Course Requirements

Welding Technology Department	Office: (512) 223-6220
Austin Community College	Austin, Texas  78741

 

SYLLABUS

 

Course Description

Basic skill development in hand-forging steel, forge welding, scroll-forming, shaping, and joinery utilizing hammers, anvils, and coal and gas forges. Emphasis on techniques and processes to demonstrate versatility and skill. Course Fee: $50.00;  Course Type: W

 

Course Objectives

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

• You are pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding Technology or a Certificate in Art Metals: Metalsmithing or Art Metals: Metal Sculpture at Austin Community College, and this course is one of your curriculum requirements.
• You are an art student from the Art Department at Austin Community College or from an area university, and need to explore welding and metalworking techniques and how they can be applied to art.
• You have no experience in welding technology, but would like to use this course as an introduction to the profession and to develop your skills so you can build personal projects.

 

End-of-Course Outcomes

Describe the uses of coal and gas forges; discuss various hot working techniques; demonstrate safety procedures; demonstrate the basic principles of shaping metal with hammers and anvils; and identify the design benefits of forge welding and traditional joinery.

 

Credit and Format

You will receive four hours of college credit when you successfully complete this course.  Dur­ing the fall and spring semesters, the course will meet for sixteen weeks scheduled in one of the fol­lowing formats: (1) twice weekly for 2½ hours per class, or (2) once weekly for five hours per class.  During the summer, the course will meet for 8 weeks: (1) two times weekly for 5:20 hours per class.  Regardless of format, the total class time for this course is 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 $1.00 per course 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, and 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. Texas Success 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 Academic Calendar for the exact date.  Then, apply for graduation through your student Online Services account.  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.

6.Minimum Grades for Graduation:  Only grades of C or better may be applied toward any degree, certificate, or award in Welding Technology.  This applies to courses taken at ACC and to credits transferred from any other institution.

 

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 designated college 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 included below:
Program:  Welding Technology- Art Metals
CIP:  48.0508
List of All Courses Required and Identified Competencies
Competencies
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	Course Number	Course Title
X	X		X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1401	Metalsmithing
X	X		X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1405	Art Metals
X	X		X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1408	Metal Sculpture
X	X		X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1476	Applied Metals Design
X	X		X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1477	Coppersmithing
X			X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1478	Architectural Hardware
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1479	Functional and Sculptural Forging
X			X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-2440	Studio Problems in Art Metals (Advanced Sculpture)
X	X		X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-2441	Power Hammer
X			X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-2476	Layout and Fabrication: Furniture
X	X		X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-2477	Tool Making
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-2478	Advanced Metalsmithing
								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 typically scheduled each semester:

 

WLDG 1401	Metalsmithing
WLDG 1405	Art Metals
WLDG 1408	Metal Sculpture
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 1477	Coppersmithing
WLDG 1478	Architectural Hardware (not available in Summer)
WLDG2441	Power Hammer

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 2477	Tool Making
WLDG 1479	Functional and Sculptural Forging

 

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 1476		Applied Metals Design
WLDG 2440		Studio Problems in Art Metals (Advanced Sculpture)
WLDG 2476	Layout and Fabrication: Furniture
WLDG 2478		Advanced Metalsmithing

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

You will be graded on your progress in both applied skills and in theory, as it applies to art metalwork.  Your final grade will be based on the following balance between skill and theory:

1. Finished work…………………………………….….90% - 100% -----A

2. All Components made, some assembly …………….. 80% -89%-------- B

3. Some elements missing, unassembled…………………70% -79% -------C

The following numerical criteria apply when calculating the above percentages:

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

 

 

Makeup Work

If you must make up work at a class time other than that for which you are scheduled, you must comply with the following rules:

1.You must sign in using the Attendance Sheet for the Welding Department found in the white notebook posted on the wall next to the hall door leading into Welding Labo­ratory 3122.  This is a liability insurance requirement.

2.You must have the approval and supervision of a faculty member at all times while you are working.  You must notify that person when you arrive and leave.  You must not work unattended.

3.When you have finished working, you must clean up your work area, sign out, and in­form the faculty member on duty that you are leaving.

