NTEA announced open registration for the fall 2022 Train-the-Trainer session for the Work Truck Industry Welder Certification Program. NTEA will collaborate with Lincoln Electric Company as well as NC3 to present the program. The course is scheduled November 8–10, 2022, at Lincoln Electric Welding Technology and Training Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
This initiative provides businesses with access to a consistent training curriculum they can use to train welders within their organizations. Companies admitted to the program also receive the Train-the-Trainer course.
“The welder education program starts with a practical Train-the-Trainer course to prepare individuals selected by their companies as trainers to educate and certify employees right at work,” says David Ehrlich, NTEA director of education. “Through this collaboration with Lincoln Electric and NC3, participating organizations will receive the tools and ongoing support to help them develop and implement their own welder training, testing, and certification programs for their employees.”
BENEFIT TO BUSINESS
NTEA member company Holman Manufacturing and Distribution participated in the program when it was first introduced. The company now leverages knowledge gained to develop as well as launch its own company-wide training initiative.
“As a company, we have been working on a welding program for the past several years that we can roll out to all of our locations,” says Chris Prenkert, Holman operations director. “When the opportunity arose with NTEA and NC3, we jumped at the chance after seeing the curriculum. The Train-the-Trainer program is robust and is a great mix between theory and practical application, so the welders can understand what they are doing and how it affects the final product. When the trainers we selected returned, we scaled the material to meet our needs and have already started rolling out qualifications and safety training to multiple locations. This is the closest we have seen to an out-of-the-box welding program that serves multiple types of manufacturing within our industry, and we are looking to send more trainers to the upcoming classes.”
HOW TO START
Companies interested in participating in the Work Truck Industry Welder Certification Program will begin by:
- Completing the LEEPS for NTEA Program Application and submitting it to NC3
- Designating and registering at least one individual to attend a Train-the-Trainer program at Lincoln Electric’s Welding Technology and Training Center.
Upon course completion, participants will be able to train as well as mentor and certify other employees at their organizations. NC3 will also provide follow-up support, including a sample implementation plan that companies can use to build their own programs.
INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR
For organizations interested in the Work Truck Industry Welder Certification Program, NTEA will host an overview webinar (NTEA members free; nonmembers $39) on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 11:15 a.m.–noon ET. Register at www.ntea.com/weldercertwebinar.
Find out more, visit www.ntea.com/weldercertification.
