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Building & Construction Trades

Regularly scheduled Fall 2022 classes begin on August 9th.
Some of our programs begin earlier or later. Please check the Fall 2022 catalog for the most up-to-date registration, orientation, and class dates for your specific program.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING – AUTOCAD
  • This course introduces hands-on mechanical drawing and computer-aided
    design (CAD) using Autocad Software.
  • Instruction focuses on preparing and editing drawings, storage and retrieval of drawings, and production of commercial quality drawings on a plotter.
  • Students gain skills in computer terminology and techniques in Windows.
 
WELDING AND METAL FABRICATION - BEGINNING (Offsite at SPHS)
  • This course provides training in the practical use of welding equipment.
  • Employment possibilities are in welder-repair and welder-fabrication.
  • Instruction includes general shop practice and safety training in the use of equipment and machinery related to welding.
  • The textbook theory is NOT the focus of the class, but rather practical, hands-on experience with welding equipment. Some reading and lecture are required.
  • Students become familiar with different welding and cutting processes such as Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW/Stick welding), Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG or Heli-arc welding).
  • The course also focuses on cutting steel with both oxy-acetylene and Plasma Arc systems.
  • Prerequisites: Average hand-eye coordination, ability to work in awkward positions.
  • Students must wear high-top shoes and work clothes. (No shorts)
  • Approximately 60 hours of attendance are required for course completion.
  • Upon completion, a certificate of competency is awarded for the course.
 
WELDING AND METAL FABRICATION ADVANCED (Offsite at SPHS)
  • This course provides training in advanced welding techniques and positions in 4 main processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW).
  • The class concentrates on skills work, or fabrication of small projects of the student's choice with the instructor’s approval.
  • Student’s project materials are funded by the student with the use of the shop equipment provided by Escondido Adult School.
  • Prerequisites: Complete at least 7 weeks of the Beginning Welding Course.
  • Must have the instructor’s permission to take the Advanced course.