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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 $1,932 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. Note: Sections of this course will follow Earlbecks closure schedule, not AACCs. Classes meet in Earlbeck Gases and Technologies.

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
Mar 16, 2026 to Mar 25, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
36.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $2,225.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $1,922.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
CEUs
3.6 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 15, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 15, 2026
Instructors
  • Alex Auffarth
  • Julia Brown
  • Joshua Dicus
  • Allen Foster
  • Ryleigh Kealy
  • Jannah Madyun
  • Travis Reed

Section Notes

Note: This section follows Earlbeck's closure schedule, not AACC's. Class meets at Earlbeck Gases and Technologies.
Section Title
Fundamentals of Welding
Type
In Person
Days
M, T, W
Time
8:00AM to 3:00PM
Dates
Apr 27, 2026 to May 06, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
36.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $2,225.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $1,922.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
CEUs
3.6 CEUs
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: This section follows Earlbeck's closure schedule, not AACC's. Class meets at Earlbeck Gases and Technologies.
Section Title
Fundamentals of Welding
Section Schedule
Apr 27, 2026 to Jun 10, 2026
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
View Details
Contact Hours
36.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $2,225.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $1,922.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
CEUs
3.6 CEUs
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: This section follows Earlbeck's closure schedule, not AACC's. Class meets at Earlbeck Gases and Technologies. No class May 25 and 27.
Section Title
Fundamentals of Welding
Section Schedule
Apr 28, 2026 to Jun 11, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
T, Th
Time
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Apr 28, 2026 to May 21, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
T, Th
Time
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jun 02, 2026 to Jun 11, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
36.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $2,225.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $1,922.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
CEUs
3.6 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 27, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 27, 2026
Instructors
  • Julia Brown
  • Joshua Dicus
  • Ryleigh Kealy
  • Jannah Madyun
  • Travis Reed

Section Notes

Note: This section follows Earlbeck's closure schedule, not AACC's. Class meets at Earlbeck Gases and Technologies. No class May 26 and 28.
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