WELD 107 Safety and Leadership*

The student will identify lab organization and safety procedures, demonstrate applied leadership skills and abilities, demonstrate and identify hand tools and their proper usage. The student will also demonstrate and identify power tools and equipment including their proper usage and maintenance.

Credits

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

45

Prerequisite

Instructor Permission and Program Application required

WELD 107Safety and Leadership*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Trade and Industry

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

45

Prerequisite Narrative

Instructor Permission and Program Application required

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

The student will identify lab organization and safety procedures, demonstrate applied leadership skills and abilities, demonstrate and identify hand tools and their proper usage. The student will also demonstrate and identify power tools and equipment including their proper usage and maintenance.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Complete with 100% accuracy an AWS SENSE Module 2 exam
  • Describe general shop safety rules and procedures (i.e., safety test)
  • Describe OSHA requirements in workplace safety
  • Comply with the required use of safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, and shoes during lab/shop activities (i.e., personal protection equipment – PPE)
  • Operate lab equipment according to safety guidelines
  • Identify and use proper lifting procedures and proper use of support equipment (i.e., rigging, chains, straps, cables)
  • Identify and explain proper ventilation procedures for working within the lab/shop area
  • Identify marked safety areas
  • Identify the location and the types of fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment; demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for using fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment
  • Identify the location and use of eye wash stations
  • Identify the location of the posted evacuation routes
  • Secure hair and jewelry for lab/shop activities
  • Identify the safety aspects of high voltage circuits
  • Locate material safety data sheets (MSDS)
  • Perform ongoing housekeeping duties
  • Follow verbal instructions to complete work assignments
  • Follow written instructions to complete work assignments
  • Identify special welding conditions (Hot Work Permits, confined spaces, JSA, etc.)
  • Identify & Utilize Hand Tools which includes:
  • Demonstrate safe handling and use of appropriate tools
  • Demonstrate proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of tools
  • Identify & Utilize Power Tools and Equipment which includes:
  • Identify power tools and equipment, and their appropriate usage
  • Demonstrate safe handling and use of appropriate power tools and equipment
  • Demonstrate proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of power tools and equipment
  • Demonstrate proper work and job place readiness skills including but not limited to:
  • Perform shop foremanship duties
  • Work in a team environment
  • Apply critical thinking skills
  • Maintain time management
  • Exhibit professionalism
  • Maintain attendance
  • Adopt a positive attitude
  • Apply work ethics
  • Maintain appropriate workplace appearance
  • Maintain proper hygiene
  • Be punctual
  • Demonstrate motivational skills
  • Apply communication skills
  • Utilize organizational skills
  • Demonstrate skills necessary to acquire employment

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

SENSE Aligned curriculum Mandatory training on use of all shop equipment Hands on Fire Extinguisher Training Shop Foreman Responsibilities

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Read chapter 3 and complete workbook. Shop Foreman for a minimum of 5 days along with a presentation to the class on various topics. Continuous evaluation of shop usage regarding safety and teamwork

Required Exams

SENSE Module #2: Passing Grade is 100% accuracy

Required Text

Welding Skills 5th edition Textbook: B.J. Moniz Welding Skills 5th edition Workbook: Jonathan F. Gosse

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Read chapter 3 and complete workbook. Shop Foreman for a minimum of 5 days along with a presentation to the class on various topics. Continuous evaluation of shop usage regarding safety and teamwork SENSE Module #2: Passing Grade is 100% accuracy