Oceanside CA— MiraCosta College’s Community Education is offering the following career and work skills, not-for-credit, courses this spring:
Blueprint Reading with GD&T This hands-on class helps students with blueprint reading and GD&T. Students learn to read and correctly interpret blueprints used in the manufacturing trades. They will get an opportunity to draw and edit simple blueprints through step-by-step development of multi-view drawings. In addition, students will learn the basics of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). This course is the perfect introduction to GD&T, symbols, applications and methods of inspection. Admin Fee: $75* Location: Technology Career Institute Time: 10 Wednesdays, 1/31–4/4, 5–8 PM.
Operación Española de Control Numérico: NUEVO; Este curso está diseñado para aquellos cuyo inglés es un segundo idioma y se beneficiarían de la instrucción en español. En esta clase, el primer día incluirá seguridad, una introducción a la terminología y lectura básica del modelo. El resto de el curso consiste en demostraciones y la instrucción práctica. Aprender como interpretar los códigos G&M y operar ambos un molino y torno HAAS CNC. Los estudiantes también obtener exposición al software CAD/CAM. Admin Fee: $175* Location: Technology Career Institute; Time: 14 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1/16–4/19, 5–9 PM.
OSHA-10: Standard OSHA-10 safety course. Fee: $95; Location: Technology Career Institute; Time Options: Thursday, 1/11, 1–4 PM & Friday, 1/12 8:30 AM–4:30 PM; or Thursday, 1/18, 1–4 PM & Friday, 1/19, 8 AM–4 PM; or Thursday, 4/26, 1–4 PM & Friday, 4/27 8:30 AM–4:30 PM; or Thursday 5/10, 1–4 PM & Friday, 5/11, 8 AM–4 PM.
Manual Precision Measuring Workshop: In the advanced manufacturing and engineering fields, it is imperative to know how to measure accurately to ensure quality. This 15-hour class is an introduction to the importance of measuring and testing/inspection, the tools used and the applications for the various different tools. Students will have lots of hands-on practice measuring using calipers, micrometers, and gages. Admin Fee: $30* Location: Technology Career Institute; Time: 4 Mondays, 1/29–2/26, 5:30–9:30 PM; No class on 2/19.
Welding I Certificate: This course is designed to train students to qualify for an American Welding Society (AWS) code. The course will explore basic welding processes and procedures, safety, interpretations of blueprints/shop drawings, metallurgy, different fabrication tools, different welding qualifications, and procedure qualification. In addition, students will receive a significant amount of hands-on training in:

• OFC/OFW (oxyfuel cutting/oxyfuel welding)
• SMAW (shielded metal arc welding)
• GMAW (gas metal arc welding)
• FCAW (flux core arc welding)
• GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding)

Fee: $200* Location: Landes Recreation Center, 2855 Cedar Road, Oceanside Time Options: 11 Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 1/23–4/5, 5–9 PM; or 11 Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 4/17–6/28, 5–9 PM; or 19 Saturdays, 1/27–6/16, 8 AM–3:30 PM. No class on 2/17 & 5/26.
Welding and Metal Fabrication: If you are interested in welding and other authentic manufacturing processes, this class is a great introduction or opportunity to practice existing skills.
Topics include:

• Oxy-acetylene welding, cutting, brazing and soldering
• SMAW: electrodes and positions
• GMAW: hardwire, short and spray arc, gas coverage
• FCAW: inner and dual shield
• GTAW: aluminum, magnesium, stainless steel, carbon steel, brass and gas coverage
• Plasma arc cutting

Students will also learn fabrication math, specialty certifications, fabrication skills, job steps from start to finish, tacking, squaring, order of welding and basic critical thinking. Fee: $375 Location: Landes Recreation Center, 2855 Cedar Road, Oceanside Time: 15 Mondays, 1/22–4/30, 6–10 PM. No class on 2/19.
PLC Programming I Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems have evolved to become the central component to most automation systems today. Learn the basic skills to program, troubleshoot and configure PLC-based automation installations. Allen Bradley and Siemens are two commonly used systems within the manufacturing and engineering industries. Take one or both courses to gain a foundation in PLCs. Note: A basic understanding of electrical circuitry is strongly recommended. Fee: $150 each Location: Technology Career Institute Class Options: Siemens Software Time: 4 Saturdays, 1/20–2/10, 12–5 PM; Allen Bradley Software Time: 4 Saturdays, 3/17–4/7, 12–5 PM.
For registration information, call 760.795.6820, or visit the Technology Career Institute (TCI), 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad.

About Technology Career Institute

Situated in beautiful Carlsbad, CA, just minutes from the Pacific Ocean, MiraCosta’s Technology Career Institute (TCI) offers unsurpassed opportunities for students to gain real-world work experience through hands-on, accelerated and cooperative education offerings. With its vast network of partner employers, program graduates are sought after for employment into some of the world’s most renowned corporations

About MiraCosta College

MiraCosta Community College District has served the coastal North San Diego County area for over 80 years. More than 17,000 credit students per semester in over 70 disciplines enroll in associate degrees, university transfer and workforce readiness certificate programs. The college also serves a wide spectrum of educational needs in the region ranging from programs for adult education, basic skills, and ESL to a California Community College pilot program offering the nation’s first baccalaureate degree in biomanufacturing. MiraCosta College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.