Fabrication & Welding
Fabrication and welding can be a rewarding career for those interested in hands-on work, technical problem-solving, and creating tangible products.
View on college websiteCareer areas this course can lead to
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1. Metal working production and maintenance fitters Average salary: £40,760
UK employment: -12.7% last 3 years -
2. Welding trades Average salary: £35,340
UK employment: -8.1% last 3 years -
3. Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers Average salary: £41,660
UK employment: +63.4% last 3 years -
4. Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians Average salary: £37,460
UK employment: +6% last 3 years -
5. Metal machining setters and setter-operators Average salary: £35,720
UK employment: +69% last 3 years -
6. Metal working machine operatives Average salary: £31,500
UK employment: -38.5% last 3 years -
7. Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) Average salary: £31,920
UK employment: -45.7% last 3 years -
8. Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors Average salary: £45,150
UK employment: -2.7% last 3 years -
9. Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out Average salary: £39,900
UK employment: +24.6% last 3 years -
10. Sheet metal workers Average salary: £32,210
UK employment: -38.5% last 3 years -
11. Metal making and treating process operatives Average salary: £32,870
UK employment: -26.3% last 3 years -
12. Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations Average salary: £37,060
UK employment: +3.9% last 3 years