Students receive instruction in classrooms and labs outfitted with industry-standard equipment at Universal Technical Institute's Rancho Cucamonga, CA, welding school. Graduates of UTI Rancho Cucamonga’s 36-week welding school can pursue welding careers after graduation!1
WELDING TRAINING NEAR RIVERSIDE, CA
UTI’s 36-week Welding Technology program provides hands-on welding training in four major welding processes, including:
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
- Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
- Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)
- Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
Our welding courses allow students to hone their skills and put their problem-solving abilities to the test. To get the most out of this educational experience, participants must be curious and determined!
WELDING COURSES OFFERED
Students at UTI's welding school learn how to develop and refine their skills through welding courses that include:
- Introduction to Welding, Safety and Careers
- Principles of Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding I (GMAW)
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (SMAW)
- Engineering and Fabrication
- Gas Metal Arc Welding II (GMAW)
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding II (SMAW)
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
- Pipe Welding
- Welding Applications I (GMAW & FCAW)
- Welding Applications II (SMAW & GTAW)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEAR RIVERSIDE, CA
Skilled welders are in demand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts there will be more than 45,000 estimated average annual welding job openings in the United States.42
According to the BLS, the median annual salary for welders, cutters, solderers and brazers in the U.S. was $48,940 in May 2023.26 This means half earned more and half earned less. Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and the cost of living in the area.
WELDING JOBS NEAR RIVERSIDE, CA
Most of our welding school grads start out working as entry-level welders or in other entry-level roles, including:
- Welder
- Fabrication welder
- Welder fitter
- Wirer
Over time, welders can advance in their careers with experience and hard work.77 Here are a few examples of advanced welding technology careers available in the field:
- Inspector
- Quality control
- Certified welding inspector
- Welding project manager
Keep in mind - welding career path opportunities can vary by region and current demand. If you have questions regarding opportunities near Riverside, contact our Career Services team.
DIRECTIONS FROM RIVERSIDE, CA, TO UTI RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Follow these steps to get to Universal Technical Institute’s welding school in Rancho Cucamonga:
- Get on CA-60 West from Market Street (1.9 miles)
- Head northwest (39 feet)
- Turn right toward 9th Street (135 feet)
- Turn left onto 9th Street (220 feet)
- Turn right onto Market Street
- Slight left to merge onto CA-60 West toward Los Angeles (0.2 miles)
- Continue on CA-60 West to Ontario. Take exit 56 from I-10 West (15.0 miles)
- Merge onto CA-60 West (9.6 miles)
- Use the right two lanes to take exit 41B to merge onto I-15 North toward Barstow (2.9 miles)
- Use the right two lanes to take exit 109 to merge onto I-10 West toward Los Angeles (Parts of this road may be
- closed at certain times or days) (2.2 miles)
- Take exit 56 for Haven Avenue (0.2 miles)
- Continue on North Haven Avenue to your destination in Rancho Cucamonga (1.3 miles)
- Use the right two lanes to turn right onto North Haven Avenue (1.1 miles)
- Use the left lane to turn left onto 6th Street (0.1 miles)
- Turn left (197 feet)
- Turn left (479 feet)
Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.
UTI RANCHO CUCAMONGA CAMPUS LOCATION
9494 Haven Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
909-484-1929 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
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OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THIS CAMPUS
STUDENT SERVICES
Housing Assistance
Trade school students at UTI can seek housing options near their campus, whether private or shared, thanks to the collaboration of UTI Rancho Cucamonga and Collegiate Housing Services. Contact our Housing Assistance department to learn more.
Career Services
Students can use UTI's Career Advisors to help them find opportunities during and after their studies.1 The Early Employment Program is another possibility for qualified auto and diesel students to receive help finding part-time work that could help cover tuition costs.36 Contact Career Services to learn more!
Financial Aid
We have a committed Financial Aid team that works with students who seek solutions for paying for welding school tuition fees such as10:
- Scholarships
- Grants
- Loans
Contact our Financial Aid department for more information.