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Learn the Skills to Weld Like a Pro From the Best

Famed for his success on the Discovery Channel hit series, Vegas Rat Rods,
Steve Darnell is the creative genius behind Welder Up,
the Las Vegas rat rod and fabrication shop.

Workshops are designed for 20 people per session.
We provide the welders, welding helmets, gloves, safety glasses, and lunch.
Attendees are required to wear fire-retardant shirts, work boots and jeans.

Steve’s Welding Workshops

Steve Darnell WelderUp MIG Workshop at VTI

What you can expect to learn:

  • What is MIG Welding?
  • Welding Terms
  • Welding Safety & Clothing
  • Welding Workspace & Equipment
  • How a MIG Welder Works
  • Prepping for Welding
  • Welder Settings
  • Weld Types & How to Weld
  • Building & Fabrication

Steve Darnell WelderUp TIG Workshop at VTI

What you can expect to learn?

  • What is TIG Welding?
  • Welding Terms
  • Welding Safety & Clothing
  • Welding Workspace & Equipment
  • How a TIG Welder Works
  • Prepping for Welding
  • Welder Settings
  • Weld Types & How to Weld
  • Building & Fabrication

About VTI

Vocational Training Institute was founded in 2010 by a U.S. Army veteran. In operating his HVAC/R business from Virginia to Arizona, he recognized the labor procurement needs of the HVAC industry. In doing so, he met with industry experts, became a national publisher for HVAC/R textbooks, and began operating the technical school of choice for future HVAC/R technicians by focusing on short-term, fast-paced, hands-on education in the HVAC/R industry.

Eight years later, recognizing the need to expand into quality short-term, fast-paced, hands-on education during both day and nighttime slots, Vocational Training Institute, LLC began offering both day and nighttime classes focused on teaching the fundamentals of the HVAC/R trade to ready graduates for gainful employment in the HVAC/R industry.

Office Hours

Mon-Fri: 8am to 5pm
Sat-Sun: Closed