Welders
The UA Welder Certification Program is unparalleled in the building and construction industry. This program was developed and designed to help meet the growing need for experienced, quality welders.
The program provides pre-tested, certified and readily 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 on 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.