Get the EDGE
on an Associate Degree
What is EDGE?
Earn a Degree – Graduate Early
Students take designated courses and must
pass the end of course exam with score of
75% or higher.
EDGE Programs
Associate in Applied Science
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Administrative Assistant Technology
Finance/Accounting
Health Information Technology
Hospitality-Culinary Arts
Interior Design
Management/Marketing
Medical Assistant
Network Systems Development/Cisco
EDGE Programs
Associate in Applied Science: Technical Studies
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Automotive
General Building Construction
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
Paramedic Science
Welding
Marketing
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Parents’ Night/Open House
GEARUP Meetings
EDGE day for junior level skill pathway students
Dual Credit Orientation for Parents
Guidance Counselors/Administration
Faculty Advisor/Advisee
Marketing continued:
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Billboards
Brochures
Posters
Newspaper ads
Radio announcements
School newsletters
Award Assembly
MANAGEMENT/MARKETING
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High School Courses
EDGE Courses
Dual Credit Courses
Community College Courses
HSC - High School Course
Phase One (Completion of Up to
One Semester of College Course
Work)
DCC - Dual Credit Course
EDGE Course or EDGE
Equivalent Course
Tech-Prep EDGE Program
CCC - Community College
Course
Management Technology, Business Administration Option (Community College)
Management/Marketing, Business Management (High School)
for 9th Graders
Freshman
English 9 (HSC)
Recommended Schedule During High School
Sophomore
Junior
English 10 (HSC)
Senior
Recommended Schedule After Completion of High School
1st Sem/1st Yr
2nd Sem/1st Yr
3rd Sem/2nd Yr
English 11 (HSC)
English 12 (HSC)
COM 111 (CCC)
AC 201 (CCC)
AAT 104 (CCC)
US to 1990 (HSC) World Studies
to 1900 (HSC)
20th Century (HSC)
Civics (HSC)
COM 112 (CCC)
AC 234 (CCC)
COM 231 or COM 235
(CCC)
*Applied Math I or
Algebra II or
Higher
(HSC)
CATS 9 (HSC)
*Applied Math II or
Algebra II or
Higher (HSC)
*Algebra II, Applied
Math II, Applied
Geometry or Higher
MAT 115 for Higher
Math taught as (DCC)
EC 102 (CCC)
FN 231 (CCC)
MG 296 (CCC)
CATS 10 (HSC)
Higher Science (HSC) Elective (HSC)
MG 181 (CCC)
MAT 210 (CCC)
MK 279 (CCC)
MG 233 (CCC)
Recommended Elective
(CCC)
Business Comp.
Fine or Performing
Applications I (IT101) Arts (HSC)
(EDGE)
Marketing Principles I Mgt & Entrepreneurship MK 210 (CCC)
(HSC) Core
[MG 202], (DCC) Core
Requirement
Requirement
PE or Health (HSC) PE or Health (HSC)
Accounting I
Accounting II
(Required for ACC II (EDGE)
and EDGE credit)
Elective or Intro. To Business Computer
Majors (HSC)
Applications II (HSC)
(AC103)
Marketing Principles II Management &
(MK130) (DCC)
Entrepreneurship (HSC)
Core Requirement
Foreign Language I Introduction to Business Elective (HSC)
Business Law [MG
or Elective (HSC) and Marketing (MG101)
226] (DCC)
(EDGE) Core Requirement
Elective
Potential Tuition Savings for Listed EDGE Courses $1,062
Potential Tuition Savings for Listed Dual Credit Courses - $816
Approximate Textbook/Supplies Savings $500
Potential Total Savings $2,378
*Does not include room/board savings
Occupations: First-Line Supervisors/Managers in Retailing and
other Non-Retailing Businesses, and Sales Representative,
Average Salaries in West Virginia: $22,000-$44,000
High School courses are not neccesarily taken in the listed sequence. Students will determine an appropriate sequence with their counselors.
Community and Technical College courses availability and schedules may change. Please contact program advisor for updates.
