TRAIN FOR A WELDING CAREER AT UTI
Welders can have flexible careers that allow them to work with their hands and problem-solve. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in the industry, the 36-week Welding Technology program offered at Universal Technical Institute’s campus in Avondale, Arizona, can help give you the skills you need.1
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ABOUT THE WELDING PROGRAM
Industries nationwide count on welders to support them and help keep them running, from construction to manufacturing and everything in between. There are four main types of arc welding used in the field, and the Welding program at UTI Avondale teaches these processes to students so they can prepare to become combination welders:
- Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
- Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
- Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
WELDING TRAINING & CLASSES
Along with the four main types of arc welding, students enrolled in the Welding program get trained on how to weld in a variety of positions for both plate and sheet metals, as well as pipes. Welding courses in the program 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)
SEE THE WELDING TYPES TAUGHT AT UTI
The four main arc welding processes taught at UTI’s Avondale campus can help prepare students to fill entry-level roles in the industry. Find out more about how these processes work and differ from one another in this video.
WELDING DIPLOMA NEAR PHOENIX
Graduation documents are important to consider when attending a program, as many employers will look for them. Graduates of the Welding program at UTI Avondale earn diplomas.
TRAINING CREATED WITH LINCOLN ELECTRIC
Lincoln Electric is a leader in the development, design and manufacturing of welding technology. UTI’s Welding program curriculum was developed in conjunction with Lincoln electric, which gives students the opportunity to train with the brand’s technology. This includes VRTEX® virtual welders.
CAREER OUTLOOK & OPPORTUNITIES
An education in welding can help prepare students for roles in a variety of industries. 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. Some 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
Read our welding career guide to learn more!
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ABOUT THE CAMPUS
UTI’s Avondale campus is located just outside the city of Phoenix — the fifth largest city in the United States! There are plenty of nearby attractions to check out, including Phoenix Raceway, so you can catch some of the action when it comes to town.country.
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10695 West Pierce Street, Suite 200Avondale, AZ 85323
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