
Weekend Classes
97% Success Rate
Materials Provided
Clases Bilingüe
Training Courses and Classes
L.A. City Welders
Certification Class
*Individual Classes
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AWS D1.1 Structural
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AWS D1.3 Light Gage
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AWS D1.4 Rebar
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AWS D1.6 Structural Stainless Steel
Plan Reading Classes
*6 Weeks Total
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Shop Drawings
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Erection Drawings
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Contact Document Drawings
L.A. City Approved
Fabricators Class
*4 Weeks Total
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Light Weight
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Medium Weight
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Heavy Weight
Inspection Classes
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S1 Structural Steel Bolting
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S2 Structural Steel Welding
L.A. City Welder Certification Course
We are a school that offers welder certification courses. Also, we are based out of Bell Gardens, CA, and provide quality training for anyone looking to get certified for their L. A City Welders license, Plan Reading, Inspection Training, or L.A City Approved Fabricator license.

Meet The Instructor

Welding Certification Instructor
Ray Castro teaches the True Quality L.A. City Welding Certification classes. Ray owns and manages the Ray Castro Steel Company and has over 20+ years of structural steel detailing experience. In addition, Ray has been licensed as D1.1 AWS LA City certified welder, stick, and manual process from 1982 to the present.
Besides having his L.A. City-certified welders credentials, Ray also has experience in Inspections along with a long list of certifications which includes: Structural Steel Contractor C51, ICC Bolting Certification, ICC Welding Certification, ICC Masonry Certification, ICC Reinforced Concrete Certification, ICC Fireproofing Certification, ICC Master Inspector Certification, and ACI Field Tech Certification.
Ray Castro
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you have classes in the evening?Normally not, weekends only (all day on weekends).
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Does the classroom class include the hands on practical portion?No, they are completely different classes with separate costs.
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How long does it take to get an exam date?Two to three months. Once you submit your application to LA City, someone will contact you and schedule your test date.
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Where do I take my written exam?At your home on a computer. It is a virtual exam with two inspectors. There are 25 questions in total.
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Is the cost of the D1.1 class due all at once?It can be paid in three parts. The first payment to register is $500. The second payment of $500 is due at class #2. The last $500 payment is due at class #4.