CE&WD Spring 2025 Course Brochure — Cecil College - Other - Page 10
WELDING
NCCER Welding – Level I
The welding program will provide the basic
knowledge and skills to become an entrylevel welder. Upon successful completion of
the program, students will earn Certificate
of Completion for NCCER Welding – Level
1, NCCER wallet card, and their credentials
entered in the NCCER Registry.
Note: Students must provide 4.5” angle grinder,
welding helmet (shade 10), jacket, gloves, and
glasses.
NCCER Welding Level 1 – Module I
10 sessions, 40 hours, $1,072
Course #: WVW 260
Sec# Day
Dates
Times
01 M/T/W 10/6-10/27 5-9p
Location
CCST
NCCER Welding Level 1 – Module II
10 sessions, 40 hours, $1,072
Course #: WVW 261
Sec# Day
Dates
Times
Location
01* M/T/W 10/28-11/19 5-9p
CCST
*01 – No class Nov. 4.
NCCER Welding Level 1 – Module III
10 sessions, 40 hours, $1,072
Course #: WVW 262
Sec# Day
Dates
Times
Location
01* M/T/W 11/24-12/16 5-9p
CCST
*01 – No class Nov. 26.
Shielded Metal ARC Welding I
Designed for the beginning welder, this course
will help students learn general welding safety
as well as how to select the correct electrodes,
set up the equipment, and strike an arc on a
variety of base metals. In addition to learning
the theory of stick welding, students will
practice striking an arc and welding various
joint designs in multiple positions during
lab hours. Students will be introduced to the
requirements for various types of oxy-fuel
cutting, as well as plasma cutting. Notes:
Students must provide welding helmet (shade
10), jacket, gloves, and glasses. Instructor:
Garcia
6 sessions, 24 hours, $508
Course #: WVW 225
Sec# Day
Dates
Times
Location
01 Th
9/11-10/16 5-9p
CCST
HVAC/R APPRENTICESHIP
Cecil College and Heating and Air Conditioning
Contractors of Maryland offer a Maryland stateapproved four-year HVAC/R Apprenticeship
program. Upon successful completion of this
four-year program, students will be able to
earn their HVAC/R journey-person license from
the Maryland Department of Labor without
taking the exam.
HVAC/R Apprenticeship – Year One
The first year of the HVAC/R Apprenticeship
program combines both classroom instruction
and on-the-job training.
HVAC/R Apprenticeship – Year Two
Year Two topics include: fundamentals of
brazing and soldering, electric motors,
wiring and testing, HVAC controls,
advanced refrigeration and pipe fitting, and
communication skills. Note: Student must
have already taken Year One of the program
or tested out of Year One if they have prior
experience or education in the HVAC/R field.
PROGRAM BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year
open on May 1, 2025.
Complete an application through the
Heating and Air Conditioning
Contractors of Maryland at haccmd.org.
Classes are held at Cecil County School
of Technology.
Students must also provide the following:
• Copy of the applicant’s Maryland State
• HVAC/R license
• Doctor’s letter showing the applicant
is physically able to work in the HVAC/R
industry
• Copy of applicant’s high school diploma or
transcript of last grade completed
• Copy of applicant’s Driver’s License
• Written recommendation letters from three
(3) acquaintances
• State Apprentice Agreement
Shielded Metal ARC Welding II
This advanced course builds on the skills
acquired in SMAW I. A review of basic
techniques, safety procedures and equipment
set up will be covered before moving onto
the more advanced skills of overhead and
vertical welding. In addition, instruction in the
more advanced techniques for various types
For more information about the apprenticeship
of oxy-fuel cutting and plasma cutting will
program, please contact skills4u@cecil.edu
also be taught. Pre-requisite: Shielded Metal
or 443-907-1416.
ARC Welding I. Notes: Students must provide
welding helmet (shade 10), jacket, gloves, and
glasses. Textbook required. Instructor: Garcia
6 sessions, 24 hours, $508
Course #: WVW 226
Sec# Day
Dates
Times
Location
01* Th
10/23-12/4 5-9p
CCST
CECIL
Continuing
*01 – COLLEGE
No class •Nov.
27. Education and Workforce Development
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS
In Heavy Equipment Operations, students
will learn safety, identification, and basic
operational techniques of heavy equipment
such as dozers, loaders, scrapers and graders.
Students will be taught the skills and gain
the knowledge required to understand the
conditions and markings of the job site, and
the responsibilities of the heavy equipment
operator. They will also be taught how to
calculate the areas, volumes, cut, and fill
requirements for a job, along with interpreting
roadway and construction site drawings.
Classes include:
• Introduction to Heavy Equipment
Operations
• Heavy Equipment Operator – Site Work
and Grading
• Heavy Equipment Operator – Enhanced
Site Work & Soils
• Excavation Math & Interpreting Civil
Drawings
Intro to Heavy Equipment Operations
12 sessions, 48 hours, $860
Course #: WTC 151
Sec# Day Dates
Times
Location
01
T/Th TBD
5:45-9:45p HCC
Heavy Equipment Operations –
Site Work and Grading
11 sessions, 44 hours, $860
Course #: WTC 155
Sec# Day Dates
Times
01
T/Th TBD
6-9p
Location
HCC
Classes are held at
Harford Community College.
For more information or to register, please
contact skills4u@cecil.edu or 443-907-1416.
Out-of-county, out-of-state fees may apply.
See page 38.
