West-MEC

West-MEC is a public career and technical education district serving western Maricopa County. Its adult Welding Technology program provides 900 clock hours of hands-on MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core training at the Central and Southwest campuses. A separate two-year high-school Welding Technology program is offered at five documented campuses and includes thermal cutting and preparation for multiple AWS performance credentials. Current official pages publish program-specific schedules, campus assignments, required fees, and industry-credential information.

Programs Offered

Adult Education Welding Technology

A 900-clock-hour adult career-training program providing hands-on instruction in MIG, TIG, Stick, and…

Program cost: $17,000
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 900 hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Central Campus — Glendale, AZSouthwest Campus — Buckeye, AZ

High School Welding Technology

A two-year, 900-hour high-school CTE program combining shop practice with employability preparation. Official information documents oxy-fuel and…

Program cost: $550
Processes: TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Performance
Program Length: 900 hours
AWS Prep: Available

Offered at

Central Campus — Glendale, AZNortheast Campus — Phoenix, AZSoutheast Campus — Phoenix, AZSouthwest Campus — Buckeye, AZWest-MEC Career Academy @ Agua Fria — Avondale, AZ

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