Course Requirements

 

Welding Technology Department Austin Community College

Riverside Office: (512) 223-6443 Round Rock Office: (512) 223-0358

 

SYLLABUS

 

Course Description

 

WLDG 2411: Preparation for Welding Inspector Certification: Fundamentals of welding and inspection, code interpretation, and the practical portion in preparation for the certified welding inspector examination.  General principals of welding inspection including welding processes, terms and definitions, welding discontinuities, duties and responsibilities of inspectors, destructive and nondestructive testing, quality assurance/quality control, welding codes and blueprints, procedures, and case studies.  An overview of welding tools and equipment, metallurgy, chemistry, and joint design.  This is the Capstone Experience course for the Inspection Certificate.   May be taken concurrently with WLDG 1427.  Course Fee:  $50.00   Course type: W/C Prerequisites: WLDG 1427.

 

Course Objectives

 

Students take this course typically to satisfy one of the following objectives:

 

ü  You need specific and directed preparation for taking the national CWI or CAWI examina­tion, and intend to use your certification for a career change into welding inspection.

 

ü  You are pursuing the Certificate in Welding Inspection offered by Austin Community Col­lege, and this is the first of the four courses in that curriculum.

 

ü  You are pursuing the Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding Technology at Aus­tin Community College with a concentration in Code Welding, and you are using this course as an elective to apply towards your degree.

 

ü  Your are already employed in the field of quality assurance or quality control, and you need to know more about welding inspection as a discipline within your profession.

 

End-of-Course Outcomes

 

Explain the duties and responsibilities of welding inspectors; use measuring systems; evaluate destructive and nondestructive tests; preparation, and qualification of welding procedures.

 

Credit and Format

 

You will receive four hours of college credit when you successfully complete this course.  It is held during the fall semester for sixteen weeks, and meets twice weekly for 2½ hours per class for a total of eighty clock hours.

 

Tuition is charged at the rate posted in the current Course Schedule, depending upon whether you live in-district, out-of-district, or out-of-state.  In addition, there is a $50.00 course fee to cover welding electrodes, gases, practice metal and incidental consumables, plus a $3.00 annual fee which provides you with an accident insurance policy ($25.00 deductible).

 

Attendance/ Class Participation

 

Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.  If you accumulate unexcused absences exceeding 10% of the total eighty clock-hours re­quired for this course by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, you will be dropped from class.  You will receive the grade of W.  If the final semester withdrawal date has passed, you will receive the grade of F.

Your absences will be recorded on the last page of your Projects List presented at the back of this syllabus.  It is your responsibility—not your instructor’s—to keep track of your absences.

Excessive absences result in (1) your failure to progress towards the objectives of the course, (2) unfair demands on your instructor's time by taking him/her away from respon­sible students in or­der to catch you up on missed assignments, and most important (3) you become an increased safety risk due to your diminished familiarity with hazardous equipment and safety protocols.

 

Important Information on Advising

 

If you have decided to pursue a degree or certificate in Welding Technology, it is essen­tial that you obtain departmental advising immediately.  There are several critical obliga­tions that stu­dents overlook, then later expect the College to make exceptions for their oversight when the time comes to graduate.  It is your responsibility to obtain a copy of the ACC College Catalog and stay informed of your obligations:

 

