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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 172 Welding Symbols & Blueprint Reading
• WLD 160 Introduction to Welding
• WLD 175 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


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
• 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.


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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WLD160

Tuition $516.00

Fees: $247.00

Weekly - Mon, Wed 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (1/27/2025-5/14/2025)

Instructor : Adriana Fountain 

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Class ID: 27711

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST Location : 
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Room :  COLIST

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WLD172

Tuition $258.00

Fees: $88.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (1/28/2025-5/15/2025)

Instructor : Rebecca Lorenz 

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Class ID: 27712

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST Location : 
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Room :  COLIST

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WLD175

Tuition $480.00

Fees: $283.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (1/28/2025-5/15/2025)

Instructor : Rebecca Lorenz 

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

Class ID: 27915

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST Location : 
  COLIST.

Room :  COLIST

Closed