Alpena Community College Specialty Weld & Test Procedures (WLD 252)

This course is designed to train welders in the weldability of less common metals and the proper equipment and electrode selection, machine set-up, and base metal preparation required to make a high quality weld. Students will be taught the basic Destructive (DT) and Nondestructive (NDT) weld control testing procedures for checking discontinuities and defects that could affect weld integrity, appearance, and strength. Strong emphasis will be placed on confirming weld quality and adherence to all applicable AWS, ASME, and API welding code standards.
Date:
2015-08
Primary Material Type:
Presentation
Institution:
Alpena Community College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Oceaneering International, Inc., Besser North
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:
  • Certificate
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
15 weeks
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Presentation only - requires user to navigate through content.
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:
  • Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • 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:
  • None

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
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  • Structural Markup - Lists
  • Structural Markup - eReader application
  • Table Markup

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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