HLI Credential-Aligned Learning Outcomes

L0 – Fundamentals of Handheld Laser Welding

  • Credential Type: Certificate of Completion
  • Credential Level: Awareness / Foundational
  • Clock Hours: 8 (1-Day)
  • CEUs: 0.8
  • Prerequisites: None

Ideal for:
Executives, supervisors, educators, sales teams, welding new adopters & curious professionals 

Competency Alignment

  • Foundational technical literacy
  • Career pathway exploration
  • Technology awareness

Credential-Aligned Outcomes

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

  • Describe fundamental laser welding concepts, terminology, and system components
  • Identify common applications, advantages, and limitations of handheld laser welding
  • Recognize baseline laser safety risks and required controls
  • Evaluate organizational readiness for handheld laser welding adoption & appropriate products/gear
  • Identify appropriate next-level training pathways

Stackable Credential Pathway

HLI courses are designed as stackable credentials, allowing learners to progress from awareness to operator, technician & instructor roles while earning recognized certificates at each level.

The engineering course is designed as a standalone offering.

The Handheld Laser Institute credential pathway aligns with AWS, NCCER, and U.S. Department of Labor workforce frameworks, enabling stackable credentials from career exploration through operator, technician, engineer, and instructor roles. HLI programs support pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, incumbent worker training, and post-apprenticeship advancement.

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