Course Syllabus

Herndon Career Center

Program:

Welding & Metal Fabrication Course Syllabus

2020-2021

I. Course Description

WELDING/METAL FABRICATION I

Location: Herndon Bldg. A

Grade 11/12Credit:3 Units, 2 Semesters, 3 Hours Daily, AM/PM Sections

Prerequisite: Minimum 2.0 GPA; 90% attendance record; minimum C in English II and minimum of C in Algebra I. Students must be able to read technical manuals, maps, diagrams and schematics; interpret welding symbols and codes; take accurate measurements and work fractions and decimal problems with ease

Recommended: Students should take basic drafting and metals/woods classes if they are available at their high school.

This course is the first year of a two-year program that prepares students to meet the American Welding Society’s entry-level employment requirements or pursue postsecondary training. Laboratory work includes basic flame cutting, oxy-fuel welding and shielded metal arc welding of mild steels. Classroom instruction covers welding theory, terminology, techniques, measuring and mathematics. Safety, work ethic and employability skills are emphasized at all times.

Expectations: Students must supply their own protective cotton clothing (a long-sleeved work shirt, welding cap, above-the-ankle leather work boots, and jeans or coveralls in good condition).

Student contribution to course expenses will range from $100-$160 for purchase of Personal Protection Equipment described above. Students who wear glasses are recommended to purchase prescription safety glasses. Students are responsible to replace any equipment initially supplied by the school.

WELDING/METAL FABRICATION II

Location: Herndon Bldg. A

Grade 12 Credit: 3 Units, 2 Semesters, 3 Hours Daily, AM/PM Sections

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Welding/Metal Fabrication I with a minimum 95% attendance and a minimum second semester grade of “C” 73%. This class is the second year of a two-year program that prepares students to meet the American Welding Society’s entry-level employment requirements or pursue postsecondary training. Major units of study include advanced shielded metal arc welding (structural), plus gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, flux/metal core welding, and plasma arc cutting on carbon, stainless steel and aluminum. Classroom instruction covers advanced welding theory and blueprint reading. Safety, work ethic, employability skills, quality of work and pride in workmanship are emphasized at all times.

Expectations: Students considering a career in welding should plan to purchase their own welding tools and supplies for use in the program. The cost of these items is approximately $150.

SPECIAL TOPICS

Grade 12 Credit: 1 1/2 unit per Semester 1 or 2 Semesters, 3 Hours Daily

This course is designed for students who wish to develop higher-level skills. It will be offered to students who have successfully completed their program or are currently enrolled in the advanced level. The Herndon instructor, director and sending school counselor must approve enrollment in Special Topics. The instructor will provide an individual syllabus for each student.

II. Instructor’s Goal for the Course

Welding is the leader of today’s high tech approach to manufacturing and construction. Students will learn several different welding processes including: Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Oxy-Fuel, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, and Flux/Metal Cored Arc Welding along with learning plasma cutting and oxy fuel cutting.

This class is predominantly a hands‐on class. The student will tie many academic related skills to the program including literacy, mathematics, science, and technology relevant to college/career choices.

There are several afterschool activities that are required assignments that students attend, including but not limited to: Student Performance Conferences, Community Open House, Career Night, Meet the Teacher Night, and Awards Night. These are mandatory events!

Each advanced student may attempt an American Welding Qualification. Those students will already have completed all SMAW training and GMAW training. Not all students will have the opportunity and not all students will achieve AWS Qualification/Certification. These assessments will be at no cost to the currently enrolled students (normally $150-$400 each).

III. Course Goals/Objectives

a. Technical Skills:

Students will prepare for an entry level position as a welder/fabricator per the American Welding Society. This course is a two‐year program with core welding techniques taught during the first year. The second year advances to more opportunities to perfect welding skills, blueprint reading, and advanced process training. The Special Topics course expands even further by exploring management techniques and live project work.

b. Academic Skills:

Students will begin practical application of mathematics, literacy, technical writing/speaking, and demonstrate the ability to apply these skills as related to the welding industry and post-secondary education.

c. In-Demand Workforce Skills:

Students will learn and demonstrate the ability to fill out an application on site along with producing an industry acceptable resume. They will explore the finer points of attaining, maintaining, and terminating employment.

IV. Training is based on American Welding Society’s SENSE (Schools Excelling through National Skill Standards) welder training program.

Course Assignments:

Welding Safety Theory

Welding Symbols and Blueprint Theory**

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Theory

a. SMAW Practical Exam

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Theory*

a. GMAW Practical Exam

Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) Theory*

a. FCAW Practical Exam

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Theory*

a. GTAW Practical Exam

Thermal Cutting Theory

a. Thermal Cutting Practical Exam Oxy-Fuel

b. Thermal Cutting Practical Exam Plasma*

*=Advanced students only **=First and Second year

Distance/Virtual learning:

It is the student’s responsibility to communicate to the teacher if they do not have a reliable source of internet access.

Assignments will be given on Mondays and Wednesdays. All work will be relevant to the class.

All assignments will be due by 10:00 PM Sunday the week work was assigned. ALL WORK MUST BE COMPLETED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS TO RETURN TO LABORATORY HANDS ON TRAINING. Late work will be accepted but will not have a grade assigned in the grade book; the score will be zero.

Assignments will be from American Welding Society SENSE online training, AWS curriculum online, electronic worksheets, YouTube videos, and any other format that may be available.

All classes will meet online once a week in groups of 5 – 10 via Zoom or any other district approved method. These will be mandatory and counted as a grade.

All written communication will take place via district email; all students must provide a valid email address that they check/use daily.

Parents must provide a valid email address that they check/use daily. Parents will be notified if their student is not meeting expectations.

