Arc Labs Welding Education, Equipping, and Training in South Carolina
Arc Labs Welding Education, Equipping, and Training in South Carolina

Welding education, equipping, and training in south carolina

Facts & Figures

OUTLOOK: Employment of welding, soldering, and brazing workers is expected to grow about 5 percent over the 2006-16 decade.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

EMPLOYMENT: Welding has grown significantly over the long term because of advances that have allowed it to replace other joining technologies in many applications. Thus, demand for welders is increasing in the construction, manufacturing, and utilities industries.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

OUTLOOK: The outlook for welders in manufacturing is far stronger than for other occupations.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

EMPLOYMENT: Two of every three welding jobs were found in manufacturing. Jobs were concentrated in fabricated metal product manufacturing, transportation equipment manufacturing, machinery manufacturing, architectural and structural metals manufacturing, and construction.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

SECURITY: In custom applications, much of the work is difficult or impossible to automate. This includes manufacturing small batches of items, construction work, and making repairs in factories.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

OUTLOOK: Retirements and job growth in the oil and gas and other industries are expected to create excellent opportunities for welders.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

SECURITY: Automation is less of a threat to welders and welding machine operators than to other manufacturing occupations. Welding machines must still be operated by someone who is knowledgeable about welding and can inspect the weld and make adjustments.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

ADVANCEMENT: Welders can advance to more skilled welding jobs with additional training and experience. For example, they may become welding technicians, supervisors, inspectors, or instructors. Some experienced welders open their own repair shops.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

OUTLOOK: Welding schools report that graduates have little difficulty finding work, and some welding employers report difficulty finding trained welders.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

FINANCIAL GOALS: The range of earnings of welders reflects the wide range of skill levels. Income in welding directly relates to your level of skill and training. In 2006, welders earned on average between $17.75 and $25.44 per hour.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

EMPLOYMENT: Welders have excellent job opportunities as some welding employers report difficulty finding trained welders.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

SECURITY: Welding skills are the same across industries, so welders can easily shift from one industry to another depending on where they are needed most. For example, welders laid off in the auto industry have been able to find work in the booming oil and gas industry.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Students

Arc Labs offers testing and training services to welders wanting to advance their skill set to the next level.

Classes

NCCER Welding Class (Boot Camp)

  • Become Welding Certified
  • 10 Week Program
  • Federal Funding Available
  • Private Scholarships Available
  • Skills enhancement classes
  • More about NCCER

Schedule

  • Classes Begin Every Five Weeks
  • Monday-Friday: 8am - 4pm

Non-Destructive Testing

  • Advance Your Career
  • Learn the principles behind the processes
  • Courses meet all ASNT SNT-TC-1A requirements
  • Qualify for certification
  • Learn about NDT methods
  • Learn More

Welding Boot Camp

The Welding Boot Camp is an innovative, fast-paced, hands-on program to learn the essentials of welding.

ArcLabs, in partnership with Greenville, Barnwell, Anderson and Spartanburg County Workforce Development Centers is offering the Boot Camp certificate program to address the need for welders in South Carolina.

Area employers have several hundred job openings for welders. The Boot Camp was designed as a fast-track curriculum to train people in welding so they can quickly get in the employment pool for these job opportunities.

Federal Funding & Private Scholarships Available

Funding for education and training is available through the Federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and private scholarship funds. The WIA provides increased flexibility for state and local officials to establish broad-based labor market systems using federal job training funds for adults, dislocated workers and youth.

For more information about the WIA contact your local One-Stop Career Center. For more information about private scholarship funds, please contact Heidi Bray, Arc Labs School Administrator.