1. Failure to Follow a Degree or Certificate Plan:  It is imperative that you adhere to a weld­ing degree or certificate plan outlined in the ACC College Catalog current at the time of your initial enrollment.  It is your responsibility to seek out the ap­propriate departmental advisor to work with you in preparing a degree plan, and to approve restricted electives, course substitutions, and course challenges (if al­lowed).  Failure to do so can result in your graduation application being denied until such time that you comply with College policy.
2. TexasSuccess Initiative (TSI):  Texas law created the Texas Success Initiative (TSI), which requires all degree-seeking students to take the Texas Higher Education Assess­ment (THEA) test or an approved alternative.  Students may forgo TSI as­sessment if they meet one of the waivers or exemptions listed in the ACC College Catalog.
3. Inadequate Record Keeping:  From the time you first enroll, you should create a home file and keep records of your paperwork each semester.  As a minimum, these records should include your degree plan, TSI scores, enrollment records, payment receipts, and semester grade reports.   
4. Application for Graduation:  If you are eligible for graduation with a degree or cer­tificate in Welding Technology, you must submit your application for gradua­tion no later than the posted deadline.  This deadline comes early in the semester, so consult the current ACC College Catalog for the exact date.  Then, contact your departmental advisor for assis­tance in filling out the Graduation Application.  Do not miss this deadline or you will for­feit graduating that semester.
5. Failure to Apply for Certificates Before Applying for a Degree:  You cannot re­ceive a cer­tificate at the same time (or after) you receive your Associate of Ap­plied Science degree.  Certificates are progressive awards received in stair-step fashion on the way to complet­ing your associate’s degree.  You should apply for them as soon as you have completed their requirements—not wait until the same semester that you apply for your degree.  If you have a question, contact the ACC Graduation Office at (512) 223-7018.

 

Students with Disabilities

 

Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD). Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed. 

Students who have received approval for accommodations from OSD for this course must provide the instructor with the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from OSD before accommodations will be provided. Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from the student. 

Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of time may be needed to prepare and arrange for the accommodations. Additional information about the Office for Students with Disabilities is available: http://www.austincc.edu/support/osd/

 

Scholastic Dishonesty

A student attending ACC assumes responsibility for conduct compatible with the mission of the college as an educational institution. Students have the responsibility to submit coursework that is the result of their own thought, research, or self-expression. Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designatedcollege representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations. 
Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, and falsifying documents. Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an “F” in the course and/or expulsion from the college. See the Student Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Process and other policies at http://www.austincc.edu/current/needtoknow.

SCANS Competencies

 

The U.S. Department of Labor appointed a Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) to determine the general academic and workforce skills needed to succeed in the workplace.  The Commission's purpose has been to encourage a vital national economy based on a highly skilled workforce.  The Welding Technology Department at Austin Community College incorporates these SCANS competencies into its course offerings by means of classroom instruction, lab exercises, student interaction, and specific work-related assignments.  A listing of the SCANS competencies for each welding course is as follows:

Program:  Welding Technology- Code Welding
List of All Courses Required and Identified Competencies
Competencies								Course	CIP:  48.0508
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	Number	Course Title
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	NDTE-1405	Introduction to Ultrasonic Testing
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	NDTE-1454	Intermediate Ultrasonics
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	NDTE-2411	Preparation for Certified Welding Inspector Exam
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1407	Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1413	Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1417	Introduction to Layout and Fabrication
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1425	Introduction to Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1427	Welding Codes and Standards
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1428	Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1430	Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) & (FCAW)
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1434	Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1435	Introduction to Pipe Welding- API 1104
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1437	Introduction to Welding Metallurgy
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1453	Intermediate Layout and Fabrication (Structural Connections)
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1457	Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-2406	Intermediate Pipe Welding- ASME Section IX
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-2431	Advanced Blueprint Interpretation and Cost Analysis
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-2435	Advanced Layout and Fabrication
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-2450	Orbital Tube Welding
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-2451	Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-2479	Welder Qualification
								COMPETENCY REFERENCES
							8. PERSONAL QUALITIES
						7. THINKING SKILLS
					6. BASIC SKILLS
				5. TECHNOLOGY
			4. SYSTEMS
		3. INFORMATION
	2. INTERPERSONAL
1. RESOURCES
Further information about SCANS can be found at the following ACC website:
http://www.austincc.edu/mkt/scans.php

Student Rights and Responsibilities

 

Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. Opportunity for students to examine and question pertinent data and assumptions of a given discipline, guided by the evidence of scholarly research, is appropriate in a learning environment. This concept is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility on the part of the student. As willing partners in learning, students must 
comply with college rules and procedures.

