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Welding Training Programs in Camarillo, Ca
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VCOE's Career Education Center

Launch or advance your welding career with the Ventura County Office of Education’s hands-on training programs at our Career Education Center in Camarillo, CA. Designed for high school students and adults, our affordable courses, led by expert instructors, will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. 

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Why Choose VCOE’s Welding Training?
  • Hands-On Learning: Master skills through practical training in our state-of-the-art facility.
  • Flexible Programs: Tailored courses for students exploring careers and adults seeking career growth.
  • Career-Focused Training: Gain expertise aligned with employer and industry needs in construction, manufacturing, piping and processing, and more.
  • Certification Opportunities:
    • High School and Adult-Intro courses include up to four certification exams. 
    • Adult-Advanced courses include access to significantly discounted certification exams.

Ready to start welding? Enroll in our Camarillo training programs today!

High School Welding Program

Perfect for students who are new to welding, this course builds foundational skills in material cutting and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), emphasizing welding safety, theory, and hands-on practice, preparing you for AWS Certification and entry-level jobs.

Adult - Intro to Welding

Designed for beginners or career changers, this program focuses on welding safety, welding theory, cutting processes, and SMAW (stick welding). Advanced students may progress to GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), or FCAW as skill and time permit, setting you up for certification or entry-level roles.

Adult-Advanced Welding

Tailored for experienced welders, this course provides ample practice time to refine skills in your preferred welding processes, preparing you for advanced roles or industry certifications.

Upcoming CEC Adult Welding Classes

Adult Introduction to Welding

  • Next Start: August 2026 (Enrollment opens April 2026)
  • Schedule: Full school year (Aug. to June 2026). Fridays | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Cost: $3,000 per year (300 hours of shop time)
  • Details: Beginner-friendly; instructor-led hands-on training covering SMAW theory and fundamentals. Progression to GMAW, FCAW, or GTAW is available based on skill. Includes opportunity for up to four AWS certification exams.
  • Link: Career Training Programs for Adults

 

Adult Advanced Welding

  • Next Start: January 2026 (Enrollment is OPEN now) Course starts 01/13/2026
  • Schedule: Full Semester (Jan. to Jun 2026) Tue/Thu | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Cost: $800 per Semester (72 hours of shop time)
  • Details: Self-guided booth time for experienced welders to refine skills. Does not include curriculum or classroom instruction. Provides access to discounted certification exams.
  • Link: Career Training Programs for Adults
     

Click here for the Career Education Center Adult Programs Calendar

Self-Paced and Pay-As-You-Go Opportunity COMING SOON!

Technical Booth Rental & Skill Advancement

NEW, Coming Soon!

This is not a classroom/CTE course - skip the lecture, master the craft.
A self-paced experience for those who learn by doing.

  • Availability: Open Schedule (Start anytime)
  • Schedule: (Rental blocks utilized during the following shop hours)
    • Morning: Mon-Thurs | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    • Daytime: Fridays | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Evening: Tue/Thu | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Cost: $60 (4-hr block) | $120 (8-hr block) | 16 and 32-hour Value Bundles available, see below:

Option

Total Hours

Rate

Best For...

Single Use Booth Rentals

4 Hours

$60

Single sessions or trial runs.

8 Hours

$120

Starter Bundle

16 Hours

$225

2 full Fridays or 1 month of evening sessions.

Pro Bundle

32 Hours

$400

4 full Fridays or 2 months of evening sessions.

 

  • Details: A flexible, pay-as-you-go facility rental for independent learners. This non-instructional model provides professional booth access, equipment, consumables, and carbon steel material for self-guided practice.
  • Enhancements: Users are encouraged to utilize optional resources like Miller Openbook™ outside of shop hours to enhance their theoretical understanding and proficiency.
  • Safety Requirement: Requires review/acceptance of ANSI Z49.1 Safety requirements, or completion of the Miller Openbook™ ANSI Z49.1 Safety module before booth access is granted.
  • Note: This is a facility rental model; it does not include academic credit, certificates of completion, or job placement services.
  • Link to book: Coming Soon

If you are interested in this pay-as-you-go option, please complete the interest form below and we will get back to you once this is available.

Interested in one of our welding opportunities? Let us know how we can help.
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Administrative Services Center 
5189 Verdugo Way • Camarillo, CA 93012
805-383-1900
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Conference and Educational Services Center
Conference & Educational Services Center
5100 Adolfo Road • Camarillo, CA 93012
805-383-1900
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Mary Samples Center / Triton Academy
5250 Adolfo Road • Camarillo, CA 93012
805-383-1900
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