High School Requirements differ for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. However, they may still receive Community College credit by taking EDGE and Dual Credit courses.
*Applied Math I and II are equivalent to Algebra I
5/17/04
EDGE Programs
Associate in Applied Science: Technical Studies
• Vocational students--hardest group to transition
to postsecondary degree programs.
• Goal is seamless transition and equal access to
postsecondary degree programs.
Fundamentals of Welding Technology
WVEIS Code 1985
This course will introduce students to the basic fundamentals of welding/cutting. Students will
become familiar with general safety, welding terms and joints, and oxyfuel welding techniques.
Standard 1: Identify, explore, and evaluate career opportunities related to welding. (1985.S.1)
Career Opportunities Objectives
Students will:
1985.1.1
Describe a variety of careers related to welding, and the training necessary to be successful in those
careers.
1985.1.2
Develop appropriate attitudes and behaviors required to succeed in careers in the field of welding.
1985.1.3
Identify sources of information about careers in welding.
Standard 2: Identify and practice safety during tool and equipment use and practice safe conduct in welding
shop. (1985.S.2)
Welding Shop Objectives
Students will:
1985.2.1
Recognize and follow general welding shop safety guidelines.
1985.2.2
Discuss the precautions needed to avoid fires in the welding area.
1985.2.3
Describe how a closed container can be welded.
1985.2.4
Describe the precautions to be taken when welding in confined areas.
1985.2.5
Explain the purpose of tinted lenses used during welding and cutting.
1985.2.6
Describe the protective clothing, eye, face and head gear worn by welder.
1985.2.7
Recognize what fumes, gases, dust and smoke must be removed.
1985.2.8
List and describe electrical safety when using ARC welding equipment.
1985.2.9
Illustrate safe handling and storage of compressed gas cylinders and explain safety involved with use of
acetylene gas.
Standard 3: Express knowledge of the basic terms and processes associated with the welding industry.
(1985.S.3)
Welding Industry Objectives
Students will:
1985.3.1
Tell what the American Welding Association does for welders.
1985.3.2
Define welding and explain coalescence and filler material.
1985.3.3
State the difference between fusion welding, brazing, soldering and solid-state welding.
1985.3.4
List the major welding fusion welding processes and state the differences between them.
1985.3.5
Discuss the purpose and functions of SMAW electrodes.
Standard 4: Setup oxyfuel welding and cutting equipment and demonstrate the safe use of the equipment.
(1985.S.4)
Oxyfuel Welding and Cutting Equipment Objectives
Students will:
1985.4.1
Obtain oxyfuel cylinders, chain into work station, assemble and set up oxy fuel stationary and mobile
cutting equipment.
1985.4.2
Perform soap and water leak test and set line pressure according to the tip size and metal thickness.
1985.4.3
Lay out pattern on metal using steel rule, square and soapstone.
1985.4.4
Make 90 degree straight cuts, bevel cuts and hole cuts.
1985.4.5
List five (5) reasons for poor cuts and four (4) causes for back fire.
1985.4.6
Clean and maintain cutting equipment and demonstrate proper shut down and storage of the
equipment.
1985.4.7
Choose the proper tip size for braze welding and oxyacetylene welding, light and adjust flame for proper
welding of mild steel.
Fundamentals of Welding Technology
Student’s Name _________________________________________________________
School _______________________ Instructor _________________________________
Course Title:
Fundamentals of Welding Technology
WVEIS Code 1985
Course Description: This course will introduce students to the basic fundamentals of
welding/cutting. Students will become familiar with generals safety, welding terms and
joints, and oxyfuel welding techniques.
Level of Competence:
1
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4
5
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No mastery
Limited mastery; constant supervision needed
Average or good mastery; some supervision needed
Almost complete mastery; little supervision needed
Complete mastery; no supervision needed
Level of
Competence
Content Standards and Objectives
1
Career Opportunities
Describe a variety of careers related to
welding, and the training necessary to be
successful in those careers.
