For more information, visit the Dallas College Welding webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Welding Technology – Rising Welder Level I Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Rising Welder Level I Certificate. Courses from this certificate apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
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. Courses that complete the certificate and the Rising Welder Occupational Skills Award (SA) are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level I Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
WLDG 1307 – Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes (Course also applies to SA)
WLDG 1428 – Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (Course also applies to SA)
WLDG 1430 – Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) (Course also applies to SA)
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Rising Welder Occupational Skills Award.
Total Hours: 11
SEMESTER 2
WLDG 1313 – Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders This is the capstone course for this award.
CHOOSE ONE:
- WLDG 1417 – Introduction to Layout and Fabrication OR
- WLDG 1434 – Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Rising Welder Level I Certificate.
Total Hours: 7
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS