Well-qualified welders are some of the most sought-after specialists on the Polish and foreign labor market. This profession requires practice and learning, as well as appropriate predispositions and periodic confirmation of qualifications. Every welder can count on very good earnings and secure employment. How and why is it worth learning this profession? How much does a welder course cost? We present the conditions, benefits and costs of obtaining valuable welding skills.
Who is it for and what is the welder course like?
To take a welder’s course, you must be at least 18 years old, have at least primary education, be in good health and have no medical contraindications. You should also know that in addition to welding skills and documented qualifications, the profession of a welder requires physical condition needed to work in difficult conditions, accuracy, perseverance and the ability to cooperate in a group. Moreover, this profession involves traveling to various places in the country and abroad.
The welder course consists of a theoretical and practical part. It is conducted by instructors with many years of experience. The duration of the course depends on the level of its advancement and whether it is conducted during the day, part-time, weekend or individual. Typically, everything takes a hundred or so hours for two weeks. The aim of the course is to prepare for the exam and obtain welding qualifications. When joining the training, you choose one of the following welding techniques:
- MAG welders,
- MIG welders,
- TIG welders,
- Electric welding
- Gas welding.
How much does it cost and what does the welder course cost?
How much it costs to learn welding depends on the scope, level and training system. For a basic course you have to pay 810 – 945 USD. The total cost includes:
- entry fee or reservation
- theoretical and practical training
- materials for theoretical training
- welding materials for exercises,
- internal examination and certificate of completion of training.
What additional costs may arise when participating in a welder’s course? Meals during meetings may be charged additionally. You can also pay extra for occupational health and safety training, an external exam and a qualification certificate. Some training centers also offer qualification exams for people who have mastered welding on their own.
What factors influence the price of a welder’s course?
The price of welder training depends on its mode, scope and level. The cheapest is a daily, group course. We will pay more for weekend, part-time and individual training. Does the price of the welder course depend on the level of advancement of the course (basic, advanced, specialized)? Yes, basic courses are cheaper than specialized courses. Average course prices depending on the level are as follows:
Basic Training: PLN 3,000–3,500
3,000 PLN ≈ 810 USD
3,500 PLN ≈ 945 USD
So, the range is approximately $810–$945.
Specialized Training: PLN 3,500–4,500
3,500 PLN ≈ 945 USD
4,500 PLN ≈ 1,215 USD
So, the range is approximately $945–$1,215.
Qualification Training: PLN 3,000-4,500
3,000 PLN ≈ 810 USD
4,500 PLN ≈ 1,215 USD
So, the range is approximately $810–$1,215.
Training Course: PLN 150-200/h
150 PLN ≈ 40.50 USD
200 PLN ≈ 54 USD
So, the range is approximately $40.50–$54 per hour.
Prices of welder training in various places
Are there differences in the cost of welding courses depending on location? Yes, we will pay more for a welder’s course in larger cities and prestigious districts. This is due to the higher costs of maintaining training centers. What are the average costs of welding courses in different countries or regions? The average cost of a basic course in Poland ranges from PLN 3,000 to PLN 3,500. We will pay less for training in the eastern part of the country, and more in the west and south. The course costs even more in the countries of the old European Union. However, the lowest course fees are paid in eastern European countries.
The most important benefits of the welder course
The welder’s course provides the participant with a very good position on the labor market. The most important advantages of this profession are:
- very attractive earnings,
- high demand for welders,
- developing imagination,
- the opportunity to develop and see the world.
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