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)
- Educational Level of Materials:
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- 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:
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- Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
- Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
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- 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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