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 Training:
Certification Programs
Apprenticeship Training
Certification is the wave of the future in the piping industry. With the increasingly complex and challenging
work that must be done by the modern pipe mechanic, it is almost required that craftsmen seek some form of official
validation of their skills. In addition to the considerable prestige and knowledge that comes with being a UA
journeyman, UA members can also pursue these certifications in a variety of specialized areas.
UA Certification Programs include valve repair, medical gas installation, welding, refrigerant handling, industrial
rigging, UA/MCA foreman, geo thermal, green awareness, and instrumentation. Each of these programs rely on third party
validation for an objective evaluation and testing of our members' skills and abilities
Welder's Certification Program
The UA Welder Certification Program has no parallel in the building and construction industry. Developed and
designed to help meet the growing need for experienced, quality welders.
The program provides pre-tested, certified and immediately available journeymen welders throughout the United
States and Canada at no cost to the construction user. The United Association underwrites the cost of testing and
qualifying its welders by independent testers, auditors and other third parties involved in the program's success.
Who Needs UA Certified Welders?
America's power companies are leading the way in signing on to the United Association Welder Certification Program.
With the energy industry's increasing necessity for improved quality and safety standards to protect the public, the UA
trained welders are prepared to meet and exceed these requirements.
Breweries and other food and beverage producers; pharmaceutical, educational, medical, and correctional facilities;
malls and other large commercial developments all depend this quality of workmanship.
UA's Welder Certification Process
UA welders are tested at local training sites across the United States and Canada under a consistent set of
guidelines and rules.
Applicants are tested on the welding processes most commonly used on the majority of construction projects.
Welders can choose to seek certification in any or all processes.
The flexible program can accommodate special requirements of users and contractors. A user can request that
welders be tested and certified for a specialized procedure that may be needed on a new or unique process.
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