 

Annual Course Offerings

 

Below is the sequence in which courses are offered annually in the Welding Technology Depart­ment.  You should note that not all courses are offered each semester and should arrange your schedule ac­cordingly.  Advanced courses with low demand are scheduled only once an­nually, and in some cases, only when there is sufficient demand.

 

Each Semester

 

The following courses are in high demand and are scheduled each semester:

 

WLDG 1413	Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders
WLDG 1417	Introduction to Layout and Fabrication
WLDG 1425	Introduction to Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting
WLDG 1428	Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
WLDG 1430	Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
WLDG 1434	Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
WLDG 1435	Introduction to Pipe Welding—API 1104
WLDG 1453	Intermediate Layout and Fabrication (Structural Connections)
WLDG 1457	Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
WLDG 2406	Intermediate Pipe Welding—ASME Section IX
WLDG 2431	Advanced Blueprint Interpretation and Cost Analysis (not available in Summer)
WLDG 2451 WLDG 2479	Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Welder Qualification

 

Fall Semester Only

 

The following courses are offered in the fall semester only.  Some are prerequi­sites for courses that are offered only in the spring semester, so failing to take one of them in sequence may keep you from graduating with your certificate or degree on time:

 

WLDG 1437	Intro to Welding Metallurgy (Riverside Campus Only)
WLDG 1427	Welding Codes and Standards
WLDG 2450	Orbital Tube Welding (Riverside Campus Only)
NDTE 1405	Introduction to Ultrasonic Testing

 

Spring Semester Only

 

The following courses are scheduled in the spring semester only.  Some cannot be taken without first completing their prerequisite in the preceding fall semester:

WLDG 1437		Intro to Welding Metallurgy (Round Rock Campus Only)
NDTE 2411		Preparation for Certified Welding Inspector Exam
NDTE 1454		Intermediate Ultrasonics
WLDG 2450	Orbital Tube Welding (Round Rock Campus Only)

 

Withdrawal from Classes

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date. The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records.

Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken since Fall, 2002, may be charged a higher tuition rate, for that course.

State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities. With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit. Details regarding this policy can be found in the ACC college catalog.

 

Incomplete Grades

 

Strive to complete your work on time.  The grade of Incomplete is given only if you can substan­tiate why assignments were not completed due to an insurmountable schedule conflict that oc­curred after the final date for withdrawing from the course.  The Incomplete grade must be re­moved before the deadline during the following semester, or it will automatically convert to a fi­nal grade of F.  Consult the calendar in the current College Catalog for the removal date deadline during the following semester.  It is not your instructor's re­sponsibility to remind you of this date.

 

Grading Policy

 

Your final grade will be based on your progress throughout the semester, as assessed by ten mul­tiple-choice objective examinations administered approximately every other week.  The examina­tions are rigorous and typical of the challenging problems welding inspectors encounter in the field.  The numerical grades of the ten tests will be added, and then averaged by dividing by ten to yield a final course letter grade, as follows:

 

Total of Numerical Grades...............10 =........................ %

Final Letter Grade.................................................................

 

When calculating the above percentages, the following grading system is used at Austin Commu­nity College:

 

A—Excellent................. 90% - 100%.............. Grade Points 4

B—Good......................... 80% - 89%.................................... 3

C—Satisfactory............... 70% - 79%.................................... 2

D—Minimum Pass........... 60% - 69%.................................... 1

F—Fail............................. 59% - 00%.................................... 0

 

Application for Graduation

 

If you are eligible for graduation with a certificate or degree in Welding Technology, you must submit your application for graduation no later than six weeks after classes begin in the fall or spring, and even earlier in the summer.  Consult the current Course Schedule for the exact date, and then contact your departmental advisor for details.  Do not miss this deadline or you will be de­layed a semester in graduating.  

