Spokane Academic Calendar 2025-2026
Check the calendar here to see latest and upcoming classes at Machinists Institute Spokane
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Machinists Institute Career Accelerator (MICA) Manufacturing classes are scheduled for Fall, Winter, and Spring.
Class schedule: Mon-Thurs, 5-8pm
Topics include:
Safety
Additive Manufacturing
Lean
5S
Quality Assurance
Robotics
CNC and manual Machining
Troubleshooting
Shop Economics
Blueprint Reading
Cybersecurity and Smart Manufacturing
Industry Certificate Earned: Certificated Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) Certification
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Machinists Institute Career Accelerator (MICA) Welding classes are scheduled for Winter and Spring.
Class Schedule: Tues-Thurs, 5-8pm
Topics include:
Introduction to Welding
· Welding Safety (welding tool safety - grinding, cutting, cylinder safety, etc.)
· Principles of Welding and Electrical Circuits in a welder
· Introduction to electric welders (electric arc welding power sources, welding leads (cables))
· Welder duty cycles
· Troubleshooting
SMAW (Stick Welding)
Stick welding positions and arc starting techniques
Weave patterns
Weld quality
GMAW (MIG Welding)
Foundations of MIG welding (process, theory, history, arc welding circuit)
Advantages and limitations of MIG welding
FCAW (Flux Core Welding)
· Flux Core welding positions
Effects of welding variables on arc and bead
Effect of contact tip to work distances (CTWD)
GTAW (TIG Welding)
Foundations of TIG welding (process, theory, history, arc welding circuit)
Advantages and limitations of TIG welding
Advanced TIG welding applications
Safety
Industry Certificate Earned: Lincoln Electric Welding Certificate
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