Long Beach City College

Long Beach City College's Welding program prepares students for welding and metal-fabrication work through an Associate in Science, a comprehensive Certificate of Achievement, focused TIG and Stick certificates, and basic skills certificates of completion. Current course offerings include acetylene gas welding, TIG, Stick, semi-automatic welding, open-root groove welding, and metal fabrication. Welding instruction is housed at the Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus in Long Beach.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology - Associate in Science

Credential: AS
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
Program Length: 2 years
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Approximately two years full-time; individual welding courses are offered across fall, winter, spring, and summer.

The Welding Technology AS develops technical knowledge and practical skill for welding and metal-fabrication careers. Current coursework supports… Read full description

The Welding Technology AS develops technical knowledge and practical skill for welding and metal-fabrication careers. Current coursework supports Stick, TIG, semi-automatic welding including MIG/Flux-Core applications, acetylene welding, open-root groove work, blueprint reading, metallurgy, and safe fabrication practice.

Offered at

Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus — Long Beach, CA

Welding Technology - Certificate of Achievement

Credential: Certificate of Achievement
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
AWS Prep: Not listed

A comprehensive welding credential providing technical and shop preparation across arc, TIG, Stick, semi-automatic welding, fabrication, metallurgy, and blueprint reading.

Offered at

Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus — Long Beach, CA

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) - Certificate of Achievement

Credential: Certificate of Achievement
Processes: TIG, Fabrication
AWS Prep: Not listed

A focused TIG credential built around inert-gas welding and GTAW basic-joint practice.

Offered at

Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus — Long Beach, CA

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) - Certificate of Achievement

Credential: Certificate of Achievement
Processes: Stick, Structural, Fabrication
AWS Prep: Not listed

A focused Stick-welding credential emphasizing SMAW and open-root groove welding in multiple positions.

Offered at

Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus — Long Beach, CA

Basic Arc Welding - Certificate of Completion

Credential: Certificate of Completion
Processes: Stick, Fabrication
AWS Prep: Not listed

A short introductory arc-welding credential for foundational welding skills and safe shop practice.

Offered at

Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus — Long Beach, CA

Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding - Certificate of Completion

Credential: Certificate of Completion
Processes: TIG
AWS Prep: Not listed

A short introductory TIG credential focused on basic GTAW joints and safe equipment use.

Offered at

Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus — Long Beach, CA

Basic Oxy-Acetylene Welding - Certificate of Completion

Credential: Certificate of Completion
Processes: Fabrication
AWS Prep: Not listed

A short credential focused on foundational oxy-acetylene gas welding and shop safety.

Offered at

Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus — Long Beach, CA

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