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Welding

Dual Enrollment - 11th & 12th Grades Only

Target Career:

  • Welders, Cutters, & Welder Fitters
  • Assemblers & Fabricators
  • Boilermakers
  • Layout Workers, Metal & Plastic
  • Pipe Fitters & Steamfitters
  • Reinforcing Iron & Rebar Workers
  • Structural & Steel Workers
  • Tool & Die Workers

Pathway Description:

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Construction is one of the nation’s largest industries with over 7 million wage and salary jobs and 1.9 million self‐employed workers. Construction includes the building of new structures as well as additions and modifications to existing ones. The construction industry also includes maintenance, repair and improvements on these structures. Welders and solderers use heat to permanently join pieces of metal. Because of its strength, welding is important to the manufacture of ships, automobiles, and aircraft. In addition, welders work in the construction industry, joining beams in buildings and other structures. Solderers use similar processes on electronic and other small equipment. The outlook for welders and solderers varies by industry. Workers are required to complete extensive on‐the‐job‐training, apprenticeships, and/or technical college programs. This employment growth reflects the need for welders in manufacturing because of the importance of welding as part of the manufacturing process. Welders can easily move from one industry to another because basic welding skills are the same across industries. Welders who work in the automotive manufacturing industry can find work in the oil and gas industry. Growth in the defense industry as well as the need to rebuild bridges, highways and aging building will contribute to employment growth. Overall job prospects will vary by skill level. Job prospects should be good for welders trained in the latest technologies. Welding schools report that graduates have little difficulty finding work, but many welding employers report difficulty finding properly skilled welders. However, welders who do not have up‐to‐date training may face competition for jobs. For all welders, job prospects should be better for those willing to relocate.

Georgia Course Standards:

  • Fall Year 1 - WELD 1000 / WELD1010 (Savannah Tech)
  • Spring Year 1 - WELD 1040 / WELD1050 (Savannah Tech)
  • Fall Year 2 - WELD 1060 / WELD1090 (Savannah Tech)
  • Spring Year 2 - WELD 1070 / WELD1153 (Savannah Tech)

Resources:

Locations Taught in the Effingham County School District:

  • Savannah Tech (Effingham Campus)