Student Competency Profile
Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding
WLDG 1428
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 Recognized and identified proper safe working conditions and safe work habits 5  4  3  2  1 
2 Select the proper power source, polarity, and amperage for S.M.A.W. 5  4  3  2  1 
3 Select the proper welding current for S.M.A.W. (AC / DCEN / DCEP) 5  4  3  2  1 
4 Demonstrated use of joint geometry 5  4  3  2  1 
5 Identify and select the correct electrode for the selected weld joint 5  4  3  2  1 
6 Recognized common weld defects 5  4  3  2  1 
7 Prepared plate for welding using torch and grinder 5  4  3  2  1 
8 Weld 4 six-pass T-Joints in 1F position using E-7018 electrodes without an unacceptable defect in any 5  4  3  2  1 
9 Weld 4 six-pass T-Joints in 2F position using E-7018 electrodes without an unacceptable defect in any 5  4  3  2  1 
10 Weld 4 six-pass T-Joints in 3F position using E-7018 electrodes without an unacceptable defect in any 5  4  3  2  1 
11 Weld 4 six-pass T-Joints in 4F position using E-7018 electrodes without an unacceptable defect in any 5  4  3  2  1 
12 Weld 4 six-pass T-Joints in 1F position using E-6010 electrodes without an unacceptable defect in any 5  4  3  2  1 
13 Weld 4 six-pass T-Joints in 2F position using E-6010 electrodes without an unacceptable defect in any 5  4  3  2  1 
14 Weld 4 six-pass T-Joints in 3F position using E-6010 electrodes without an unacceptable defect in any 5  4  3  2  1 
15 Weld 4 six-pass T-Joints in 4F position using E-6010 electrodes without an unacceptable defect in any 5  4  3  2  1 
16 Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the AWS electrode classification system including mild steel, high carbon steel, special alloy steel, cast iron, and nonferrous electrodes 5  4  3  2  1 
17 Perform different common welding techniques with various electrodes including weaving and whipping 5  4  3  2  1 
 
Course Mastery: Skill Level 4 or 5 on at least 13 of the 17 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.