Cinco Ranch & Precision Welding Academy
Welding Certification and Events
45 Welding Certifications Earned!!
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.
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IMG_0980.movAbout the event!
The challenges of COVID have inspired a new era PPE and precautions for TXHSWS Certification Events. Cinco Ranch and PWA have decided to meet this with a new positive outlook and event design! Staggered starts at 30 minute increments starting at 8:00 AM will allow schools to filter safety through the facilities and the event while still competing and showcasing their skills! Students will start by having a quick safety orientation from PWA then taking the safety and tool ID Quiz in the class room. Following the quiz students will move to the cutting area to compete in the cutting contest where if they finish each cut fast enough they will be able to do the next level cut, there will be 3 total rounds. The next event will be the welding certification and competition events, and finally students who compete all phases of the event will have time to visit with sponsors and vendors at the event!
Event Information
Registration Due by 10/30/20
Ways to Register for this event:
online registration system CLOSED!Email forms to:TXHSWS@gmail.comEmailed forms entries can be paid the morning of the event.
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View Registrations Scheduled Start Times by Clicking the link Below
Questions email TXHSWS@gmail.com
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Welding Schedule of Events:
*NEW !Staggered Start Times throughout the day and Safety meetings prior to each schools assigned time
Registration begins 15 minutes prior to your scheduled start time
Safety Meetings - occur at the beginning of start times.
4 pm - Facebook Live Awards to Announce Winners!
*Awards time is depending on schools registered and time needed to complete Visual and RT Inspection, judging, and Welding Certificate Completion.
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Forms & Information
Event Map & Directions
UPDATES
Every participating student will need the following:
Completed and Signed Release of Liability (See attachments)
Proper PPE
Closed toed leather shoes
Long Sleeve Welding Shirt
Pants that are free of holes/frays
Welding Gloves
Safety Glasses
Welding Hood
Clear or tinted face shield for cutting contest.
Face Covering
Will need to be worn at all times unless in the welding booth.
Welding tools as needed, grinders and wire wheels are allowed. They must have guards in place and have safe wiring.
Please arrive at the location 15-20 minutes before your scheduled start time so we can help to limit congestion. Check in when you arrive and we will call students in as their time begins. There will be 3 - 45 minute rotations. Upon completion of your last rotation you are free to leave. Results will be announced through TXHSWS Social media. Most likely a Facebook Live upon completion of judging (ETA 5:00 PM).
Rotation 1: Orientation by Precision Welding Academy
Northern Tool Welding Quiz and Tool ID Contest
Rotation 2: All Tex Cutting Contest
Oxyfuel cutting timed event. Students meeting the time requirements will advance through 3 rounds of cutting
Rotation 3: TXHSWS Certification Welding
Students will have up to 45 minutes to complete assigned weld
Turn in weld at inspection table and receive feedback from industry professionals
Results: Announced through TXHSWS Social Media, probably Facebook Live, at the conclusion of judging.
Awards will be mailed/delivered to winners or they can collect them at next TXHSWS Event!
COVID 19 Protocols
THANK YOU FOR COMPETING AND PARTICIPATING IN THE WELDING CERTIFICATION EVENT!
Certification Test Specification Sheets
CERTIFICATION TEST SPEC NO
AWS D9.1 2F - 1/8” or 3/32” 70183/16" Bead (+/- 1/16")
Level 1
Click links below to see the Certification Test Specifications
CERTIFICATION TEST SPEC NO
AWS D9.1 3F - 1/8” or 3/32” 70183/16" Bead (+/- 1/16")
Level 2
Click links below to see the Certification Test Specifications
CERTIFICATION TEST SPEC NO
AWS D1.1 2G with Backing 1/8” and 3/32” 7018
Level 3
Click links below to see the Certification Test Specifications
CERTIFICATION TEST SPEC NO
AWS D1.1 1G Open Root - 1/8” 6010 Root Pass 1/8” and 3/32” 7018 Fill and Cap
Level 4
Click links below to see the Certification Test Specifications
IMPORTANT INFO:
All Welding Levels will allow chipping hammers and wire brushes. In addition to that Levels 1&2 will allow grinders with wire wheels, and Levels 3&4 will allow grinders with wire wheels and grinding disks for light grinding needs.
Meet the Welding Machines
The machines ....
The Welding Booths....
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.
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.
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 Tool ID and Safety Knowledge Test.
Miller OpenBook Challenge
STARTS: 11/02/20
ENDS: 11/6/20
Print your "Certificate of Completion" and bring it to the PWA Event 11/7/20 .
*We will be drawing for prizes, including a Miller Welders Package like the one pictured!Miller OpenBook Online Challenge is a NEW Virtual Challenge with the TXHSWS!
The Texas High School Welding Series is utilizing Miller's educational free online platform OpenBook in order to help students prepare for their career in the welding industry.
Learn about SMAW Accessories, Electrode Classification, Electrode Selection, Electrode Characteristics, Welding Variables, Welding Techniques & Welding Defects. Each educational module is accompanied by a knowledge check. Students have one attempt to pass each module and knowledge check with a 70% or higher score.
High Scores and winners will be ranked and published on the website following the live announcement at Cinco Ranch and PWA Welding Contest and Certification Event Saturday, November, 7th. (Online winners will he contacted to arrange delivery)
High School Welders who are attending the Cinco Ranch and PWA Event in person should print their “Completion Certificates” from their Miller OpenBook Challenge and bring them to the Event Saturday. Certificates will be put into a LIVE drawing for a Miller Safety Bundle Pack and other welding prizes.
*NOTE: Students MUST make a 70% or higher on all modules for a certificate print option to show up.Awards, Prizes and Donations
Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the
"EVENT"
Saturday, November, 7th
Sponsor of the Meal & Weld X-Rays at Waller:
Chopped BBQ Sandwiches, Chips and Drink
