Certified Robotic Arc Welding (CRAW)
Amercian Welding Society (AWS)
Certification
The CRAW program from AWS (American Welding Society) provides a unique opportunity for welding professionals measure their skills against industry standards.
Cost
Member Non-Member Technician/Operator Exam or Retest $480 $745 Show moreShow less
Format
Hybrid
Skills & Competencies
Skills developed through this program
- Inspect a robotic welding system to identify potential safety hazards and pinch points
- Demonstrate safe entry, emergency stop engagement, and system recovery procedures for a robotic welding cell
- Identify and explain the function of all components in a robotic arc welding cell
- Inspect, replace, and verify operation of welding torch components, wire feeding system, and shielding gas supply
- Power on and configure the welding power source and robot controller for operation
- Navigate the robot using the teach pendant and verify the correct Tool Center Point for the welding torch
Career Pathways
Occupations this program prepares you for
Program Pathways
Credentials this program stacks toward
No program pathways.
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- Hands-onOperate robotic arc welding equipment following manufacturer specifications and safety protocols.Developing
- Hands-onPerform robotic welding system setup and calibration using industry-standard programming interfaces.Developing
- KnowledgeApply AWS welding standards to robotic welding operations to ensure compliance with industry requirements.Developing
- Hands-onExecute welding programs for automated arc welding processes adjusting parameters for optimal weld quality.Developing
- KnowledgeAnalyze weld quality against established benchmarks using visual inspection and measurement techniques.Developing
- Hands-onManipulate robotic welding system tooling and fixtures to accommodate different workpiece configurations.Developing
- KnowledgeIdentify welding defects and system malfunctions during robotic arc welding operations.Developing
- KnowledgeApply troubleshooting procedures to resolve welding issues maintaining production standards and timelines.Developing
- Hands-onPerform routine maintenance on robotic welding systems following preventive maintenance schedules independently.Developing
- MindsetCommit to workplace safety practices and quality standards in automated manufacturing environments.Developing
Program Details
Detailed information about this program
The CRAW program from AWS (American Welding Society) provides a unique opportunity for welding professionals measure their skills against industry standards.
Requirements
What you need to earn this credential
No requirements listed.
Financial Aid
Eligible funding programs
No funding information available.
Scholarships
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