Description
The AWS program for the certification of Welding Educators has been developed to define minimum standards for welding educators and to provide respected recognition for those who demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to be a welding educator.
Details
If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 4 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes
Related Programs
8 Instructor Training programs on Career School App.
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Rolling enrollment
Duration
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Tuition
$3,000 for the Program
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Diploma
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600 clock hours; 20 weeks full time or 27 weeks part time
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$6,000 for the Program
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$935 for the Program
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Certificate
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Rolling enrollment
Tuition
$935 for the Program
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Certificate
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Tuition
$935 for the Program
See all 8 Instructor Training programs →Suggested because Certified Welding Educator applies to Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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