Flathead Valley Community College Welding Programs

The Welding Programs curriculum is designed to provide students experience and training in welding and inspection technology as it pertains to assembly, manufacturing, energy, structural construction and nondestructive testing. These programs provide education and training in common cutting and welding processes, AWS welding standards, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW processes, pipe and plate welding, nondestructive testing and inspection testing, blueprint reading, communications, and math competencies.
Date:
2017-01-01
Primary Material Type:
Collection
Other Material Types:
Assignment, Development Tool, Hybrid/Blended Course, Presentation, Quiz/Test, Reference Material, Syllabus
Institution:
Flathead Valley Community College
Project Name:
Strengthening Workforce Alignment in Montana's Manufacturing and Energy Industries, RevUp Montana
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
Welding Programs, FVCC, Flathead Valley Community College, Strengthening Workforce Alignment in Montana's Manufacturing and Energy Industries, RevUp Montana, RevUp, Welding and Fabrication Technology, Welding and Inspection Technology

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
None
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332)
Occupation:
Production Occupations -- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)

Education / Instructional Information

Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Diploma
  • Certificate
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
one to 4 semesters
Language:
English
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Note:
Flathead Valley Community College courses are evaluated using internal Hybrid or Online Course Review Tools based on criteria from project colleges' Quality Assurance Standards developed by faculty and instructional designers. Periodic course review is ongoing.
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:
Welding Program

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Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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