Why Choose UTI Long Beach for Welding Training
36 weeks
4 processes
Inside the UTI Long Beach Welding Experience
In the Welding Technology program, students are taught four welding techniques to help them prepare for a career as a combination welder. This curriculum was developed in conjunction with Lincoln Electric, an industry leader in the design, development and manufacturing of welding technology.
At the Long Beach campus, you’ll have the chance to train with VRTEX® virtual welders, which can give you the opportunity to sharpen your welding skills in a simulated environment.
Welding Courses Offered at Long Beach
If you’ve been searching for a “welding school near me,” we have you covered. During the 36-week Welding Technology program offered at UTI Long Beach, you’ll take the following welding courses that will help build your knowledge from the ground up:
- Introduction to Welding, Safety and Careers
- Principles of Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding I
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding I
- Engineering and Fabrication
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Pipe Welding
- Welding Applications I (GMAW & FCAW)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding II
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding II
- Gus Tungsten Arc Welding
- Welding Applications II (SMAW & GTAW)
Hear From a UTI Welding Grad
Welding Career Paths in Long Beach and Beyond
Most of our grads start out prepared to work as entry-level welders or in other entry-level roles. As with any industry, over time, welders may be able to advance in their career with experience and hard work. The welding skills you gain at UTI Long Beach could be applied in a variety of entry-level and advanced roles:
Entry-level
- Welder
- Fabrication welder
- Welder fitter
Advanced77
- Inspector
- Quality control
- Certified welding inspector
- Welding project manager
Keep in mind that job openings in Long Beach will depend on local demand. Graduates can reach out to our Career Services team to get help finding opportunities in their area. Read our career guide to learn more about the possibilities that come with a welding education.
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Visit the UTI Long Beach Campus
Long Beach is a great place to call home while you complete your welding training. The campus is conveniently located near several different freeways for easy access. There are also plenty of fun things to do in the area, such as the Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame, Knott’s Berry Farm and, of course, the beautiful beaches. The search for a welding school near you is over!
CAMPUS LOCATION
4175 East Conant Street
Long Beach, California 90808
M-Th | 8:00am - 7:00pm | Hours
F | 8:00am - 5:00pm | Hours
562-541-7000 | Campus
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Support Services for UTI Welding Students
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Help Fill the Demand for Welders
There’s a demand for welders in the Long Beach area. If a career in the field sounds exciting, there’s no better time to get started on your training. Request info today to get in touch with an Admissions Rep. Start your welding journey, fill out an application today!
Long Beach Welding School FAQs
Welding training at UTI Long Beach is designed to be completed in about nine months. The program focuses on hands-on learning, helping students build the technical skills needed to pursue entry-level roles in the welding field.
At UTI’s welding school in Long Beach, students receive instruction aligned with American Welding Society (AWS) standards. This training helps prepare them to pursue various AWS welding certifications after graduation.
Yes. While employment isn’t guaranteed, UTI’s Long Beach campus provides Career Services to support welding students with job searches, resume development, interview preparation and employer networking opportunities.
Absolutely! UTI Long Beach offers guided tours throughout the week. It’s a great way to see the welding labs, meet instructors and get a feel for the hands-on training environment.
To enroll in welding training at UTI Long Beach, applicants must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Other admissions requirements may apply, so it’s best to speak with an Admissions Representative to review next steps and start your application.