ASNT Certification Services LLC and The American Welding Society are excited to announce a cooperative relationship aimed at advancing the art, science, and technology of welding and nondestructive testing (NDT). This collaboration will focus on harmonizing requirements for certifications and expanding the global reach of both organizations through various training and certification programs.
This partnership allows for sharing of authorized training programs, examinations, and certification facilities, creating a more cohesive and integrated approach to certification. By working together, the two organizations aim to deliver enhanced value to their members and the broader industry.
Richard Arn, Vice President of Welding Technology at AWS, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “The American Welding Society is excited to partner with The American Society for Nondestructive Testing to develop certification products that will benefit the members of both associations. We look forward to collaborating with them closely over the course of the next few months to begin to materialize these opportunities.”
Paul Lang, Chief Global Strategy Officer at ASNT and Executive Director of ASNT Certification Services LLC, echoed this sentiment, saying, “This partnership represents a significant step forward in aligning our respective certification programs. By combining our expertise in welding and nondestructive testing, we can provide more comprehensive and globally recognized certifications. We are committed to fostering innovation and excellence within our industries, and this collaboration is a testament to that commitment.”
Through this agreement, the focus will be on harmonizing certification program qualification requirements to ensure that professionals in both the welding and NDT fields have access to top-tier training and certification opportunities. By aligning their efforts, both organizations are setting a new benchmark for quality and consistency in the certification landscape.
