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2022 - 2023 Dallas College Catalog

2022 - 2023 Catalog
Program: Welding Technology
Title: Machinist Certificate

(Level 1 Certificate)

Mountain View campus only

  • 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