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      • What should I bring for my first day of class?
      • Where can I find information about weather related closures or delays?
      • Do you offer job placement?
      • How Much Money does a Welder Make?
      • What is the Job Outlook for Welders?
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Welder Training Program Overview

Learn the skills you need to become a welder with Earlbeck’s comprehensive welding classes in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Typical classes take anywhere from four to six weeks to complete, and the entire training program can be finished in a three- to eight-month period. All classes are offered during the daytime and evening hours, making our classes ideal for people with busy schedules. In addition to offering flexible hours for class curriculum, we also provide frequent and ongoing classes throughout the duration of the year. This way, you can start your welding training at any given time of the respective year. ​

FUNDAMENTALS OF WELDING
Kickstart your future in the skilled trades with our Fundamentals of Welding course, designed to teach the core techniques of major welding processes. This hands-on training course covers the essential skills you need to get started, including MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and Stick welding (SMAW).

WELDING BLUEPRINT READING
We recommend enrolling in the Welding Blueprint Reading course alongside the Fundamentals class. This course teaches critical concepts like measurement reading, welding symbols, joint types, and tolerances which are skills that many employers look for. 

INTERMEDIATE WELDING
After completing the introductory courses, choose an Intermediate Welding course in one of the core processes, Stick, MIG, or TIG. These intermediate courses are designed to prepare you for plate certification to industry-recognized AWS welding codes so you are prepared to land a job after completion.
  • Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)
  • Intermediate Shielded Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)
  • Intermediate Shielded Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)

ADVANCED WELDING - PIPE
Upon completion of an Intermediate level course, you can advance your skills with our Advanced Welding Courses in the same process. These classes focus on pipe welding techniques and include ASME welder certification exams, ensuring you’re fully prepared for employment in the field.
  • Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)
  • Advanced Shielded Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)
  • Advanced Shielded Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)
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CAREER TRACK PACKAGE DEALS
Choose from two convenient package options designed to streamline your path to certification:
  • Fundamentals of Welding with any Intermediate Welding  (MIG, TIG, or Stick),
  • Fundamentals of Welding with Blueprint Reading and any Intermediate Welding (MIG, TIG, or Stick)

WELDING BASICS
Always wanted to try welding? Our Welding Basics course is a one-day class tailored for home hobbyists and DIY welders, covering introductory MIG and Stick welding techniques.

WHY CHOOSE EARLBECK FOR YOUR WELDER TRAINING?
Earlbeck is one of the most trusted names in welding education and certification. Thanks to our strong partnerships with the manufacturing industry, we understand exactly what employers are looking for. Our welding courses are designed to teach the real-world skills that matter on the job. When you complete any intermediate or advanced-level class, you’ll also earn a welding certification, making you job-ready from day one.
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Whether you're looking to learn a new skill or launch a professional welding career, Earlbeck’s welding schools in Maryland and Pennsylvania provide the expert training and hands-on experience you need to succeed.
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Current Opportunities:

Want to get started on your welding career journey but struggling to get together the funds? We understand! Take advantage of some of these current opportunities to get welder training from us without breaking the bank!
Key Bridge  Scholarships
AACC Full tuition scholarship
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Available Courses

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Baltimore, MD

​8204 Pulaski Hwy
Baltimore, MD 21237

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Welding Supply & Gas Showroom
Hours: Mon- Fri 7:30 AM - 5PM
Phone: (410) 687-8400
Fax: (410) 687-1394

Welder Training & Testing Center
Phone: (410) 687-8400

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Beltsville, MD

10792 Tucker St
Beltsville, MD 20705
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Welding Supply & Gas Showroom
Hours: Mon-Fri  7:30AM - 4:30PM
Phone: (301) 937-8884
​Fax: (301) 937-1811

The College of Southern Maryland's Center for Trades and Energy  Training 
6170 Hughesville Station Place
​Hughesville, MD 20637

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Welder Training & Testing Center
​Phone: (410) 687-8400

York, PA

​95 Aberdeen Rd
York, PA 17406

Welding Supply & Gas Showroom
Hours: Mon-Fri  7:30AM - 4:30PM
Phone: (717) 916-6611
​Fax: (717) 764-1281

Welder Training & Testing Center
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Phone: (410) 687-8400

AACC Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades

101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012

​Welder Training & Testing Center
​Phone: (410) 687-8400
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Scranton, PA

4961 Birney Ave
Scranton, PA 18507

Welding Supply & Gas Showroom
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30AM - 5:00PM
Phone: (570) 457-8954

Scranton, PA at Johnson College
3427 N Main Ave
Scranton, PA 18508

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Welder Training & Testing Center
​Phone: (410) 687-8400

​Phone: (443) 868-1162

  • Products & Services
    • Welding & Cutting Equipment >
      • THEO Laser Welding >
        • Request Your Demo
      • Fronius Welding Products
    • Free Welding Productivity Analysis
    • Welder Rentals & Repairs
    • Weld Engineering
    • Machine Tools
    • Welding & Cutting Automation >
      • CN-Seamless
      • APT MOD-WELD Cobots
  • Gases
    • Free Gas Application Analysis
    • Industrial & Welding Gases
    • Medical Gases
    • Bulk & Microbulk Gas
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  • Welder Training
    • Program Overview >
      • Fundamentals of Welding
      • Blueprint
      • Intermediate Welding >
        • Intermediate Stick
        • Intermediate TIG
        • Intermediate MIG
      • Advanced Welding >
        • Advanced Stick
        • Advanced TIG
        • Advanced MIG
      • Welding Basics
      • Custom Classes & Open Practice Time
    • Pricing & Class Schedule
    • How to Register
    • Tour Our Facility
    • Why Earlbeck Technical Center
    • On Site Training
    • Frequently Asked Questions >
      • Are student loans, financial aid, or scholarships available?
      • How long does it take to complete the program?
      • What should I bring for my first day of class?
      • Where can I find information about weather related closures or delays?
      • Do you offer job placement?
      • How Much Money does a Welder Make?
      • What is the Job Outlook for Welders?
  • Weld Testing
    • Welder Certification
    • Schedule Your Test
    • Send In Weld Testing
    • AWS D1.1 Send in Test Kits
    • Frequently Asked Questions >
      • How much does a welding certification cost?
      • How do I become qualified for bridge work?
      • Does a Welding Certification Expire?
      • What is an ATF Test?
      • What Welding Certification Do I Need?
      • Why Should I Become a Certified Welder?
  • Welding 101 Blog
  • Locations & Contacts
    • Baltimore, MD
    • Beltsville, MD
    • York, PA
    • Scranton, PA
    • Southern MD Welding School
    • Scranton PA Welding School
    • Arnold MD Welding School
  • More...
    • Why Earlbeck >
      • Testimonials
      • Fabrication Company Case Study
    • History
    • Photo Gallery
    • Resources
    • Our Policies