Welding Apprenticeship Resources

Apprenticeship Program Guideline Examples

WELD 225 Pre-Apprenticeship Welder Certification

(Michigan): This course will focus on developing the skills needed to successfully pass an appropriate AWS Certified Welder performance test, along with passing a visual and destructive examination of their weldments.

SENSE Aligned Welding Curriculum Recommended Program Sequence

(Iowa): This resource provides recommended sequencing of the Iowa SENSE Aligned Welding curriculum. There are two sequences: one for a 9-month program; and the other for a 12-month program.

Welding Curriculum Materials

(Washington): This material includes Welding Apprenticeship Policies & Procedures as well as Welding Certification Flyer used to promote the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) certification exam.

Instructional Materials for Welding Apprenticeships

Prepping for Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Prepping for Gas Metal Arc Welding

Safe Handling and Installation of Shielding Gas Cylinders

Understanding the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Career Resources

Career One Stop – Welding Careers

Federal Resources

U.S. Dept of Labor Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship Resources

Partnership Resources

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Soft Skills and Work-Based Learning Resources

Every Industry recognizes the importance of effective soft skills, or work-readiness skills. Ensuring that employees are prepared from the moment they step into the job is critical for any organization’s success and long-term retention of new hires. Find materials in SkillsCommons that address workplace communication, interpersonal skills, timeliness, adaptability – and more.

Soft Skills/Foundational Skills Resourcesbrowse

Work-based learning (WBL) methods, such as apprenticeships, are educational strategies that provide students and trainees with real-life workplace experiences. Find WBL materials in SkillsCommons that address both employer and trainee needs, leading to successful work-based learning experiences.