Woodland Community College is excited to announce the return of welding classes at the Lake County Campus (LCC) for the spring 2025 term. Led by two experienced and highly regarded faculty members, these courses provide students with the foundational skills needed for a career in welding.

According to a local press release, in the 2025 spring term, Lake County Campus will offer:

WELD 51: Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

WELD 54: Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

These two courses are essential components of the three-course requirement for the Welding Technologies Certificate. The third course, WELD 52: Introduction to Oxy-Acetylene Welding, will be offered in the summer term. By completing all three courses, students can earn their Welding Technologies Certificate in as little as seven months. For those looking to further enhance their expertise, the program also provides a pathway to earning an Advanced Welding Technologies Certificate.

Spring enrollment is open now. Interested students are encouraged to enroll soon, as spring welding courses fill up quickly. The program provides flexible entry points, meaning students can begin their welding education in any semester. Starting early ensures a smoother pathway toward completing the certificate and advancing in the program.

Woodland Community College’s Lake County Campus will host a Registration Day on Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide on-campus registration assistance to prospective students. This event provides an excellent opportunity for students to receive personalized assistance with the application and registration process.

For more information about the Welding Technologies program or to apply, visit wcc.yccd.edu/lake or call 707-995-7900.