 

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 found online or in the Admissions, Student Services, or Financial Aid Office on any campus:

1.   Course Schedule (online)

2.    Academic Calendar (online)

3.   Student Handbook (free; also available online)

4.   College Catalog (nominal charge; also available online)

 

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 Financial Aid, waitlisting, enrollment, and other information to this account 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.

 

Safety Regulations

Welding and metal work is inherently dangerous, and can become very dangerous—even fatal—if you are careless and neglect safety precautions.  Most accidents occur when people get in a hurry, so learn to pace yourself and move cautiously and deliberately.  The College endeavors to provide you with proper training and a safe environment, but you must also do your part by abiding by the following rules.  If you per­sistently violate these rules, you will be considered a safety risk and will be withdrawn from class:

1. Be aware of the following: Equipment on/off switches, gas valves, fire extinguishers, lab exits, first aid kit.  Campus police emergency number is 222 on campus, 911 off campus or at a public phone. Follow all posted safety procedures.
2. Welding and metal work is inherently dangerous.  Be alert; do not work if you are drowsy, intoxicated, hung-over or taking medication that affects judgment.
3. Beware of the signs of dehydration, especially during warm months: disorientation, confusion, light-headedness, flushed appearance, headache, and exhaustion.  Do not wait until these signs appear—drink fluids and take breaks regularly.
4. Be mindful of proper ventilation in your work area.
5. Wear eye protection at all times.  Wear hearing protection, especially when using or near power tools.
6. Dress properly when working with or welding hot metal. Shorts or sandals are not permitted. Wear long sleeves or leathers, work boots, and gloves while welding. (see Supply List)

1. Be sure that you have the proper shade of filter lens in your welding glasses, helmet or face shield.
2. Do not wear loose clothing or dangling jewelry in the lab.  Tie up long hair.
3. If you burn yourself, cool the burn with cool water. Know where the first aid kit is and what its contents are.  Alert your instructor to evaluate any injury!
4. Report all accidents to your instructor immediately.  If you suspect an unsafe condition, bring it to your instructor's attention IMMEDIATELY!
5. Respect your fellow student; avoid all operations such as haphazardly grinding, heating or hammering that creates an injurious environment. Respect all of the equipment: it is durable but not indestructible: avoid damaging the school equipment.
6. Do not use any tool or equipment on which you have not been properly trained.
7. Never allow tools to become overheated.  If tools accidentally are heated, allow them to cool in air; never quench them.
8. Notify your instructor if hammers or struck tools have mushroomed and cracked, or if the head is loose or handle is damaged.
9. Preserve cutting edges on hand tools and anvil tools.
10. Be extremely careful with the torch, it will burn the skin instantly.
11. Do not weld or grind near oxy-fuel tanks, manifold connections, or other potential sources for gas leaks.
12. Do not handle oxy-fuel equipment with oil or grease on your hands or clothing.
13. Never use acetylene gas at working pressures above 15 psi.
14. Never move or unchain a cylinder without first removing the regulator and putting the appropriate cap over the valve.
15. Always clamp pieces at the drill press, unless otherwise instructed.
16. When using portable grinders, be sure that you direct sparks away from others.  Only grind in areas designated by your instructor, and always be sure to sweep up your grinder dust.  It poses a serious slip hazard.
17. When using stationary pedestal grinders, be sure that the tool rest is adjusted as close to the grinding wheel as possible without touching it.  Always wear safety glasses and a face shield when grinding and wire brushing.  Do not wear gloves when working at pedestal/ bench grinders.
18. Never carry hot work, long pieces or sharp ends projecting in front of you, possibly injuring someone. Always carry work at your side.  Avoid placement of your work that could present a puncture or trip hazard. .
19. To avoid burns to others, do not discard hot metal without first quenching it.  Write “HOT” on objects too large to bring to the quench tank. In addition, if there is any work on the ground, assume that is hot.   Tap it to test before grasping.
20. Allow absolute unobstructed room around a striker swinging a sledgehammer; never walk behind a person striking with a sledgehammer.
21. Do not remove someone else’s tools from his or her workstation.
22. Do not quench any steels unless you know what you are working with or intentionally need to heat-treat.
23. Not all steel is the same; unless it comes off the rack, inquire as to the grade and do not assume it is weldable, forgeable or can be sheared in the hydraulic shears or saws.
24. Do not attach your ground lead to water pipes or electrical conduit.
25. When welding in a booth, keep your door closed.  When welding in an open lab, shield your arc with welding curtains.  Always consider the line-of-sight between your arc and the eyes of bystanders.

