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Becoming a certified welder increases your chances of landing a job offer from a top employer. However, first you must take—and pass—the welding certification examination. This test measures your knowledge of welding theory and your mastery of hands-on practical skills in your welding specialty.
While nothing replaces diligent study for this exam, there are some tips you can use to properly prepare to ace this challenging test. Consider the following study tips:
Welding Certification Test Study Tips
Get formal welder training at a vocational school
You will learn all you need to know to pass the welder certification exam. Among the many features of a formal welding training program, you will learn how to read blueprints, apply welding theory and techniques, and use different welding equipment. You will also be introduced to various welding specialties, such as pipe welding, for example. Moreover, you will learn about building codes and safety measures. Employers may prefer job candidates who have completed a formal training program.
Use available welding certification study guides
There are many choices for respected study guides. You will find these on the Internet, in libraries, and at bookstores, as well as Amazon.com. These exam-focused study aids reinforce the theory and techniques you’ll learn during your formal training program, while focusing on the structure of certification exams.
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Take as many practice tests as possible
Picture yourself as a world-class athlete. What typically sets them apart from their competition? Answer: Practice, practice and more practice. Taking these practice tests makes you more comfortable with the exam format and typical questions. Your test scores should improve the more practice tests you complete. When you take the real exam, you will likely be more confident—and you will already be familiar with common test questions.
Perfect your welding techniques to master common technical skills.
You will be expected to perform common welding tasks on the practical portion of the certification exam. Excelling at the practical skill portion is essential for obtaining the welding certification. Fortunately, TWS emphasizes hands-on training time. Our faculty is comprised of knowledgeable welding professionals who have at least 6 years of experience under their belt and will guide you throughout your training.
Use the resources offered by professional associations.
The American Welding Society (AWS), for instance, is the leading professional association for certified welders and welding inspectors, and offers a wide variety of resources for people trying to earn welder certification. With numerous seminars and informative resources on the various welding specialties, the AWS is the premier recognized authority for welder certification. The AWS also offers Accredited Test Facilities for holding and monitoring certified welder examinations.
These study tips should help you pass the welding certification examination. Receiving comprehensive formal training, taking practice tests, perfecting your practical welding skills, practicing with respected test study guides, and using the welding certification exam resources offered by leading welding organizations are the key steps to successfully passing a welding certification exam – regardless of your preferred specialty.
