Certification of Skilled Workers (Electric and Gas Welders, Turners, Electricians)

Who should undergo assessment:
- Electric and gas welders performing welding work of varying complexity.
- Turners operating metalworking equipment.
- Electricians responsible for the repair and maintenance of electrical equipment.
- Employees who need to confirm their professional qualifications.
- Specialists seeking a higher qualification grade.

Purpose of assessment:
To evaluate employees’ professional knowledge and practical skills and determine their compliance with established qualification requirements. To confirm that personnel are prepared to carry out production tasks safely and to the required standard.

Frequency:
- Initial assessment is carried out when an employee needs to confirm their qualifications.
- Reassessment is conducted in accordance with legislation, industry regulations, and the organization’s internal documents.
- An extraordinary assessment may be conducted when production technologies, equipment, or job duties change.

Duration:
- Determined by the training and assessment program, taking into account the occupation, qualification level, and scope of the knowledge check.
- The practical component is organized according to the nature of the work performed.

Training and assessment format:
- In-person or remote theoretical training.
- Assessment of professional knowledge through testing or an oral examination.
- Practical skills assessment, where required.
- Review of assessment results by a certification committee under the applicable procedure.

Program content:
- Regulatory requirements for skilled-worker qualifications in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
- Professional standards and qualification descriptions for skilled trades.
- Occupational health and safety requirements in production.
- Rules for operating technological equipment and tools.
- Workplace organization and production discipline.
- Work procedures for the relevant occupation.
- Work quality requirements and production quality-control methods.
- Use of personal protective equipment.
- Prevention of occupational injuries and emergencies.
- First aid in the event of an accident.

Occupation-specific assessment:
Electric and gas welders:
- Knowledge of welding techniques, equipment, and materials.
- Evaluation of welded joint quality and compliance with process requirements.
- Safe welding practices.
Turners:
- Knowledge of lathe equipment design and operating principles.
- Ability to machine parts according to technical documentation.
- Compliance with machining accuracy, quality, and safety requirements.
Electricians:
- Knowledge of electrical equipment and its operation.
- Diagnostics, maintenance, and repair skills.
- Compliance with electrical safety requirements.

Assessment outcomes:
- Evaluation of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the relevant occupation.
- Formal recording of assessment results in accordance with the applicable procedure.
- Issuance of the relevant document upon successful completion, within the assessing organization’s authority.
- Determination of whether the employee meets the stated qualification level.