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Located near Tamarac, Florida, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) offers a welding school that helps students prepare to pursue exciting careers in a variety of industries. From combination welding to reading blueprints and adhering to safety standards — graduates from UTI Miramar gain entry-level skills that employers are looking for.1 Read on to learn more about the program.
WELDING TRAINING NEAR TAMARAC, FL
Narrowing down your “welding school near me” search can feel overwhelming. If you’re in or around the Tamarac area, consider UTI’s Miramar welding school. The campus is about 23 miles south of Tamarac, and the program takes just 36 weeks to complete.
Through in-depth instruction and hands-on training led by experienced instructors, students learn how to properly use current technology and equipment. For example, UTI Miramar Welding students train with VRTEX® virtual welders, a tool that simulates welding to help students learn to think on their feet and adjust their skills as necessary.
This type of welding training helps students prepare to pursue entry-level positions in roles like welder, welder fitter, or fabrication welder.
WELDING COURSES OFFERED
UTI’s welding school topics include:
- 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)
- Engineering and Fabrication
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Pipe Welding
- Welding Applications I and II
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
These welding courses can help prepare students to pursue exciting careers in or near Tamarac or another part of the country, if they desire.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEAR TAMARAC, FL
Welding skills are in demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), renewing the country’s aging infrastructure will require repairs that demand welding skills. Welders will also continue to be vital to manufacturing plants that create metal components and goods. While welders often work in manufacturing plants, they can also be found at automotive repair shops, oil rigs, railroads, farms and more.
According to the BLS, the median annual salary for welders, cutters, solderers and brazers in the United States 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 cost of living in the area.
WELDING JOBS IN TAMARAC, FL
At the end of UTI’s 36-week Welding training program, grads can begin pursuing entry-level positions within the field. Some of these may include:
- Welders: Aside from performing maintenance on welds, entry-level welders use various welding processes to bond metal together. They may also act as an assistant to more senior welders.
- Welder fitters: Interpret and closely adhere to blueprints to gather the tools and assemble the materials needed for a project.
- Fabrication welders: Use welding, cutting, shaping and finishing processes to create final products from raw materials like metal, thermoplastics and even wood.
While most of our grads start out working in one of the entry-level roles noted above, as with any industry, over time, you may be able to advance in your career with hard work.77 Set your goals early on — learn more about advanced welding career paths by checking out our welding careers page.
While the above roles are popular entry-level and advanced positions within the industry, it’s important to remember that location can affect the type of opportunities available. For that reason, our Career Services team maintains relationships with employers across the nation to help students look for potential career opportunities once they graduate.1
DIRECTIONS FROM TAMARAC, FL, TO UTI MIRAMAR
The welding school at UTI Miramar is roughly 23 miles from Tamarac. Ready to visit us? Follow the directions below to get here (route includes some toll roads):
- Get on FL-869 South in Sunrise from FL-817 South/North University Drive and FL-870 West/West Commercial Boulevard (4.6 miles)
- Head south on Papaya Way (105 feet)
- Turn left to stay on Papaya Way (131 feet)
- Turn right at the first cross street onto NW 72nd Street/Brookwood Boulevard (0.1 miles)
- Turn left onto FL-817 South/North University Drive (1.3 miles)
- Turn right onto FL-870 West/West Commercial Boulevard (2.7 miles)
- Use any lane to turn left onto the Florida 869 Toll South ramp to I-75/Miami (0.5 miles)
- Follow FL-869 South and I-75 South to FL-820 East/Pines Boulevard in Pembroke Pines. Take Exit 9A from I-75 South (14.5 miles)
- Merge onto FL-869 South (6.6 miles)
- Merge onto I-75 South (6.1 miles)
- Keep right at the fork to stay on I-75 South (1.5 miles)
- Take Exit 9A for Pines Boulevard/FL-820 East (0.3 miles)
- Follow FL-820 East/Pines Boulevard and SW 145th Avenue to your destination in Miramar (2.4 miles)
- Turn right onto SW 145th Avenue (1.7 miles)
- Turn left (200 feet)
- Turn right (397 feet)
- Turn left, and UTI Miramar will be on your left (118 feet)
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a. Use any lane to turn right onto FL-820 East/Pines Boulevard (0.6 miles)
UTI MIRAMAR CAMPUS LOCATION
2601 SW 145th Avenue
Miramar, FL 33027
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OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI MIRAMAR
If you enjoy working with your hands but aren’t sure welding school is for you, check out additional programs offered at UTI Miramar.
Auto Technician School
The automotive technician school at UTI Miramar is a 51-week program7 that provides students with the entry-level skills they need to pursue careers in the automotive industry.
Students receive hands-on training18 in an environment that resembles what’s found in automotive shops.
At the end of their training, students can pursue entry-level roles like automotive technician, smog inspector, service writer and parts associate. If they want to sharpen their skill sets before entering the industry, they can look into applying for specialized automotive training, which is offered at other UTI campuses nationwide.
Diesel Technician School
UTI’s diesel technician school is a 45-week program7 that teaches students to maintain diesel engines and equipment.
Students gain practical skills replacing faulty parts, inspecting and testing vehicles to ensure proper operation, performing maintenance, and inspecting various components like transmissions, steering and braking systems.
In less than a year, graduates of the Diesel program can seek entry-level diesel technician roles. They can also choose to apply for specialized diesel training that’s available at other UTI campuses across the country.
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic School
The airframe and powerplant school, at UTI Miramar79 is designed to teach students the fundamentals of aircraft maintenance and repair.
For 18 months, students train in industry-standard labs and cover courses like Airframe Environmental Systems and Airframe Inspections, Assembly and Rigging, Basic Sheet Metal, and more.
In less than two years, students are prepared to pursue entry-level aviation careers. Potential positions for graduates to pursue include field technician, turbine technician or aviation mechanic.77
TRAIN AT UTI NEAR TAMARAC, FL
Prepare for the journey ahead at UTI Miramar’s welding school. Skilled teachers, comprehensive learning material and career resources can help you reach your goals.1 If you’re ready to get started, request more info below and we’ll connect you with an Admissions Representative.