Welding School & Programs Near Round Rock, TX

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Overview

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

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 four different arc welding training processes such as:

Our welding instructors have years of experience and will provide hands-on training to help you 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 cover topics like:

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 42,000+ 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, most graduates usually start out in entry-level roles and have the chance to advance in the field as they gain experience.⁷⁷

Some welding job opportunities include:

Entry-level

Welder.
Fabrication welder.
Welder fitter.

Advanced

Inspector.
Quality control.
Certified welding inspector.
Welding project manager.

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 $47,540 annually as of May 2022.²⁶ Note that this salary is determined by experience, employer 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:

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)

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

Other Programs Offered at UTI Austin

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

Automotive

Diesel

HVACR

Welding

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 to help pay for trade school tuition.¹⁰

Start Your Welding Training Near Round Rock, TX

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