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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.

 

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 Weekday
Type
Class
Days
T, W, Th
Time
5:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Apr 08, 2025 to Jun 24, 2025
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
Section Notes
No class on 6/19/25.
Section Title
Welding I Saturdays
Type
Class
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 5:30PM
Dates
Aug 02, 2025 to Dec 06, 2025
Schedule and Location
View Details
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
Section Notes
No class on 8/30 & 11/29
Section Title
Welding I Weekday
Type
Class
Days
T, W, Th
Time
5:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 23, 2025 to Dec 09, 2025
Schedule and Location
View Details
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
Section Notes
No class on 11/27/25
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