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Prepare to gain valuable skills by earning a Workforce Training Certificate (WTC) at Frederick Community College. These programs also result in industry credentials that are eligible for academic credit conversion. Learn More >>

Welding Foundations Workforce Training Certificate • 2 Courses
Obtain knowledge and skills for welding and cutting metal. Study metallurgy, welding symbols and processes, and blueprint reading. Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL75 or ESOL72 or ESOL100 LA or an Accuplacer Reading/Writing placement level of 20 or higher or an Accuplacer ESL placement level of 10 or higher.
• WLD160 Introduction to Welding
• WLD172 Welding Symbols and Blueprint Reading

Welding GMAW Workforce Training Certificate • 3 Courses
Acquire knowledge and skills needed for welding and cutting metal, with a focus on Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Study metallurgy, welding symbols, blueprint reading, and equipment parameters. Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL75 or ESOL72 or ESOL100 LA or an Accuplacer Reading/Writing placement level of 20 or higher or an Accuplacer ESL placement level of 10 or higher.
• WLD160 Introduction to Welding
• WLD172 Welding Symbols and Blueprint Reading
• WLD174 Advanced Welding: GMAW

Welding SMAW Workforce Training Certificate • 3 Courses
Gain knowledge and skills for welding and cutting metal, with a focus on Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Study metallurgy, electrode selection, welding symbols, blueprint reading, and equipment parameters. Opportunity to earn 2G and 3G qualifications. Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL75 or ESOL72 or ESOL100 LA or an Accuplacer Reading/Writing placement level of 20 or higher or an Accuplacer ESL placement level of 10 or higher.
• WLD160 Introduction to Welding
• WLD172 Welding Symbols and Blueprint Reading
• WLD161 Advanced Welding: SMAW

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