Welding Level 1

Entry-Level. This 525-hour course will focus on the essentials of becoming an entry-level Welder. Classroom time will encompass work and shop safety, welding theory, material identification, equipment selection and setup, blueprint reading/shop drawings, welding symbol interpretation, measuring, and related math. Lectures will be taught using a combination of visual aids, presentations, textbooks, videos, and current industry literature. Class structure consists of 20% Classroom (lecture, theory) and 80% demonstration and hands-on training.
Date:
2015
Primary Material Type:
Presentation
Other Material Types:
Assignment, Reference Material, Simulation, Workshop and Training Material
Institution:
Valencia College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:
welding, arc welding, blueprint reading, plasma arc cutting, oxy-fuel cutting, carbon arc cutting

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
American Welding Society, Lincoln Electric
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Machinery Manufacturing (333)
Occupation:
Production Occupations -- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Precision Production (48)
Credit Type:
  • Non-Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
525 hours (20 weeks).
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Date Quality Peer Review Rating Submitted:
2018
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None

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Copyright / Licensing

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Creative Commons License
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