
HLI Credential-Aligned Learning Outcomes
L3 – Technician
- Credential Type: Advanced Technician Certificate
- Credential Level: Technical Specialist
- Clock Hours: 20 (2.5-Day Program)
- CEUs: 2.0
- Prerequisites: L2 (May be combined for a weeklong training)
Ideal for:
Lead welders, handheld laser technicians, manufacturing specialists & support staff.
Competency Alignment
- Process optimization
- Troubleshooting
- Production support
Credential-Aligned Outcomes
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
- Develop and document laser welding processes for multiple applications
- Diagnose and resolve common process and quality issues
- Optimize parameters for consistency and repeatability
- Support operators and production teams in active manufacturing environments
- Assist in scaling handheld laser welding operations

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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