Since Lab experiences cannot be duplicated online a number of safety, theory, and informational classes must be attended in person. The requirements to meet safety and performance expectations must be met fully to gain training in the Lab.

V. Grade Composition

Term 1

15% - Class written assignments and participation

15% - Tests over safety and assignments

70% - Lab work

Terms 2-6

85% - Lab work

10% - Class written assignments/tests and participation

05% - Performance tests

Special Topics

50% - Management Skills

50% - Shop projects

Distance Learning

Weekly

80% - Written and audio/video assignments

12% - Weekly virtual class meeting

08% - Participation

VI. Grade Scale/Quality of Work Measures

A 96 – 100

A- 90 – 95

B+ 87 – 89

B 83 – 86

B- 80 – 82

C+ 77 – 79

C 73 – 76

C- 70 – 72

D+ 67 – 69

D 63 – 66

D- 60 – 62

F 0 – 59

Grade Performance Standard

A Outstanding Performance. Recommendations without reservation for nearly any employment/education situation. Superior in all aspects of the program. Unusual ability. Exceptionally impressive. Students will be recommended without reservation for employment.

B Good Performance. Recommendation with some minor reservations. Will need some supervisory assistance. Impressive. Students will be recommended for the apprentice program.

C Acceptable Performance. Recommendation with major reservations. Possesses about as many strengths as weaknesses. Will need supervisory assistance. Presently, cannot predict excellent or good success. Neither conspicuously impressive nor unimpressive.

D Limitations in Performance. Recommended with hesitance. Some major weaknesses. More weaknesses than strengths. Definite weaknesses in planning and in securing good results. Close supervision will be necessary. Not a complete failure. Unimpressive.

F Not Recommended. Definitely unimpressive. Little, if any, responses to supervision. Prediction of the job failure. Individual should be guided into other training opportunities.

Grade reduction due to excessive absences:

Students will be expected to make up all assignments from missed classes regardless of whether an absence is excused or unexcused. Students will have one day for each day missed plus one day to make up daily work; for example, a student missing two days will have three days total to make up the work. If the daily work is not completed within this time frame, no grade or credit can be given for that part of the course. Long-term assignments must be turned in on the due date and time whether students are present or not.

Attendance and participation are part of a successful learning experience. Except in certain situations with foster care children in accordance with law, students with more than six excused absences or unexcused absences in any class in a semester will be issued an academic penalty in the form of grade reductions as follows:

Absences Per Semester Grade Reduction

7 - 2%

8 - 4%

9 - 8%

10 - 16%

11+ 30%

Any student may reduce accrued absences by attending make-up study or counseling sessions scheduled by the principal during non-instructional times. The student must notify the principal that he or she wishes to make up attendance days, and the student information on the next available session. Make-up sessions do not match the educational value of actual class attendance, so no student will be allowed to make up more than five absences by attending make-up sessions.

The district will contact the Children's Division (CD) of the Department of Social Services or the local prosecutor in cases where the district has a reasonable suspicion that a student's lack of attendance constitutes educational neglect on the part of the parents or that parents are in violation of the compulsory attendance law. No such action will be taken unless other strategies and interventions have been implemented and proven ineffective.

VII. Redo Policy

Any work not turned in on time, assigned for re-do, or missed due to an absence, must be turned in as negotiated with the instructor, or within 48-hours of returning to school. Any work not completed within 48-hours of returning to school, or on the designated due dates, will be graded as a zero (0) and the student will forfeit any right to appeal.

Students assigned Out-of-School-Suspension will be provided work to complete for missed class time. Work will either be provided the day the suspension is determined (prior to the student’s exit from class), or will be available from the Herndon Career Center main office by the end of the day the suspension notification is presented/reviewed with the student. All work is required to be completed and turned in by 8:00 am/12:00 noon on the day following the students scheduled return to school. Any work not completed and turned in by this time will be graded as a zero (0) and the student will forfeit any right to appeal for extended time.

VIII. Extra Help

a. The instructor is available for extra instruction from 2:20 to 3:00 pm. Students must set time to see if there are any scheduling conflicts with a minimum of one (1) week advance notification. No extra help will be provided three (3) days prior to: end of grading period or holidays.

IX. Behavior

a. All instructors monitor student behavior throughout the school day and at on- and off-campus events. Inappropriate behavior is disciplined according to the Herndon Career Center Student Handbook. Students are responsible for reading and adhering to the Student Handbook at all times.

b. Students enrolled at the Herndon Career Center are preparing for eventual employment. Consequently, they must develop and demonstrate adult behavior characteristics in order to be recommended for employment. Also, due to the nature of career classes, adult behavior is essential to the safety and success within the class.

c. Proper behavior and general work habits are basic requirements for successful employment, and are stressed as a part of the educational program. Failure in these areas is as serious as in the information and skill areas of the course.

X. Fee Statement

a. All program fees are due when the student enters the program (Friday of the first week of school). Fees not paid by the first Friday of school require the student/parent/guardian to submit a written request for extension by the end of the student’s attendance session on that Friday and the proposed payment plan must be approved by the Director; however, all fees must be paid in full by October 31. Families with special circumstances can file a written request for a further extension, if half of the full amount of fees is paid by October 31. Students will not be permitted to participate in lab activities until fees are paid in full.

XI. Personal Items

1. Any personal items or equipment left in lockers, classroom area, or laboratory area will be disposed of as soon as students are no longer in attendance.

Students who are eligible for accommodations through an IEP, 504, IHP, or ELL have access to the Career Resource Educator (CRE), Lisa Templeton, during school hours at Herndon. It is the responsibility of each student to advocate for their individual accommodations based on information shared from their home school. Contact with Mrs. Templeton can be made by phone or email – 816-268-7150 ext. 4303 or lisa.templeton@raytownschools.org.

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