All welding locations are closed Saturday, December 21, 2024 through Monday, January 6, 2025. Normal operations resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
6820 Meany Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308
CLOSED: Saturday, December 21, 2024 through Monday, January 6, 2025. Normal operations resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
- Mondays: CLOSED
- Tuesdays: 7:00am to 8:30pm
- Wednesdays: 7:00am to 8:30pm - WELD TESTING STARTS AT 7:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm. TESTING MUST CONCLUDE BY 8:30pm.
- Thursdays: 7:00am to 5:30pm
- Fridays: 7:00am to 5:30pm
- Saturdays and Sundays: CLOSED
93 Thomas Road, Buellton, CA 93427
CLOSED: Saturday, December 21, 2024 through Monday, January 6, 2025. Normal operations resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
- Mondays: CLOSED
- Tuesdays: 7:00am to 4:00pm - OPEN FOR INDEPENDENT PRACTICE/NO INSTRUCTION.
- Wednesdays: 9:00am to 7:00pm
- Thursdays: 7:00am to 4:00pm - OPEN FOR INDEPENDENT PRACTICE/NO INSTRUCTION.
- Fridays: 9:00am to 7:00pm
- 3rd Saturday of the month: 7:00am to 3:30pm - WELD TESTING STARTS AT 7:00am & 11:00am. TESTING MUST CONCLUDE BY 3:30pm.
- Sundays: CLOSED
225 S. Rancho Avenue, Colton, CA 92324
CLOSED: Saturday, December 21, 2024 through Monday, January 6, 2025. Normal operations resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
- Mondays: CLOSED
- Tuesdays: 7:00am to 9:00pm
- Wednesdays: 7:00am to 4:00pm - WELD TESTING STARTS AT 7:00am & 11:00am. TESTING MUST CONCLUDE BY 4:00pm.
- Thursdays: 7:00am to 9:00pm
- Fridays: 7:00am to 4:00pm
- Saturdays: 7:00am to 3:00pm - WELD TESTING AVAILABLE ON THE 4TH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH. TESTING STARTS AT 7:00am & 11:00am. TESTING MUST CONCLUDE BY 3:00pm.
- Sundays: CLOSED
9420 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731 - Welding is located in 9440 - Building 44
CLOSED: Saturday, December 21, 2024 through Monday, January 6, 2025. Normal operations resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
- Mondays: CLOSED
- Tuesdays: 7:00am to 9:00pm - PRACTICE WELDING AVAILABLE. WELD TESTING STARTS AT 7:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm. TESTING MUST CONCLUDE BY 9:00pm.
- Wednesdays: 7:00am to 9:00pm
- Thursdays: 7:00am to 9:00pm
- Fridays: 7:00am to 9:00pm
- 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month: 7:00am to 3:00pm
- Sundays: CLOSED
18349 S. Figueroa Street, Gardena, CA 90248
CLOSED: Saturday, December 21, 2024 through Monday, January 6, 2025. Normal operations resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
- Mondays: CLOSED
- Tuesdays: 7:00am to 3:00pm and 4:00pm to 9:00pm -PRACTICE WELDING AVILABLE. WELD TESTING STARTS AT 7:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm. TESTING MUST CONCLUDE BY 9:00pm.
- Wednesdays: 7:00am to 3:00pm and 4:00pm to 9:00pm
- Thursdays: 7:00am to 3:00pm and 4:00pm to 9:00pm - PRACTICE WELDING AVILABLE. WELD TESTING STARTS AT 7:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm. TESTING MUST CONCLUDE BY 9:00pm.
- Fridays: 7:00am to 3:00pm and 4:00pm to 9:00pm
- Saturdays: 7:00am to 3:00pm - WELD TESTING AVAILABLE ON THE 1ST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH. TESTING STARTS AT 7:00am & 11:00am. TESTING MUST CONCLUDE BY 3:00pm.
- Sundays: CLOSED
18349 S. Figueroa Street, Gardena, CA 90248
CLOSED: Saturday, December 21, 2024 through Monday, January 6, 2025. Normal operations resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
- Mondays through Saturdays: 6:30am to 3:00pm
- Sundays: CLOSED
547 Sandy Circle, Oxnard, CA 93036
CLOSED: Saturday, December 21, 2024 through Monday, January 6, 2025. Normal operations resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
- Mondays and Tuesdays: CLOSED
- Wednesdays: 7:00am to 8:00pm - PRACTICE WELDING AVAILABLE. WELD TESTING STARTS AT 7:00am & 11:00am. TESTING MUST CONCLUDE BY 4:00pm.
- Thursdays: 12:30pm to 8:00pm
- Fridays: 7:00am to 4:00pm
- 1st Saturday of the month: 8:00am to 4:00pm - PRACTICE WELDING AVAILABLE. WELD TESTING STARTS AT 7:00am & 11:00am. TESTING MUST CONCLUDE BY 4:00pm.
- Sundays: CLOSED
3710 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
CLOSED: Saturday, December 21, 2024 through Monday, January 6, 2025. Normal operations resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
- Mondays: CLOSED
- Tuesdays: 9:00am to 7:00pm
- Wednesdays: CLOSED
- Thursdays: 9:00am to 7:00pm
- Fridays: CLOSED
- 4th Saturday of the month: 7:00am to 3:30pm - WELD TESTING STARTS AT 7:00am & 11:00am. TESTING MUST CONCLUDE BY 3:30pm.
- Sundays: CLOSED
8616 Cuyamaca Street, Santee, CA 92071
CLOSED: Saturday, December 21, 2024 through Monday, January 6, 2025. Normal operations resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
- Mondays: CLOSED
- Tuesdays: 7:00am to 8:00pm
- Wednesdays: 11:00am to 8:00pm - WELD TESTING STARTS AT 11:00am & 5:00pm. TESTING MUST CONCLUDE BY 8:00pm.
- Thursdays and Fridays: 7:00am to 8:00pm
- Saturdays: 7:00am to 3:00pm - WELD TESTING AVAILABLE ON THE 3RD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH. TESTING STARTS AT 7:00am & 11:00am. TESTING MUST CONCLUDE BY 3:00pm.
- Sundays: CLOSED
7850 Haskell Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91406
CLOSED: Saturday, December 21, 2024 through Monday, January 6, 2025. Normal operations resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
- Mondays: CLOSED
- Tuesdays: 7:00am to 4:00pm - WELD TESTING STARTS AT 7:00am & 11:00am. TESTING MUST CONCLUDE BY 4:00pm.
- Wednesdays: CLOSED
- Thursdays: 7:00am to 4:00pm
- Fridays: CLOSED
- 2nd and 3rd Saturday of the month: 8:00am to 4:00pm
- Sundays: CLOSED
- Arrive at the training center during posted test time(s) 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.