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Become a Welding Professional

Develop foundational skills and knowledge for entry-level welding position 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

• WLD 172 Welding Symbols & Blueprint Reading
• WLD 160 Introduction to Welding
• WLD 161 Advanced Welding: SMAW

and choose one of the following:

• WLD 173 Advanced Welding: GTAW
• WLD 170 Advanced Welding: SMAW 4G
• WLD 174 Advanced Welding: GMAW


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

Requirements
• Academic readiness in English**

Tuition & Fees*
• Tuition & Class Fees (approximate): up to $2,600
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.
**Contact the Continuing Education & Workforce Development registration office by email at CEInfo@frederick.edu or call (301) 624-2888 for more information.


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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WLD161

Tuition $480.00

Fees: $196.00

Weekly - Mon, Wed 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (1/22/2024-5/8/2024)

Instructor : Rebecca Lorenz 

Please read: This course is offered in a Hybrid format ...More

Class ID: 26130

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST Location : 
  COLIST.

Room :  COLIST

Closed

WLD160

Tuition $516.00

Fees: $204.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (1/23/2024-5/9/2024)

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.John Hill  2.Rebecca Lorenz 

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

Class ID: 26124

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST Location : 
  COLIST.

Room :  COLIST

Closed

WLD172

Tuition $258.00

Fees: $88.00

Weekly - Mon, Wed 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (8/26/2024-12/11/2024)

Instructor : Blackboard Instructor 

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

Class ID: 26975

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST Location : 
  COLIST.

Room :  COLIST

Email CEInfo@frederick.edu or call 301.624.2888 for registration information

WLD160

Tuition $516.00

Fees: $247.00

Weekly - Mon, Wed 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (8/26/2024-12/11/2024)

Instructor : Blackboard Instructor 

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

Class ID: 26973

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST Location : 
  COLIST.

Room :  COLIST

Email CEInfo@frederick.edu or call 301.624.2888 for registration information

WLD173

Tuition $387.00

Fees: $217.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (8/27/2024-12/12/2024)

Instructor : Blackboard Instructor 

Please read: Classes will meet in person and require ...More

Class ID: 26982

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST Location : 
  COLIST.

Room :  COLIST

Email CEInfo@frederick.edu or call 301.624.2888 for registration information

WLD170

Tuition $387.00

Fees: $217.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (8/27/2024-12/12/2024)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

Please read: Prerequisite: BLDT 222 or WLD 161. ...More

Class ID: 26976

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST Location : 
  COLIST.

Room :  COLIST

Email CEInfo@frederick.edu or call 301.624.2888 for registration information