Carroll Community College

Carroll Community College offers a six-month, 120-hour Welder/Advanced Welder workforce certificate sequence through Welding I and Welding II. Students begin with safety, equipment handling, oxy-acetylene cutting, arc welding, MIG, and TIG, then advance to positional welding, weld-quality development, blueprint reading, symbols, specifications, and Flux-Core practice. Training combines augmented-reality welders with hands-on laboratory work and prepares completers for the AWS D1.1 Structural Steel performance qualification. Classes are held at the Carroll County Career and Technology Center in Westminster.

Programs Offered

Advanced Welder

Credential: Certificate
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core
Program Length: 120 hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Weekday daytime (Fall/Spring)

Program details available from school admissions.

Welder/Advanced Welder Certificate

Credential: Workforce Training Certificate
Program cost: $3,173
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Performance
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 120 hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Approximately 6 months; Fall and Spring weekday evening classes; next published start September 9, 2026

This 120-hour workforce certificate sequence combines Welding I and Welding II. Students begin with safety,… Read full description

This 120-hour workforce certificate sequence combines Welding I and Welding II. Students begin with safety, oxy-acetylene and arc equipment, cutting, electrode and filler selection, and introductory MIG and TIG practice. The second course develops positional technique, weld quality, blueprint and symbol interpretation, and additional MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core lab experience. Successful completers are prepared for the AWS D1.1 Structural Steel performance qualification through an optional certification-prep course.

Offered at

Carroll County Career and Technology Center — Westminster, MD

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