Develop appropriate attitudes and behaviors
required to succeed in careers in the field of
welding.
Identify sources of information about careers
in welding.
Welding Shop
Recognize and follow general welding shop
safety guidelines.
Discuss the precautions needed to avoid
fires in the welding area.
Describe how a closed container can be
welded.
Describe the precautions to be taken when
welding in confined areas.
Explain the purpose of tinted lenses used
during welding and cutting.
Describe the protective clothing, eye, face
and head gear worn by welder.
Recognize what fumes, gases, dust and
smoke must be removed.
List and describe electrical safety when using
ARC welding equipment.
Illustrate safe handling and storage of
compressed gas cylinders and explain safety
involved with use of acetylene gas.
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Date
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Comments
WVEIS 1985 Fundamentals of Welding Technology Test
1.
Which electrode is known as an all-position electrode?
(3.5)
A.
B.
C.
D.
2.
E6010.
E6030.
E7024.
E7028.
A ferrous grinding stone can be used on
(2.1)
A.
B.
C.
D.
3.
aluminum.
brass.
copper.
steel.
The size of a coated electrode is determined by the
(3.5)
A.
B.
C.
D.
4.
diameter of the wire.
length of the electrode.
overall diameter of the electrode.
thickness of the coating.
The third digit of a four-digit AWS number for a mild steel electrode
denotes the
(3.2)
A.
B.
C.
D.
5.
chemical analysis of the coating.
position recommended for welding.
tensile strength after welding.
tensile strength before welding.
When setting up an oxyacetylene system, how much should you open the
cylinder valves?
(4.1)
A. Open both bottle valves 1 ½ turns.
B. Open both bottle valves fully.
C. Open the oxygen valve a maximum of 1 ½ turns and the
acetylene valve fully.
D. Open the oxygen valve fully and the acetylene valve a
maximum of ¼-1/2 turns.
6.
You have decided on a career choice but you are uncertain whether you
will enjoy the work. The BEST way to find out what happens on the job is
to
(1.3)
A. ask your guidance counselor.
B. read about the job in a encyclopedia.
C. spend a day with someone working in your chosen career.
WELDING TECHNOLOGY COURSE BLUEPRINT
Fundamentals of Welding
Technology
Gas Metal Arc
Welding
Shielded Metal Arc
Welding
Thermal Cutting and
Welding
WVEIS CODE
1985
WVEIS CODE
1987
WVEIS CODE
1993
WVEIS CODE
1995
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Request for Consideration for College Credit Conversion
Type of Equivalent Credit:
□ Equivalent Training
X Credentialing/Licensing
Completed by Training Partner
Submission Date:
3/2004
Training Agency:
WV Board of Education
Training Agency Point of Contact:
Jim Hale, Tech Prep Coordinator
Telephone Number: ( 304
696-3025
Training Title:
)
email: hale64@marshall.edu
Fundamentals of Welding Technology
MCTC use only
Date Received:
Request Packet Checklist:
Equivalent Training Request Packet Checklist:
X Contact Hours/Minutes
X Method of instruction
X Learning method assessment
X List of Training Competencies
X Training Agency Syllabus- attached
NA MCTC Syllabus- attached
And/Or
X Credentialing/Licensing Exam Title WVEIS 1985 Fundamentals of Welding
Technology Test
MCTC Equivalent: NA (Technical Studies AAS Component III: Technical
Occupational Specialty for Welding Focus)
Routed to MCTC Faculty member: NA
by
Recommendation
Approval
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Faculty Signature:
Division Director:
Pattie Walker
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Dean of Academic Affairs:
Dr. Judy Scherer
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Director, Advising Center:
Billie Brooks
FYI
Filed into Green Course Specific File
Date:
NA
Date: ______
Rejection Date
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4/1/04
4/1/04
4/1/04
TECHNICAL STUDIES
Vocational Site Partnerships
Welding Focus: Advising Sheet
One-Year Certificate Program
COMPONENT I – General Education
COM 111
Written Communication
IT
101
Fundamentals of Computers1
MAT 145
Technical Mathematics
MG
101
Introduction to Business1
SS
201
Human Relations
(15 Credit Hours)
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3
3
3
3
COMPONENT II – Technical Occupational Specialty
(20 Credit Hours)
Program of Study Courses for Welding2
Fundamentals of Welding Technology
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Thermal Cutting and Welding
Gas Metal Arc Welding
HOURS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE: 35 CREDIT HOURS
Notes:
1. Available to Cabell, Mason, and Wayne County students at Technical Centers and/or High Schools
through EDGE.
