Developed by the
American Welding Societyas part of the
SENSE Workshop Series
Introduction to SENSEandRegistration Process
SENSE
SCHOOLS
EXCELLING THROUGH
NATIONAL
SKILL STANDARDS
EDUCATION
SENSE Levels
Level I - Entry Welder
Level II - Advanced Welder
Level III - Expert Welder
Level I - ENTRY WELDERDELIVERY OF TRAINING STANDARDS
AWS QC10Specification for Qualification and Certification
of Level I—Entry Welder
AWS EG2.0Guide for the Training of Welding Personnel:
Level I—Entry Welder
LEVEL II AND LEVEL III
Level II – Advanced Welder
QC11SPECIFICATION FOR QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION FOR LEVEL II – ADVANCED WELDER
EG3.0GUIDE FOR THE TRAINING OF WELDING PERSONNEL: LEVEL II – ADVANCED WELDER
Level III – Expert Welder
QC12SPECIFICATION FOR QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION FOR LEVEL III – EXPERT WELDER
EG4.0GUIDE FOR THE TRAINING OF WELDING PERSONNEL: LEVEL III – EXPERT WELDER
SENSE PARTICIPANTING ORGANIZATIONS
Participating Organization Identification Number
Competency-based Standards
Guidelines For Implementation
SENSE Written Examinations
SENSE Benefits to Participating Schools
Provides minimum requirements for a welding program
Provides instructors with guidelines Access to SENSE Technical Resources
Sample Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) Written Examinations SENSE logo
Education Institution Membership (EIM) Individual AWS memberships – First year is
complimentary AWS EIM logo Discounts on AWS products and services
Sample of revised SENSE WPS.
SENSE Benefits to Students
Educational path
AWS SENSE Certificate and Certification Card
How does my school get started?
1. Complete SENSE Registration form2. Sign Letter of Commitment3. Complete EIM application4. Submit fee
Level I - $500 Level II - $600 Level III - $1500
Provide all applicable contact information
Select appropriate SENSE Level
Provide payment information
Sign and date
Provide representatives information
Sign and Date
Complete EIM form.
Include fee Level I - $500 Level II - $600 Level III - $1500
Return SENSE Registration, Letter of Commitment, EIM form and payment to AWS Education Services.
For further information on SENSE, please contact:
AWS Education Services800-443-9353, ext. 455 or [email protected] www.aws.org
Contact Information