Rising Star of Texas Welding Certification Event 11/11/2023

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. 

Planning Check List

Event Information

Registration Due by 11/05/23

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View Registrations by Clicking  the link Below 

Questions email TXHSWS@gmail.com

Tentative Welding Schedule of Events:

7 am -  Check In begins

7:45 am - Safety Meeting

8 am - Contests Start 

3 pm  - Estimated Results Time

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Event Map & Directions

206 Plesant St. San Marcos, TX 78666

Certification Test Specification Sheets

CERTIFICATION TEST 

AWS D9.1 - SMAW, 2F Fillet Weld3/16" Plate. E7018 ElectrodeWPS: TXHSWS-WPS-D9.1-F4-SMAW-All

Level 1 


Click links below to see the Certification Test Specifications

CERTIFICATION TEST 

AWS D9.1 - SMAW, 3F Fillet Weld3/16" Plate. E7018 ElectrodeWPS: TXHSWS-WPS-D9.1-F4-SMAW-All

Level 2


Click links below to see the Certification Test Specifications

CERTIFICATION TEST 

AWS D9.1 - SMAW, 2F Pipe to Plate. E7018 ElectrodeWPS: TXHSWS-WPS-D9.1-F4-SMAW-All

Level 3


Click links below to see the Certification Test Specifications

SPEC D9.1-F4-SMAW-2F-Pipe to Plate

 TXHSWS-WPS-D9.1-F4-SMAW-All

CERTIFICATION TEST 

AWS D9.1 - SMAW, 5F Pipe to Plate. E7018 ElectrodeWPS: TXHSWS-WPS-D9.1-F4-SMAW-All

Level 4


Click links below to see the Certification Test Specifications

SPEC D9.1-F4-SMAW-5F-Pipe to Plate

 TXHSWS-WPS-D9.1-F4-SMAW-All

Meet the Welding Machines and View the Facilities at TXST San Marcos

Cutting Contest 

Registered Students will earn their way to compete in three rounds of cutting challenges.  Challenges my be timed, or for accuracy and/or both. After each round only the top scores will advance to the next rounds challenge.

IMPORTANT: Each individual needs bring their own their own PPE this includes, clear/dark face shield, safety glasses and gloves that are to be worn at all times while in the cutting area. 

More details will be published about this event as the date gets closer... so stay tuned!

*All Students that register for a welding certification level are automatically entered for compete in the Cutting Contest Challenge.

Cutting Contest sponsor gas, metal and ppe

Quiz and Tool ID Event

Study Guide and Tool List

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Underwater Welding 

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.

Scholarships Available 

 Tuition Scholarships

Each Competing Senior Student :$500 Tuition ScholarshipCompetition Scholarships

each 1st Place Winner $1,500

each 2nd Place Winner $1,000

each 3rd Place Winner $500


Awards, Prizes and Donations

Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the 

"TXST Campus for Hosting this Event" 

November 11th 2023