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Become a Welding Professional

Develop foundational skills and knowledge for entry-level welding including SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes. Successful completion of this non-credit program can result in eligible academic credit conversion.

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Course Sequence Order
- WLD 160 Introduction to Welding
- WLD 172 Welding Symbols & Blueprint Reading
and choose one of the following:
- WLD 170 Advanced Welding: SMAW 4G
- WLD 173 Advanced Welding: GTAW
- WLD 174 Advanced Welding: GMAW
- WLD 175 Advanced Welding: SMAW

For foundational training needs only, see Welding Foundations - Workforce Training Certificate (2-Course Series)

Duration & Format
- Program Duration: Eighteen months
- Timing: Evening classes
- Classroom Format: In-person participation required

Requirements
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 or an appropriate placement test score.

Accepted placement scores (Accuplacer Next Gen):
- Reading: 237 or higher
- Reading: 229 and Writing: At least 237
- ESL Reading: At least 102
- ESL Overall: At least 276

To satisfy the English prerequisite, students must meet one of the following:
1. Score above the prerequisite course on the placement test
2. Provide proof of completing college-level English
3. Meet one or more of the listed exemptions

Program Costs (approximate)*
- Tuition & Class Fees: up to $2,050
- Registration Fees
- Textbooks Costs
- Financial Assistance Options
- Exam Fees: Included in course costs

Credentials & Certifications
- FCC Completion Award (per course) or CEWD Workforce Training Certificate

Receive Credit for Prior Learning Experience*
- N/A for this program

Career Pathways
Learn more about Welding career growth opportunities.

*Contact Us
Construction & Applied Technologies Institute (CATI)
CATI@frederick.edu