2023 - 2024 Catalog
Program: Welding Technology
Title: Rising Welder Certificate
(Level 1 Certificate)
Eastfield, Mountain View and North Lake campus only
NEW
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.RISING.WELDER
The Rising Welder Certificate is an introductory welding program that enables students to obtain entry-level knowledge in Welding processes including Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Blueprint reading, and a choice of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) or Introduction to Fabrication.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLDG 1307 | Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes | 3 |
| WLDG 1428 | Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) | 4 |
| WLDG 1430 | Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) | 4 |
| Semester Total | 11 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLDG 1313 | Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders | 3 |
| WLDG 1417 | Introduction to Layout and Fabrication | 4 |
| OR | ||
| WLDG 1434 | Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) | (4) |
| Semester Total | 7 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.