Weld Test Center gets nod from welding society

Posted 11/29/17

The Weld Test Center at the Eastern Wyoming College Career and Technical Education Center here has received its reaccreditation following an inspection and review by the American Welding Society.

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Weld Test Center gets nod from welding society

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TORRINGTON – The Weld Test Center at the Eastern Wyoming College Career and Technical Education Center here has received its reaccreditation following an inspection and review by the American Welding Society.
EWC’s American Welding Society Weld Test Center was established in 2007.
The test facility is accredited every year with an on-sight inspection conducted every three years. Updates to the Quality Assurance Manual include:
• Organization and personnel structure
• Personnel and qualifications

• All Test supervisors must be AWS Certified Welding Inspectors
• Safety procedures for testing
• Equipment maintenance and calibration
• Weld test material verifiable by type and source
• Qualification records and Record keeping procedures
Requirements that are met each year include a current reference library, training programs required to maintain and improve skills, and verification of testing and measuring
equipment.
“The auditor went through our program with a fine-tooth comb,” said Dr. Monte Stokes, Welding Department Chair.
A quote from the summary says ‘A very nice, new, clean facility with excellent equipment. Run by a well-qualified staff with an excellent attitude and excellent record keeping. I strongly recommended this facility to be re-accredited.’
The next regular program accreditation review is scheduled for 2020.