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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: Twelve 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

Tuition & Fees*
- Tuition & Class Fees (approximate): up to $2,050
- Registration Fees
- Textbooks Costs
- Financial Assistance Options

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
*Contact the Construction & Applied Technologies Institute (CATI) by email at CATI@frederick.edu for details.

Please Note: Residency fees apply ($5 per course for residents outside Frederick County and $10 per course for non-Maryland students). Learn more >>

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WLD174

Tuition $480.00

Fees: $283.00

Weekly - Mon, Wed 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (1/26/2026-5/13/2026)

Instructor : Rebecca Lorenz 

Please read: Prerequisite: BLDT222 or WLD161. This ...More

Class ID: 30472

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
  COLIST LAB.

Room :  COLIST LAB

Closed

WLD160

Tuition $441.00

Fees: $418.00

Weekly - Mon, Wed 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (1/26/2026-5/13/2026)

Instructor : Chase Klein 

Please read: To enroll in the course students are asked ...More

Class ID: 29648

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
  COLIST LAB.

Room :  COLIST LAB

Closed

WLD172

Tuition $221.00

Fees: $110.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (1/27/2026-5/14/2026)

Instructor : Rebecca Lorenz 

Please read: To enroll in the course students are asked ...More

Class ID: 29649

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST Location : 
  COLIST.

Room :  COLIST

Closed

WLD175

Tuition $480.00

Fees: $283.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (1/27/2026-5/14/2026)

Instructor : Rebecca Lorenz 

Please read: Prerequisite: BLDT120 or WLD160. ...More

Class ID: 29650

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
  COLIST LAB.

Room :  COLIST LAB

Closed

WLD160

Tuition $441.00

Fees: $418.00

Weekly - Mon, Wed 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (8/24/2026-12/9/2026)

Instructor : Blackboard Instructor 

Please read: This course will meet in person at the ...More

Class ID: 30763

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
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Room :  COLIST LAB

Email Ceinfo@frederick.edu for steps to register

WLD172

Tuition $221.00

Fees: $110.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (8/25/2026-12/10/2026)

Instructor : Rebecca Lorenz 

Please read: This course will meet in person at the ...More

Class ID: 30764

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST Location : 
  COLIST.

Room :  COLIST

Email Ceinfo@frederick.edu for steps to register

WLD173

Tuition $331.00

Fees: $363.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (8/25/2026-12/10/2026)

Instructor : Rebecca Lorenz 

Please read: This course will meet in person at the ...More

Class ID: 30765

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
  COLIST LAB.

Room :  COLIST LAB

Email Ceinfo@frederick.edu for steps to register
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