Welder training
Welder training
in Ludwigshafen
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Welder training in Ludwigshafen
Welcome to our website! Are you looking for work or would you like to reorient yourself professionally? A Welder training could be just the right path for you. In just a few months, you will learn a sought-after and secure profession and the free of charge via the Qualification Opportunities Act. On this page, you can find out what a welder does, why this profession has a future, how retraining works and what support is available to you. Get motivated and find out how you too can You become a welder can!
What does a welder do?
A welder is always used when metal parts need to be stably joined together, for example sheet metal, beams, pipes or containers. Whether in workshops, on construction sites or in industry, welders are in demand in many areas. For example, they repair railings, containers or ship parts and help build large structures such as bridges.
In short, further training for welders: Welders ensure that metal structures last. They work with special equipment (welding machines) and high heat to join metals professionally. Safety plays a major role, welders wear protective clothing and pay close attention to regulations to ensure that all joints are reliable.
Why is welding a safe profession?
Welders are needed everywhere. There is a high demand for qualified welders in Germany, and many companies cannot find enough skilled workers. Experienced welders are retiring and too few are being recruited. This means that Your job prospects are very good.
Welder training:
Especially in industrial regions such as the Rhine-Neckar region, welders are constantly in action, for example in chemical plants, power stations, metal construction companies, shipyards or car factories.
With a welding apprenticeship, you therefore have A secure futureYou learn a trade that will still be needed in years to come. Modern technology such as welding robots cannot completely replace good skilled workers, your skills will still be in demand. If you work reliably, many doors will also be open to you, as good welders are readily taken on by employers and employed on a long-term basis.
How does training as a welder work?
Retraining as a welder is practical and suitable for beginners. This means, You do not need any previous knowledge, everything important is taught from the ground up. As a rule, retraining as a welder only takes 6-12 months (often less than a year), including the final examination. During this time, you will learn various Welding process (for example MIG/MAG, TIG or manual metal arc welding) and practise these step by step.
Experienced instructors will show you how to handle equipment and materials, how to set weld seams correctly and how to check the quality of your work. The lessons mostly consist of theory and lots of practice: you spend a lot of time in the workshop and gain real experience with the welding machine.
At the end of the retraining program you will Examination (often in accordance with a recognized standard, e.g. DIN EN ISO 9606-1) and receive a certificate as a certified welder. Don't worry: The trainers will prepare you intensively for the exam so that you are optimally equipped. Once you have passed the exam, you will be ready for the job market and the training providers will often even support you in your job search so that you can find a position quickly.
What is the Qualification Opportunities Act?
The QCG is the abbreviation for Qualification Opportunities Act.
It is a law in Germany that ensures that Employees and companies can receive money, when employees have a Further training make, for example, a Welder training.
Imagine it like this:
Many professions are changing (new machines, new standards, shortage of skilled workers). The state wants companies to train their people educate further, instead of someone losing their job later or the company running out of skilled workers. That's exactly what the QCG is for.
What is the QCG for?
The QCG is designed to help when ...
one company Employees qualify wants to (e.g. learn to weld or improve)
tasks in the job change and you new knowledge needs
someone is working, but no suitable degree and wants to demonstrate more skill
a company Skilled workers Build up your own team would like to
Short: Further training instead of later problems.
Further training as a welder. Free of charge?
The retraining or further training can take place via a education voucher of the employment agency or job center 100 % financed become. This means, Welding retraining is free of charge for you, if the requirements are met.
How does it work? It's simple: If you are registered as a jobseeker (or at risk of unemployment), speak to with your employment counselor at the job center/...“ or „Arbeitsberater:in" at the job center. There you can apply for an education voucher for further training as a welder or you can contact us and we will do it for you free of charge.
If it is approved, all costs incurred are covered.
Welders are trained in
4 steps
Fill in the contact form
We will call you, explain everything to you in peace and check whether the retraining is right for you.
Prepare documents for the employment agency
We help with the application! We support you with the education voucher.
Start retraining
You learn TIG, MAG and E-Hand step by step, without pressure, at your own level.
Exam & Job
You take your recognized welding exam (ISO/DVS) and we help you start your job.
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Our Services
For job seekers
- Further training for welders with an education voucher
- Free advice & funding check
- Support with the job center application
Training & qualifications
- Welding courses ISO 9606
- Practical training (MIG, MAG, WIG, E-hand)
- Qualification as a certified welder
For companies & businesses
- Employee training & post-qualification
- In-house training or at our premises
- Certifications for operational requirements
Welder training makes sense & eligible for funding
Further training as a welder opens up new career prospects for both jobseekers and company employees. Through state subsidies such as the education voucher
or the Qualification Opportunities Act further training can be financially supported under certain conditions. We will advise you transparently and guide you through the entire process.
Understanding funding opportunities
We explain clearly which funding channels are available, for example via the Federal Employment Agency or the Qualification Opportunities Act, and who is eligible for further training as a welder.
