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Course Description

Designed to train students to qualify for an American Welding Society (AWS) code, this 132-hour course will explore basic welding processes and procedures, safety, interpretations of blueprints/shop drawings, metallurgy, fabrication tools, welding qualifications and procedure qualification. In addition, students will receive a significant amount of hands-on training in:

• SMAW (shielded metal arc welding)

• GMAW (gas metal arc welding)

• FCAW (flux core arc welding)

Notes

GI Bill®, Sallie Mae and WIOA funding available.

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Prerequisites

Complete Application, click here, Work Skills Application.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates or Course Series

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Application

Name
Work Skills Application
Instructions
Application must be completed and reviewed by MiraCosta College Technology Career Institute staff prior to acceptance into the program.  If you need assistance with the application, please CALL 760.757.2121 ext 6528.

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Section Title
Welding I Saturdays
Type
Class
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 5:30PM
Dates
Aug 08, 2026 to Dec 12, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
132.0
Location
Delivery Options
Lecture/Lab  
Course Fee(s)
Fee not-for-credit $2,400.00 Click here to get more information
Instructors
  • Ruben Rigney
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