Welding
John Goss, Chuck Baumgarten
2007-09 Assessment Report
Outcome 1
Measurable
Criteria
Measurement
Tool
Time Frame
Students will demonstrate proficiency in four
welding processes by obtaining WABO
(Washington Association of Building Officials)
certification for two specific welding processes,
and basic proficiency in two other that match
their employment goal (s) i.e.;
SMAW-shielded metal arc welding
GMAW-gas metal arc welding
FCAW- flux core arc welding
GTAW- gas tungsten arc welding
90% of program completers or
employment-ready students will
have passed the WABO tests
for two welding processes, and
entry-level proficiency (ability
to perform machine setup
properly, and achieve welds that
meet visual inspection criteria)
in two others
WABO tests will be
administered by a WABO
certified evaluator.
At the end of every
quarter during this 2year evaluation period.
Lab projects will be assigned in
WELD 110,120, 130, 140 to
prepare students for entry-level
proficiency.
John and Chuck are both C.W.I.
Results: 100% of program completers or employment-ready students met the goal . Upon completion of the welding curriculum our students are
fully qualified to begin employment in many metal fabrication and welding fields. Despite today’s economic situation they are successfully
finding high paying jobs in these fields. Our main challenge is retaining students until completion due to the fact that many students during the
first year of the curriculum are able to attain sufficient skill levels in this field to become employed. Although non-completion could be perceived
as a negative result the ability to attain these high paying jobs is our ultimate goal for these students.
Analysis and Action: We believe that continued enrollment toward a degree for those students who leave the program early due to employment is
crucial. This could be achieved by offering a full-time evening welding technology program that these and other students could complete in a
timely fashion while being employed. Currently it takes 5 – 7 years to complete the welding degree in the evening which can be a great deterrent
for most students.
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Welding
John Goss, Chuck Baumgarten
2007-09 Assessment Report
Outcome 2
Measurable
Criteria
Measurement
Tool
Time Frame
Employers of employment ready students and
graduates will be satisfied with the student(s) job
performance according to entry-level industry
standards.
90% of responding employers
will report on a survey that they
are satisfied with the job
performance of the welding
students(s) according to
industry standards.
A web-based survey will be
conducted using question
developed by Welding Advisory
Board. Local employers will
take the survey within the first 6
months after the student(s)
completion of program or hire
date.
**A web survey portal will need
to be developed by IT services.
Spring 2009
Spring 2010
Results: Due to the economy we don’t have many ex students working locally. Five of the employers have expressed satisfaction with our
students.. I visit all local weld facilities as well as Tacoma weld shops about once every couple of months to discuss our students learning
outcomes and get good opinions. One local employer expressed unfavorable comments.
.
Analysis and Action:
John visits employer’s facilities to receive feedback Any less than positive feedback in discussed between all instructors and students. So far
personal visits work very well. Employers feel more engaged.
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Welding
Outcome3
John Goss, Chuck Baumgarten
Measurable
Criteria
Measurement
Tool
2007-09 Assessment Report
Time Frame
The Welding Technology program will prepare
students to create, read, and interpret blueprints,
and fabricate basic pieces based upon the
blueprints.
Students in the WELD 170
Comprehensive written test
Winter 2009 WELD 170
Blueprints class will score an
utilizing a full scale blueprint.
course
average of 80% or more in the
Students will develop a blueprint
following: interpret welding
with specifications matching
Winter 2010 WELD 170
symbols, dimensioning, and line AWS Standards from which to
course.
placement from a blueprint, and build a basic piece or project.
accurately development a
custom blueprint using AWS
Standards.
Results: WELD 170 had a 99% success ratio with all students passing with a 2.8 or better. They were capable of completing a basic blueprint and
successfully building that object with all appropriate symbols.
Analysis and Action: Beginning fall quarter of 2009 the welding department is accepting fabrication projects for the SPSCC campus. Currently
students are designing and fabricating security gates for the college auto entrances and exits. This enables students to become familiar with actual
fabrication as will take place in the workplace while filling the needs of the college.
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