Why Choose UTI for Welding Training
Universal Technical Institute’s welding school near Miami, Florida, is designed to provide students with the knowledge and technical skills that can help them pursue welding careers. From combination welding to safety awareness and industry-standard welding principles, the Welding curriculum at UTI Miramar aims to prepare students for entry-level roles.
What Welding Students Can Expect at UTI
Located roughly 24 miles from Miami, UTI Miramar’s welding school offers a comprehensive 36-week program that was created with help from industry leader Lincoln Electric.
UTI recognizes that attending a welding program like the one at UTI Miramar is many students’ first step in their career path. Therefore, our welding courses start at square one and develop students’ skill sets from the ground up. Those who have previous experience can sharpen their skills and gain practice using current technology.
Throughout the program, students are taught four main arc welding processes that are used across various industries, preparing them to pursue entry-level positions after graduation. Students are also taught to weld in several positions, to help them strengthen the problem-solving and adaptability skills necessary for the field.
Welding Courses Offered Near Miami
At UTI Miramar’s welding school, students take the following courses:
- Introduction to Welding, Safety and Careers
- Principles of Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding I and II (GMAW)
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding I and II (SMAW)
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
- Engineering and Fabrication
- Pipe Welding
- Welding Applications I and II
Upon completing these welding courses, graduates receive diplomas and can begin searching for career opportunities!
Welding Career Opportunities Near Miami
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for welders, cutters, solderers and brazers in the United States was $51,000 in May 2024.26 This means half 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.
Welding can be an exciting field to pursue for the right person. Many welders work within various industries throughout their careers, and there’s a demand for their skills.
Common entry-level positions for our graduates to pursue after welding training include:
Welders use various welding processes and equipment to create, repair and maintain welds.
Welder fitters use blueprints and diagrams to install and fabricate metal products according to specifications.
Welding fabricators assemble components with welding and cutting tools to create finished structures or products.
While graduates from our welding school near Miami start out prepared to work in entry-level welding roles, as with any industry, over time, they may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work.77 Welding roles for those who have advanced training and experience could include shipyard welders, manufacturing welders and rig welders. Learn more about these advanced roles on our welding careers page.
Find a UTI Campus Near Miami
Our Miramar campus is located about 24 miles from Miami and can be a great home base for welding training. But don’t take our word for it! Book a campus tour to see our classrooms and labs in person.
UTI LISLE CAMPUS LOCATION
2601 SW 145th Avenue
Miramar, Florida 33027
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
754-946-5595 | Campus
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Support Services for UTI Welding Students
Career Services
Throughout their time at UTI Miramar, students benefit from Career Advisors who offer job search support, resume help and interview prep.1
Housing Assistance
The Student Services department at our Miami welding school teams with Collegiate Housing Services (CHS) to make your move easier, helping you identify housing options that range from shared apartments to private accommodations.
Financial Aid
UTI Miramar's Financial Aid team guides students through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process and helps them understand the range of financial aid available, from scholarships and grants to student loans they may qualify for.10
Ready To Begin Welding Training Near Miami?
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your welding skills or build them from scratch, UTI’s welding training near Miami can help. Hands-on courses designed and taught by industry experts can help prepare you to pursue a career you’re excited about! Request more info by clicking below, and we’ll connect you with an Admissions Representative.
Welding School Near Miami FAQs
Our welding school near Miami is located in the city of Miramar, Florida, which is about 24 miles away.
UTI Miramar offers a welding program made up of 12 courses that cover a wide range of essential topics.
Definitely! We love having prospective students schedule campus tours so they can see the labs and classrooms up close!
Enrollment requirements for UTI’s welding program near Miami, Florida, are consistent with all other programs. Students must be at least 16 years old and, if under 18, have parental or guardian consent. A high school diploma or GED is also required.
You bet! Our Career Services team is happy to help grads search for job opportunities that make sense for them.1