Plan suitable further training
Together we clarify which content makes sense. Whether TIG, MAG or E-hand, the welder training is structured in a practical and targeted manner.
Implement & qualify further training
The training takes place in our workshop and can be completed with a welder's examination in accordance with ISO 9606-1. The aim is to achieve a technically sound and professionally useful qualification.
Promotion for companies
With the Qualification Opportunities Act (QCG) the Federal Employment Agency supports companies in providing employees with targeted further training. Companies receive Grants towards the costs of further training and, depending on the size of the company, also Wage subsidies during qualification.
As AZAV-certified training provider the Schweißtechnik Akademie is authorized to carry out subsidized further training. For your company, this means: certified quality, transparent processes and practical training in accordance with the latest technical and safety standards.
The welder examinations are held at our in cooperation with the Certification Center LTD carried out. After passing the exam, a Official welder certificate issued in accordance with ISO 9606-1, that is internationally recognized and is used in many countries and industrial companies as proof of qualification.
We accompany you from the consultation to the application to the implementation of the Welder training Structured, supportive and practical.
Your advantage: Qualified specialists, reduced to free further training costs and internationally recognized qualifications for your company.
ISO 9606-1 re-certification
After expiry of the validity period, the welder's examination is carried out again. The practical skills are tested and documented. After passing the examination, a new valid certificate is issued that meets the current standard requirements and can continue to be used in everyday working life.
Extension of existing certificates
Existing welding certificates can be professionally renewed with us. We check the current status, prepare specifically for the repeat examination and accompany the entire process - from registration to issuing the new certificate.
For companies & specialists
Regular recertification ensures legal certainty, consistent quality and the maintenance of employability in industrial projects. Companies benefit from qualified employees and skilled workers secure their professional opportunities at home and abroad.
Renew certificates & remain valid
Welder certificates according to ISO 9606-1 are usually valid for three years. A new examination is then required to officially extend the qualification.
At the Welding Technology Academy we carry out these Re-examinations and re-certifications in a structured, practical and standardized manner.
Mostly provided Questions
How does further training as a welder work via the job center?
If you are registered with the job center or the employment agency, you can apply for a education voucher get. This means that the course costs, exams and often also learning materials are covered in full. We will explain which documents you need and prepare you for the interview at the job center. With the education voucher, your Welder training job center-supported and usually free of charge for you.
Is the welder training really free for me?
Yes, if the job center or employment agency approves your retraining, the Welder training free of charge for you. The office will then cover 100 % of the costs via the Qualification Opportunities Act or the education voucher. You pay neither course fees nor examination fees. The only important thing is that you meet the requirements. We will help you with this and discuss everything step by step.
Can I become a welder, even without experience or a degree?
In any case. Many participants start the Welder training without prior knowledge. You do not need to have any welding experience or a specific school-leaving qualification.
The training starts very simply: Protective clothing, getting to know the equipment, practicing your first seams. Step by step, you will learn how to weld safely and cleanly. If you are motivated and practise regularly, you too can Become a welder.
How long does it take to retrain to become a welder?
The duration of the vocational training as welder can vary depending on the program, but usually lasts several months. During this time, you will mainly learn practical skills: TIG, MAG and manual metal arc welding, materials science, occupational safety and preparation for the exam.
A large part takes place in the workshop so that you can work safely in the company later on. At the end, you will take a recognized welding exam (e.g. in accordance with ISO 9606).
What job opportunities do I have after retraining as a welder?
The job opportunities after a Further training as a welder are very good. Welders are sought after in many areas: Metal construction, plant engineering, industry, construction, repair companies and more. Once you have passed the exam and have official welding certificates, you will have a sought-after profession in your hands. We also support you with tips for job applications and can often put you in touch with employers in the region.
What do you earn as a welder?
Average salary as a welder by federal state
(Gross, full-time, approx. 40 hours/week - Source: gehalt.de)
| Federal state | Ø month (gross) | Ø year (gross) |
|---|---|---|
| Baden-Württemberg | 3.935 € | 48.799 € |
| Bavaria | 3.840 € | 47.621 € |
| Berlin | 3.624 € | 44.937 € |
| Brandenburg | 3.304 € | 40.975 € |
| Bremen | 3.677 € | 45.591 € |
| Hamburg | 3.873 € | 48.022 € |
| Hesse | 3.909 € | 48.467 € |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | 3.231 € | 40.069 € |
| Lower Saxony | 3.589 € | 44.509 € |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 3.772 € | 46.772 € |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 3.721 € | 46.143 € |
| Saarland | 3.649 € | 45.253 € |
| Saxony | 3.316 € | 41.113 € |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 3.278 € | 40.648 € |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 3.551 € | 44.027 € |
| Thuringia | 3.312 € | 41.069 € |
Germany-wide, other sources are approx. 3,100-3,300 € gross per month than average.