THE WELDING PROGRAM WILL NOT BE OFFERED DURING THE FALL 2025 SEMESTER, COURSE IS PENDING FOR SPRING 2026
About the Welding Career Pathway Curriculum:
Course Syllabus
Course Title: Introduction to Welding
Course No: Course No. CTE 214/WMT F101
NCCER ModNCCER Module/s No.:
Credits: 3 (84 contact hours) 30 lecture and 48 labs
Location: Alaska Technical Center
Meeting Dates and Time: Aug. – Dec. 2023 (M-F) 1:35pm-3:30pm
Name: TBD
Office Location:
Alaska Technical Center
843 4th St | PO Box 51
Kotzebue, Alaska 99752
Office Hours: 8:00 – 8:30 M-F
Phone: (907) 442-1507
E-mail: TBD
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COURSE MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
NCCER Core Curriculum, 4th Edition Published by Prentice Hall or equivalent.
Course handout related to topics covered.
Facilities Required:
Classroom capable of seating 15 participants with comfortable chairs and worktables/desks, Smart boards, TV Monitor and VCR, marking pencils, and standard instructional equipment. Construction Master calculator.
Lab Supplies Requirements:
Lab equipment will consist of various PPE, drawings, hand and power tools, and miscellaneous building materials and fasteners.
This course provides students with fundamental knowledge and practical skills in welding. Students will learn various welding techniques, safety procedures, and gain hands-on experience to prepare them for entry-level welding positions.
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Understand the basics of welding processes.
2. Demonstrate safe welding practices.
3. Identify and use welding equipment and tools.
4. Perform basic welding techniques.
5. Interpret welding symbols and blueprints.
6. Conduct welding inspections and quality control.
**Module 1: Introduction to Welding**
- Week 1-2: Course overview, safety procedures, and welding history.
**Module 2: Welding Processes**
- Week 3-6: Gas welding, arc welding, MIG, TIG, and other welding processes.
**Module 3: Welding Equipment and Tools**
- Week 7-10: Identifying and using welding equipment and tools.
**Module 4: Basic Welding Techniques**
- Week 11-15: Hands-on practice of basic welding techniques.
**Module 5: Welding Symbols and Blueprints**
- Week 16-20: Interpretation of welding symbols and blueprints.
**Module 6: Quality Control and Inspections**
- Week 21-25: Conducting welding inspections and maintaining quality control.
Method of Grading for Complete Course:
Pass/fail Letter Grade X Other (explain)
Grade will be based on the following: Attendance …………………….20%
Lab/Participation/Skills…..……30%
Examination ……………………50%
Course Grading Requirements:
A letter grade will be issued for participants who successfully complete the course. Written tests will be given at the end of each section to test the knowledge of the participant.
Letter grade criteria:
90 to 100% = A letter grade
80 to 89% = B letter grade
70 to 79% = C letter grade
60 to 69% = D letter grade
Less than 59% = F letter grade
**Attendance Policy**
Regular attendance is crucial for success in this course. Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes.
**Safety Guidelines**
Students must adhere to all safety guidelines and wear appropriate protective gear during welding activities.
**Office Hours**
Instructor Charles Keeter will be available for office hours by appointment. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
**Disclaimer**
This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. Any changes will be communicated to students in advance.
The Welding program is currently on hold and may be offered next semester. We will update the website once we know more information.
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On-Campus
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Off-Campus
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Welding Program Tuition & Fees per Semester:
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$ 11,520.00
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$ 3,000.00
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| Intro to Welding Program Tuition & Fees - 40 Hour |
$ 2,025.00 |
$1,000.00 |