Contacts for OMWE training / cert?

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Hello all, a squeaky new member here looking for some guidance and information. I'm trying to find someone to talk to at Swatch (I imagine) to see about getting in to the OMWE class and certification process in NJ. The problem is, Swatch apparently doesn't want anyone to know about it, because it's impossible to find on the web. When I call, despite promises of response from people who should know the answer within the organization, they lie. No response, crickets only, and they're about to leave for Chicago.

I'm hoping someone here has done this, and can tell me who to contact, or at least reliable information. Thank you all in advance.

Adam Adkins
 
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I don't believe they are currently holding classes...
 
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I don't believe they are currently holding classes...
Inconvenient, to be sure. But at some point I want to think they'll start again, and if so, how do I get specifics? Who to call?
 
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Inconvenient, to be sure. But at some point I want to think they'll start again, and if so, how do I get specifics? Who to call?

Global pandemics can certainly be inconvenient...

If you are in the US, I have no idea. For me it would be the country manager who would forward the request on...

Dan Fenwick used to be be trainer there, but I believe that he is retired now.
 
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So far all classes, seminars and trainings are canceled for the foreseeable future at the training center in Secaucus,NJ. I can only imagine that there is going to be a huge back log of classes when they do open up. Were you looking for a spare parts account with them?
 
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Exactly so. And of course another take on technique never hurts, either.

Well, the first thing you should do is apply for an account. You will need to supply information on your training, experience, provide a list of shop equipment, etc, and if you meet the requirements even without the training you will be given an account. However you will be limited in what you can purchase until you have completed the training.

You would have to meet all these requirements and get accepted before they will take you for the training.