Faculty

WLDG-1428 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Temple Thomas

Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

WLDG-1428-010 (19141)
LEC TuTh 8:00am - 9:20am RRC RRC5 5131.00

LAB TuTh 9:20am - 10:35am RRC RRC5 5131.00

WLDG-1428-022 (19152)
LEC TuTh 7:25pm - 8:45pm RRC RRC5 5133.00

LAB TuTh 8:45pm - 10:00pm RRC RRC5 5133.00

Course Requirements

WLDG 1428: Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Welding Technology Department
Austin Community College

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

SYLLABUS

Course Description
WLDG 1428: Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding. An introduction to the shielded metal
arc welding process. Emphasis placed on power sources, electrode selection, and various joint
designs. Course Fee: $50.00; Course Type: W
Additional course requirement: OSHA 10.
Prerequisites
This course has no prerequisites.
Course Rationale
Students take this course typically to satisfy one of the following objectives:
 You are pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding Technology offered
by Austin Community College, and this course is one of your degree requirements.
 You have no experience in welding technology, but would like to learn about Shielded
Metal Arc Welding as an introduction to the profession.
 This course is the prerequisite for WLDG 1457 Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc
Welding.
Course Learning Outcomes
Select electrodes and amperage settings for various thicknesses of materials and welding
positions; define principles of arc welding; explain electrode classifications; perform SMAW
operations utilizing various positions, electrodes, and joint designs.
Program Learning Outcomes
• Demonstrate welding skills sufficient to meet industry certified welder standards.
• Interpret codes and safety standards that pertain to the welding industry.
• Use proper hand, measuring, and layout tools, to fabricate welded projects or certification
coupons.
• Demonstrate work attributes and ethics that contribute to personal success and towards
employment goals.

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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-2401 Advanced Ultrasonics
X X X X X X X X NDTE-2411 Preparation for Certified Welding Inspector Exam
X X X X X X X X WLDG-1337 Introduction to Welding Metallurgy
X X X X X X X X WLDG-1413 Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders
X X X X X X X X WLDG-1417 Introduction to Layout and Fabrication
X X X X X X X X WLDG-1427 Welding Codes and Standards
X X X X X X X X WLDG-1428 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
X X X X X X X X WLDG-1430 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) & (FCAW)
X X X X X X X X WLDG-1434 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
X X X X X X X X WLDG-1435 Introduction to Pipe Welding- API 1104
X X X X X X X X WLDG-1457 Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
X X X X X X X X WLDG-2179 Welder Qualification
X X X X X X X X WLDG-2288 Internship-Welding Technology/ Welder
X X X X X X X X WLDG-2431 Advanced Blueprint Interpretation and Cost Analysis
X X X X X X X X WLDG-2450 Orbital Tube Welding
X X X X X X X X WLDG-2451 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
X X X X X X X X WLDG-2453 Advanced Pipe Welding- ASME Section IX
X X X X X X X X WLDG-2471 Structural Connections
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

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Required Texts/ Materials/ Software
Jeffus, Larry, Welding: Principles and Applications, Delmar Publishers, Inc., current edition.
This excellent textbook provides a great deal of specific instruction and reference material on
theory and applied welding skills. It can be purchased at the campus bookstore.
Required Supplies: There are a number of required tools for this course. Please see the supply
list in this syllabus.
Instructional Methodology

You will receive four hours of college credit when you successfully complete this course. Dur-
ing the fall and spring semesters, the course will meet for sixteen weeks scheduled in one of the

following formats: (1) twice weekly for 2:35 hours per class, or (2) once weekly for 5:20 hours
per class. During the summer, the course will meet 16 times: (1) twice weekly for 5:10 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 $3.00 annual
fee which provides you with an accident insurance policy ($25.00 deductible).
Grading Policy
Your final grade will be based on your progress throughout the semester in the areas of
applied skills (projects) and theory (examinations), weighted as follows:
1. Projects.................................60%
2. Exams/ OSHA 10/ Other Assignments....40%

Your applied skills will develop as you progress through the Project List given later in this sylla-
bus. The Project List contains important accumulative projects, so your final applied skills grade

will be based on the percentage of projects you complete.
Theory is also an important part of this course. While applied skills are invaluable for learning

what to do, a welding technician must also know the theory behind why things happen. Your in-
structor will provide appropriate written exams to measure your understanding of welding

theory.

