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TRAIN FOR A WELDING CAREER AT UTI
Welders use their skills and training to work in a range of industries, crafting new structures and parts by melting down materials. You can get the education you need for an entry-level career1 when you train at Universal Technical Institute’s campus in Austin, Texas.
36 weeks
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ABOUT THE WELDING PROGRAM
There are four main arc welding types used by welders in the industry today. Students in UTI’s Welding Technology program are taught all of these processes to help them become combination welders. The methods are:
- Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
- Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
- Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
WELDING TRAINING & CLASSES
Not only are the four main types of arc welding processes covered during the program, but students learn how to weld in a range of positions for pipe welds as well as plate and sheet metals. Courses 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)
A LOOK AT ARC WELDING TYPES
WELDING DIPLOMAS IN AUSTIN
TRAINING CREATED WITH LINCOLN ELECTRIC
UTI’s Welding Technology program was developed in conjunction with Lincoln Electric, a leader in the development, manufacturing and design of welding technology. Students train on current brand technology, including VRTEX® virtual welders.
CAREER OUTLOOK & OPPORTUNITIES
You can prepare for roles in several industries when you get an education in welding. Most of our grads start out working as entry-level welders or in other entry-level roles. As with any industry, over time, you may be able to advance in your career with hard work. Entry-level and advanced roles could include:77
- Welder
- Fabrication Welder
- Welder Fitter
Entry-level
- Inspector
- Quality Control
- Certified Welding Inspector
- Welding Project Manager
Advanced
Check out our welding career guide to explore more opportunities!
45,000+
Estimated average annual welding job openings in the U.S.42
$48,940
Median annual salary* for welders in the United States26
ABOUT THE CAMPUS
There’s plenty to do in Austin, Texas, which makes it a great place to get your welding training. Catch a concert at one of the local music venues or venture to a nearby raceway, like Circuit of The Americas.
CAMPUS LOCATION
301 W. Howard Lane
Austin, Texas 78753
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
737-284-3100 | Campus
737-284-3194 | Admissions
844-338-0033 | Financial Aid
833-267-7673 | Housing Assistance
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WELDING SCHOOL NEAR ME
UTI Austin’s Welding program is in the city of Austin, which is known for live music and features many different parks, lakes and other landmarks in the surrounding areas for students to enjoy when they’re not in class. Racing enthusiasts will appreciate being near the Circuit of The Americas, which has hosted the Grand Prix. Students can also explore the rest of Texas with day trips to nearby cities that include San Antonio, Houston and Dallas.