Student Competency Profile
Introduction to Welding
WLDG 1421
Semester Hours Credit - 4.0
 

High school welding labs must be inspected by the Victoria College lead welding instructor to ensure compliance with all safety and equipment requirements.  Contact David Green for additional information about course requirements.


STUDENT can IDENTIFY, EXPLAIN, or DEMONSTRATE Proficiency in... Rating
1 Define oxygen-fuel gas safety procedures 5  4  3  2  1 
2 Identifies and understands terminology associated with oxygen-acetylene cutting processes 5  4  3  2  1 
3 Identifies and understands terminology associated with oxygen-fuel gases used in cutting process 5  4  3  2  1 
4 Identifies safety procedures associated with oxygen and fuel gas cylinders 5  4  3  2  1 
5 Demonstrated proficiency in safe operation and handling of cylinders 5  4  3  2  1 
6 Demonstrate care and handling of oxygen-fuel gas equipment 5  4  3  2  1 
7 Identifies set-up and operation procedures for oxygen-fuel gas cutting process 5  4  3  2  1 
8 Demonstrate proficiency in set-up and shut-down of oxygen fuel gas equipment 5  4  3  2  1 
9 Identifies and understands terminology associated with oxygen-fuel gas equipment 5  4  3  2  1 
10 Light and adjust cutting torch and turn off cutting equipment 5  4  3  2  1 
11 Make 90 degree cuts on mild steel plate 5  4  3  2  1 
12 Identify and select correct cutting tip for the job to be done 5  4  3  2  1 
13 Make a bevel cut on mild steel slate 5  4  3  2  1 
14 Set-up and cut bevel with tractor type torch equipment 5  4  3  2  1 
15 Identify and understand terminology associated with S.M.A.W. 5  4  3  2  1 
16 Identifies safety procedures associated with S.M.A.W. equipment 5  4  3  2  1 
17 Select, adjust, and determine polarity and amperage setting on S.M.A.W. equipment 5  4  3  2  1 
18 Identify and select electrodes using A.W.S. electrode classification system 5  4  3  2  1 
19 Complete a flat lap joint on mild steel plate in accordance with A.W.S. D1.1, using a E-7018, 1/8 dis. Electrode on 3/8" A-36 plate 5  4  3  2  1 
20 Complete braze welds on multiple weld joints 5  4  3  2  1 
 
Course Mastery: Skill Level 4 or 5 on at least 16 of the 20 competencies.
(Rating Scale: 5 = Skilled, 4 = Moderately Skilled, 3 = Limited Skill, 2 = Knowledge, 1 = No Exposure)
 
TEACHER: Using the rating scale above, evaluate the student on the job competencies profile derived from the course performance objectives. Check or Circle the appropriate number to indicate the degree of competency. The rating for each competency should reflect job readiness rather than the grade given in the class. Make your recommendation below.

Recommendation, using the competency profile, course performance objectives, teacher evaluation, and grades...

[  ] - I submit this student to receive 4.0 college credit hours for this course.

[  ] - I do not feel this student should receive college credit for this course.