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North Texas Weld Wars

Waxahachie High School Welding Certification Event at TSTC Red Oak

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
November 4th 2022

Event Information 

Registration Due by 10/28/22

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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 Meetings

8 am - Contests Start 

3 pm  - Estimated Results Time

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Forms & Scholarship Information

Liability Waiver and Release Form 

Scholarship Application Form

Event Map & Directions

119 N Lowrance Rd, Red Oak,  TX 75154

Certification Test Specification Sheets

CERTIFICATION TEST SPEC NO 1

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

Level 1 


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SPEC D9.1-F4-SMAW-2F 

TXHSWS-WPS-D9.1-F4-SMAW-All 

CERTIFICATION TEST SPEC NO 2

AWS D9.1 - GMAW-S, 2F Fillet Weld3/16" Plate. ER70S-6 ElectrodeWPS: TXHSWS-WPS-D9.1 GMAW WPS

Level 2


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CERTIFICATION TEST SPEC NO 3

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

Level 3


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SPEC D9.1-F4-SMAW-3F 

TXHSWS-WPS-D9.1-F4-SMAW-All 

CERTIFICATION TEST SPEC NO 4

AWS D1.1 - SMAW, 1G Groove Weld, w/ Back3/8" Plate. E7018 ElectrodeWPS: TXHSWS-WPS-D1.1-SMAW-Back-All 

Level 4


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Ryan Dillon, Operations Supervisor at Acuren explains X-ray quality of welds.

Meet the Welding Machines of Waxahachie High School

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

Registered Students are eligible to take the Tool ID and Safety Knowledge Test. This event consists of Identifying 25 tools form the Tool List below and answering 50 question (T/F & Multiple Choice) from the Safety Study Guide Below.

Top 10 winners will be recognized.

Happy Studying! 

*All Students that register for a welding certification level are automatically entered for compete in the Tool ID and Safety Knowledge Test.

Study Guide and Tool List

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Sponsor of the Tool ID and Knowledge Test

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 

TXHSWS Scholarship 

Selected Scholarship Application Winner(s) will Receive:$500 Helping Hands Scholarship$500  Helping Hands Scholarship

American Welding Society, District 17 Welding  Scholarship

One Selected Scholarship Application Winner will Receive:$1,000 AWS Scholarship
Level 1 Welding: 1st Place - $1,0002nd Place - $750 3rd Place - $500
Level 2 Welding: 1st Place - $1,0002nd Place - $750 3rd Place - $500
Level 3 Welding: 1st Place - $1,0002nd Place - $750 3rd Place - $500

UTI Total Tuition Scholarships 

$11,750

Level 4 Welding: 1st Place - $1,0002nd Place - $750 3rd Place - $500
Cutting Event: 1st Place - $1,0002nd Place - $750 3rd Place - $500
Quiz & Tool ID Event: 1st Place - $500

Tuition Scholarships

Each Competing Senior Student :$500 Tuition Scholarship
One Selected Scholarship Application  Winner will Receive:$3,000 Tuition Scholarship

 Tuition Scholarships

Coming Soon...

Tuition Scholarship

Coming Soon...

AWS Membership Opportunity 

North Texas Section 

Register for an AWS Student Membership during this event and the North Texas Section will cover half of the $15 registration! There are many opportunities that come with Student Membership: Scholarship opportunities, discounts of AWS apparel, access to member forums and job opportunities.

Online and Printable Enrollment Form 

Awards, Prizes and Donations

AWS Welding Awards

Benchmark Abrasives donating Prize Packs - cutting and grinding  products, shirts, stickers and more...

voestalpine Bohler Welding  will be donating Welding Hoods, Electrodes,  and other voestalpine Bohler Welding  SWAG!

Welding Gear and Tools donated by Northern Tool

Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the 

"NORTH TEXAS - BATTLE ON THE HILL

Alvarado High School Welding Certification Event

OCTOBER 23rd 2021

North Texas Section 

Sponsor of the Meal & Weld X-Rays at Waller:

 Chopped BBQ Sandwiches, Chips and Drink 

COVID 19 Protocols for Alvarado High School Welding Certification Event 

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