ABED 061 Basic Skills Welding Applications I

3 credits

This course is exclusively for students enrolled in the first term of the I-BEST Welding Introduction certificate program. It addresses specific vocabulary, reading, and language skills covered in the first term technical courses (WELD 102 and WELD 103).

Corequisites: WELD 102 and WELD 103

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other words and phrases used in welding and manufacturing and accurately pronounce and use them
Respond to oral directions using vocabulary common in the field
Formulate clarifying questions in response to directions given orally
Outline safety procedures and demonstrate ability to understand and follow oral and written directives related to safety
Participate actively in structured conversations-as part of a whole class, in small groups, and with a partner-on topics related to welding and manufacturing

Total Hours: 30 Lecture Hours: 30