TRAIN FOR A WELDING CAREER AT NASCAR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
If you’re looking for a career with versatility and flexibility, welding is a great choice. The 36-week Welding Technology program offered at NASCAR Technical Institute is designed to equip students with the skills needed to pursue roles in a variety of industries.1
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ABOUT THE WELDING PROGRAM
From transportation and manufacturing to construction and aerospace, welders support industries that play an important role in our economy. The Welding Technology program features four welding processes that help prepare students to become combination welders. These include:
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
- Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
- Flux-cored welding (FCAW)
- Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
WELDING CLASSES & TRAINING
Students in the Welding program learn how to weld in the flat, vertical, horizontal and overhead positions used for plate or sheet metal, as well as the fixed, overhead and rolling positions used for pipe. Some of the courses they take 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)
HEAR FROM A UTI WELDING GRADUATE
Coming out of the military, UTI Avondale graduate Spencer Rowett knew he wanted to get into welding because there were dozens of different options for work. Find out why Spencer was impressed by UTI’s facilities as he shares advice for fellow veterans.
WELDING DIPLOMA NEAR CHARLOTTE
As a Welding graduate from NASCAR Tech, you’ll earn a diploma. This can serve as a symbol of your training and could help you stand out to employers when applying for positions.
TRAINING CREATED WITH LINCOLN ELECTRIC
The Welding Technology program was created in conjunction with Lincoln Electric, a leader in the development, design and manufacturing of welding technology. This gives students the opportunity to train on the brand’s technology, which includes VRTEX® virtual welders.
Photo from UTI Long Beach campus
CAREER OUTLOOK & OPPORTUNITIES
An education in welding can help prepare you 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
To learn more, read our welding career guide.
45,000+
$48,940
ABOUT THE CAMPUS
NASCAR Tech is located in Mooresville — which is known as Race City USA, which means there’s plenty to do in the local area.
CAMPUS LOCATION
220 Byers Creek Road
Mooresville, North Carolina 28117
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
704-658-1950 | Campus
877-201-2597 | Admissions
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