Alpena Community College Welding Automation (WLD 260)

This is an introductory course designed to train the student in the basic operation and programming of a robotic welding cell. Emphasis will be placed on safety, justification, fixturing, set-up, programming, and troubleshooting. Laboratory will include the set-up and operation of basic automatic welding systems with a sturdy of the effects of welding parameters on weld outcomes.
Date:
2017-01
Primary Material Type:
Collection
Institution:
Alpena Community College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Besser North, Oceaneering International, Inc.
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332)
Occupation:
Production Occupations -- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Precision Production (48)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
15 Weeks
Language:
English
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Note:
Hezel Associates provided the 3rd party curriculum review for the ACC TAACCCT grant project. Courses were reviewed for quality by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) by assessing the (1) clarity and appropriateness of learning objectives, (2) alignment of learning objectives to course activities and materials, (3) logical sequencing of course content, (4) availability of active learning opportunities, (5) use of formative feedback for students, and (6) presence of summative assessment and its alignment with course objectives. SMEs were selected based on credentials and experience in instructional and curricular design and evaluation.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Yes
Course Note:
Welding Automation

Accessibility

Accessibility Features:
  • Text Access - Text to Speech
  • Text Adjust - Compatible
  • Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
  • Reading Layout - Page numbers match printed material
  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
  • Reading Order - Digital resource layout
  • Structural Markup - Navigation Text
  • Structural Markup - Lists
  • Structural Markup - eReader application
  • Table Markup
  • Hyperlinks Rendered As Active
  • Colors Compatible With Assistive Technology
  • Contrast Ratio of at Least 4.5:1.
  • Language - Markup
  • Language - Passage Markup
  • Non-Decorative Images Have Alt Text
  • Decorative Images Marked With Null Alt Text
  • Complex Images, Charts, and Graphs Have Text Descriptions

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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