Building & Construction Trades
Please check our registration site or catalog for the most up-to-date
class dates, times, and orientation schedules for your specific program.
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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 lectures are required.
- Students become familiar with different welding and cutting processes such as Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW/Stick welding), Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), and 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, and 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.
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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.
- Students’ 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.
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BLOCK MASONRY - BASIC
- Learn entry-level masonry skills, including the use of masonry products, mortar preparation, and application, laying blocks, proper use of masonry tools and equipment, job safety, and project planning.
- This class meets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Duration of class: 12 weeks
- During this course, you will be introduced to M.I.T.A with the potential for an "earn as you learn" apprenticeship. For more details visit: https://trainmason.org/training-classes/