Pipe Welder Training
A pipe welder melts together materials by using extreme heat generated by tools and machinery. These professionals can learn their craft either through formal education or while on the job.
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On-the-Job Training
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Pipe welders typically need no more than a high school diploma to get hired, although they should at least have a basic understanding of the welding process before applying. Many pipe welders serve apprenticeships following high school, learning the trade under the supervision of an experienced worker.
Education
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Trade and vocational colleges often offer courses in welding basics, which can include courses specific to pipe welding. The same is true of some high school shop classes. Besides welding, areas of study might include physical metallurgy, chemistry and mechanical drawing.
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Considerations
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The U.S. Armed Forces provides training and certification in general and pipe welding, and some pipe welders begin as soldering or brazing workers, molding together smaller parts while learning the basics of the trade.
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