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WELDING TECHNOLOGY TRAINING PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Learn to weld in UTI’s Welding Technology program, which provides the hands-on training needed to prepare for a flexible career in industries from automotive fabrication to aerospace.1
9-10 months
13 campuses
4 processes
Prepare To Test for Welding Industry Certifications
UTI's welding trade school is designed to equip graduates with the skills necessary to pursue industry-standard welding certifications after graduation. Throughout the program, students engage in hands-on training across various welding positions and joint configurations, preparing them to undertake relevant industry welding tests and American Welding Society (AWS) certifications.
5 Reasons To Choose the UTI Welding Program
- Train and graduate in less than 9-10 months.
- Dedicated teams to help search for financial aid, housing and employment.10
- Train with VRTEX® virtual welders.
- Learn to become a combination welder by training in 4 different welding processes:
- Curriculum developed with Lincoln Electric, a leader in the manufacturing and design of welding technology.
WELDING TRAINING PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Students in UTI’s Welding Technology program learn about the procedures and equipment required to weld using gas metal arc (GMAW), shielded metal arc (SMAW), flux-cored arc (FCAW) and gas tungsten arc (GTAW) welders. They also learn how to weld in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions used for plate or sheet metal, and the fixed, rolling and overhead positions used for pipe.
Skills You’ll Gain in the Welding Program
Our welding schools provide students with comprehensive training in various welding processes. As students go through their welding training, they can develop proficiency in welding techniques across multiple positions—flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead—on materials such as steel and aluminum. The curriculum covers topics like blueprint reading, project planning and fabrication skills, enabling students to interpret welding symbols, execute precise measurements and construct projects from conception to completion.
WELDING CLASSES
Developed in conjunction with Lincoln Electric, UTI’s Welding training program curriculum includes MIG, TIG, stick and flux-cored welding processes throughout the 12 hands-on courses.
How UTI Can Prepare You To Pursue a Welding Career
UTI WELDING SCHOOL LOCATIONS
THE FUTURE OF WELDING
45,000+
$48,940
463,000+
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Welding is a trade that requires precision in order to execute jobs safely and correctly. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states many employers prefer to hire welders who have been through a training program. One such program is the Welding Technology training program at UTI.
Having proper welding training in a safe and supportive environment helps UTI graduates go on to obtain jobs and succeed in professional settings.
The answer to how long a welding certification lasts depends on the certification. There are professional certifications such as those offered by the American Welding Society (AWS).
AWS certification remains valid as long as you submit a Maintenance of Welder Certification Form every six months as required by the Code of Acceptance that governs the test. When you graduate from UTI, you receive a diploma to validate your formal training.
The answer to how much a welding school costs depends on a variety of factors. Some students are able to use grants and scholarships to help pay for school. Others take out loans to be repaid. Later, some graduates look for tuition reimbursement and incentives from employers to help pay for school.
Every student's financial situation is unique. The UTI Financial Aid office can help you explore your options, fill out the FAFSA and more.
Yes! UTI’s Welding program is designed to be completed in just 9-10 months. View our welding courses here.
The median annual salary for welders, cutters, solderers and brazers in the United States was $48,940 in May 2023,26 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This means half of welders earned more and half earned less. Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area. Learn more in our welder salary guide.
Welding is a skill that requires a trained eye and lots of hands-on experience. At UTI, students are taught the proper methods for four major welding processes and spend time working on practical application.
Yes! Students in UTI’s Welding program learn four welding processes, including tungsten inert gas (TIG) or GTAW welding.
Yes! UTI welding students learn four welding processes, including metal inert gas (MIG) or GMAW welding.
Yes! Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) is one of the welding processes taught in our program.
Yes! Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) is one of the four welding processes students learn in our welding program.