2023 - 2024 Catalog
Program: Welding Technology
Title: Structural Welding 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.STRUCT.WELDING
The Structural Welding Certificate is an intermediate welding program continuation after students earn the Rising Welder Level 1 Certificate. The additional certificate demonstrates students are at a higher Intermediate level in both Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW).
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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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 |
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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 |
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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WLDG 1391 | Special Topics in Welder/Welding Technologist | 3 |
WLDG 1457 | Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) | 4 |
Semester Total | 7 |
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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WLDG 2447 | Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) | 4 |
WLDG 1417 | Introduction to Layout and Fabrication | 4 |
OR | ||
WLDG 1434 | Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) | (4) |
Semester Total | 8 |
Minimum Hours Required | 33 |
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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.