 

Special Warning about Bloodborne Pathogens

A number of very serious Bloodborne Pathogens lurk in today’s public environments that can be devastating to your health—even fatal:

·         HIV — Human Immunodeficiency Virus

·         AIDS — Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

·         Hepatitis A, B and C

·         Tetanus — “lockjaw”

·         MRSA — Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

·         Necrotizing Fasciitis — “flesh-eating disease”

If you sustain a nick, cut, puncture, abrasion, or any wound in which blood surfaces—however minor—cease all activity immediately and proceed to a First Aid Kit to apply antiseptic and a protective bandage.  Time is critical in treating Bloodborne Pathogens.  Notify your instructor, who will call Campus Police for further assessment, and if necessary, Austin Emergency Medical Services will be notified.

You will need to fill out the following forms, as appropriate, to activate your student liability insurance.  If your injury requires emergency room treatment, it is much easier to have your forms with you at the time of admittance.  It is infinitely more tedious getting signatures from treating physicians and hospital personnel days after the occurrence.  These forms are attached to the cabinet doors of the First Aid Kits:

1.      Student Accident Liability Form

2.      First Aid Log

3.      Near-Miss Form

 

Laboratory Policy

1.   You must attend class at the time for which you are enrolled. 

2.   When you complete a project, request approval from your instructor.  You will not be cred­ited for unproved projects.

3.   Cleanup time is ten minutes before the end of class.  Sweep your immediate work area and re­turn equip­ment to the tool room.  Surrounding work areas must be cleaned with the com­bined efforts of all stu­dents.

4.   Do not waste materials; strive to be very efficient with metals, gases and consumables.  Do not remove metal from the shop.  This will help keep lab fees reasonable in the face of rising costs for steel.

5.If there is an equipment malfunction, inform your instructor immediately so that it can be re­paired and returned to service.

6.Smoking is not permitted on campus.

NOTE:  Persistent violation of these procedures as well as specific procedures outlined by your instructor may cause you to be considered a safety risk and be removed from the class or withdrawn for the semester.

 

Supplies

You are preparing to enter a profession, and like other fields of employment, it requires specialized tools and equipment.  Therefore, you will be required to purchase the following items.  Remember that quality tools cost more initially, but over time, they are actually less expensive.  They are more durable and will give you pride of ownership for years to come.  Please be aware that you will not be allowed to work in the lab if you are not properly dressed.

• Shirts: Fire retardant treated cotton welding jacket, sleeves, or heavy cotton long sleeve shirt while welding. Please refrain from wearing controversial or revealing clothing                                                 

• Pants: Cotton and must not be frayed
• Shoes: Leather, or fire resistant. No tennis shoes                                            
• Gloves: 2 pair of Leather gauntlet, TIG or driver’s style
• Cap: Welder's cloth cap with bill
• Pliers: 10-inch locking pliers or Vise Grips.  Channel lock pliers (8”)  are also acceptable  
• Glasses: ANSI-approved safety glasses with shatter-proof lenses
• Clear face shield
• Ear plugs: Reusable rubber or disposable sponge plugs or muffs
• Cutting glasses, goggles, or face shield: Shade 5
• Striker with flint replacements
• Oxy-Fuel tip cleaner
• Soapstone with holder
• Needle nose pliers with side cut
• 20’ Tape measure
• Tool Box, Bucket, or Tool Bag
• Wire wheels to last you the semester
• Grinding discs to last you the semester
• Flap discs to last you the semester

 

 

 

Many of these items can be obtained from one of the Austin area welding suppliers:

 

