Chapter 33 Flashcards
The demand for qualified welders is . . .
staying the same.
increasing.
decreasing.
increasing.
What industries employ welders?
manufacturing
transportation
agriculture
construction
repair shops
all of the above
all of the above
How many welders are employed in American industries?
300,000
1,000,000
50,000
550,000
550,000
True or False
In order for a welder to do code work, he/she must pass a series of qualifying tests to become certified.
True
Is welding a career that allows you to be self-employed?
No
Yes
yes
Which of the following is not a typical part of a welding professional’s day?
Repair
Teaching
Fabricating
Building
teaching
Tyler explains his weekly hours as a welder are…
Whenever he wants to go to work
Whenever a job comes into the shop
20 hours some week, 80 hours other weeks
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm
What does Tyler say is the toughest part of a career in welding?
The time away from family
The low wages
The physical strain
the physical strain
In the video, Tyler explains the steps to “education” in a welding career are like this. . .
community college then get a job to gain work experience
community college for generals then to a 4 year college or university for a Bachelor’s degree
community college, apprenticeship, journeyman,
community college, apprenticeship, journeyman,
What is Tyler’s advice to anyone interested in welding as a career?
take some entry level courses at a community college
a week of job experience
Get an entry level welding job at a local manufacturing plant
a week of job experience
What personal attributes are helpful in the career of welding?
Steady hands, good spatial-orientation, and coordination
Good communicator
Physical strength and stamina
Detail-oriented
All of the above
All of the above
Is it possible to get paid while you train and get experience in welding?
No
Yes
yes
Which of the following are job responsibilities of a welder?
study and interpret blueprints and measurements
Follow strict safety regulations
Inspect structures and materials before welding
Monitor stages of the welding process
Assess the quality of welds and identify flaws
All of the above
all of the above
What do most welding employers require for education?
high school diploma
All of the above
technical training in welding
welding certification
all of the above
In the video, what is the benefit of a skilled trade like welding over a 4-year college degree according to Travis?
Avoiding debt
Avoiding people
Avoiding homework
avoiding debt
