Looking for a welding school near Dallas? Then look no further than Universal Technical Institute’s campus located in Irving, TX, which provides hands-on training opportunities in labs outfitted with current industry equipment. After completing 36 weeks of courses at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth, graduates can pursue careers as entry-level welders!1
WELDING TRAINING NEAR DALLAS, TX
UTI Dallas/Fort Worth’s Welding Technology program provides hands-on welding training in four main arc welding processes:
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
- Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
- Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)
- Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
By participating in our hands-on training curriculum, students at our welding school can better hone their mechanical aptitude, math and science reasoning, and quick problem-solving skills. To make the most of their training, students should be curious, knowledgeable and dedicated! Graduates receive diplomas.
WELDING COURSES OFFERED
Students at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth’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)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEAR DALLAS, TX
Skilled welders are in demand. There are more than 42,000 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 Dallas/Fort Worth-Arlington area was $47,220 in May 2022.26 This means half earned more and half earned less. Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area.
WELDING JOBS NEAR DALLAS, TX
Most of our welding school grads start out working as entry-level technicians or in other entry-level roles, including:
- Welder
- Welder fitter
- Fabrication welder
Over time, welders can advance their careers with hard work. Here are a few examples of advanced welding technology careers available in the field:77
- Inspector
- Quality control
- Certified welding inspector
- Welding project manager
Keep in mind — welding career path opportunities can vary by region and current demand. If you have questions regarding opportunities near Dallas, contact our Career Services team.1
nities near Dallas, contact our Career Services team.1DIRECTIONS FROM DALLAS, TX, TO UTI DALLAS/FORT WORTH
Follow these steps to get to UTI’s welding school, which is located in Irving:
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Follow I-35E, TX-183 West and TX-114 West to West John Carpenter Freeway in Irving. Take the exit toward Esters Boulevard from TX-114 West (17.2 miles)
- Head east toward Browder Street (299 feet)
- Turn right onto Browder Street (233 feet)
- Turn right onto Canton Street (0.1 miles)
- Turn left onto the I-35E North ramp (0.5 miles)
- Keep right at the fork to continue toward I-35E (427 feet)
- Keep left and merge onto I-35E (5.5 miles)
- Keep left at the fork to continue on TX-183 West, follow signs for Texas 183/Texas 114 (0.7 miles)
- Keep right at the fork to stay on TX-183 West (1.4 miles)
- Keep right at the fork to continue on TX-114 West (2.3 miles)
- Keep right at the fork to stay on TX-114 West (6.4 miles)
- Take the exit toward Esters Boulevard (0.1 miles)
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Take Esters Boulevard and Regent Boulevard to your destination (1.7 miles)
- Merge onto West John Carpenter Freeway (430 feet)
- Turn right onto Esters Boulevard (0.8 miles)
- Turn right onto Freeport Parkway (0.2 miles)
- Turn left onto Regent Boulevard (0.2 miles)
- Continue straight to stay on Regent Boulevard (0.1 miles)
- Continue straight to stay on Regent Boulevard (0.2 miles)
- Turn right (69 feet)
- Turn left (62 feet)
- Turn right (72 feet)
- Turn left (141 feet)
UTI DALLAS/FORT WORTH CAMPUS LOCATION
5151 Regent Boulevard
Irving, TX 75063
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
Campus Tours
TU&TH | 10am, 2pm, 6pm
W | 10 am & 2 pm
F&SAT | 10am
& 1pm
972-505-2200 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
877-873-1084 | Financial Aid
800-504-8786 | Student Services
469-442-2390 | Career Services
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OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI DALLAS/FORT WORTH
Automotive Mechanic Training Near Dallas, TX
Students in UTI Dallas/Fort Worth’s 51-week Automotive Technology training program7 can gain practical automotive knowledge and technician skills. Graduates from our Irving automotive school earn associate of occupational studies (AOS) degrees.
Diesel Mechanic Training Near Dallas, TX
Over the course of 45 weeks,7 the Diesel Technology program at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth teaches students how to diagnose, repair and maintain diesel technology. Graduates obtain diplomas.
After completing the core diesel program, students at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth can apply for the Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) program offered in conjunction with Peterbilt.15STUDENT SERVICES
Housing Assistance
UTI Dallas/Fort Worth teams with Collegiate Housing Services (CHS) to help our students find individual or shared housing near campus. Contact our Housing Assistance department to learn more.
Career Services
Every UTI campus has Career Advisors on-site to help students find part-time jobs to help pay for expenses while they’re in school.1 Contact Career Services for more information.
Financial Aid
Our Financial Aid department assists students in locating scholarships, grants and other financing options to help cover welding school tuition expenses.10 Contact our Financial Aid department for more information.
ATTEND WELDING SCHOOL NEAR DALLAS, TX
Enroll at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth for industry-standard welding training! To find out more, contact one of our Admissions Representatives at 1-800-834-7308 or click the link below.