You both brought up underwater welding and rigging as good ways to stand out, which lines up with what my cousin said after he finished at DIT. He had the main certifications, but still struggled to find steady work until he learned rigging and started making more connections. I checked DIT's placement stats and saw that 92% found jobs last year, which is good to see, but I realize that doesn't mean much without extra skills. I'm planning to enroll in the next few months and want to ensure I'm actually developing skills that employers notice, not just ticking boxes. Do you know if DIT's welding module gives you hands-on practice with wet welds, or is it mostly classroom work? Also, does the rigging part cover both topside and underwater load handling, or just one?
