# Vocational: Construction (VCNST) courses

Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog · 4 courses

Source: https://sccollege.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog/courses

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026.

### VCNST 608 — Introduction to Welding, Pre-Apprentice

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 10 hours lecture weekly, 180 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule

Introduces welding safety, proper use of hand and power tools, and the basics of arc welding.Open Entry/Open Exit.

### VCNST 611 — Fundamentals of Welding, Pre-Apprentice

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 10 hours lecture weekly, 180 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** VCNST 608 (Introduction to Welding, Pre-Apprentice) or instructor's approval by assessment
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule

Provides basic instruction and training in Arc welding, Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG), and Metal Inert Gas welding (MIG). Open Entry/Open Exit.

### VCNST 859 — Introduction to Cabinetry/Furniture Refinishing Pre-Apprentice

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 10 hours lecture weekly, 180 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule

Provides introductory instruction in workshop safety and basic use of tools and power equipment, cabinet design, construction principles, and the use of finishes on common types of woods and cabinets. Open Entry/Open Exit.

### VCNST 953 — Fundamentals of Cabinetry/Furniture Refinishing, Pre-Apprentice

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 10 hours lecture weekly, 180 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** VCNST 859 (Introduction to Cabinetry/Furniture Refinishing Pre-Apprentice) or instructor's approval by assessment
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule

Provides instruction in basic cabinetry/furniture construction, refinishing and repair with an emphasis on the use of hand and power tools. Open Entry/Open Exit.