2022 - 2023 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.MACHIN.17
Students will acquire the necessary skills to perform a wide variety of manual and CNC machining operations involving both, vertical milling and turning equipment. Upon completion of this award, students will be able to interpret engineer drawings, make the necessary calculations, and then independently plan and carry out most common machining tasks with proficiency and within industry-standard timeframes.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MCHN 1438 | Basic Machine Shop 1 | 4 |
| MCHN 1326 | Introduction to Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 7 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MCHN 1454 | Intermediate Machining 2 | 4 |
| MCHN 2338 | Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) | 3 |
| MCHN 2441 | Advanced Machining 1 | 4 |
| Semester Total | 11 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
(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.
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.WELDING.TECH.21
The Welding Technology program is designed to prepare the student in the basic processes of oxyacetylene and arc welding plus many specialized welding applications as options to fit the specific needs of the student. In addition, instruction is offered in related support areas such as metallurgy, tooling, drafting, pattern layout, and characteristics of materials. Thus, the program offers preparation for both entry-level jobs as well as welding inspectors.
The student will be required to purchase a basic set of tools which will be used in class and later on the job. Tool lists will be given out by the instructor during the first week of classes.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLDG 1200 | Introduction to Welding | 2 |
| WLDG 1425 | Introduction to Oxy-fuel Welding and Cutting | 4 |
| WLDG 1428 | Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) | 4 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 13 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLDG 1337 | Introduction to Welding Metallurgy | 3 |
| WLDG 1457 | Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) | 4 |
| WLDG 1430 | Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) | 4 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| +Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| WLDG 1434 | Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) Welding | 4 |
| DFTG 1413 | Drafting for Specific Occupations OR | 4 |
| WLDG 1471 | Welding Qualifications | (4) |
| WLDG 2443 | Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) | 4 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLDG 1480 | Cooperative Education-Welding Technology/Welder OR | 4 |
| NDTE 2411 | Preparation for Certified Welding Inspector Exam | (4) |
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| WLDG 2447 | Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) | 4 |
| WLDG 2451 | Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) | 4 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
+Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
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.