Welding

Program Description

CCBC, in partnership with Earlbeck Gases and Technologies, offers a series of welding courses that will take you from beginning skills and techniques in Fundamentals of Welding through additional courses that cover intermediate and advanced Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc and Gas Tungsten Arc welding processes. If you have basic welding experience, you can take intermediate and/or advanced classes. Classes are held at Earlbeck, which is fully equipped to offer hands-on training and instruction.

Program Outcomes

Successful Completion:

CCBC Credential:

Students will receive a Continuing Education course completion certificate for each class, and will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).

External Credential:

Earlbeck Gases and Technologies completion certificates are given for each class, as well as an AWS qualification certificate upon successful completion of all intermediate level classes. An American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) qualification certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the full training.

Certifying Organization:

American Welding Society (AWS)

www.aws.org

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

www.asme.org

Financial Aid and Payment Options

• Continuing Education Opportunity Grant
• Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
• Tuition Waiver for Senior Citizens and Individuals with Disabilities
• Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
• Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
• Local Office of Workforce Development

Program Length

5 weeks (daytime classes)

Courses are offered at Earlbeck Gases and Technologies.

Earlbeck training is provided in both daytime and evening formats throughout the year.

Program Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum age of 18

Application Process

Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.

Program Course Sequence

Begin with Fundamentals of Welding and then go on to specialize in one of the three processes (Shielded Metal Arc, MIG or TIG) with Intermediate and Advanced level training.

** Total hours and prices vary dependent on the sequence selected.

Additional Information

Skills for Success:

​Detailed-oriented, dependable, self-control, ability to follow safety rules, ability to follow directions, cooperation, integrity, persistence, manual dexterity, mechanical aptitude, mathematical aptitude, ability to stand for long periods of time, and the ability to lift 35 pounds.

Career Opportunities:​

Welders who obtain multiple certifications can expect to earn highly competitive wages in a variety of industries including automotive, rail, shipbuilding, aerospace, heavy construction and manufacturing. Experienced welders who carry a number of American Welding Society (AWS) certifications and work in heavy industrial construction work, on bridges, ships or railroads often earn wages double or triple these numbers.

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Program Contact Information

Coordinator:                      

David Frey                       

dfrey@ccbcmd.edu          

443-840-2793       

Randallstown, Room 190

Administrative Assistant:

Ollie Wright

owright@ccbcmd.edu

443-840-4476

Catonsville, BESS 100