SENSE

What is SENSE?

SENSESchools Excelling through National Skill Standards Education - was originally published in 1995-1996 to establish standards and guidelines for welder training in three levels:
Level I -  Entry Welder
Level II -  Advanced Welder
Level III -  Expert Welder
HOW SENSE GOT STARTED

Upon successful completion of each level of the standards and guidelines, students may test to receive a certificate of completion. Level I is designed for application at grades 10-12 or entry level training. Level II is designed for two year career and technical education programs or for those with welding experience. Level III is for those in four-year programs or those with advanced experience.


NEW!
Chicago 2011 Education Program

The AWS Education Committee along with the AWS Education Services Department would like to invite you to attend our Education Annual Program during the AWS show in Chicago, IL. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or, new to welding education, this riveting program will present relevant technical information, best practices, and new techniques from leading welding educators, and well as provide opportunities for collaboration and networking. We are confident that you will find this program beneficial both individually and professionally.


SENSE Downloads



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SENSE Overview Presentation
10 MB (large file, please be patient while downloading)
 

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News and Updates

  • The AWS Education Committee is happy to announce that the SENSE Level 1 guidelines have been revised, 2008 version are available for download.
  • SENSE Level II guidelines are undergoing a major series of revisions to better support the implementation of the standards into Intermediate Programs.