Each training center has a unique 2025 calendar—scroll down and click the calendar for the training center you wish to attend to view its hours of operation.
Welding hours are subject to change without notice.
Bakersfield
6820 Meany Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Buellton
93 Thomas Road
Buellton, CA 93427
Colton
225 S. Rancho Avenue
Colton, CA 92324
El Monte
9420 Telstar Avenue
El Monte, CA 91731
Welding is located in 9440 - Building 44
Gardena
18349 S. Figueroa Street
Gardena, CA 90248
Gardena Pipeline
18349 S. Figueroa Street
Gardena, CA 90248
Oxnard
547 Sandy Circle
Oxnard, CA 93036
San Luis Obispo
3710 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Santee
8616 Cuyamaca Street
Santee, CA 92071
Van Nuys
7850 Haskell Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91406
- Arrive at the training center with ample time to complete the welding procedure specification (WPS). Or make an appointment at training centers requiring them with ample time to complete the welding procedure specification.
- At the ATR’s discretion, you may be requested to weld an acceptable sample of the test you would like to perform.
- Weld an acceptable sample of the test you want to take.
- The sample will be evaluated and accepted or rejected by a Welding Instructor/Inspector in the weld shop.
- If the sample is acceptable, the next step is to perform the weld test within the maximum time permitted per the weld test specification.
- Results are usually available within 5 to 10 business days.
It is a member’s responsibility to keep their certifications up to date.
Continuity is good for six (6) months from a test date and six (6) months thereafter as long as it is prior to the expiration of the six (6) month period.
How To Update A Welding Certification
If a member is working and believes their certifications are about to lapse, the member can have a contractor submit a welder continuity form directly through their QAQC (Quality Assurance Quality Control) program. The form may be downloaded by clicking on the file button below.
If the member has not been working and believes their certifications are about to lapse, an update can be performed at the training center during its hours of operation.
Please click the red button below to download the UA Welder Qualification Continuity Form.