KWLD 0115

Introduction to Welding & Lab Safety

Course Description: Students are provided with a general introduction to the art, science, & technology of welding.  General industrial safety practices are taught.

Course Prerequisites: Skills Center entry; good eyesight, lift 50 lbs.

Number of instructional contact hours:  10

Number of lecture hours per week: 10

Number of lab hours per week: 0

Course Objective: At the completion of this course, students shall have demonstrated to the instructor job entry level competency activities:

    Recognize at least 4 careers associated with welding.

    Recognize at least 4 welding processes.

    Use words and terms associated with welding in verbal discussion and written communications.    (Welding vocabulary)

    Demonstrate an understanding of the welding lab rules and policies.

    Acknowledge the instructors responsibilities to enforce welding lab rules and policies.

    Demonstrate an understanding of welding shop safety.

    Perform safely during lab practice.