Career changer needs help!

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Hi,
I'm looking to retrain for a new career & several people have said there is skills shortage of welders.
Is that true?
How long does it take to train to be able to get an entry level job (I've seen over 100 jobs advertised in Hampshire on one website alone!)?
Thanks for you help.
Pete

 

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A lot will depend on the firm, some will accept you if you can do a decent run, these are usually manufacturers of non critical equipment.

Others will require an apprenticeship, qualifications and at least a couple of years experience.

Over 100 jobs? are you sure these are not agency adverts that are simply wanting you to pay a fee to be put on their books with little chance of employment.

Although my area is not the industrial area it once was, I can't remember the last time I saw an advert for a welding position.