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The vocational school I'm planning to attend awards a diploma for completing all of the courses, and I'm just wondering what it's worth, and if I would be better off getting the technical certificates for certain welding methods and then going straight to an apprenticeship.  The certificates are listed below. I understand that different companies need different types of welding based on the materials, and I can't predict where I'll be working.  Just curious if the diploma itself is valuable, or if there are some courses that aren't particularly necessary.  Kind of like a calculus course, you need it to graduate, but most people will never use it again...Advanced Shielded Metal Arc WelderBasic Shielded Metal Arc WelderFlux Cored ARC WelderGas Metal Arc WelderGas Tungsten Arc WelderVertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder
Reply:In my opinion the only paper work an employer is interested in, is welding certs. And then all that does is get you in the door, because you’re going to take their test anyway. The most important thing you can do is stuff as much knowledge between your ears as you can! Don’t worry too much about paper work, you have to prove what you can do everyday. And make the company money, or you won’t be there long.Don’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
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Reply:Take all the courses you can! All the paper will help when you decide to Career change in 10 or 20 years! In Off-Topic there is a thread about lazy children, you have the desire and drive to get ahead, now is the time to do it!