Welding Technology Program Handbook / Syllabus

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Program objectives, student expectations, class regulations and requirements

We believe that having made the decision to enroll in this program, you have a sincere interest in your future and a desire to be employed in the welding industry or its related fields.

 

The objective of this program is to assist you in developing the skills, work habits, and attitudes that are necessary for a successful start in the welding industry.

 

To help you master this objective we have developed this handbook as a guide, providing you with information needed to help you succeed in this program.  Please read the information carefully and thoroughly, for knowing this information and practicing it in class is essential to your progress.  Your full cooperation in observing all the policies and procedures of the program are required not only for your educational success, but for your safety as well, along with the safety of everyone else connected with the program.  If you have any questions about the policies and procedures of this program, or the information contained in this guide, please see your instructor as soon as possible.

 

Associate Applied Science Degree

105 Credits 

Dept./No.

Course Title

Credits

Weld 141

Basic Arc Welding & Flame

13

Weld 142

Intermediate Arc Welding

13

Weld 143

Adv Arc Welding

13

I E 189

Basic Metallurgy

4

Weld 107

Basic Blueprint

3

Weld 194

Special Welding Project: GMAW-Gas Metal Arc Welding

13

Weld 195

Special Welding Project 2: FCAW-Flux Core Arc Welding

13

Weld 196

Special Welding Project 3: GTAW-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

13

Note: Student must possess a valid first aid card or similar 

 Washington State L&I Training Card upon graduation

  Related Instruction Requirements

Dept./No.

Course Title

Credits

# Reading        

Eligible for Read 104   

  0  

# Communications 100

Fundamentals of Oral Communication  

5

# English 102

Practical College Writing          

5

# Human Relations

Any course that satisfies general education requirement listed on pg. 37

3

# Acomp 100T

Computation for the Trades or eligible for Math 102 or higher

5

# Satisfies general education requirements. For scheduling or transferability reasons, other courses 

from the current list of general education requirements may be substituted.

 
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Course Unit Map  

Generally there is an order that each unit of Welding should be taken.  They are as follows:

 FIRST YEAR

# Acomp 100T                                             

 Computation for the Trades   5 Credits

# Comm 100                                       

 Fund’ls of Oral Communication     5 Credits

# Eng 102                                                        

 Practical College Writing    5 Credits

Weld 141                                                    

 Basic Arc Welding & Flame 13 Credits

Weld 142                                                       

 Intermediate Arc Welding   13 Credits

Weld 143                                                                      

 Adv Arc Welding  13 Credits

SECOND YEAR

I E 189                                                                          

 Basic Metallurgy 4 Credits

Weld 107                                                                      

Basic Blueprint    3 Credits  

Weld 194                      

Special Welding Project: GMAW-Gas Metal Arc Welding       13 Credits  

Weld 195                      

Special Welding Project 2: FCAW- Flux Core Arc Welding                                      13 Credits  

Weld 196                     

Special Welding Project 3: GTAW - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding    13 Credits  

  # Human Relations                                                                 

Any course that satisfies the Human Relation Requirements noted in the GRCC Catalog       5 Credits

 

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Campus-Wide Outcomes 

In addition to the course outlines regarding this program, GRCC has identified other campus-wide outcomes that are vital to the success of our graduates. The four outcomes are: 

Successful graduates of the Welding Technology degree program will have learned and practiced all four of the campus-wide outcomes.  Every required class associated with this degree will address one or more of these outcomes.

Please refer to each class syllabi for the outcomes addressed in that course and how they are measured.

AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT 

If you need course adaptations or special accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information, or need special accommodations in case of a building evacuation, please contact us immediately so that we may help you.

 

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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE WELDING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM 

WORK PLACE ETHICS

It is the policy of the Green River Community College Trades Division that proper work place ethics will be an integral part of your training. 

Work place ethics are defined as, but not limited to the following: 

            1.         Attendance

            2.         Punctuality

            3.         Preparation for class, i.e. 

a.         Texts and other supplies (pencils, paper, etc.)

                        b.         Proper attire and appearance (such as) 

                                    (1)        Safety glasses

                                    (2)        Work shoes (leather high tops)

                                    (3)        Appropriate work clothing (coveralls)

                                    (4)        Hair and jewelry kept out of harms way 

4.         Respect for school property and the property of others.

            5.         Respect and tolerance for peers.

            6.         Respect for cultural and ethnic diversity.

            7.         Respect for and adherence to all Federal, State, and local laws and

                        regulations.

It is the policy of GRCC and this program that absolutely no sexual harassment or racial discrimination of any kind will be tolerated.   

 

PREPARATION FOR CLASS

 REQUIRED SAFETY AND PERSONAL GEAR FOR ALL CLASSES

1. Appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, etc.)

2. Leather high-top work shoes

3. Pen or pencil and paper

4. Binder or notebook (for tests and hand outs)

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GRADES 

All students will be evaluated at the completion of each college quarter in four categories and several sub-categories.  (See the sample grading form on next page).

Grades are calculated on a point earned basis and converted to grade points averages on a corresponding scale established by the college.  (Refer to GRCC catalog)

Please read the following grading criteria, and contact your instructor if you have any questions.

ATTENDANCE:        50% of grade

Of the___ hours available this quarter, you have been present___ hours, or ___% of the time.

Multiply percentage by .50 equals ___ points.                                                                 ____ Points

TESTS & PAPERS:      15% of grade

Completion of all tests and organization of paperwork equals 15% of your grade.

 Multiply percentage of tests completed by .15 equals points.                                        ____ Points

                                                                                                          

TOOLS:          10% of grade

Possession and care of all required tools for this quarter

equals 10 points.                                                                                                                 ____ Points

PARTICIPATION & COMPETENCY:       25% of Grade

The criterion for participation and competency reflects the skills and habits we hope you are learning that will enable you to become a desirable employee (5 points possible per sentence).

Strives for efficiency, quality and craftsmanship.                                                             ____ Points

 

Demonstrates perseverance, leadership, and problem solving.                                      ____ Points

           

Gets along with, and works well with others.                                                                    ____ Points

 

Participates in shop clean up and treats equipment with respect.                                    ____ Points

 

Participates in class discussion, asks questions, and shows

responsibility for his or her education.                                                                              ____ Points

 

Total participation points.                                                                                                  ____ Points

Attendance                                                                                                                          ____ Points

Tests                                                                                                                                    ____ Points

Tools                                                                                                                                    ____ Points

Participation                                                                                                                        ____ Points

Total                                                                                                                                    ____ Points

           

Total Points                                                                               _____ Points    

Decimal Grade Equivalent                                        _____ Points
Name_________________________                           Quarter/year____________

 

Points Earned

Grade

Points Earned

Grade

Points Earned

Grade

99-100

4.0

85

3.0

75

2.0

97-98

3.9

84

2.9

74

1.9

95-96

3.8

83

2.8

73

1.8

93-94

3.7

82

2.7

72

1.6

91-92

3.6

81

2.6

71

1.5

90

3.5

80

2.5

70

1.4

89

3.4

79

2.4

69

1.2

88

3.3

78

2.3