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Combination Course
SMAW
Structural Welding Course
NR 232 INNERSHIELD
MIG/TIG Welding Course
TIG
Pipeline Welding Course
PIPELINE
About Us
The Instructors at Cal-Trade have several years of on-the-job training as well as a Certificate of Authorization for Service from CCPVE for Instructors.
Courses
We offer many courses including Combination Welding, TIG/MIG, Structural, Pipeline Welding, Blueprint Reading, and AWS Inspector
Job Placement
Known job openings in the field are provided to each student upon completion of the course. The school maintains an active list of known vacancies and assists the student in obtaining an interview with employing personnel.
More Information
We offer Financing, Financial Aid, and also accept VA GI Bill® ‘‘GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Our Mission
The Mission of Cal-Trade Welding School of Modesto is to provide educational career programs which prepare students to succeed in a chosen vocation. At Cal-Trade Welding School a student is provided the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills self-discipline, self-confidence, a professional attitude, and the ability to meet employer expectations. In order to assist the student in achieving these goals, the institution has established a productive environment consisting of a facility of experienced professionals possessing extensive knowledge, skills, and concern for student achievement and success; and who continually participate in activities to upgrade their knowledge and skill. At Cal-Trade Welding School our students benefit from hands-on training conducted in professional environment. We provide curriculum devoted to career-related subjects and tasks enabling students to acquire knowledge and skill in course work that relate to their future employment.
Individualized Hands On Training
We at Cal-Trade Welding School, provide our students with up to date welding techniques that prepares individuals for a variety of welding jobs. The course trains you for stick, TIG, and three wire feeds processes that are being used in today's modern world. When you finish you'll be a certified welder ready to work on bridges, buildings, and shop work of all kinds.
Approved by BPPE
Cal-Trade Welding School of Modesto was granted institutional approval by the Council for Private Post-secondary and Vocational Education (CPPVE) pursuant to California Education Code (CEC) section #94311. The council's approval means that the institution and it's operation comply with the standards established under law for occupational instruction by Private Post-secondary educational institutions. Institutional approval is reviewed/renewed every 5 years.
Why Us?
Get Trained!
Get Certified!
Get a Job!
Lifetime Job Placement Assistance Available!
No Waiting In Line: Each student has a welding booth!
Financial Aid
Support for Veterans
Free Job Refresher