The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America is urging woodworking industry members to apply for a WCA passport that can lead to credentials that will give you the professional opportunities you may be looking for.
The woodworkers passport is essentially a portable record of a woodworker's competency in tool and machine operation according to the WCA website. It is considered an industry certification that is given to woodworkers that show their skills on specific tools and machines. The WCA retains a record of a woodworkers stamps which can provide the needed verification to employers and educators. The colour coded levels of credential stamps are as follows:
Green - 30 tool stamps and 800 hours of experience.
Blue - 60 tool stamps and 1600 hours of experience.
Red - 120 tool stamps and 3200 hours, skill demonstration.
Gold - 180 tool stamps and 4800 hours, skill demonstration.
Diamond - 240 tool stamps and 6400 hours, master project.
As it stands currently there are WCA passport holders in 30 states and two provinces spread across North America.
You can apply for a WCA Woodworking Passport by going to the WCA website and following the appropriate links.
SOURCE: WCA
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