This Course is 460 clock hours in 23 weeks. The welder with the highest income. TIG and Stick welders are mostly needed in the chemical plants for turnarounds, new constructions and maintenance jobs. The lowest demand is in fabrication shops. The pay rate varies largely on the requirements, but anywhere from $35 to $55 locally and $45 to $65 outside of Houston.

Requires the highest welding skills; you get paid due to the high complexity.