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WELDING SCHOOL NEAR GARLAND, TX

WELDING SCHOOL NEAR GARLAND, TX

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Universal Technical Institute’s welding school near Garland can get hands-on training in labs outfitted withcurrent industry equipment. After completing the 36-week program at our Irving, TX, welding schoolgraduates are qualified to pursue entry-level welding roles!1

WELDING TRAINING NEAR GARLAND, TX

UTI Dallas/Fort Worth’s Welding Technology program provides hands-on welding training in four main arc welding processes:

Students in our Welding program are taught to hone their technical aptitude, science and math reasoning, and quick problem-solving abilities. Curiosity, expertise and determination are also important for successful welders! 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 GARLAND, 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 GARLAND, TX

Most of our welding school grads start out working as entry-level technicians or in other entry-level roles, including:

  • Fabrication welder

Over time, welders can advance their careers with experience and hard work. Here are a few examples of advanced welding technology careers available in the field:77

  • Inspector
  • Quality control

Keep in mind that welding career path opportunities can vary by region and current demand. If you have questions regarding opportunities near Garland, contact our Career Services team.1

DIRECTIONS FROM GARLAND, TX, TO UTI DALLAS/FORT WORTH

Follow these steps to get to UTI’s welding school, which is located in Irving:

  1. Get on I-635 West in Dallas from West Avenue B, Forest Lane and Skillman Street (5.1 miles)
    1. Head west on Main Street toward South Seventh Street (417 feet)
    2. Turn left onto South Glenbrook Drive (0.1 miles)
    3. Turn right onto West Avenue B (1.0 miles)
    4. Continue onto Forest Lane (2.9 miles)
    5. Continue straight onto Skillman Street (0.9 miles)
    6. Turn right to merge onto I-635 West (0.2 miles)
  2. Follow I-635 West to Freeport Parkway in Coppell. Take Exit 34 from I-635 West (18.1 miles)
    1. Merge onto I-635 West (17.9 miles)
    2. Take Exit 34 for Freeport Parkway (0.2 miles)
    3. Keep right at the fork and merge onto Freeport Parkway (125 feet)
  3. Follow Freeport Parkway and Regent Boulevard to your destination in Irving (1.1 miles)
    1. Merge onto Freeport Parkway (0.5 miles)
    2. Turn right onto Regent Boulevard (0.2 miles)
    3. Continue straight to stay on Regent Boulevard (0.1 miles)
    4. Continue straight to stay on Regent Boulevard (0.2 miles)
    5. Turn right (69 feet)
    6. Turn left (62 feet)
    7. Turn right (72 feet)
    8. Turn left (141 feet)

UTI DALLAS/FORT WORTH CAMPUS LOCATION

5151 Regent Boulevard
    Irving, TX 75063

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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 Garland, TX

Those enrolled in the 51-week Automotive Technology program7 at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth can practice important automotive technician skills. Graduates from our automotive school earn associate of occupational studies (AOS) degrees.

Diesel Mechanic Training Near Garland, TX

Students learn how to` diagnose, repair and maintain diesel technology in UTI Dallas/Fort Worth’s 45-week Diesel Technology program 7Graduates obtain diplomas.

After completing the core Diesel program, students can apply for UTI Dallas/Fort Worth’s Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) program with industry leader Peterbilt..15

STUDENT SERVICES

Housing Assistance

UTI Dallas/Fort Worth has teamed with Collegiate Housing Services (CHS) to help our vocational school students find reasonably priced shared or individual housing close to campus. Contact our Housing Assistance department to learn more.

Career Services

UTI has Career Advisors on each campus who can help students find part-time jobs to supplement their income while they’re in school1 Contact Career Services for more information.

Financial Aid

Our Financial Aid staff is committed to assisting students in locating scholarships, grants and other forms of financing to help them reduce welding school tuition costs10 Contact our Financial Aid department for more information.

ATTEND WELDING SCHOOL NEAR GARLAND, TX

Realize your potential as a welder by enrolling at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth near Garland, Texas. Get in touch with an Admissions Representative by calling 1-800-834-7308 or click the link below!