 

For More Information

 

It is your responsibility to stay informed regarding the policies and deadlines that affect you as a student.  This information can be found in the following sources, which can be obtained in the Admissions Office of Building G on the Riverside Campus:

 

1.   Course Schedule (free)

2.   Student Handbook (free)

3.   College Catalog (nominal charge)

 

Use of ACC Email

All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify you of any college related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account. Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff. Instructions for activating an ACCmail account can be found at  http://www.austincc.edu/accmail/index.php.

Testing Center Policy

Under certain circumstances, an instructor may have students take an examination in a testing center.  Students using the Academic Testing Center must govern themselves according to the Student Guide for Use of ACC Testing Centers and should read the entire guide before going to take the exam. 

To request an exam, one must have:

• ACC Photo ID
• Course Abbreviation (e.g., ENGL)
• Course Number (e.g.,1301)
• Course Synonym (e.g., 10123)
• Course Section (e.g., 005)
• Instructor's Name

Do NOT bring cell phones to the Testing Center. Having your cell phone in the testing room, 
regardless of whether it is on or off, will revoke your testing privileges for the remainder of the semester. 
ACC Testing Center policies can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/

Student and Instructional Services

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. Information on these services and support systems is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/s4/

Links to many student services and other information can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/current/

ACC Learning Labs provide free tutoring services to all ACC students currently enrolled in the course to be tutored. The tutor schedule for each Learning Lab may be found at: 
http://www.autincc.edu/tutor/students/tutoring.php

For help setting up your ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a Learning Lab Technician at any ACC Learning Lab.

ACC Safety Statement

Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs.  Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/.

Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

Textbooks

 

There are two textbooks required for this course, both published by the American Welding Soci­ety (AWS):

 

     Certification Manual for Welding Inspectors, current edition, order number: CM-2000 

 

This is the primary textbook for the course.  It was written specifically for those preparing to take the 150-question Fundamentals part of the CWI/CAWI examination.  It is also a valuable guide for those entering the profession welding inspection profession.

 

     Structural Welding Code—Steel, current edition, order number: AWS D1.1       

 

This is the document you will use when taking the Code Book part of the CWI/CAWI ex­amination.  It is the principal welding code used in the United States for constructing steel structures and is an excellent resource for technical information on welding.  These books are expensive trade publications, so you will want to become an AWS student member to qualify for discount prices.  A student membership costs only 20% of a full-membership, so you will easily save more than your price of membership when purchas­ing these publi­cations.  As a student member, you will also receive the prestigious monthly Welding Journal:

 

American Welding Society

550 N.W. LeJeune Road

Miami, Florida  33126

1-800-443-WELD

http://www.aws.org/catalogs/cat-08-1.pdf

 

In addition, the following two textbooks are optional, but they are strongly recommended to as­sist you in learning welding and NDT symbols quickly and thoroughly.  The CWI/CAWI ex­ami­nation has a significant number of questions on these topics, so your failure to know welding and NDT symbols will seriously compromise your score.  Order them directly from the Hobart Insti­tute of Welding Technology: 

 

 

     Symbols for Welding, Programmed Learning Course, order no. EW-342

 

     Symbols for Nondestructive Examination, Programmed Learning Course, order no. EW-457

 

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

400 Trade Square East

Troy, Ohio  45373

1-800-332-9448

http://www.welding.org/cart/HIWT-training-materials.pdf

 

 

Examination Schedule

 

Examination topics will reflect the three parts of the CWI/CAWI examination: (1) Fundamentals, (2) Code Book, and (3) Practical.  Examinations will be given as follows, subject to change de­pending on the schedules of guest lecturers and at times when technical demonstrations are held over from one class to the next:

 

Part 1: FUNDAMENTALS

 

Exam No. 1 — Certification Manual....................................................................... September___?

 

            Chapter 1: The Welding Inspector

            Chapter 2: Welding Inspector Responsibilities

            Chapter 3: Safety

            Chapter 4: Standards, Including Codes and Specifications

 

 

 

Exam No. 2 — Certification Manual....................................................................... September___?

