If you're looking for employees' or even your own welding certificate, look no further than CVTC's welding test facility. We provide certification testing for individuals pursuing credentials in welding. Conveniently located in the west-central region of Wisconsin, we're easily accessible and make travel simple for those coming from outside the area. Our facility is accredited by the American Welding Society (AWS), a globally recognized leader in certification programs for the welding industry. Come visit us in the AWS Accredited Testing Facility Lab located at the CVTC Manufacturing Education Center of Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Testing Details
- Testing takes place by appointment, so please fill out a request below.
- Additional lead time may be required for testing certain material types, particularly for shapes and thicknesses not currently in stock. This will be determined by the code and the Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).
- Each weld test will be conducted in accordance with the applicable AWS or ASME Code.
- We can perform testing on any code, in all positions, whether on pipe or pipe.
- All tests are administered by faculty members who are Certified Weld Inspectors (CWI). Learn about our testing team below.
- Successful certification grants those individuals the right to be registered in the AWS National Registry of Certified Welders.
- If you have questions about testing capabilities, materials, pricing, or would like to schedule a test, please fill out the information request form below.
Reasons for Certification
- Demonstrates proven skill
- Gives you a hiring advantage
- Represents a career milestone
- Opens doors to new opportunities
- Earns industry respect
- Sets a professional benchmark
- Shows you're invested in your future
- Confirms your expertise
Testing Team
Kyle Detring
- 4 years teaching
- 12.5 years in the welding industry
- 4 years as an Ironworker
- 1 year in quality control
Credentials
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (API 1104)
- Supplementary Endorsement AWS WPQ1
- OSHA 30
- Train The Trainer - Four Processes & and Fanuc Pendant Training
Education
- Associate Degree in Individualized Technical Studies
Wally Quaschnick
- 19 years teaching
- 8 years in the welding industry
Credentials
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector
- AWS Certified Welding Educator
- Certified Robotic Arc Welder - Technician (CRAW-T)
- Train the Trainer - Certified Overhead Crane/Hoist Operator
- Train the Trainer - Certified Basic Rigger & Signal Person
Education
- 1 Year Technical Diploma in Machine Tooling
- Associate Degree in Welding Technologies
- Bachelor's of Science Degree in Career and Technical Education and Training with Specializing in Training
- Master's Degree in Education and Professional Development
Keith Karr
- 12 years teaching in the Wisconsin Technical College System
- 16 years as instructor at the UA Local 434 Union Hall
- 37 years experience as a journeyman steamfitter
Credentials
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector
- AWS Certified Welding Educator
- Journeyman Steamfitter
- State of Wisconsin Journeyman Certification in Welding Maintenance
- State of Wisconsin Licensed Weld Test Conductor
- State of Wisconsin Structural Steel Welding Certification
- Multiple UA Welding Certifications (UA-21, UA-22, UA-42, UA-43)
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Contact Us
If you have questions about testing capabilities, materials, pricing, or would like to schedule a test, please fill out the information request form below!
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