Welding
Shielded Metal Arc Welding I
Introductory welding instruction in SMAW safety, shop math, print reading, measuring, material preparation, and hands-on welding practice.
Dates
August 24, 2026 - December 15, 2026
Schedule
Two Fall 2026 sections with weekday morning or evening schedules
Location
Educational Cultural Complex · San Diego, California
Cost
Tuition-free; tools, materials, and optional fees may apply
Welding opportunity
About the program
INDT 601 introduces shielded metal arc welding on steel plates and shapes in classroom and hands-on laboratory settings. Students learn shop orientation and safety, shop math, print reading, measuring tools, material types, cutting and preparation, and foundational SMAW procedures and practices.
First course in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate of Completion pathway
Plan your next step
Funding for this program
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Where to go
Training campus
Educational Cultural Complex
4343 Ocean View Boulevard, San Diego, California 92113ECC is the listed campus for these introductory trades. Confirm the section's lab and meeting location before traveling.
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Current class choices
Fall 2026 sections
INDT 601 · Class 45751
August 24, 2026 - December 15, 2026
Meets: Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu, 6:30 AM-11:30 AM
Location: Educational Cultural Complex · ECC 102
Instructor: Cristian Montana
Weekly hours: 20
New students may self-register when seats are available.
INDT 601 · Class 45797
August 24, 2026 - December 15, 2026
Meets: Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu, 4:30 PM-9:30 PM
Location: Educational Cultural Complex · ECC 102
Instructor: James Bradbury
Weekly hours: 20
New students may self-register when seats are available.
What participants will learn
- +Shielded metal arc welding
- +Shop safety
- +Print reading and measuring
- +Metal cutting and preparation
- +Shop math and workplace skills
Who this program is for
- +Introductory course with no earlier welding course required
- +Students provide laboratory equipment or may apply for approved loaner equipment
Program highlights
- +Course code INDT 601
- +Hands-on welding laboratory
- +Morning and evening sections
- +Prepares students for Shielded Metal Arc Welding II