High school courses in physical science, geometry, trigonometry, metrics and drafting are useful. Courses in physics, chemistry, electricity, and computer technology are also helpful, along with some knowledge of metallurgy.Welders need good eyesight, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and the ability to concentrate on detailed work for long periods. They should be physically fit and able to bend, stoop and work in awkward positions. Workers often are exposed to a variety of hazards and must wear safety shoes, goggles, hoods with protective lenses, and other devices.

Welders need to be willing to receive training and perform tasks in other production jobs. They often become certified in standard skills set by industry associations. This program has minimum entrance requirements. Details can be found at bismarckstate.edu/placementscores. Students who do not meet the above requirements should arrange an interview with a BSC welding instructor.

CAREERS• Ironworker• Machinist• Sheet metal worker• Plumber• Pipe fitter• Boilermaker• Brazer• Inspector• Supervisor• Instructor

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Thanks to a global boom in industrial manufacturing and the energy generation industry, skilled welders are in greater demand than ever because companies can’t find enough of them.Technology is also creating more uses for welding in the workplace and expanding employment opportunities. New ways are being developed to bond dissimilar materials and nonmetallic materials, such as plastics, composites, and new alloys. Laser beam and electron beam welding, new fluxes, and other new technologies and techniques are improving the results of welding, making it useful in a wider assortment of applications.

Job prospects should be good for welders trained in the latest technologies, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The basic skills of welding are similar across industries, so welders can easily shift from one industry to another.

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