Certified Robotic Arc Welding (CRAW)

American Welding Society (AWS)

Certification

The CRAW program from AWS (American Welding Society) provides a unique opportunity for welding professionals measure their skills against industry standards.

Cost

Member Non-Member Technician/Operator Exam or Retest $480 $745 Show more

Format

Hybrid

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

The CRAW program from AWS (American Welding Society) provides a unique opportunity for welding professionals measure their skills against industry standards.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

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Certified Robotic Arc Welding (CRAW)

American Welding Society (AWS)

Certification

The CRAW program from AWS (American Welding Society) provides a unique opportunity for welding professionals measure their skills against industry standards.

Cost

Member Non-Member Technician/Operator Exam or Retest $480 $745 Show more

Format

Hybrid

Eligibility Calculator

Which aid programs apply to this program?

Record Quality Eligibility Calculators

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Inspect a robotic welding system to identify potential safety hazards and pinch points
Demonstrate safe entry, emergency stop engagement, and system recovery procedures for a robotic welding cell
Identify and explain the function of all components in a robotic arc welding cell
Inspect, replace, and verify operation of welding torch components, wire feeding system, and shielding gas supply
Power on and configure the welding power source and robot controller for operation
Navigate the robot using the teach pendant and verify the correct Tool Center Point for the welding torch

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populatedfrom NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

Blueprints and work orders — read and translate into machine setup parameters with minimal oversight on a mid-volume fabrication line.
Welding machines for joining metal assemblies — set up, operate, and tend routinely across common metal types in a production environment.
Measuring and testing devices — apply independently to inspect completed workpieces and confirm dimensional conformance to specifications.
Machine controls and operating parameters — adjust to correct process deviations when weld quality or output falls outside acceptable limits.
Torch tips, wire gauges, and flux selections — choose according to metal thickness and job records without requiring supervisor approval for standard applications.
Production report forms and shift logs — complete accurately and consistently, capturing key operational data for supervisory review.
Metal surfaces — prepare using grinders, drills, and cutters with consistent technique to meet surface quality requirements before bonding.
Component fit-up and part alignment — execute with production measurements calculated independently for familiar assembly configurations.
Minor machine stoppages and holding-device errors — identify root cause and resolve by adjusting controls or resetting the machine during routine production shifts.
Industrial control software interfaces — navigate to monitor machine status and input setup parameters within established production workflows.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

The CRAW program from AWS (American Welding Society) provides a unique opportunity for welding professionals measure their skills against industry standards.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

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