When calculating the above percentages, the following grading system is used at Austin Commu-
nity 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
NOTE: A grade of D or below may not be applied toward any Welding Technology award.

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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 or-
der 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.
In the event the college or campus closes due to unforeseen circumstances (for example, severe
weather or other emergency), the student is responsible for communicating with their professor
during the closure and completing any assignments or other activities designated by their
professor as a result of class sessions being missed.
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 keep any paperwork in case a problem arises.
Students are responsible for understanding the impact that withdrawal from a course may have
on their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, and international student status. Per state law, students
enrolling for the first time in Fall 2007 or later at any public Texas college or university may not
withdraw (receive a W) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college
education. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course
without having it count toward this limit. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an
advisor when making decisions about course selection, course loads, and course withdrawals.
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.
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 sheet found in the tool room at Round Rock, or in the

white notebook posted on the wall next to the hall door leading into Welding Labo-
ratory 3122 at Riverside. 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.

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

Incomplete Grades
An incomplete (grade of "I") will only be given for extenuating circumstances. What
constitutes “extenuating circumstances” is left to the instructor’s discretion. If a grade
of I is given, the remaining course work must be completed by a date set by the student
and professor. This date may not be later than two weeks prior to the end of the
following semester. A grade of I also requires completion and submission of the
Incomplete Grade form, to be signed by the faculty member (and student if possible)
and submitted to the department chair.
Students may request an Incomplete from their faculty member if they believe
circumstances warrant. The faculty member will determine whether the Incomplete is
appropriate to award or not. The following processes must be followed when awarding
a student an I grade.
1. Prior to the end of the semester in which the “I” is to be awarded, the student must
meet with the instructor to determine the assignments and exams that must be
completed prior to the deadline date. This meeting can occur virtually or in person.
The instructor should complete the Report of Incomplete Grade form.
2. The faculty member will complete the form, including all requirements to complete
the course and the due date, sign (by typing in name) and then email it to the
student. The student will then complete his/her section, sign (by typing in name),
and return the completed form to the faculty member to complete the agreement. A
copy of the fully completed form can then be emailed by the faculty member to the
student and the department chair for each grade of Incomplete that the faculty
member submits at the end of the semester.
3. The student must complete all remaining work by the date specified on the form
above. This date is determined by the instructor in collaboration with the student,
but it may not be later than the final withdrawal deadline in the subsequent long
semester.
4. Students will retain access to the course Blackboard page through the subsequent
semester in order to submit work and complete the course. Students will be able to
log on to Blackboard and have access to the course section materials, assignments,
and grades from the course and semester in which the Incomplete was awarded.
5. When the student completes the required work by the Incomplete deadline, the
instructor will submit an electronic Grade Change Form to change the student’s
performance grade from an “I” to the earned grade of A, B, C, D, or F.
If an Incomplete is not resolved by the deadline, the grade automatically converts to an
“F.” Approval to carry an Incomplete for longer than the following semester or session
deadline is not frequently granted.

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Health & Safety Protocols
Operational areas of ACC campuses and centers are fully open and accessible through all public
entrances. While some health & safety protocols are no longer mandatory, the college
encourages its staff, faculty, and students to be mindful of the well-being of all individuals on
campus. If you feel sick, feverish, or unwell, please do not come to campus.
Some important things to remember:
• If you have not done so, ACC encourages all students, faculty, and staff to get
vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available throughout the community.
Visit www.vaccines.gov/ to find a vaccine location near you.
• Campuses are open to faculty, staff, and students. The college and its departments and
offices may invite internal and external guests to their events and activities, though access
is still restricted for external parties seeking to host activities at ACC. The college’s
Appian Health Screening App remains available to everyone who visits campus. This
continues to be a good way to check your own health before coming to class or work.
• If you are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, please get a COVID-19 test as
soon as possible before returning to an ACC facility. Testing is now widely available. To
find testing locations near you, click this link
(https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccinations).
• If you test positive, please report it on the ACC self-reporting tool located here.
• ACC continues to welcome face masks on campus. Per CDC guidelines, face masks
remain a good way to protect yourself from COVID-19
• The college asks that we all continue to respect the personal space of others. We are
encouraging 3 feet of social distancing.
• Please be sure to carry your student, faculty, or staff ID badge at all times while on
campus.
Because of the ever-changing situation, please go to ACC’s Covid website at
https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus?ref=audiencemenu for the latest updates and guidance.
Statement on Academic Integrity
Austin Community College values academic integrity in the educational process. Acts of
academic dishonesty/misconduct undermine the learning process, present a disadvantage to
students who earn credit honestly, and subvert the academic mission of the institution. The
potential consequences of fraudulent credentials raise additional concerns for individuals and
communities beyond campus who rely on institutions of higher learning to certify students'
academic achievements, and expect to benefit from the claimed knowledge and skills of their
graduates. 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, falsifying documents, or the inappropriate use of the college’s
information technology resources. Further information is available at
https://www.austincc.edu/about-acc/academic-integrity-and-disciplinary-process

