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Welding

REGISTRATION FOR THIS COURSE IS NOW OPEN*

*To register, please call or visit the adult school
where the course is located.

a person welding, wearing protective equipment.

Prepare for a career in welding. In this course, students will build and develop advanced skills and knowledge in working with metals. Learn basic skills commonly used in everyday industrial repairs and maintenance. This course includes safety training, blueprint reading, and the following welding processes: GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding), SMAW (Shield Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), and FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding). This course prepares you for the American Welding Society Certification.

National City Adult School*
(619) 336-9400

*Register at National City Adult School, but the actual location of the course is on the campus of Sweetwater High School

DAYS/TIMES:

Monday and Tuesday/5:30pm – 8:30pm  AND

Wednesday and Thursday/4:30pm – 8:30pm

LENGTH: 18 weeks

COST: All CTE courses consist of FREE registration and online curriculum.*

*Some CTE courses require students to purchase supplies and/or books. 

CAREER COURSES DIRECTORY

For more detailed information on each course, select an individual course webpage link below. 

*(cc) = College Credit: Many CTE courses are articulated with Southwestern Community College. This means you will earn college credits and get a jump start on a college degree. All articulated courses are noted with (cc) in the title.

Regular office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:45am to 6:45pm.*

CLOSED ON FRIDAYS

*Office hours may change. Go to the school’s website for changes to office hours.