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Welding School Near Round Rock, TX

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Have you been looking into welding training? Are you interested in becoming a combination welder? UTI Austin’s welding school can offer you the opportunity to learn under a curriculum that was developed with Lincoln Electric, a leader in welding technology. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in welding.1

Welding Training Near Round Rock, TX

Our Austin, Texas, trade school offers training opportunities using VRTEX® virtual welders and teaches students how to weld in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Learn more about the following four different arc welding training processes:

Our welding instructors have years of experience and will provide hands-on training to help you learn to produce durable, high-quality welds.

Welding Courses Offered

Train using state-of-the-industry equipment with a curriculum designed to take students through how to carry out blueprints, classify metals, important safety standards and more! Our hands-on training gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.

Our welding school courses include:

  • Introduction to Welding, Safety & Careers
  • Principles of Welding
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding I
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding I
  • Engineering and Fabrication
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding II
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding II
  • Flux-Cored Arc Welding
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
  • Pipe Welding
  • Welding Applications I
  • Welding Applications II

Get the training needed to pursue a career in various industries like energy, aerospace and construction. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates there will be 45,000+ average annual welding job openings in the U.S. and we are proud to contribute to training opportunities for aspiring welders.42

Welding Jobs in Round Rock, TX

Prepare to pursue a career in the welding trade through UTI’s welding training program! It’s good to note that just like with any other industry, graduates are prepared to pursue entry-level roles and have the chance to advance in the field as they gain experience.

Some welding job opportunities include:77

Entry-level

  • Welder
  • Fabrication welder
  • Welder fitter

 

Advanced

Curious about other career opportunities? Discover more using our welding career guide. According to the BLS, the median pay for welders, cutters, solderers and brazers was $48,940 annually as of May 2023.26 Note that this salary is determined by experience, employer, demand and your location.

Directions From Round Rock, TX, to UTI Austin

Explore our welding school campus and training labs in person! Book a tour and learn more about the Welding Technology program. Follow these directions to get to UTI Austin:

  1. Drive from South Mays Street and I-35 South to Austin (6.9 miles).
    • Head south on South Mays Street toward West Bagdad Avenue – Pass by Advance Auto Parts on the left (1.3 miles).
    • Use the right two lanes to turn right onto Hesters Crossing Road (0.2 miles).
    • Use the left lane to turn left onto South I-35 Frontage Road (463 feet).
    • Use the left lane to take the ramp onto I-35 South (3.6 miles).
    • Take exit 246 toward Howard Lane (0.1 miles).
    • Merge onto South I-35 Frontage Road (0.8 miles).
    • Turn left onto West Howard Lane (0.8 miles).
  2. Drive to your destination (0.1 miles).
    • Turn right (187 feet).
    • Turn left (98 feet).
    • Turn right (26 feet).
    • Turn right (476 feet).
    • Turn left, destination will be on the right (0.0 miles).

    Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

UTI AUSTIN CAMPUS LOCATION

301 W. Howard Lane

Austin, Texas 78753

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Campus Tours

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737-284-3194 | Admissions

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Programs Offered at UTI Austin

Learn more about the diesel, automotive and HVACR training programs offered at our Austin,TX, campus.

Automotive Mechanic Training

Learn how to diagnose engine issues and grow your skills to make repairs across diverse systems and components. In just 51 weeks, students in the Automotive Technology program go through core training that prepares them with the knowledge necessary to pursue an entry-level position.7

Diesel Mechanic Training

The Diesel Technology program lasts 45 weeks and trains students to service diesel-powered machines and vehicles.7 Expand your knowledge of engine service, repair and electronic systems.

HVACR Technician Training

The HVACR Technician program provides you with hands-on training in vent system selection, precise installation techniques, air handling strategies and specialized duct fabrication in 39 weeks.

Student Services

Students at UTI get student support services such as housing, financial aid and career guidance.

HOUSING ASSISTANCE

For those searching for housing near campus, our Housing Assistance department works with Compass Rose to help students as they seek independent or shared housing for their time at UTI.

CAREER SERVICES

Our Career Services department helps both current students and graduates in their search for employment by providing guidance, resources and advising.1

FINANCIAL AID

Our Financial Aid Advisors assist students in looking for financial aid options like grants and scholarships they may be eligible for to help pay for trade school tuition.10

Start Your Welding Training Near Round Rock, TX

Get started on your welding journey! Request information to learn more about our programs, campus and how to apply.

Want to start your welding training? Fill out an application!

1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.2) For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.7) Some programs may require longer than one year to complete.10) Financial aid, scholarships and grants are available to those who qualify. Awards vary due to specific conditions, criteria and state.26) UTI’s Welding Technology Training Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as welders. Estimated annual salary shown above is for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers as published in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages. Entry-level salaries are lower for graduates. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. Graduates’ achievements may vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as a welding technician, such as inspector and quality control. Salary information for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The average annual entry-level salary range for persons employed as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $40,060 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development, May 2022 data https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageAllIndustries/OEWResult?A=01&GA=000025&OG=514121&Dopt=TEXT). Salary information for North Carolina: The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the hourly median wage for skilled welders in North Carolina is $23.38 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages, Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers). The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentile of hourly earnings in North Carolina are $20.82 and $18.17, respectively.42) For Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an annual average of 45,800 job openings between 2023 and 2033. Job openings include openings due to net employment changes and net replacements. See Table 1.10 Occupational separations and openings, projected 2023–33, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, viewed November 4, 2024. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.77) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI prepares graduates for entry-level careers using the provided training. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than those listed.

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*Registration Fee Waiver will apply to any student who enrolls by July 31, 2025, with a start date between March 31, 2025, and September 25, 2025.

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