 

            Chapter 5: Weld Geometry and Welding Terminology

            Chapter 6: Welding and Nondestructive Examinations Symbols

 

Exam No. 3 — Certification Manual........................................................................... October___?

 

            Chapter 7: Weldability, Welding Metallurgy, and Welding Chemistry

            Chapter 8: Destructive Testing

 

Exam No. 4 — Certification Manual........................................................................... October___?

 

            Chapter 9: Welding Procedure and Welder Qualification

            Chapter 10: Welding, Brazing and Cutting Processes

 

Exam No. 5 — Certification Manual....................................................................... November___?

 

            Chapter 11: Weld and Base Metal Discontinuities

            Chapter 12: Nondestructive Examinations (NDE) Processes

            Chapter 13: Inspection Reports

 

Part 2: CODE BOOK

 

Exam No. 6 — AWS D1.1: all sections................................................................... November___?

Exam No. 7 — AWS D1.1: all sections................................................................... November___?

Exam No. 8 — AWS D1.1: all sections................................................................... November___?

 

Part 3: PRACTICAL

 

Exam No. 9 — Specifications Book Part B.............................................................. December___?

Exam No. 10 — Measurements and Discontinuities............................................... December___?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING—READ CAREFULLY!  If you accumulate unexcused absences exceeding 10% of the total eighty clock-hours re­quired for this course by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, you will be dropped from class.  You will receive the grade of W.  If the final semester withdrawal date has passed, you will receive the grade of F.

 

Your absences will be recorded on the last page of your Projects List presented at the back of this syllabus.  It is your responsibility—not your instructor’s—to keep track of your absences.

 

Excessive absences result in (1) your lack of progress towards the objectives of the course, (2) unfair demands on your instructor's time by taking him/her away from respon­sible students in or­der to catch you up on missed assignments, and most important (3) you become an increased safety risk due to your diminished familiarity with hazardous equipment and safety protocols.

 

If it becomes necessary for you to withdraw yourself from this course, consult the calendar in the current Course Schedule for the last day to withdraw and still receive the grade of W (approxi­mately two weeks before the end of the semester).  It is not your instructor's responsibility to re­mind you of this date.  If you are failing and do not withdraw in time, you will be locked in with no way to avoid the final course grade of F.

 

Fall or Spring classes which meet two times per week:

 

First Absence_________________________________

Second Absence______________________________

Third and Final Absence_______________________

 

Fall or Spring classes which meet one time per week:

 

First Absence_________________________________

Second and Final Absence_____________________

 

Summer classes which meet two times per week:

 

First Absence_________________________________

Second and Final Absence_____________________

 

 

Welding Technology Department	Office: (512) 223-6443
Austin Community College	Austin, Texas  78741

 

SAFETY AGREEMENT

 

By signing my name below, I am attesting that my instructor has made me aware that welding is dangerous if I ignore applicable safety regulations and laboratory policies.  I under­stand that I will acquire the knowledge of these regulations and policies by (1) reading the course syllabus attached to this Project List, (2) reading the applicable chapters on safety in my text­book, (3) ob­serving all safety and warning signs posted in the laboratories and classroom, and (4) attending in-class safety demonstrations on equipment and shop practices given by my instructor through­out the course.  I understand that it is my responsibility to attend class regularly, be alert to my surroundings, and remain constantly vigilant to the risks of working in an industrial envi­ronment.  I understand that “safe practice” is the discretionary interpretation of my instructor, and that if I fail to adhere to these requirements—including the attendance policy outlined in the syllabus—

I will be considered a safety risk to myself and others and I may be withdrawn or possibly fail the course.

 

 

Student (print name)_______________________ Student (signature)__________________________

 

Student Phone____________________________ Student Email______________________________

 

Instructor________________________________ Year______________________________________

 

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Emergency

Contact Person____________________________ Emergency Phone___________________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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