The curriculum, which includes a mix of theory and practice, prepares students to work with sophisticated, high-tech applications. Students receive a broad base of instruction covering all aspects of the profession and graduate with a thorough knowledge of intricate welding processes, equipment, drafting mechanics and code requirements. There is a nationwide demand for welders, and the job placement rate for successful CSM graduates is 100 percent. Apparently, the next five years indicate a moderate demand for Combination Welders, individuals at the journey level who perform a variety of welding tasks using manual, semiautomatic, and automatic arc and gas equipment.
Manufacturers continue to expand the use of various metals and adopt new methods towards welding.
Generally, the job outlook for welders is good with the demand concentrated in large, metropolitan areas of California where the majority of heavy industry and metal manufacturing is located. Although robotics have replaced many routine cutting and welding jobs in the industry, welders are still be needed for repair, maintenance, and other tasks that simply cannot be automated. Nonetheless, a welder whose knowledge and skills manage to keep pace with advances made in the field, will always be in demand. Employment is available in a variety of industries including aircraft, appliances, automobiles, food proccessing, guided missiles, nuclear energy, radio, railroads, shipbuilding, structural engineering and television. These prove to be upwardly mobile career paths, and graduates are able to advance quickly into management and technical sales positions.