Certification of the welder in the NAKS system

Welding involves a wide range of operations that require the use of different equipment and consumables. Accordingly, the degree of difficulty in performing welding activities varies. There are several classifications of workers of this profile, but in most cases the determining factor in assessing the level of training is the attestation of welders NAKS, the availability of which can be considered as a form of licensing. Passing an appraisal in this system means preparing a worker, as well as checking his skills and knowledge.

Why do I need a NACS certificate?

The benefit of having this certificate can be viewed from two sides. From one point of view, it is worth noting a formal permission for a welder to work at sites that present an increased level of danger. For example, only specialists with a NACS certificate are allowed to work with gas pipelines. The second moment comes from the first. The fact is that attestation of a welder is still not only a theoretical, but also a practical confirmation that the employee is familiar with the rules for performing operations provided by the NAKS system. That is, for welders with low qualifications work of this level is not available due to lack of knowledge. Usually, before the certificate is received, applicants receive appropriate training, and then they receive a document that opens them access to work on complex objects - accordingly, salaries are increased.

Documents for attestation

The advantages of issuing a certificate include the fact that in the presence of technical education, sufficient knowledge and skills, it can get almost any welder. However, without the following documents, the certificate can not be issued:

• Photocopy of the passport.
• Attestation application.
• 2 photos of the applicant for obtaining a certificate NAKS format 3x4.
• A photocopy of the certificate or diploma of the end of the educational institution.
• Certificate of work experience.
• If there is no diploma of education, then a photocopy of the document on re-qualification for a welding specialist is necessary.
• Photocopies of the protocols, which were compiled on the basis of testing safety knowledge from Rostekhnadzor.

It is worth noting that the requirements for the list of documents may vary depending on the level in which the welder's certification and, possibly, his equipment is planned. There are several levels that should be considered separately.

Levels of NACS

Certification of the first level refers to employees who are sent to the work of surfacing and welding operations. This can be manual, semi- or automatic welding by melting technology. It is important to note that production in this case is realized on objects controlled by Rostekhnadzor. The second level does not apply directly to welders. It is supervised by foremen, masters and other persons who organize and direct workers. The third level implies that the center of certification of welders will license the work of managers, among whom may be the heads of departments, sectors, laboratories, bureaus and other departments and groups whose work is related to the performance of welding activities at hazardous facilities. The final, fourth, level presupposes attestation of managers by groups and teams of welders within the framework of entire enterprises that are also part of the Rostechnadzor department.

Regulations for attestation

Certification is carried out in the special centers included in the register of NAKS. The examination of knowledge is carried out in the form of a practical and theoretical examination. It is important to take into account that the procedure for the certification of welders allows re-passing the examination examination only after 30 days. That is, if the first practical skill test was unsuccessful, the welder will have to undergo additional training and again test his strength after a month.

If the managers are certified, then it is possible to complicate the examination examination. In particular, employees and specialists who carry out technical control must pass an examination on work with polymer materials. By the way, the rules for attestation of welders suggest that the license activity time in their case will last 2 years, while managers have the right to use the document for up to 5 years.

Types of attestation

Along with the levels, there are also different types of attestation - in particular, they distinguish the primary, the periodic, the extraordinary and the supplementary. If the employee has not previously dealt with professional production activities in this area, then he will have a primary check. Further, in order to increase the validity period of the certificate, the welder's periodic certification is performed in the same format as the previous one.

It happens that the qualification check does not provide an opportunity for a specialist to work in a certain narrow specialization. In this case, an additional attestation is provided, which will allow the employee of the enterprise to confirm his knowledge in a specific direction. Also, this type of verification is used in the case of employees who have not participated in operational operations for a long time (more than 6 months). If the specialist has been suspended from work because of the violation, then an extraordinary certification of the welder is envisaged for him, in the organization of which his employer can participate.

Certification of equipment and materials

In addition to the direct certification of a specialist, the corresponding testing of welding equipment, technologies and workplaces is also practiced. In the case of equipment controlled, lifting and transport equipment, gas appliances, metallurgical and oil and gas production equipment, as well as various structures, are exposed. The attestation of the welder's workplace, in which the working conditions are assessed from the point of view of the employee's safety, is also very important. In the complex, attestation measures allow to improve the quality of welding production and minimize the costs of its provision.

Conclusion

For welders themselves, attestation also provides many advantages. First of all, the certificate confirms the high professional level of the specialist, expanding his opportunities in career growth. As practice shows, the salaries of such workers almost double the rates of newcomers in this industry. At the same time, the certification of welders NAKS can be considered as a kind of self-regulating community. That is, a specialist gets certain privileges. This applies not only to advantages in the device for work, but also access to the latest equipment, which allows solving highly specialized problems. Therefore, experienced welders recommend that those who chose this profession, as soon as possible to formalize the NACS and continue to develop professional skills at a higher level.