industrial and Mill Cranes and other Material Handling Equipment
- AWS D14.3 Specifications for Welding Earthmoving, Construction and Agricultural Equipment
- AWS D14.4 Specfications for Welded Joints in Machinery and Equipment
- AWS D15.1 Railroad Welding Specifications- Cars and Locomotives
- AWS D17.1 Specifications for Fusion Welding in Aerospace Applications
- AWS D18.1 Welding of Stainless Steel Tube and Pipe Systems in Sanitary ( Hygienic) Applications ( for GTAW Process)
- ASME Section IX Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC)
-B31.1 Power Piping
-B31.3 Petro-Chemical Process Piping
-B31.5 Refrigeration Piping
-B31.9 Building Services Piping
- API 1104 Welding of (Gas & Oil) Pipelines and Related Facilities
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