Universal Technical Institute’s welding school near Fort Worth provides hands-on training opportunities in labs outfitted with current industry equipment. After completing their 36 weeks of instruction, graduates from our Irving, TX, welding school can seek entry-level welding positions!1
WELDING TRAINING NEAR FORT WORTH, 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)
Our Welding program helps students gain technician proficiency, math savvy and quick comprehension as they refine their craft. For welders to be successful, they must demonstrate inquisitiveness, proficiency and resoluteness! Graduates receive diplomas.
WELDING COURSES OFFERED
Students at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth’s welding school learn how to develop and refine their skills through 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 FORT WORTH, 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 United States 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 cost of living in the area.
WELDING JOBS NEAR FORT WORTH, 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 Fort Worth, contact our Career Services team.1
DIRECTIONS FROM FORT WORTH, 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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Continue to TX-121 North (1.1 miles)
- Head northwest on Commerce Street toward East Third Street (0.2 miles)
- Turn right onto East Weatherford Street (0.2 miles)
- Continue straight onto TX-347 Spur East/East Weatherford Street (0.7 miles)
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Continue on TX-121 North. Take TX-183 East and TX-121 North to South Royal Lane in Coppell. Take Exit 35 from I-635 East (25.1 miles)
- Continue onto TX-121 North (6.4 miles)
- Keep left at the fork to stay on TX-121 North (0.6 miles)
- Merge onto I-820 North/TX-121 North (1.4 miles)
- Keep right at the fork to continue on TX-121 North/TX-183 East, follow signs for Dallas/Fort Worth Airport/Dallas. Continue to follow TX-183 East (4.9 miles)
- Use the right two lanes to take the TX-121 North exit toward Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (0.5 miles)
- Continue onto TX-121 North (9.1 miles)
- Use the right two lanes to take the I-635 East exit (1.4 miles)
- Continue onto I-635 East (0.4 miles)
- Take Exit 35 for Royal Lane (0.3 miles)
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Continue on South Royal Lane to your destination in Irving (0.9 miles)
- Turn right onto South Royal Lane (0.4 miles)
- Turn left onto Regent Boulevard (0.4 miles)
- Turn left (404 feet)
- Turn left (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 Fort Worth, TX
At UTI Dallas/Fort Worth’s 51-week Automotive Technology program,7 students can develop important automotive skills. Graduates from our automotive school earn associate of occupational studies (AOS) degrees.
Diesel Mechanic Training Near Fort Worth, TX
Diesel Technology students at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth can learn how to diagnose, repair and maintain diesel technology over the course of the 45-week program.7 Graduates obtain diplomas.
After completing the core Diesel program, students can apply to pursue Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training with Peterbilt.15
STUDENT SERVICES
Housing Assistance
UTI Dallas/Fort Worth teams with Collegiate Housing Services (CHS) to assist our trade school students with finding cost-effective shared or independent housing near campus. Contact our Housing Assistance department to learn more.
Career Services
UTI provides local Career Advisors to help students find part-time employment that can help cover their living expenses while attending school.1 Contact Career Services for more information.
Financial Aid
Our Financial Aid office works with students to find scholarships, grants and other types of financial aid to help them pay for their welding school tuition expenses.10 Contact our Financial Aid department for more information.
ATTEND WELDING SCHOOL NEAR FORT WORTH, TX
Enroll now to start learning how to weld at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth! To learn more, reach out to an Admissions Representative at 1-800-834-7308 or click the link below.