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Course Description

Fundamentals of Welding | Learn oxy-fuel, gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc and shielded metal arc processes through lecture and hands-on practice. Discuss basic metallurgy, welding codes, distortion control and welding symbols. CEUs and an Earlbeck Certification of Completion issued. $2,235 includes $1,798 fee. Prerequisite: Students must attend INF-302 Information Session for Welding prior to registration. Note: Must be 18 or older to enroll. Bring welding gear issued at first class. Denim jeans, long-sleeve cotton shirt and hard-toe boots must be worn in class.

Learner Outcomes

Demonstrate appropriate welding safety practices with equipment, tools and materials; Interpret basic welding symbols and codes and differentiate between the metallurgy of common metal alloys; Perform cutting of steel, and stainless steel with oxy-fuel and plasma cutting equipment; Recognize dye penetrant, mag particle, ultrasonic and radiographic welding inspection methods; Perform basic techniques in groove and fillet welds on carbon steel.

Notices

Attendance Policy: Students must attend the first six hours of instruction. Lack of attendance can affect financial aid. Denim jeans, long-sleeve cotton shirt and hard-toe boots must be worn in class.

Prerequisites

Students must attend INF-302 Information Session for Welding prior to registration.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Fundamentals of Welding
Type
In Person
Days
M, T, W
Time
8:00AM to 3:00PM
Dates
Apr 27, 2026 to Apr 29, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
M, T, W
Time
8:00AM to 3:00PM
Dates
May 04, 2026 to May 06, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
36.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 26, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 26, 2026
Instructors
  • Julia Brown
  • Joshua Dicus
  • Ryleigh Kealy
  • Jannah Madyun
  • Travis Reed

Section Notes

Note: Class meets in the Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades at AACC in Arnold. 
Section Title
Fundamentals of Welding
Type
In Person
Days
M, W
Time
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Apr 27, 2026 to May 20, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
M, W
Time
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jun 01, 2026 to Jun 10, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
36.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 26, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 26, 2026
Instructors
  • Joshua Dicus
  • Ryleigh Kealy
  • Jannah Madyun
  • Travis Reed

Section Notes

Note: Class meets in the Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades at AACC in Arnold. No class May 25 and 27.
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