How do I Get Certified for ASME Pipe Welding?

As a welder, having certification through the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is a testament to your skills and aptitude in the welding field. The path to ASME pipe-welding certification involves labor-intensive coursework that is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to perform in a range of industries that employ pipe welders. After completing the appropriate training and passing the required examinations, you will open yourself up to a wide array of employment opportunities. Your ASME certification will give you a competitive edge over other job applicants.

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  Enroll in a vocational-technical institution, community college or welding school if you did not receive pipe-welding training in high school. Review program and course descriptions that specify that their training adheres to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers standards for pipe welding.

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  Enroll in an ASME training course, available online or on CD-ROM. Similarly, you may also enroll in an ASME approved training course.

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  Purchase the most recent edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. You may purchase the entire book, or the book section that you will primarily focus on, which is section nine, from the ASME website.

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  Read section nine of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, which lists the brazing and welding qualifications in which you must prove your proficiency.

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  Take and pass the pipe-welding certification examinations specific for section nine of the ASME: Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe Certification Exam and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certification Exam.