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AACC, in partnership with Earlbeck Gases and Technologies, can help you become a welder through state-of-the-art training. Learn the foundations of welding including equipment, tools, drawing symbols, welding codes, metallurgy and inspections. Explore shield metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, oxygen acetylene welding and torch cutting. Help meet the demand for qualified, certified welders in the Baltimore/Washington area and prepare for immediate employment.

Scholarships are available to cover 100% of tuition and materials costs for qualified students.


Training Overview

You'll receive classroom and hands-on training using the latest welding equipment available in the industry. We offer daytime and evening classes in the Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades at AACC in Arnold and at the Earlbeck Gases & Technologies training facility in Baltimore. Earlbeck is accredited by the American Welding Society.  To begin, register for an information session.

  • Entry Level Certificate (Scholarship Eligible)

    Step 1 – Fundamentals of Welding

    At AACC (Arnold): CIT-351

    At Earlbeck (Baltimore): STR-301

    Prerequisite: Attend a Welding information session

    Step 2 – Choose ONE Intermediate Course

    Intermediate STICK

    At AACC (Arnold): CIT-352

    At Earlbeck (Baltimore): STR-302

    Intermediate MIG

    At AACC (Arnold): CIT-353

    At Earlbeck (Baltimore): STR-303

    Intermediate TIG

    At AACC (Arnold): CIT-354

    At Earlbeck (Baltimore): STR-304

  • Advanced / Specialty (On-Demand)

    Advanced STICK – Pipe

    At AACC (Arnold): CIT-355

    At Earlbeck (Baltimore): STR-305

    Advanced MIG – Pipe

    At AACC (Arnold): CIT-356

    At Earlbeck (Baltimore): STR-306

    Advanced TIG – Pipe

    At AACC (Arnold): CIT-357

    At Earlbeck (Baltimore): STR-307

    Blueprint Reading for Welders

    At AACC (Arnold): CIT-341

    At Earlbeck (Baltimore): STR-308

  • Welding for Fun (Personal Enrichment)

    Welding Basics

    At AACC (Arnold): CIT-350

    At Earlbeck (Baltimore): STR-300


Welding Processes

Specialize with industry-specific certifications in three common welding processes (STICK, MIG and TIG). You will progress through a series of exercises designed to build upon one another and increase skills levels with the goal of performing an American Welding Society (AWS) certification test.

Want to try welding before committing to training? Welding Basics (CIT-350 and STR-300) is a great place to start!

Shield Metal Arc Welding (STICK – construction, ship building, nuclear)

A highly portable welding process, STICK welding has many applications from construction work and equipment repair to pipe welding. It has the broadest application and is a good foundation for other welding processes. A few of the industries that employ shield metal arc welding include structural and ship building, petroleum pipeline industry, steel erection, construction, nuclear and maintenance/field repair.

Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG – automotive, heavy construction, manufacturing)

Gas metal arc welding is an efficient process that has higher deposition rates making it preferred for manufacturing. Industries that employ gas metal arc welding include automotive repair, manufacturing, shop fabrication, agriculture, pipe fabrication welding and heavy construction.

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG – structural, aerospace, pipe welding)

Gas tungsten arc welding is a precise process with lower deposition rates that can be used for nearly any weldable metal. A few industries that employ gas tungsten arc welding include specialty structural, sanitary pipe welding, aerospace, automotive repair, art and sculpture, and food manufacturing.

Need details? Attend an information session to learn about personalized course options.


Program Details

Program Requirements

  • Must be 18 or older
  • Participation in a Welding Information Session is required for registration of Fundamentals of Welding (CIT-351 and STR-301).
  • Ability to commit to attend in-person training at the Clauson Center in Arnold and/or Earlbeck Gases & Technologies training facility in Baltimore
  • Denim jeans, long-sleeve cotton shirt and hard-toe boots must be worn in class.

If you have any concerns about meeting these requirements, email Lamoth Haynie, lhaynie1@aacc.edu, to learn about additional resources.

Cost

Entry-Level Certificate (Scholarship Eligible)

Total for Certificate (fundamentals plus one intermediate): $5,520

Fundamentals of Welding (CIT-351 or STR-301): $2,235
Intermediate STICK (CIT-352 or STR-302): $3,285
Intermediate MIG (CIT-353 or STR-303): $3,285
Intermediate TIG (CIT-354 or STR-304): $3,285

Advanced/Specialty Courses

Advanced STICK – Pipe (CIT-355 or STR-305): $3,285
Advanced MIG – Pipe (CIT-356 or STR-306): $3,285
Advanced TIG – Pipe (CIT-357 or STR-307): $3,285
Blueprint Reading for Welders (CIT-341 or STR-308): $615

For Fun/Personal Interest

Welding Basics (CIT-350 or STR-300): $295

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to cover 100% of tuition and materials costs for qualified students. Attend an information session to learn more about scholarships.


Job Outlook

Salaries are highly competitive. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, entry-level welders can make $18 per hour, while experienced welders with multiple American Welding Society (AWS) certifications can double or triple their wages.


Credentials Earned

Upon successful completion of Entry-Level Certificate program, students earn an AACC continuing education certificate for each training (STICK, MIG, TIG) in addition to an American Welding Society (AWS) welder certification.

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