Airgas Southwest 11,111 North Lamar Blvd. (512) 835-0202 Austin, Texas On North Lamar between Kramer and Braker Lanes	Precision Oxygen 4927 East 5th Street 385-2247         Austin, Texas On East 5th Street four blocks east of Springdale Road
Alamo Welding Supply 613 Chicon                  (512) 476-9400 Austin, Texas              Eleven blocks east of I-35         between 6th and 7th Streets	3-D Welding Supply, Inc. 3016 Highway 123 San Marcos, Texas (512) 396-3926 2.5 miles east of I-35
Praxair Distribution 2801 Montopolis Drive (512) 389-2323 Austin, Texas On Montpolis north of Ben White Blvd.  across from the entrance to Sematech	Matheson Tri-Gas 3519 East 5th Street               (512) 385-0611 Austin, Texas                          At the corner of East 5th Street                 and Springdale Road
Texas Welding Supply 4705 Commercial Park Drive (512) 272-9353 Austin, Texas East of Highway 183 off Springdale Road	Round Rock Welding Supply 1400 North Industrial Boulevard  (512) 828-3200 Round Rock, Texas Highway 79 exit, left under I-35, right at Chisolm, second street to left, located behind Gattiland

 

Textbook and or Required Readings

No textbook required.

 

Examinations

 

Safety examination

Mid-term examination

Final examination                                                                                                                             

 

Notes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course Outline

16 Week Semester

 

Week 1…………….. Introduction, Syllabus, Schedule, Safety policies, lab familiarity, torch introduction, blacksmithing vocabulary, introduction to ergonomic system of forging

 

Week 2……………...Safety Exam , Design, present day relevance of craft, ergonomics, hammer control drawing steel, cutting with hardy, flat tapers, pointed tapers, round tapers,

 

Week 3………………Estimation of stock, bending, shouldering, spreading, fullering, punching, veining

 

Week 4………………Forging to dimension, forging to finish, pre-figuring

 

Week 5………………Upsetting, flypress work, grooving

 

Week 6………………Grinding, sharpening, splitting, slitting and drifting

 

Week 7…………….…Fire welding

 

Week 8……………….Fixtures , forms and jigs

 

Week 9……………….Line and shape adjustments

 

Week 10………………Drills and drilling

 

Week 11………………Hacksaws, files, hot rasping

 

Week 12………………Fitting

 

Week 13………………Tenons and wraps

 

Week 14………………Rivetting

 

Week 15……………….Swaging and collaring

 

Week 16……………….Finishes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course Outline

8 Week Semester

 

Week 1…………….. Introduction, syllabus, schedule, safety policies, lab familiarity, torch introduction, blacksmithing vocabulary, introduction to ergonomic system of forging.  Safety Exam , design, present day relevance of craft, ergonomics, hammer control drawing steel, cutting with hardy, flat tapers, pointed tapers, round tapers. Safety in the lab/ equipment orientation

 

Week 2…………….. Estimation of stock, bending, shouldering, spreading, fullering, punching, veining, forging to dimension, forging to finish, pre-figuring

 

Week 3…………….. Upsetting, flypress work, grooving, grinding, sharpening, splitting, slitting and drifting

 

 

Week 4…………….. Fire welding, fixtures, forms and jigs

 

Week 5…………….. Line and shape adjustments, drills and drilling

 

Week 6…………….. Hacksaws, files, hot rasping, fitting

 

Week 7…………….. Tenons, wraps, riveting

 

Week 8…………….. Swaging, collaring, finishes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 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.

 

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
	Round Rock, Texas 78665

 

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 Safety Agreement, (2) reading the chapters on safety in my text­book (if applicable), (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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Readings

Readings will be discused in class with recommendations from the teacher.

Course Subjects

Basic skill development in hand-forging steel, forge welding, scroll-forming, shaping, and joinery utilizing hammers, anvils, and coal and gas forges. Emphasis on techniques and processes to demonstrate versatility and skill.

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Describe the uses of coal and gas forges; discuss various hot working techniques; demonstrate safety procedures; demonstrate the basic principles of shaping metal with hammers and anvils; and identify the design benefits of forge welding and traditional joinery.