Welding, Continuing Education Workforce Certificate

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 Gas Metal Arc (MIG), Shielded Metal Arc (Stick), and Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) 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.​ There are four program options to choose from, as well as individual courses available.  Financial Aid is available for programs with "Option B" in the title, and not for individual courses.

Program objectives

Upon successful completion of this Continuing Education Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:

​1. prepare to pass American Welding Society (AWS) certifications;

2. prepare material and safely perform fillet and groove welds on various types of metals; and  

3. prepare for a career in welding in a variety of industries.

 

CCBC Pathway

Technology and Engineering Pathway - Pathways are designed to help you meet your academic and career goals by aligning related courses and programs.  Pathway students participate in a variety of activities that help explore career opportunities in their field of study.  You can meet with a CCBC advisor who help align — or realign — your educational plan with the Pathway that best supports you and your goals.

Program Credential

Successful Completion:

CCBC Credential:

Program Options: Students will be awarded a Continuing Education Workforce Certificate, and will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).

Individual Courses: 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 Advanced Welding.

Certifying Organization:

American Welding Society (AWS)

www.aws.org

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

www.asme.org

Financial Aid and Payment Options

We offer financial aid by packaging public and private funding options to those who qualify, in select Continuing Education courses and programs. Additional opportunities for financial support include partial payment options through Nelnet Business Solutions and tuition waivers for those who qualify. Resources outside of CCBC may also be available through employer/sponsor paid tuition,  the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), and your local office of workforce development.

Program Length

Courses are offered at Earlbeck Gases and Technologies. Earlbeck training is provided in both daytime and evening formats throughout the year.

Entry Level - 5 weeks (days), 13 - 15 weeks (evenings)

Advanced Level - 8 weeks (days), 21 - 23 weeks (evenings)

Program Requirements

Minimum age of 18

Application Process

To apply, go to www.ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Continuing Education Workforce Certificate program application.  An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.

Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.

Prior Learning Assessment

This program has no options for obtaining course waiver(s) for prior learning.

Program Course Sequence

Begin with Fundamentals of Welding, or take Fundamentals and then go on to specialize in one of the three processes (MIG, Shielded Metal Arc/Stick, or TIG).​  Total hours and prices vary dependent on the selected sequence.

MIG Welding - Option A - Two-course registration pricing (not financial aid eligible)

Course Number

Course Title

Course

Hours

Textbook Information

(approximate cost; subject to change)

Costs 

T=Tuition/F=Fees

VOA926

Fundamentals of Welding

36

Book provided - cost included in tuition

$1,700

T-$255/F-$1,445

VOA930

Intermediate MIG Welding

42

Book provided - cost included in tuition

$2,500

T-$375/F-$2125

MIG Welding Option A

Course Series Totals:

   78 $0

$4,200

T-$630/F-$3,570

MIG Welding - Option B - Combined Pricing for single registration (financial aid eligible)

Course Number

Course Title

Course

Hours

Textbook Information

(approximate cost; subject to change)

Costs 

T=Tuition/F=Fees
VOA167 Career Welding - MIG 78 Book provided - cost included in tuition

$3,865

T-$579/F-$3,286

Stick Welding Option A - Two-course registration pricing (not financial aid eligible)

Course Number

Course Title

Course

Hours

Textbook Information

(approximate cost; subject to change)

Costs 

T=Tuition/F=Fees

VOA926

Fundamentals of Welding

36

Book provided - cost included in tuition

$1,700

T-$255/F-$1,445

VOA932

Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding

54

Book provided - cost included in tuition

$2,500

T-$375/F-$2,125

Stick Welding Option A

Course Series Totals:

   90 $0

$4,200

T-$630/F-$3,570

Stick Welding Option B - Combined pricing for single registration (financial aid eligible)

Course Number

Course Title

Course

Hours

Textbook Information

(approximate cost; subject to change)

Costs

T=Tuition/F=Fees
VOA166

Career Welding - Stick

 90 $0

$3,865

T-$579/F-$3,286

TIG Welding Option A - Two-course registration pricing (not financial aid eligible)

Course Number

Course Title

Course Hours

Textbook Information

(approximate cost; subject to change)

Costs

T=Tuition/F=Fees

VOA926

Fundamentals of Welding

36

Book provided - cost included in tuition

$1,700

T-$255/F-$1,445

VOA928

Intermediate TIG Welding

 48

Book provided - cost included in tuition

$2,500

T-$375/F-$2,125

TIG Welding Option A

Course Series Totals:

   84 $0

$4,200

T-$630/F-$3,570

TIG Welding Option B - Combined pricing for single registration (financial aid eligible)

Course Number

Course Title

Course

Hours

Textbook Information

(approximate cost; subject to change)

Costs

T=Tuition/F=Fees
VOA168

Career Welding - TIG

 84 Book provided - cost included in tuition

$3,865

T-$579/F-$3,286

Additional Course (not financial aid eligible)

Course Number

Course Title

Course

Hours

Textbook Information

(approximate cost; subject to change)

Costs

T=Tuition/F=Fees

VOA581

Advanced Welding

(MIG, Stick, or TIG)

48

Book provided - cost included in tuition

$2,500

​T-$375/F-$2,125

Additional Information

​Additional Offerings (not financial aid eligible):
APP285 - Welding Basics
VOA772 - Intermediate GMAW - Aluminum
VOA774 - Intermediate GMAW - Self Shield FCAW
VOA775 - Intermediate GMAW - Stainless

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 and often earn wages double or triple these numbers.​

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Program Contact Information

Coordinator: Steve Ricketts | sricketts@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4442 | Catonsville | BESS 100L

Administrative Assistant: Ollie Wright | owright@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4476 | Catonsville | BESS 100