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Student Rights and Responsibilities
Students at ACC have the same rights and protections under the Constitution of the United
States. These rights include freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition and association. As
members of the community, students have the right to express their own views, but must also
take responsibility for according the same rights to others and not interfere or disrupt the learning
environment. Students are entitled to fair treatment, are expected to act consistently with the
values of the college, and obey local, state, and federal laws. www.austincc.edu/srr
As a student of Austin Community College you are expected to abide by the Student Standards

of Conduct. https://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-responsibilities/student-
standards-of-conduct

Senate Bill 212 and Title IX Reporting Requirements
Under Senate Bill 212 (SB 212), the faculty and all College employees are required to report any
information concerning incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and
stalking committed by or against an ACC student or employee. Federal Title IX law and College
policy also require reporting incidents of sex- and gender-based discrimination and sexual
misconduct. This means faculty and non-clinical counseling staff cannot keep confidential
information about any such incidents that you share with them.
If you would like to talk with someone confidentiality, please contact the District Clinical
Counseling Team who can connect you with a clinical counselor on any ACC campus: (512)
223-2616, or to schedule online: https://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling .
While students are not required to report, they are encouraged to contact the Compliance Office
for resources and options: Charlene Buckley, District Title IX Officer, (512) 223-7964;
compliance@austincc.edu .
If a student makes a report to a faculty member, the faculty member will contact the District Title
IX Officer for follow-up.
Statement on Privacy
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects confidentiality of students’
educational records. Grades cannot be provided by faculty over the phone, by e-mail, or to a
fellow student.
Recording Policy
To ensure compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), student
recording of class lectures or other activities is generally prohibited without the explicit written
permission of the instructor and notification of other students enrolled in the class section.
Exceptions are made for approved accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Recording of lectures and other class activities may be made by faculty to facilitate instruction,
especially for classes taught remotely through BlackBoard Collaborate or another platform.
Participation in such activities implies consent for the student to be recorded during the
instructional activity. Such recordings are intended for educational and academic purposes only.

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ACC Safety Statement
Health and safety are of paramount importance in classrooms, laboratories, and field activities.
Students are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety
procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Emergency Procedures posters and Campus
Safety Plans are posted in each classroom and should be reviewed at the beginning of each
semester. All incidents (injuries/illness/fire/property damage/near miss) should be immediately
reported to the course instructor. Additional information about safety procedures and how to sign
up to be notified in case of an emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency
Everyone is expected to conduct themselves professionally with respect and courtesy to all.
Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual
may be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity and will be referred to the Dean of
Student Services for disciplinary action.
In the event of disruption of normal classroom activities due to an emergency situation or an
illness outbreak, the format for this course may be modified to enable completion of the course.
In that event, students will be provided an addendum to the class syllabus that will supersede the
original version.
Campus Carry Notification
The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with
Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while
maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and
visitors. Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on
campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the

college’s concealed handgun policy. In addition, concealed weapons are not allowed on ACC-
sponsored field trips where the school owns or has chartered or leased vehicles for

transportation.
It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times. Persons who see a
handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 222 from a
campus phone or 512-223-7999.Please refer to the concealed handgun policy online at
austincc.edu/campuscarry.
IMPORTANT: Welding classes are held in an area designated as an exclusion zone as defined
by state law or the college’s concealed handgun policy. Concealed carry is prohibited in
exclusion zones. Concealed weapons must be stored in a secure place as defined by college
policy prior to entering the classroom, studio, or learning space.
Discrimination Prohibited
The College seeks to maintain an educational environment free from any form of discrimination
or harassment including but not limited to discrimination or harassment on the basis of race,
color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
Faculty at the College are required to report concerns regarding sexual misconduct (including all
forms of sexual harassment and sex and gender-based discrimination) to the Manager of Title
IX/Title VI/ADA Compliance. Licensed clinical counselors are available across the District and
serve as confidential resources for students.

