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Becoming a United Association journeyman is really
about making a serious commitment to a lifetime of learning
and training . . . and it's this commitment which translates
into a quality product and significant cost savings
for contractors and construction users who employ UA
members. Back To Top
Certification Programs
Certification is the wave of the future in the piping
industry. With the increasingly complex and challenging
work that must be done by the modern pipe mechanic,
it is almost required that craftsmen seek some form
of official validation of their skills. In addition
to the considerable prestige and knowledge that comes
with being a UA journeyman, UA members can also pursue
these certifications in a variety of specialized areas.
UA Certification Programs include valve repair, medical
gas installation, welding, CFC removal, and instrumentation.
Each of these programs rely on third party validation
for an objective evaluation and testing of our members'
skills and abilities. For example, the testing sites
and procedures for the UA Welder Certification Program
are audited by representatives of the National Board
of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. This ensures
complete impartiality and integrity in the program.
See brochures on these programs.
We predict that even more certification programs will
be set up in the future, as virtually every demonstrated
skill we possess will have to be tested for. While certifications
are being required by law in many areas, such as for
medical gas installations, they can really benefit virtually
every aspect of the piping industry.
We see certification as a positive trend for:
The public
 Who
are given a quality construction product in their homes,
workplaces, hospitals, power plants, and so
on.
Contractors
Who
are ensured a skilled workforce who can get the job
done right, on time, and frequently under
budget.
UA members
Who
are in demand because they are the best-skilled workers
in the industry, most capable of
completing the certifications to the highest standards.
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