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WELDING SCHOOL NEAR GARLAND, TX

WELDING SCHOOL NEAR GARLAND, TX

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Students at Universal Technical Institute’s welding school near Garland, TX, get hands-on training in labs outfitted with current industry equipment. After completing the 36-week program at the UTI Dallas/Fort Worth welding school, graduates are qualified to pursue entry-level welding roles!1

WELDING TRAINING NEAR GARLAND, TX

UTI Dallas/Fort Worth’s Welding Technology program provides hands-on welding training in four main arc welding processes:

Students are taught to hone their technical aptitude, science and math reasoning, and quick problem-solving abilities. Curiosity, expertise and determination are also important traits for successful welders! Graduates receive diplomas.

WELDING COURSES OFFERED

Students at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth’s welding school learn how to develop and refine their skills through 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 GARLAND

Skilled welders are in demand. There are more than 45,000 estimated average annual welding job openings in the United States.42

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 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 NEAR GARLAND

Most of our welding school grads start out working as entry-level technicians or in other entry-level roles, including:

  • Fabrication welder

Over time, welders can advance their careers with experience and hard work. Here are a few examples of advanced welding technology careers available in the field:77

  • Inspector
  • Quality control

Keep in mind that welding career path opportunities can vary by region and current demand. If you have questions regarding opportunities near Garland, contact our Career Services team.

DIRECTIONS FROM GARLAND TO UTI DALLAS/FORT WORTH

Follow these steps to get to UTI’s welding school, which is located in Irving:

  1. Get on I-635 West in Dallas from West Avenue B, Forest Lane and Skillman Street (5.1 miles)
    1. Head west on Main Street toward South Seventh Street (417 feet)
    2. Turn left onto South Glenbrook Drive (0.1 miles)
    3. Turn right onto West Avenue B (1.0 miles)
    4. Continue onto Forest Lane (2.9 miles)
    5. Continue straight onto Skillman Street (0.9 miles)
    6. Turn right to merge onto I-635 West (0.2 miles)
  2. Follow I-635 West to Freeport Parkway in Coppell. Take Exit 34 from I-635 West (18.1 miles)
    1. Merge onto I-635 West (17.9 miles)
    2. Take Exit 34 for Freeport Parkway (0.2 miles)
    3. Keep right at the fork and merge onto Freeport Parkway (125 feet)
  3. Follow Freeport Parkway and Regent Boulevard to your destination in Irving (1.1 miles)
    1. Merge onto Freeport Parkway (0.5 miles)
    2. Turn right onto Regent Boulevard (0.2 miles)
    3. Continue straight to stay on Regent Boulevard (0.1 miles)
    4. Continue straight to stay on Regent Boulevard (0.2 miles)
    5. Turn right (69 feet)
    6. Turn left (62 feet)
    7. Turn right (72 feet)
    8. Turn left (141 feet)

UTI DALLAS/FORT WORTH CAMPUS LOCATION

5151 Regent Boulevard

Irving, Texas 75063

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F&SAT | 10am & 1pm

972-505-2200 | Campus

800-834-7308 | Admissions

877-873-1084 | Financial Aid

800-504-8786 | Student Services

469-442-2390 | Career Services

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PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI DALLAS/FORT WORTH

Automotive Mechanic Training Near Garland

Those enrolled in the 51-week Automotive Technology program at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth can practice important automotive technician skills.7 Graduates from our automotive school earn associate of occupational studies (AOS) degrees.

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Diesel Mechanic Training Near Garland

Students learn how to` diagnose, repair and maintain diesel technology in UTI Dallas/Fort Worth’s 45-week Diesel Technology program.7 Graduates obtain diplomas.

After completing the core diesel program, students can apply for UTI Dallas/Fort Worth’s Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) program with industry leader Peterbilt.15

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STUDENT SERVICES

Housing Assistance

UTI Dallas/Fort Worth has teamed with Collegiate Housing Services (CHS) to help our vocational school students find reasonably priced shared or individual housing close to campus. Contact our Housing Assistance department to learn more.

Career Services

UTI has Career Advisors on each campus who can help students find part-time jobs to supplement their income while they’re in school. Contact Career Services for more information.

Financial Aid

Our Financial Aid staff is committed to helping students complete their FAFSA to determine whether they qualify for financial aid to help pay their trade school tuition.10 UTI is also making more than $15 million in scholarships and grants available this year to those who qualify!

ATTEND WELDING SCHOOL NEAR GARLAND, TX

Realize your potential as a welder by enrolling at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth near Garland, Texas. Get in touch with an Admissions Representative by calling 1-800-834-7308 or click the link below!

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1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.
2) For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.
7) Some programs may require longer than one year to complete.
10) Financial aid, scholarships and grants are available to those who qualify. Awards vary due to specific conditions, criteria and state.
15) Manufacturer-paid advanced training programs are conducted by UTI on behalf of manufacturers who determine acceptance criteria and conditions. These programs are not part of UTI’s accreditation. Programs available at select locations.
26) UTI’s Welding Technology Training Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as welders. Estimated annual salary shown above is for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers as published in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages. Entry-level salaries are lower for graduates. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. Graduates’ achievements may vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as a welding technician, such as inspector and quality control. Salary information for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The average annual entry-level salary range for persons employed as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $40,060 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development, May 2022 data https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageAllIndustries/OEWResult?A=01&GA=000025&OG=514121&Dopt=TEXT). Salary information for North Carolina: The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the hourly median wage for skilled welders in North Carolina is $23.38 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages, Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers). The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentile of hourly earnings in North Carolina are $20.82 and $18.17, respectively.
42) For Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an annual average of 45,800 job openings between 2023 and 2033. Job openings include openings due to net employment changes and net replacements. See Table 1.10 Occupational separations and openings, projected 2023–33, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, viewed November 4, 2024. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.
77) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI prepares graduates for entry-level careers using the provided training. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than those listed.

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*Registration Fee Waiver will apply to any student who enrolls by May 11, 2025, with a start date between June 2, 2025, and June 30, 2025, and between September 2, 2025, and September 25, 2025.

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