2020 - 2021 Catalog
Program: Welding Technology
(Level 1 Certificate)
- 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.WLDG.GMAW
The Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) certificate program is designed to qualify students in the gas metal welding processes on either plate or pipe in accordance to the American Welding Society (AWS) or the American Petroleum Institute (API) welding procedures. These courses can be offered concurrently as CEU courses.
The certificate program provides learning experiences and/or capstone experiences in accordance to AWS D1.1 or API 1104 certifications.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLDG 1430 | Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) | 4 |
| WLDG 1428 | Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLDG 2447 | Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) | 4 |
| WLDG 1471 | Welding Qualifications | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 16 | |
|---|---|---|
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.
(Level 1 Certificate)
- 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.WLDG.GTAW
The Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) certificate program is designed to qualify students in the gas tungsten welding processes on either plate or pipe in accordance to the American Welding Society (AWS) or the American Petroleum Institute (API) welding procedures. These courses can be offered concurrently as CEU courses.
The certificate program provides learning experiences and/or capstone experiences in accordance to AWS D1.1 or API 1104 certifications.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLDG 1434 | Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (GTWA) Welding | 4 |
| WLDG 1425 | Introduction to Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLDG 2451 | Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) | 4 |
| WLDG 1471 | Welding Qualifications | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 16 | |
|---|---|---|
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.
(Level 1 Certificate)
- 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.WLDG.SMAW
The Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) certificate program is designed to qualify students in the shielded metal arc welding processes on either plate or pipe in accordance to the American Welding Society (AWS) or the American Petroleum Institute (API) welding procedures. These courses can be offered concurrently as CEU courses.
The certificate program provides learning experiences and/or capstone experiences in accordance to AWS D1.1 or API 1104 certifications.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLDG 1428 | Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) | 4 |
| WLDG 1457 | Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLDG 2443 | Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) | 4 |
| WLDG 1471 | Welding Qualifications | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 16 | |
|---|---|---|
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.