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Additional information about Title VI, Title IX, and ADA compliance can be found in the ACC

Compliance Resource Guide available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o55xINAWNvTYgI-
fs-JbDyuaMFDNvAjz/view

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.
Use of the Testing Center
The Testing Centers will allow only limited in person testing and testing time will be limited to
the standard class time, typically one and one-half hours. Specifically, only the following will be
allowed in the Testing Centers:
• Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Testing: All approved SAS testing
• Assessments Tests: Institutionally approved assessment tests (e.g., TSIA or TABE)
• Placement Tests: Placement tests (e.g., ALEKS)
• Make-Up Exams (for students who missed the original test): Make-up testing is available
for all lecture courses but will be limited to no more than 25% of students enrolled in
each section for each of four tests
• Programs incorporating industry certification exams: Such programs (e.g., Microsoft,
Adobe, etc.) may utilize the ACC Business Assessment Center for the industry
certification exams (BACT) at HLC or RRC

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
The success of our students is paramount, and ACC offers a variety of support services
to help, as well as providing numerous opportunities for community engagement and
personal growth.
Student Support
ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of
opportunities and services. Information on these campus services and resources is available at
http://www.austincc.edu/students. A comprehensive array of student support services is
available online at: https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/remote-student-support

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Student Accessibility Services
Austin Community College (ACC) is committed to providing a supportive, accessible, and
inclusive learning environment for all students. Each campus offers support services for students
with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other
accommodations must request them through Student Accessibility Services (SAS).
Students are encouraged to request accommodations prior to the beginning of the semester,
otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed. Students who have received
accommodations from SAS for this course will provide the instructor with the legal document
titled “Faculty Notification Letter” (FNL) through the Accessible Information Management
(AIM) portal.
Until the instructor receives the FNL, accommodations should not be provided. Once the FNL is
received, accommodations must be provided. Accommodations are not retroactive, so it is in the
student’s best interest to request their accommodations as soon as possible prior to the beginning
of the semester.
Please contact SAS@austincc.edu for more information.
Academic Support
ACC offers academic support services on all of its campuses. These services, which include
online tutoring, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction, are free to enrolled ACC
students. Tutors are available in a variety of subjects ranging from accounting to pharmacology.
Students may receive these services on both a drop-in and referral basis.

An online tutor request can be made here: https://de.austincc.edu/bbsupport/online-tutoring-
request/

Additional tutoring information can be found here: austincc.edu/onlinetutoring
Student Technology Support
Austin Community College provides free, secure drive-up WiFi to students and employees in the
parking lots of all campus locations. WiFi can be accessed seven days a week, 7 am to 11 pm.
Additional details are available at https://www.austincc.edu/sts.
Students who do not have the necessary technology to complete their ACC courses can request
to borrow devices from Student Technology Services. Available devices include iPads,
webcams, headsets, calculators, etc. Students must be registered for a credit course, Adult
Education, or Continuing Education course to be eligible. For more information, including how
to request a device, visit http://www.austincc.edu/sts.
Student Technology Services offers phone, live-chat, and email-based technical support for
students and can provide support on topics such as password resets, accessing or using
Blackboard, access to technology, etc. To view hours of operation and ways to request support,
visit http://www.austincc.edu/sts.

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Library Services
ACC Library Services offers both in-person and extensive online, with research and assignment
assistance available in-person during limited hours of service. Although all college services are
subject to change this fall, plans include ACC students signing up for study space and use of
computers at open libraries, extensive online instruction in classes, online reference assistance
24/7 and reference with ACC faculty librarians. In addition, currently enrolled students, faculty
and staff can access Library Services online (also 24/7) via the ACC Library website and by
using their ACCeID to access all online materials (ebooks, articles from library databases, and
streaming videos). ACC Libraries offer these services in numerous ways such as: "Get Help from
a Faculty Librarian: the 24/7 Ask a Librarian chat service," an online form for in-depth research
Q and A sessions, one-on-one video appointments, email, and phone (voicemail is monitored
regularly).
• Library Website: http://library.austincc.edu