2. Must provide a certificate or letter of completion of vocational classroom instruction with a score of 75%
or better on the final exam. A statement of number of hours completed must be received for the credit to
be recorded.
Associate in Applied Science
in
TECHNICAL STUDIES
Vocational Site Partnerships
Welding Technology Focus: Advising Sheet
COMPONENT I
COM
111
COM
112
IT
101
MAT
145
MG
101
SCI
201
SS
201
SS
215
General Education
(25 Credit Hours)
Written Communication
3
Oral Communication
3
Fundamentals of Computers1
3
Technical Mathematics2
3
1
Introduction to Business
3
2,3
Integrated Science: Health, Law & Environment
4
Human Relations
3
Lifespan Psychology4
3
COMPONENT II
Technical Core
(12 Credit Hours)
Each program of study must include a general technical core that meets the goal of developing skills
that may be applied to a variety of occupations or that may be specific to an occupation. Suggested
Courses:
COM 231 Technical Report Writing5
MG 202
Business Organization and Mgt.
COM 235 Leadership Studies5
MG 209
Occupational Safety
EC 102
Basic Economics
MK 201
Customer Service5
ELT 110
Basic Electronics
TS 280-289 Core Certification-Specific
COMPONENT III
Technical Occupational Specialty
(20 Credit Hours)
Program of Study Courses for Welding6
Fundamentals of Welding Technology
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Thermal Cutting and Welding
Gas Metal Arc Welding
COMPONENT IV On-The-Job Training in the Occupation (9 Credit Hours)
Minimum of 1,440 contact hours of on-the-job training is required for the Technical Studies Degree.7
Documentation of the total number of contact hours experienced on the job by the student may be
placed on the college record. This credit will be recorded immediately prior to awarding the degree.7
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 66 CREDIT HOURS
Notes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Available to Cabell, Mason, and Wayne County students at Technical Centers and/or High Schools through EDGE.
Six total Quantitative Skills/Laboratory Science Experience credits are required for Technical Studies Degree and
General Education Core. At least one college level mathematics course must be selected from: MAT 115, MAT 145,
or MAT 150. Students may complete the six credit requirement with a second college level mathematics course or
select a laboratory science course from the following: SCI 110, SCI 120, or SCI 201.
SCI 201 has a prerequisite of MAT 145.
SS 210 may be substituted for SS 215.
COM 231, 235 and MK 209 have a prerequisite of COM 111.
Must provide a certificate or letter of completion of vocational classroom instruction with a score of 75% or better on
the final exam. A statement of number of hours completed must be received for the credit to be recorded.
A letter must be received from employer to verify this employment.
HSC - High School Course
Phase One (Completion of Up to
One Semester of College Course
Work)
DCC - Dual Credit Course
EDGE Course or EDGE
Equivalent Course
Tech-Prep EDGE Program
CCC - Community College
Course
Technical Studies, Welding Technology (Community College)
Manufacturing Technology, Welding (High School)
for 9th Graders
Freshman
Recommended Schedule During High School
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Recommended Schedule After Completion of High School
1st Sem/1st Yr
2nd Sem/1st Yr
3rd Sem/2nd Yr
English 9 (HSC)
English 10 (HSC)
English 11 (HSC)
COM 111 for ENG 12
taught as (DCC)
MAT 145 (CCC)
US to 1990 (HSC)
World Studies
to 1900 (HSC)
20th Century (HSC)
Civics (HSC)
Technical Core Elective SCI 201 (CCC)
*Algebra II, Applied
Math II, Applied
Geometry or Higher
(HSC)
Higher Science (HSC)
Higher Math (HSC)
Technical Core Elective SS 201 (CCC)
*Applied Math I or *Applied Math II or
Algebra I or Higher Algebra II or
(HSC)
Higher (HSC)
CATS 9 (HSC)
CATS 10 (HSC)
Business Comp.
