Universal Technical Institute — Mooresville Campus

Universal Technical Institute is a private technical-training institution with welding education at campuses across the United States. Its 36-week Welding Technology program is offered at 14 current locations and combines 501 classroom hours with 399 lab hours. The curriculum covers MIG, Stick, Flux-Core, TIG, pipe welding, engineering and fabrication, welding applications, and thermal cutting, and it is designed to prepare graduates for relevant industry tests or AWS certifications. UTI Canton offers a distinct 40-week Welding Specialist certificate emphasizing TIG alongside Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, fabrication, and aluminum welding. UTI Mooresville also offers a 15-week NASCAR Technology and Motorsports emphasis that includes finish and chassis fabrication, MIG/TIG welding, aerodynamics, engines, and pit-crew work.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology

Credential: Diploma or Certificate
Program cost: $25,255–$27,755
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 36 weeks
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Day/evening schedules vary by campus

A 36-week, 36-credit program with 900 total hours: 501 classroom and 399 lab. Developed with Lincoln Electric, it prepares entry-level welders and… Read full description

A 36-week, 36-credit program with 900 total hours: 501 classroom and 399 lab. Developed with Lincoln Electric, it prepares entry-level welders and fabricators for construction, pipe, pressure-vessel, shipbuilding, automotive, and general-fabrication work. Required courses cover MIG, Stick, Flux-Core, TIG, engineering and fabrication, pipe welding, welding applications, and thermal cutting. Graduates are expected to be prepared for relevant industry welding tests or AWS certifications.

Offered at

Mooresville Campus — Mooresville, NC

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