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Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Certificate
Program Available at:
- Eastfield
- Mountain View
Catalog Year 2020-2021 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 1 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
For more information, visit the Dallas College Welding webpage and your academic advisor at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Welding Technology – Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Welding Technology – Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Level I Certificate. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
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. Courses that complete the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Catalog Year 2020-2021 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: 16 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
WLDG 1430 – Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
WLDG 1428 – Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 8
SEMESTER 2
WLDG 2447 – Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
WLDG 1471 – Welding Qualifications
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your advisor to apply for the Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate.
Total Hours: 8
PATHWAY TOTAL: 16 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
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: 16 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
WLDG 1430 – Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
WLDG 1428 – Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 8
SEMESTER 2
WLDG 2447 – Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
WLDG 1471 – Welding Qualifications
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your advisor to apply for the Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate.
Total Hours: 8
PATHWAY TOTAL: 16 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS