1. Underwater WelderBy Cody Albright3/3/2011

2. Earnings Salary Starting $15,000 Up to $100,000-$110,000

3. Educational Requirements Welding Technician Certification Diver Certification CPR/First Aide Underwater Rigging Underwater welding set up Underwater Physiology

4. Opportunities for Advancement The advancement is based on your certification and expierence. The more you work the more you can make. You start as a weld rigger and go up to master welder

5. Nature of Work You repair underwater rigs, machines, tanks, ships, vessels, and different types of bridges.

6. Working Conditions The working conditions for underwater welding are very dangerous. There are several dangers that you have to be aware of and you have to be trained in.

7. Job Outlook According to the BLS, www.bls.gov, the occupation of welder is projected to grow more slowly than the average occupation; the projections go through the year 2014. The average welder earned $14.71/hour in 2004.

8. Advantages/Disadvantages Advantages The money is great The challenge is exciting It is fun Disadvantages Shock Shark Attack or other sealife attack Drowning Explosion from Gas Pockets

9. Personal Skills and Why this Career is a possibility Motivated Love a challenge Welding is a talent that I have I like using my hands I like the water

10. Things I can do to Prepare to move towards this Occupation Diver Certification CPR Certification Graduate High School