What certificates should one obtain for piping work to increase one’s value?
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I originally studied mechanical design, but later started working in piping. I’m not sure what prospects there are for this field, or what I could learn to improve my value as a professional Dear friends and seniors, please help out and give me some advice
Learn *process design and piping layout!
I work in piping as well. You need to read more books on pipe layout and equipment arrangement; you also need to have some knowledge of manufacturing processes – in other words, a wide range of knowledge is required
The original poster is asking about what certificates are available. Generally, for those working in piping, it’s best to be proficient in the popular 3D piping software used in the industry, such as PDMS and PDS. Relevant certificates can be obtained, and they are likely to be highly valued. Next is pipeline stress analysis and calculation. Nowadays, finite element methods are commonly used for such stress analysis, for example by using software like ANSYS for modeling; this approach gives a more advanced impression, and it is possible to obtain certificates in this field. This post was last edited by ynzdj on 2009-2-23 17:50]
No amount of certificates is of any use when it comes to operating software! Depending on the nature of your workplace, consider taking the certification exam in the oil and gas or chemical industry
Hehe, I don’t know how I ended up moving from the machinery industry to the chemical industry. I’ve been working in pipeline installation for over a year now, but I haven’t made any progress at all; it feels like a failure when I think about it. It applies not only to doing things but also to being a person. I’ve always been naive; I would take everything others said, whether from colleagues or my boss, at face value. I feel like I’m too cowardly. Won’t fight for their own interests. The company’s situation hasn’t been good lately, and I’ve been feeling a lot of stress. I’m a bit incoherent; my mind is too chaotic~~
I also study mechanical engineering. China’s machinery industry is terrible; there is no future in working in this field. So I changed careers as well.