Applications I
(IT101) (EDGE)
Fine or Performing
Arts (HSC)
PE or Health (HSC) PE or Health (HSC)
Introduction To
Elective (HSC)
or Intro. To Majors Business and
Marketing (MG101)
(EDGE)
Elective (HSC)
Elective (HSC)
Fundamentals of
Welding Technology
(EDGE Equivalent)
Core Requirement
Thermal Cutting &
Welding (EDGE
Equivalent) Core
Requirement
Recommended Cluster
Elective (HSC)
Elective (HSC)
Shielded Metal Arc
Technical Core Elective
Welding (EDGE
Equivalent) Core
Requirement
Gas Metal Arc Welding Technical Core Elective
(EDGE Equivalent)
Core Requirement
Recommended Cluster
Elective (HSC)
COM 112 (CCC)
SS 215 (CCC)
Potential Tuition Savings for Listed EDGE Courses $2,828
Potential Tuition Savings for Listed Dual Credit Courses - $204
Approximate Textbook/Supplies Savings $600
Potential Total Savings $3,632
*Does not include room/board savings
Recommended Cluster
Elective (HSC)
Elective (HSC)
Occupations: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Average Salary Range in West Virginia: $20,000-$40,000
High School courses are not neccesarily taken in the listed sequence. Students will determine an appropriate sequence with their counselors.
Community and Technical College courses availability and schedules may change. Please contact program advisor for updates.
High School Requirements differ for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. However, they may still receive Community College credit by taking EDGE and Dual Credit courses.
*Applied Math I and II are equivalent to Algebra I
7/12/04
Technical Studies:
Welding Technology
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High School Courses
EDGE Courses
Dual Credit Courses
Community College Courses
Apprenticeship Opportunities for Adults
WELDING OCCUPATIONAL TRACK
OCCUPATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
TECHNICAL STUDIES
Adults working in
Welding Trade
Apprenticeship in Skilled Trade
(Apprenticeship Completion
43 credit hours)
Vocational Programs for High
School Students and Adults
(Vocational Coursework
35 credit hours)
Associate in Applied Science in
Occupational Development :
Welding Option
(64-65 total credit hours)
Associate in Applied Science
in Technical Studies:
Welding Option
(66 total credit hours)
West Virginia Board of Regents Degree (RBA)
(128 hours for Bachelors Degree)
EDGE Implementation
6000 Students in Consortium Area
31%
% taking EDGE
credit
% not yet taking
EDGE credit
69%
2003-2004 Field-Test Year
EDGE Programs
Associate in Applied Science: Technical Studies
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Automotive
General Building Construction
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
Paramedic Science
Welding
– AAS-TS graduates are well positioned to secure
apprenticeships after program completion…
The next step….
• Next challenge, secure Bachelor degree
articulations for occupational EDGE programs.
Options will include:
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Bachelors in Applied Technology BAT
Bachelors in Applied Science BAS
Regents Bachelors in Arts RBA
Disciplinary Bachelors program articulations
Presenters:
Homer K. Preece, Director
School of Extended Education, Marshall University
Mid-Ohio Valley Center
One John Marshall Way
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 674-7200 preeceh@marshall.edu
Dr. Judy Scherer, Dean of Academic Affairs
Marshall Community and Technical College
One John Marshall Way
Huntington, WV 25755
(304) 676-7167 scherer@marshall.edu