Nccer Welding Training Guide Level One Learning Series

This volume was developed by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) in response to the training needs of the construction, maintenance, and pipeline industries. It is one of many inContren Learning Series,. The program, covering training for close to 40 construction and maintenance areas, and including skills assessments, safety training, and management education, was developed over a period of years by industry and education specialists. NCCER also maintains a National Registry that provides transcripts, certificates, and wallet cards to individuals who have successfully completed modules of NCCER'sContren Learning Series,when the training program is delivered by an NCCER Accredited Training Sponsor. The NCCER is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) education foundation established in 1995 by the world's largest and most progressive construction companies and national construction associations. It was founded to address the severe workforce shortage facing the industry and to develop a standardized training process and curricula. Today, NCCER is supported by hundreds of leading construction and maintenance companies, manufacturers, and national associations, including the following partnering organizations: PARTNERING ASSOCIATIONS American Fire Sprinkler Association American Petroleum Institute American Society for Training & Development American Welding Society Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. Association for Career and Technical Education Associated General Contractors of America Carolinas ACC, Inc. Carolinas Electrical Contractors Association Citizens Democracy Corps Construction Industry Institute Construction Users Roundtable Design-Build Institute of America Merit Contractors Association of Canada Metal Building Manufacturers Association National Association of Minority Contractors National Association of State Supervisors for Trade and Industrial Education National Association of Women in Construction National Insulation Association National Ready Mixed Concrete Association National Utility Contractors Association National Vocational Technical Honor Society North American Crane Bureau Painting & Decorating Contractors of America Portland Cement Association SkillsUSA Steel Erectors Association of America Texas Gulf Coast Chapter ABC U.S. Army Corps of Engineers University of Florida Women Construction Owners & Executives, USA Some features of NCCER'sContren Learning Seriesare: An industry-proven record of success Curricula developed by the industry for the industry National standardization providing portability of learned job skills and educational credits Credentials for individuals through NCCER's National Registry Compliance with Apprenticeship, Training, Employer, and Labor Services (ATELS) requirements for related classroom training (CFR 29:29) Well-illustrated, up-to-date, and practical information FEATURES OF THIS BOOK Capitalizing on a well-received campaign to redesign our textbooks, NCCER and Prentice Hall are continuing to publish select textbooks in color.Welding Level Oneincorporates the new design and layout, along with color photos and illustrations, to present the material in an easy-to-use format. Special pedagogical features augment the technical material to maintain the trainees' interest and foster a deeper appreciation of the trade. Think About Ituses "What If?" questions to help trainees apply theory to real-world experiences and put ideas into action. Hot Tip[read more]