
HLI Credential-Aligned Learning Outcomes
L2 – Operator
- Credential Type: Operator Certificate
- Credential Level: Skilled Operator
- Clock Hours: 16 (2-Day Program)
- CEUs: 1.6
- Prerequisites: None
Ideal for:
Welders, technicians, supervisors, and production staff.
Competency Alignment
- Equipment operation
- Production readiness
- Quality awareness
Credential-Aligned Outcomes
- Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
- Safely operate handheld laser welding systems in compliance with safety protocols
- Perform system setup, operation, and shutdown procedures
- Select and adjust basic welding parameters
- Produce welds that meet defined quality criteria
- Identify and correct basic weld defects

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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