START YOUR WELDING TRAINING NEAR WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA

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UTI’s Long Beach, California, welding school is a hands-on training program, led and developed by industry professionals, where you can prepare for an exciting career in less than nine months.1 Read on to learn how! 

WHY CHOOSE UTI’S WELDING PROGRAM NEAR WESTMINSTER

The welding training at UTI was designed to get students career-ready. For nine months, students practice different welding processes while adhering to safety standards in labs equipped with industry-standard equipment. 

Under the guidance of experienced instructors, students develop foundational skill sets and sharpen traits crucial to the trade, such as problem-solving, initiative, endurance and math and science skills. 

Upon successfully completing all welding courses, graduates receive a diploma and can begin pursuing entry-level roles! 

We crafted our welding school courses with assistance from Lincoln Electric — a design, development and manufacturing leader in welding technology. UTI’s  Welding 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)

SEE WHAT OUR WELDING GRADUATES ARE DOING

WHERE A WELDING CAREER CAN TAKE YOU NEAR WESTMINSTER

Our welding training school in Long Beach helps prepare students to pursue entry-level welding jobs after graduation. This includes roles as: 

  • Welders use heat and electricity to join pieces of metal together, creating and repairing various products. 
  • Fabrication welders cut, form and weld metal into finished parts and products according to blueprints and specifications provided. 
  • Welder fitters prepare materials for the welder by fitting and assembling them according to blueprints. 

Our welding school grads start out prepared to work as entry-level welders or in other entry-level roles, but as with any industry, over time, they may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work. Advanced roles include:77 

  • Welding project managers oversee and coordinate welding operations, materials and personnel to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality standard. 
  • Quality controllers inspect and test welds to ensure they meet industry standards and engineering specifications. 
  • Certified welding inspectors ensure work is completed to the highest standards of quality and safety, checking that materials, equipment and procedures are compliant with industry requirements and regulations. 

Check out other welding career paths here! It’s important to remember that the career paths mentioned may not necessarily reflect those available in Westminster, California, as their availability is linked to the region’s market demand. However, you can be confident that UTI's Career Services department is dedicated to helping graduates look for opportunities in welding, regardless of where they plan to live after graduation. 

PLAN YOUR VISIT TO UTI NEAR WESTMINSTER

UTI LONG BEACH CAMPUS LOCATION

4175 East Conant Street

Long Beach, California 90808

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562-541-7000 | Campus

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UPCOMING INFO SESSIONS & EVENTS

We host in-person and virtual events throughout the year. It’s a great way to explore our training programs, meet staff and get a feel for campus life. Click below to view upcoming events.

GET THE SUPPORT YOU NEED AT UTI

Housing Assistance

Housing Assistance

Worried about housing while attending UTI near Westminster? Collegiate Housing Services can help you find accommodation near campus that fits your needs. Reach out to our Housing Assistance team to explore your options. to explore your options.

Career Services

Career Services

UTI near Westminster offers Career Services to help students prepare for their job search. From resume tips to employer relationships, our team is here to support you. Contact Career Services to learn more.1

Financial Aid

Financial Aid

At UTI near Westminster, our Financial Aid team is here to help you navigate the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process to explore potential options you may qualify for to help fund your education.10 This can include scholarships, grants and student loans you might be eligible for. Reach out to our Financial Aid department to learn more.

APPLY FOR WELDING SCHOOL NEAR WESTMINSTER TODAY

UTI’s welding school can help you prepare to get where you want to go, and there’s no better time to begin than now! Request more info, and one of our Admissions Representatives will reach out. You can also fill out an application today!

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