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Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic arc welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment and has a leading global position in the brazing and soldering alloys market. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln has 60 manufacturing locations, including operations and joint ventures in 19 countries and a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices covering more than 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company's website at www.lincolnelectric.com.
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Moving by LEEPS and Bounds
Lincoln Electric Education Partner Schools (LEEPS) Welding Certification Program. The LEEPS program, in partnership with NC3, provides schools with a complete suite of portable, stackable industry recognized welding certifications. LEEPS supports welding schools and training programs throughout the nation with the most comprehensive and relevant welding education tools and resources available for advancing skill levels and the preparation needed to succeed in specific fields.
Value Certifications Play in Workforce Economy
Certifications earned through the LEEPS program ensure that students are gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to become successful in the industry. Employers can be assured that job candidates with these certifications are fully qualified and job ready. The key is to be in constant communication with industry to confirm that the content and certifications offered are aligned with workforce needs.
Value of the Partnership
NC3 works closely with the schools to get them onboarded and provide support throughout the program. Through the LEEPS program, participating schools have access to Lincoln’s comprehensive online curriculum. Participating instructors benefit from NC3’s Train the Trainer events, where they become fully prepared to issue certifications to eligible students.
Future of the Partnership
In addition to the current curriculum and certification offerings available, the LEEPS program will expand to include more content such as print reading, thermal cutting, and math and measurements. Further growth would see the LEEPS program being expanded to international offerings.
Transform your Program
The LEEPS program, in partnership with NC3, provides schools with a complete suite of portable, stackable industry recognized welding certifications. LEEPS supports welding schools and training programs throughout the nation with the most comprehensive and relevant welding education tools and resources available for advancing skill levels and the preparation needed to succeed in specific fields.
List of Certifications Offered
⇥ Download the LEEPStart Certification Program Flyer
⇥ Download the LEEPS Certification Program Flyer
⇥ Download the LEEPS Industry & Virtual Certification Programs Flyer
Introduction
- Welding Safety*
- Principles of Welding*
- Introduction Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Introduction Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Introduction Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
- Introduction Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
- Thermal Cutting: Oxyfuel
- Thermal Cutting: Plasma Arc
- Thermal Cutting: Air Carbon Arc
- Welding Math & Measurement
- Fabrication 1
* Certificate of knowledge included with select certification packages.
Advanced (includes Introduction Certifications)
- Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Advanced Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
- Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
- Pipe Welding: ASME Introductory
- Pipe Welding: ASME Intermediate
- Pipe Welding: API Introductory
- Pipe Welding: API Intermediate
- Basic Welding Print Reading
- Fabrication 2
- Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
- Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) - Aluminum
- Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) - Stainless Steel
Pauline Foks
NC3 Project Manager | Lincoln Electric
Where Can I Use These Certifications?
- Assemblers and Fabricators
- Machinists, Tool, and Die Makers
- Sheet Metal Workers
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Boilermakers
- Industrial Maintenance
- Oil Rigs
- Underwater Welding
- Military Support
- Industrial Shutdown Welding
- Shipbuilding & Repair
- Motorsports
- Pipelines
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Overview of the LEEPS Program
The LEEPS program, in partnership with NC3, provides schools with a complete suite of portable, stackable industry recognized welding certifications. LEEPS supports welding schools and training programs throughout the nation with the most comprehensive and relevant welding education tools and resources available for advancing skill levels and the preparation needed to succeed in specific fields.
Visit our education site at www.Education.LincolnElectric.com/LEEPS.
Centers of Excellence Examples
When people approach this program, they have to realize there’s a lot of support from Lincoln Electric, and this is really a pathway into certifications further down the road.
The NC3 and Lincoln Electric Program is especially meaningful since it aligns closely with my goals to help bridge the gap between training and industry and increase the number of skilled welders ready to enter the workforce.