COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR WELDING PROGRAM

1. What Classes DOES earlbeck technical center offer?

We offer a full range of hands-on welding classes designed to fit every experience level!

2. What classes should i take for a welding career?

We’ve got two easy-to-follow training paths to help you get certified:

• Fundamentals of Welding + Any Intermediate Welding  (MIG, TIG, or Stick)
• Fundamentals of Welding + Blueprint Reading + Any Intermediate Welding (MIG, TIG, or Stick)

Still need some help deciding? Explore your options or reach out to the team to see what class is best for your needs.

3. HOW DO I REGISTER/SIGN UP FOR CLASSES?

It depends on who’s paying for your training!

• Paying for Yourself: If you're covering the cost, registration varies by location. Visit our website and find your training location to see how to sign up.
• Company-Sponsored: If your employer is paying for your training, you can register online through our website.

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4. DOES EARLBECK OFFER CERTIFICATION TESTING?

​Yes! We're Maryland's only AWS-accredited welding test facility. If you're taking one of our Intermediate or Advanced welding classes, certification testing is already included in the price! We also offer individual certification tests for skilled welders who are self employed or need certification for the company they work for. 

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5. Does Earlbeck accept the gi bill?

While we don’t currently accept the GI Bill, there are a variety of other opportunities that can be applied to our program and may be a great fit for you. Explore all of the potential options on the Financial Aid & Scholarship page on our website

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6. Are Payment Plans offered?

Many of our college partners do offer payment plans to help make tuition more manageable. We recommend reaching out directly to the college you’ll be enrolling through for the most accurate and up-to-date details on their payment plan options.

7. when can i start ?

New sessions start frequently throughout the year, and we offer both daytime and evening classes to fit different schedules. Check out our upcoming start dates and find the class dates that work best for you on our Training Pricing & Schedule page.

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8. Can i tour your welder training facility?

Yes, we'd love it you did! 

• York, PA: Thursdays & Fridays, 10AM–4PM
• Baltimore, MD: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9AM–3PM

Tours must be scheduled in advance so book yours today to meet with one of our expert instructors by using   our convenient online scheduler app   or give us a call at ​(410) 687-8400!

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9. How Long Does It Take to Complete the Training Program?

The Earlbeck Technical Center provides accelerated courses for welding. Our course can be completed much faster than a typical welding program because we focus strictly on building the skills required to be an employment ready welder. The length of our program depends on the level of training you would like to complete as well as your choice between daytime or evening classes.

Daytime fundamentals classes take 2 weeks to complete and then each additional class will take 3-4 weeks. If you are aiming for a career in welding, we recommend taking a minimum of 3 classes. Of course, with any trade, the more training you receive, the better you are positioned within the job market, so if you're aiming to complete all the classes, it would take you about 6-8 months.

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10. what should i bring for my first day of class

You should show up to class prepared to be in a welding shop environment. This means work shoes or boots, jeans or work pants and a flame retardant or cotton shirt for your safety.

For Fundamentals we'll provide you with student workbooks and a starter kit of welding safety equipment (including an auto-darkening welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses and a welding jacket) which is yours to keep.
 
For Intermediate & Advanced classes please  bring your welding workbooks, and welding gear that were provided in your Fundamentals course. This includes welding helmet, gloves, welding jacket, and safety glasses.

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11. where can i find info about weather related closures or delays?

Updated information about weather related closures and delays can be found by calling our school status information line: ​(443) 868-1162

12. Why should i choose earlbeck for my welder training?

We know there are many other welding schools and degree programs all over the county that you could choose but with Earlbeck you'll get:

• AWS Certified Welding Instructors (CWI) & Certified Welding Educators (CWE) dedicated to your success
• State of the Art Equipment that gets updated every 18 months 
• Quick & Thorough Training with our comprehensive training program. Our accelerated courses for welding can be completed much faster than a typical welding program because we focus strictly on building the skills required to be an employment ready welder with in-house AWS and ASME certifications built into our course pricing
• Competitive & Affordable Pricing! Especially if you take advantage of the numerous opportunities throughout the year to receive your welder training at a FREE or discounted price
• Job Ready Education, thanks to our strong partnerships with the manufacturing industry and our 100+ years in the welding supply business, we understand exactly what employers are looking for.

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13. I still have questions, who can i talk to?

​​We want to see you succeed and we're happy to help you get there. If you're confused about any part of the welding program or sign up process give us a call at ​(410) 687-8400! We're happy to talk you through it and help you get started on your welding journey!