I agree completely, my father in law has several friends that weld. We're gonna try to get together with one of them after the holidays for some pointers and hands on. If that doesn't work out I'll probably pursue the vocational course. I'd rather get with one of his friends, I feel like one on one would be better than a classroom atmosphere. However the instruction may not be as good and he'll probably have one welder and I won't get to try different ones.