How Does SENSE Work?
SENSE programming is modular in format, with instructors and administrators determining the best method/s to review the content with their students. After Key Indicators for a module have been reviewed, instructors administer the AWS-developed multiple-choice test* and (as applicable) a performance evaluation in the process(es) (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, or FCAW) they are covering.
SENSE Level |
Level I |
Level II |
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Programming Direction |
Geared toward the Entry Level Welder. Students can earn up to 4 certificates of completion; one for each process they complete. The topics covered include:
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Geared toward the Advanced Level Welder. Students can earn up to 10 certificates of completion; one for each process. The topics covered include:
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Standard for SENSE Educational Programming |
QC10: Specification for Qualification and Certification of SENSE Level I – Entry Welders |
QC11: Specification for Qualification and Certification of SENSE Level II – Advanced Welders |
Standard for SENSE Instructors |
EG2.0: Guide for the Training of Welding Personnel: SENSE Level I – Entry Welders. |
EG3.0: Guide for Training of Welding Personnel: SENSE Level II – Advanced Welders. |
Standard for SENSE Testing Procedures |
EG2.0 Supplement: Supplement SENSE Level I – Entry Welder Training Performance Testing Procedures |
EG3.0 Supplement: Supplement SENSE Level II – Advanced Welder Training Performance Testing Procedures |
*Practical knowledge exams for Level I may be administered via SENSE Online or in paper format. Level II practical knowledge exams are currently available only in paper format.
Students who complete SENSE programming will be listed in the SENSE Training Database for verification of program completion and receive an AWS SENSE Certificate of Completion and wallet card containing their information and the process module/s (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, or FCAW) they completed. The student can access and download these credentials via SENSE Online (Level I only) at any time.