• Library Information & Services during COVID-
19: https://researchguides.austincc.edu/LSinfoCOVID19

• Ask a Librarian 24/7 chat and form: https://library.austincc.edu/help/ask.php
• Library Hours of Operation by Location: https://library.austincc.edu/loc/
• Email: library@austincc.edu
Personal Support
Resources to support students are available at every campus. To learn more, ask your professor
or visit the campus Support Center. All resources and services are free and confidential. Some
examples include, among others:
• Food resources including community pantries and bank drives can be found here:
https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now
• Assistance with childcare or utility bills is available at any campus Support Center:
http://www.austincc.edu/students/support-center.
• The Student Emergency Fund can help with unexpected expenses that may cause you to
withdraw from one or more classes: http://www.austincc.edu/SEF.
• Help with budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student Money
Management Office: http://sites.austincc.edu/money/.
A full listing of services for student parents is available at:
https://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care

• The CARES Act Student Aid will help eligible students pay expenses related to COVID-
19: https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/cares-act-student-aid.

Mental health counseling services are available throughout the ACC Student Services District to
address personal and or mental health concerns: http://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling .
If you are struggling with a mental health or personal crisis, call one of the following numbers to
connect with resources for help. However, if you are afraid that you might hurt yourself or
someone else, call 911 immediately.

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Free Crisis Hotline Numbers:
• Austin / Travis County 24-hour Crisis & Suicide hotline: 512-472-HELP (4357)
• The Williamson County 24-hour Crisis hotline: 1-800-841-1255
• Bastrop County Family Crisis Center hotline: 1-888-311-7755
• Hays County 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• Crisis Text Line: Text “home” to 741741
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National
Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline:1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Student Organizations
ACC has over seventy student organizations, offering a variety of cultural, academic, vocational,
and social opportunities. They provide a chance to meet with other students who have the same
interests, engage in service-learning, participate in intramural sports, gain valuable field
experience related to career goals, and much else. Student Life coordinates many of these
activities, and additional information is available at http://sites.austincc.edu/sl/.
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 stu-
dents 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 weld-
ing 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 Assess-
ment (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

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student Online Services account. Do not miss this deadline or you will forfeit graduating
that semester.
5. 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.
6. Transferability: Transferability of workforce courses varies. Students interested in
transferring courses to another college should speak with their Area of Study (AoS)
advisor, Department Chair, and/or Program Director.
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:
1. Course Schedule
2. Academic Calendar
3. Student Handbook
4. College Catalog
Annual Course Offerings
You should note that not all courses are offered each semester and should arrange your
schedule accordingly. Advanced courses with low demand are generally scheduled only once
annually. Be aware of prerequisites as you plan your semesters.
You may contact the Welding Department office (512-223-6220) with questions.
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 cred
ited 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 com-
bined efforts of all students.

4. Do not waste metal. Cut away practice welds and consolidate pieces. 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 re-
paired 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.

Safety Regulations
Welding 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

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persistently violate these rules, you will be considered a safety risk and will be withdrawn from
class:
1. Wear your safety glasses at all times.
2. Wear your ear plugs in areas of high noise levels.
3. Wearing earbuds or headphones is prohibited while in the laboratories.
4. Know the locations and proper use of fire extinguishers. They are located at the exit to every
classroom and laboratory.
5. Do not weld or grind near oxy-fuel tanks, manifold connections, or other potential sources
for gas leaks.
6. Beware of the signs of dehydration, especially during warm months: disorientation,
confusion, light-headedness, flushed appearance, headache, exhaustion. Do not wait until
these signs appear—drink fluids and take breaks regularly.
7. Be mindful of proper ventilation in your work area.
8. When using portable grinders, be sure that you direct sparks away from others.
9. When using stationary pedestal grinders, be sure that the tool rest is adjusted as close to the
grinding wheel as possible without touching it (1/16”). Always wear safety glasses when
grinding and wire brushing. Do not wear gloves when using pedestal grinders.
10. Do not handle oxy-fuel equipment with oil or grease on your hands or clothing.
11. Do not wear loose or dangling clothing, jewelry, or hair when welding or handling materials.
12. Be sure that you have the proper shade of filter lens in your welding helmet or face shield.
13. Do not attach your ground lead to water pipes or electrical conduit.
14. When welding in a booth, keep your door closed. When welding in an open area, shield your
arc with welding curtains. Always consider the line-of-sight between your arc and the eyes
of bystanders.
15. 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.
16. Read Chapter 2: “Safety in Welding” in your textbook by Larry Jeffus, Welding Principles
and Applications, mentioned later in this syllabus.
17. Report all accidents to your instructor without delay. If you suspect an unsafe condition or
an equipment malfunction, bring it to you instructor’s attention IMMEDIATELY.
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.

