Universal Technical Institute’s Rancho Cucamonga, CA, welding school provides hands-on instruction to its students in its controlled lab and classroom settings equipped with current industry technologies. Students at UTI Rancho Cucamonga’s welding school can pursue full-time work after graduating in 36 weeks!1
WELDING TRAINING NEAR IRVINE, CA
Universal Technical Institute’s 36-week Welding Technology program provides hands-on welding training in four major welding processes, including:
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
- Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
- Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)
- Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
Students must be ambitious and willing to learn in order to get the most out of their training journey! They will learn how to repair malfunctioning welds and create successful welds as they gain knowledge and experience.
WELDING COURSES OFFERED
Students at UTI's welding school learn how to develop and refine their skills through welding 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 IRVINE, CA
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 U.S. 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 the cost of living in the area.
WELDING JOBS NEAR IRVINE, CA
Most of our welding school grads start out working as entry-level welders or in other entry-level roles, including:
- Welder
- Fabrication welder
- Welder fitter
- Wirer
Over time, welders can advance in their careers with experience and hard work.77 Here are a few examples of advanced welding technology careers available in the field:
- Inspector
- Quality control
- Certified welding inspector
- Welding project manager
Keep in mind that welding career path opportunities can vary by region and current demand. If you have questions regarding opportunities near Irvine, contact our Career Services team.
DIRECTIONS FROM IRVINE, CA, TO UTI RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Follow these steps to get to Universal Technical Institute’s welding school in Rancho Cucamonga:
- Head northeast on Alton Parkway toward Alton Parkway (0.4 mi)
- Take I-5 North, CA-57 North and I-10 East to North Vineyard Avenue in Ontario. Take exit 54 from I-10 East (43.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Jamboree Road (2.5 mi)
- Use the right two lanes to take the Jamboree Road exit toward I-5 (0.5 mi)
- Continue onto Jamboree Road (0.3 mi)
- Turn right to merge onto I-5 North (6.7 mi)
- Use the right two lanes to take exit 107A for CA-57 North toward Pomona (0.5 mi)
- Continue onto CA-57 North (15.5 mi)
- Stay on CA-57 North (2.0 mi)
- Keep right at the fork to stay on CA-57 North, follow signs for Freeway North (3.0 mi)
- Use the right two lanes to take exit 21 to merge onto I-10 East (12.2 mi)
- Take exit 54 for Vineyard Avenue (0.2 mi)
- Follow North Vineyard Avenue and East 6th Street to your destination in Rancho Cucamonga (3.1 mi)
- Use the left two lanes to turn left onto North Vineyard Avenue (1.0 mi)
- Turn right onto East 6th Street (1.9 mi)
- Turn right (197 feet)
- Turn left (479 feet)
Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.
UTI RANCHO CUCAMONGA CAMPUS LOCATION
9494 Haven Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
909-484-1929 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
| Housing
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PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THIS CAMPUS
STUDENT SERVICES
Housing Assistance
Trade school students can seek housing options — whether private or shared — near their campus, thanks to assistance from Collegiate Housing Services. Contact our Housing Assistance department to learn more.
Career Services
Students can use UTI's Career Advisors to help them find work during their program and after graduation with the Early Employment program, which provides qualified auto or diesel students help with finding part-time work that may turn into consideration for full-time employment and tuition reimbursement after graduation.36 Contact Career Services to learn more!
Financial Aid
Our Financial Aid team is committed to assisting students who qualify seek solutions for paying for welding school tuition fees such as:10
- Scholarships
- Grants
- Loans
Contact our Financial Aid department for more information.
ATTEND WELDING SCHOOL NEAR IRVINE, CA!
At UTI Rancho Cucamonga, we provide industry-standard welding training, which equips students with the instruction often needed for entry-level welding employment. For more information on our training opportunities, visit our website or call us at 1-800-834-7308 and talk to an Admissions Representative.