Course Syllabus
Introduction to Welding I
Emphasis: Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Instructor: Mr. Dillon
Classroom #: G709
Phone: (989) 463-3111
E-mail: adillon@almaschools.net
Course Description: Introduction to Welding provides the student with a fundamental understanding of blueprint reading, welding symbols and weld joints, rules for safety, and identification and use of tools and shop equipment. Students acquire knowledge for safe operation of oxy-fuel cutting and shielded metal arc welding processes. Upon successful completion of this course, students are able to interpret lines, views, and dimensions of weld joint configurations and weld symbols, identify safety hazards and welding equipment related to shielded metal arc welding, and make quality welds with E6010 and E7018 electrodes in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Course Focus: The course will provide the student the theory and application of SMAW to make welds in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead position using E6010 and E-7018 electrodes.
Course Outline: Participants who successfully complete this course will be able to:
-Examine welds for determining performance.
-Prepare weld coupon for performing testing.
-Explain codes and standards of welding issuing agencies.
Text and References: NCCER; Welding AWS Entry Level Welder-Phase One, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2003.
Jeffus, Larry; Welding Principles and Applications Sixth Edition, Thomson DelmarLearning, 2008.
Grading Guidelines:
Marking period grading
Lab/Project: This category consists of exercises that are self-paced using basic welding shop equipment. The Instructor will work with each individual student to assure quality work. All lab work will be graded on a 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 basis with 5 being the progress to the next competency. An explanation of this system is as follows:
Bookwork: Technical information will be presented in the classroom; students will receive credit for completed task.
Quiz/Test: This category consists of assessments for written as-well-as hands-on tests and qualifications.
5 Performed tasks at a high level/demonstrated good work ethic
4 Performed tasks competently/demonstrated average work ethic
3 Performed tasks competently/demonstrated poor work ethic
2 Performed tasks limited participation/demonstrated poor work ethic
1 Limited participation
0 Did not participate
Semester grading
1. Polite behavior is expected.
2. Students are expected to be sitting in their classroom seats when the bell rings.
3. Students are to remain in their class at all times unless otherwise given permission and a pass by the teacher to leave.
4. Students are required to wear eye, hearing, and safety protection at all times in the welding lab and other work areas.
5. Students will be required to follow all safety rules and procedures while in the welding lab and other work areas.
6. Attendance and tardy policy (Student Handbook)
Attendance Policy
Excessive absences can be a serious problem, and as a part of technical training good attendance habits are necessary. Positive steps will be taken in this program to develop these habits. The employer demands good work habits, and in order for the student to learn good work habits our attendance policy will require punctual and regular attendance. Due to the nature of the class, students will receive a zero for shop/participation points for any absence not related to school activities. Bookwork assignments, Tests, and Quizzes can be made-up the next day following an excused absence. It is the students’ responsibility to follow through on any make-up work.
Introduction to Welding I
Emphasis: Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Instructor: Mr. Dillon
Classroom #: G709
Phone: (989) 463-3111
E-mail: adillon@almaschools.net
Course Description: Introduction to Welding provides the student with a fundamental understanding of blueprint reading, welding symbols and weld joints, rules for safety, and identification and use of tools and shop equipment. Students acquire knowledge for safe operation of oxy-fuel cutting and shielded metal arc welding processes. Upon successful completion of this course, students are able to interpret lines, views, and dimensions of weld joint configurations and weld symbols, identify safety hazards and welding equipment related to shielded metal arc welding, and make quality welds with E6010 and E7018 electrodes in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Course Focus: The course will provide the student the theory and application of SMAW to make welds in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead position using E6010 and E-7018 electrodes.
Course Outline: Participants who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Orientation
- Summarize purposes, rules, and regulations relative to the Welding program.
- Explain job opportunities related to the Welding program.
- Safety
- Apply safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Integrate Academics
- Utilize mathematical concepts in application of skills, techniques, and operations.
- Blueprint Reading
- Interpret readings using measurement tools and instruments.
- Interpret alphabet of lines on a drawing.
- Interpret basic views on a drawing.
- Fabricate parts from a drawing or sketch.
- Welding Symbols
- Identify welding symbols.
- Oxy-Fuel Cutting
- Demonstrate the setup of machine and manual oxy-fuel cutting equipment.
- Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Perform safety inspection of equipment and accessories.
- Make minor exterior repairs to equipment and accessories (preventative maintenance).
- Set up/fit up for shielded metal arc welding on carbon steel plate.
- Operate shielded metal arc welding equipment.
- Make fillet welds, flat and horizontal positions, on carbon steel plate.
- Make groove welds, flat and horizontal positions, on carbon steel plate.
-Examine welds for determining performance.
-Prepare weld coupon for performing testing.
-Explain codes and standards of welding issuing agencies.
Text and References: NCCER; Welding AWS Entry Level Welder-Phase One, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2003.
Jeffus, Larry; Welding Principles and Applications Sixth Edition, Thomson DelmarLearning, 2008.
Grading Guidelines:
Marking period grading
- Work Ethic 40%
- Lab/Project 40%
- Tests/Quiz/Bookwork 20%
Lab/Project: This category consists of exercises that are self-paced using basic welding shop equipment. The Instructor will work with each individual student to assure quality work. All lab work will be graded on a 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 basis with 5 being the progress to the next competency. An explanation of this system is as follows:
Bookwork: Technical information will be presented in the classroom; students will receive credit for completed task.
Quiz/Test: This category consists of assessments for written as-well-as hands-on tests and qualifications.
5 Performed tasks at a high level/demonstrated good work ethic
4 Performed tasks competently/demonstrated average work ethic
3 Performed tasks competently/demonstrated poor work ethic
2 Performed tasks limited participation/demonstrated poor work ethic
1 Limited participation
0 Did not participate
Semester grading
- 1st marking period 40%
- 2nd marking period 40%
- Semester exam 20%
- (Semester exams are course requirement)
1. Polite behavior is expected.
2. Students are expected to be sitting in their classroom seats when the bell rings.
3. Students are to remain in their class at all times unless otherwise given permission and a pass by the teacher to leave.
4. Students are required to wear eye, hearing, and safety protection at all times in the welding lab and other work areas.
5. Students will be required to follow all safety rules and procedures while in the welding lab and other work areas.
6. Attendance and tardy policy (Student Handbook)
Attendance Policy
Excessive absences can be a serious problem, and as a part of technical training good attendance habits are necessary. Positive steps will be taken in this program to develop these habits. The employer demands good work habits, and in order for the student to learn good work habits our attendance policy will require punctual and regular attendance. Due to the nature of the class, students will receive a zero for shop/participation points for any absence not related to school activities. Bookwork assignments, Tests, and Quizzes can be made-up the next day following an excused absence. It is the students’ responsibility to follow through on any make-up work.
