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Welder (ITI)

Trades

Join metal structures for construction, manufacturing, and oil/gas. One of the highest-paid trades globally.

⏱ Total journey: ~2–3 years (Class 10 to certified welder)

Salary Range

🟢 Entry: ₹12,000–₹22,000/month

🟡 Mid: ₹30,000–₹70,000/month (TIG/MIG Specialist)

🔴 Senior: ₹1L–₹3L/month (Certified Pipeline/Offshore Welder, Gulf)

Business Opportunity

Start a metal fabrication workshop — gates, grills, structural steel, industrial tanks. Top fabrication units earn ₹3L–₹20L/month.

Step-by-step roadmap

Class 10 ⏱ Till age ~14–16

Class 8/10 Pass

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ITI Training ⏱ 1 year

ITI — Welder Trade

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Apprenticeship ⏱ 1–2 years

Apprenticeship at Manufacturing / Shipyard

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Advanced ⏱ Ongoing

Certified Welder → Gulf / Offshore / Own Workshop

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