Welding Instructor

A Welding Instructor teaches others to weld safely and effectively. You’ll demonstrate correct techniques, provide advice and feedback to students and assess their competency with welding skills. Welding Instructors might work for a vocational training centre or a registered training organisation. You might instruct apprentices or other trade professionals looking to develop their welding skills.

Welding Instructors need to have strong personal skills and be able to work with people from a range of backgrounds. You’ll need to be a good communicator and be able to clearly explain welding techniques and processes. It’s important that you are a skilled welder and have excellent attention to detail. You may be teaching many students at one time so you’ll need to be organised and have good time management.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $77,896
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a welding instructor?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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Common questions

How much does a Welding Instructor earn?

In Australia, a full time Welding Instructor generally earns $1,498 per week ($77,896 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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What are the job opportunities for a Welding Instructor?

The number of people working in this job role has remained stable over the last five years. There are currently 35,000 people working as a vocational education teacher in Australia and a small number of them specialise as a Welding Instructor. Welding Instructors may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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How do I become a Welding Instructor?

If you’re interested in becoming a Welding Instructor, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Engineering (Welding). This course covers metallurgy principles as well as practical skills such as gas tungsten arc welding, flux core arc welding and pipe welding. A Certificate IV in Engineering may also be appropriate.

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