Build Off & Welding Certification Event
at Sun City Welding Academy
in El Paso, Texas
April 1st 2022
This Event Is NO Joke!
The TXHSWS wants everyone to stay safe and healthy as they grow in skills and knowledge. Our events have special protocols in place that meet/exceed the State and Local requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Event Sponsors
Event Information
Registration:
Due by March 18th after 20 Spots are filled!
Ways to Register for this event:
All registration for this event is through:
More detailed information about the registration process can be found here:
Login Information for WeldingSeries.com
If this is your first time to register for a TXHSWS Event and you need a login to WeldingSeries.com, please send an email to register@txhsws.org with your name, school, mailing address and email address to request one.
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One Team Per School!
Email your school Logo to TXHSWS@gmail.com for the website and social media!
If all spots are not full by March 18th, Schools may be will be allowed a second team. Email to be added to wait list for 2nd team.
Tentative Welding Schedule of Events:
8 am - Safety Meeting
Lunch
2:00 pm - Stop
Results follow ASAP
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Event Map & Directions
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View Registrations by Clicking the link Below
email questions to: txhsws@gmail.com
Certification Test Specification Sheets
CERTIFICATION TEST
AWS D9.1 - SMAW, 2F Fillet Weld3/16" Plate. E7018 ElectrodeWPS: TXHSWS-WPS-D9.1-F4-SMAW-AllLevel 1
Click links below to see the Certification Test Specifications
CERTIFICATION TEST
AWS D9.1 - GMAW-S, 2F Fillet Weld3/16" Plate. .035 ER70S6, 75%Ar/25% CO2 WPS: TXHSWS-WPS-D9.1-F6-GMAW-S-AllLevel 2
Click links below to see the Certification Test Specifications
CERTIFICATION TEST
D9.1, 3G, GMAW-S .035 ER70S-6, 3/16” x 3” x 6’ Butt-Joint, WPS:TXHSWS-WPS-D9.1 - GMAW-S Butt JointLevel 3
Click links below to see the Certification Test Specifications
CERTIFICATION TEST
D9.1, 3G SMAW E6010, 3/16” x 3” x 6’ Butt-Joint,WPS:TXHSWS-WPS-D9.1 - SMAW Butt JointLevel 4
Click links below to see the Certification Test Specifications
Certified Welding Inspectors at the Sun City Event
Brissa Vega, at Sun City Welding Academy
Brissa has brought her experience from the Oil and Gas background to Sun City Welding Academy, started as a Labor worker back in 2008 and moved her way up in the Field Engineering area of the company she worked for. She was exposed to welding, isometric drawings and Quality Control which was always part of her interest in the field as an Industrial Engineer in Quality and Productivity.
Brissa started inspecting welds in 2010 and in 2012 got the opportunity to become a QC inspector, in 2018 she earned her CWI certification and became QC manager at the company she worked for.
Sharing my knowledge of the welding industry, to help prepare students for real world standards in weld testing, inspection and education brings me great satisfaction, in knowing that I was a part of their preparation for career success!"
Brissa Vega, CWI
Brissia Vega
Sun City Welding Academy
Charles Lovett, Plant Quality Manager at Compass Compression Solutions Inc.
Charles Lovett
Charles has been dedicated to the welding inspection industry his whole career. Starting right out of High School he attended North Harris Community College (Now Lone Star North Harris). This is where the passion for the welding trades was forged into him. He moved on from the community college after learning about NDT (Nondestructive Testing) where he attended and graduated from The Ocean Corporation. These combined skills provided Charles the opportunity to travel the United states performing inspections on Firetrucks and Cranes. After traveling for a couple years he returned to Houston and joined the Oil & Gas industry as an inspector. Several years after he returned to Houston he was eligible for his CWI, again returning to Lone Star Community College where he took a CWI preparatory course. Subsequently he scheduled and took the CWI exam at 24 years of age, he had achieved his goal. Again this accomplishment opened doors for him where he accepted an offer as a Quality Manger at a local Fabrication company in town. Now approximately 15 years later after holding a variety of leadership roles, he is still actively engaged in the industry but this time aiming to give back to the next generation. His passion for education and desire to help pave the way for the up and coming welders and inspectors has been assisted with the THSWS where he fell right in line, eager for the chance to help and provide his expertise and guidance
Texas, New Mexico & Mexico High Schools who accepted the Build Off Challenge or Welding Certification Challenge...
Santa Teresa High School
Canutillo High School
Hobbs High School
Coronado High School
Clint High School
Cypress Park High School
El Paso CCTE High School
Roswell
DLC Job Corps
Columbus
Build Off - Chiminea
Rules and Requirements
Each School that attends will be able to register a Build Off Team of 2-3 High School Students.
Each School will need:
A banner, flag or other to display the school name. ( School Recognition and School Spirit!)
A portable welding trailer, truck or shop set up for the event. The Build Off Team must be set up to work off grid so all power will have to come from the generator or generators that the school brings.
Welder, Grinders, cutting rig, etc any tools you would need to complete the build.
Adjustable table or work table my help.
If you need a welder let us know and we can find you a machine to use for the day.
Each Team will receive:.
SMAW Electrodes
Build Off is Limited to 20 Teams only one team per school.
UNDER WATER WELDING EVENT
The Ocean Corp
Students with the best under water weld passes will have the opportunity to earn a Dive Coin that will qualify them for the Underwater Welding and Diving State Event this summer at The Ocean Corp in Houston.
At the State event students will compete for TOC Scholarships and prizes as well as the opportunity to earn an AWS D3.6 Welding Certification.
Awards, Prizes and Donations
Each Member of the 1st Place Team will Receive $300 on NT GIft Card
Each Member of the 2nd Place Team will Receive $200 on NT GIft Card
Each Member of the 3rd Place Team will Receive $100 on NT GIft Card
All Competitors that do not have an Official NT & TXHSWS Welding Jacket will be awarded one!
Each Member of the 1st Place School Spirit Team will Receive $100 on NT GIft Card
Each Member of the 2nd Place School Spirit Team will Receive $50 on NT Gift Card
Scholarship Opportunities
ArcLabs Tuition Scholarships
Tuition Scholarships
each 1st Place Winner $1,500
each 2nd Place Winner $1,000
each 3rd Place Winner $500
Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the
"Welding Certification & Build Off Event"
Event Co-Host
Event Host