Focus on Welding
Tue, 08 December 2015
Welding is an exciting career choice, take a look at these 'Fabulous Facts' we have compiled about sector.
1. Welding requires a certificate, not a degree
Welders cut, shape and join sections of metal plate and pipes in a wide range of industries Common types of welding include oxyacetylene, MIG (metal inert gas), MMA (manual metal arc), TIG (tungsten inert gas), laser and ultrasonic. As well as working with metals and alloys, you may also cut and join composite materials, such as plastics, using specialist welding methods.
You can study welding at Tameside College and you just need to complete a certificate at College not a degree, so it will take around 36 weeks to become certified which will allow you build your career. Take a look at our welding course here at Tameside College.
2. Be a welder - see the world!
Welders are in demand everywhere in the world, so if you want to travel welding is one of those skills that you can use to see the world. Motor sports, ship repairs or industrial shut downs all require welding skills so if you specialise it means you can travel to where the work is, so you could work around Europe or go the USA!
3. Welding gives you lots of choices and career paths
Welding is a career that offers more choices of industries to work in and advancement opportunities than just about any other career choice. Welders are needed in almost every industry. Whether it’s project management, robotics or underwater welding, welding can give you the inroad you need.
4. Skilled Welders Are Always in High Demand
Highly skilled welders can command high wages as welding is one of the very few skills where you can earn a high salary with having to study at University: Under water welders can earn excellent salaries if they have the skills and are willing to travel.
5. Welders have a sparkling future
Welders have always been in demand and have an exciting future. If you are willing you can change industries in a moment’s notice without changing your career. As we look for alternative energy sources, welding will be needed for wind turbines, energy exploration or defence products.