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Welding Diploma vs. Degree
Welding schools, depending on the institution and program offer diplomas and/or degrees. A diploma shows that a person has completed certain training requirements. A degree generally involved a higher level of education and training.Welding Training Programs at Tulsa Welding School
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- Professional Welder / Welding Specialist: This diploma program can be completed within 7 months. You learn different welding techniques so you can start an entry-level position as a welder.
- Professional Welder with Pipefitting / Welding Specialist with Pipefitting: Students get extensive pipefitter, steamfitter, boilermaker, and plumber training to start an entry-level career in pipefitting or plumbing.
- Associate of Occupational Studies in Welding Technology: After completing the Professional Welder program, students may get a degree for more advanced welding skills like testing techniques, codes, metallurgy, and quality control, so you can become a welding inspector.
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Welding Diploma vs. Certificate
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- The American Welding Society (AWS): AWS offers multiple certificates, such as Certified Welder, Certified Welding Inspector, or Certified Robotic Arc Welding.
- The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME): ASME certifies those working with boilers and pressure vessels.
- The American Petroleum Institute (API): If you work in the gas and oil industry, API provides certification eleven different certifications.
Welding Career Paths
Getting a welding diploma or degree is often the first step in a welding career path. Even though some employers hire inexperienced entry-level workers and train them on the job, many in fact prefer to hire welders who have completed welding training. 1 If want to start a career in welding, you can fortunately chose from a variety of training opportunities.Additional Sources
1 – https://www.bls.gov/ooh/production/welders-cutters-solderers-and-brazers.htm#tab-4
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