Name: Laser Basics and Certification
Start: 2025-12-02T18:30:00-08:00
End: 2025-12-02T21:30:00-08:00
Location: Ace makerspace

**YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBISTE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar**

This workshop covers the basics of safe laser operation for laser users. All the basics for certification are also covered.

**Cost:** $65
**Class Type:** Access
**Level:** Beginner
**Timing:** 3 Hours
**Location:** Laser suite #113
**Certification:** Laser Certification with passing knowledge check
**Age:** 14+

This class is for good folks new to operating a laser or needing certification. It does not cover file preparation in detail. This workshop is part lecture and review and part practical experience.

**Agenda:**

* How Lasers work
* Laser cutting fundamentals
* Toolchain and configuration
* Test cutting and setting determination
* Laser Soft Program basics, limits and benefits
* Startup and shutdown procedures

Take the knowledge online knowledge check to complete your certification after the class.

***This class requires a minimum of 2 people to run. If the class is canceled, we can offer a refund but otherwise do not refund.***

Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-­profit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.

**New Guests must *[sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/)* before this event starts.** Add the FREE account on check out or sign up here → **[FREE Guest Account](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/)**

**YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBISTE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar**

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