Cerro Coso Community College — Ridgecrest/IWV Campus

School type: Community College

3 programs are confirmed at Ridgecrest/IWV Campus. View campus program details.

About Cerro Coso Community College (school-wide)

Cerro Coso Community College offers an Associate of Science and two Certificates of Achievement in welding. At Ridgecrest/IWV, students can complete the full Welding Technology pathway covering technical drawings, trade mathematics, shop equipment, oxyacetylene welding, MIG, TIG, Stick, pipe welding and fabrication. The shorter Welding Processes Certificate is also available in Tehachapi and focuses on core welding processes, safe shop practice and entry-level fabrication skills.

Programs Confirmed at This Campus

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Welding Technology Certificate

Credential: Certificate of Achievement
Program cost: $1,771
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 23 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

Schedule: 2 semesters

The 23-unit Welding Technology Certificate trains students for entry-level welding and fabrication work. Required courses cover technical drawings,… Read full description

The 23-unit Welding Technology Certificate trains students for entry-level welding and fabrication work. Required courses cover technical drawings, trade mathematics, tool and equipment operation, oxyacetylene welding, Stick, MIG, TIG, pipe welding and fabrication, with attention to safe shop practice.

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Ridgecrest/IWV Campus — Ridgecrest, CA

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Welding Technology, A.S.

Credential: Associate of Science
Program cost: $6,360
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 60 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

The 60-unit Welding Technology A.S. combines general education with a 23-unit welding major. Required study includes technical drawings, trade… Read full description

The 60-unit Welding Technology A.S. combines general education with a 23-unit welding major. Required study includes technical drawings, trade mathematics, tool operation, oxyacetylene welding, Stick, MIG, TIG, pipe welding and fabrication, with emphasis on safe shop practice and entry-level welding employment.

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Ridgecrest/IWV Campus — Ridgecrest, CA

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Welding Processes Certificate

Credential: Certificate of Achievement
Program cost: $1,272
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Fabrication
Program Length: 12 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

The 12-unit, one-semester Welding Processes Certificate provides focused entry-level training in oxyacetylene welding, Stick, MIG, TIG and welding… Read full description

The 12-unit, one-semester Welding Processes Certificate provides focused entry-level training in oxyacetylene welding, Stick, MIG, TIG and welding fabrication. Students practice industry welding processes, shop equipment use, technical-drawing-based fabrication and workplace safety.

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Ridgecrest/IWV Campus — Ridgecrest, CA

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