Welding Introduction Curriculum

This program of study provides students with an introduction to the manufacturing world and provides specific instruction to facilitate safe work practices in industrial environments. It introduces manufacturing specializations such as mechatronics, precision machining and welding. It also covers fire safety, pressurized gases, electrical hazards and safe machine usage. Students learn concepts of industrial noise; machine guarding electrical safety; chemical exposure; hazardous waste; Workers' Compensation laws; liability and general safety precautions in the workplace.
Date:
2016-04-15
Primary Material Type:
Collection
Other Material Types:
Assessment Tool, Hybrid/Blended Course, Syllabus
Institution:
John Wood Community College
Project Name:
Mississippi River Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Consortium (MRTDL)
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
manufacturing, safe work practices, welding metal fabrication

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Many industry partners contributed to the success of this project including ADM Alliance Nutrition; Titan Wheel Corp of Ill; Kohl’s Wholesale; and added partners like Knapheide Manufacturing; GatesAir; Doyle Manufacturing; Hofmeister Manufacturing; RP&G Manufacturing.
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing -- Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329)
Occupation:
Production Occupations -- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Precision Production (48)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
1 year
Language:
English
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Note:
This product was reviewed in accordance with ETA's Quality Note Template criteria.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Custom Quality Rubric
Course Note:
This program is associated with the Welding program. Students can also receive a Manufacturing AAS Degree if they complete the general course requirements.

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