steve w el diablo

Learn the skills to weld like a pro from the best and get certified.

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.

Steve is teaming up with VTI
to share his knowledge and experience
through his 2-day WelderUp Welding Workshops,
offered at our Phoenix campus!

Tuition: $1,500 per participant
Limited to 20 participants 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.

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Choose Your Welding Focus

TIG • MIG • Stick • Flux Core

What You’ll Walk Away With

  • Hands-on welding experience
  • Direct instruction from experienced professionals
  • Real-world fabrication techniques
  • Exposure to shop workflow and tools
  • Path to certification
  • Confidence to actually weld
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About VTI

Vocational Training Institute was founded in 2010 by a U.S. Army veteran. In operating his Mechanical and HVAC/R business from Virginia to Arizona, he recognized the labor procurement needs of the Mechanical and HVAC industry. In doing so, he met with industry experts, became a national publisher for HVAC/R textbooks, and began operating a technical school 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 night time slots, Vocational Training Institute, LLC began offering both day and night time classes focused on teaching the fundamentals of the HVAC/R and Welding trades to ready graduates for gainful employment in the HVAC/R and Welding industries.

Office Hours

Mon-Fri: 8am to 5pm
Sat-Sun: Closed