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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. Incident Reporting Form

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Supplies – All are required. Not having these required tools will affect
your grade for this course.
You are required to purchase the following items for your classes. You are preparing to enter
the profession of welding, and like other technical crafts, it requires specialized tools and
equipment. Higher quality tools cost more initially, but they tend to last longer and usually result
in savings over time.
Most tools are needed on the first day of class, some are needed by week 2. All other tools are
required by mid-term.
1. Safety glasses*
2. Welding hood with replacement cover lenses *
3. Welding cap
4. Boots or high-top shoes*
5. Gauntlets or gloves, according to your class*
6. Leather sleeves or jacket – (Not required if only taking WLDG 1434 - Intro to GTAW)*
7. Long sleeve heavy cotton work shirt*
8. Cutting glasses, shade 3 or 5*
9. Hand wire brush*
10. Chipping hammer*
11. Vice GripTM 10R, or 10WR, or 10CR, or 12LC (at least one vice grip)*
12. Striker with flint replacements*
13. Soapstone*
14. needle-nose pliers with side cutter, if taking a GMAW course (Welder’s Plier such as
WelpersTM recommended)*
15. 12” combination square with steel blade, or 6”speed square*
16. 41⁄2” diameter angle grinder** – must have by end of week 2
17. Extra grinding disks (1/4”x4 1⁄2”)** - must have by end of week 2
18. Extra wire wheels (4 1⁄2”) **- must have by end of week 2
19. retractable tape measure **- must have by end of week 2
20. Ear plugs **- must have by end of week 2
21. 2-lb ball or cross peen hammer
22. 10” crescent wrench
23. Tool box or bucket or tool bag
24. Face shield with clear lenses
25. Oxy/Fuel tip cleaner
26. 1⁄4” center punch
27. 1⁄2” cold chisel
28. Vice GripsTM, two 11R each
29. Pipe wrap: medium size
*Indicates needed on first day of class
**Must have by end of week 2
These items can be obtained from one of the Austin area welding suppliers below. Most items
can also be purchased from any hardware store.

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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

Matheson Tri-Gas (San Marcos)
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 (Austin)
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

Red Ball Oxygen
335 Commercial Dr
Buda, TX 78610
512-523-8146

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Examinations/ OSHA 10/ Other Assignments
This course consists of three exams (Safety Exam, Mid-term, Final Exam), and a requirement to
complete OSHA 10 by the withdrawal deadline. It may also include quizzes and other
assignments, at the discretion of your instructor. These assignments account for 40% of your
overall course grade.
Safety examination: Chapter 2
Mid-term examination: 3 and 28
Final examination: Chapters 4 and 7
It is the student’s responsibility to confirm exam content, format, and dates with your
instructor.
OSHA 10 Requirement
Students taking WLDG 1428, WLDG 1430, or WLDG 1434 are required to complete OSHA 10
training. This training is available online. A recommended site for this training is
www.careersafeonline.com. The training must be completed by the withdrawal deadline or per
your professor’s instructions. Failure to meet this requirement may result in you being dropped
from the course. If you have already completed the training, you may show your professor proof
of completion to satisfy this requirement.

PROJECT LIST
Surfacing

Project Number Skill Completion Date Course Completion
1. Flat ..........................E-6010 ............................................................................................ 2%
2. Horizontal ...............E-6010 ............................................................................................ 4%
3. Vertical ....................E-6010 ............................................................................................ 6%
4. Overhead .................E-6010 ............................................................................................ 8%
5. Flat ..........................E-7018 .......................................................................................... 10%
6. Horizontal ...............E-7018 .......................................................................................... 12%
7. Vertical ....................E-7018 .......................................................................................... 14%
8. Overhead .................E-7018 .......................................................................................... 16%

Oxy-Fuel Cutting (OFC)

Project Number Skill Completion Date Course Completion
Cutting
9. Manual Torch ................................................................................................................ 18%
10. Track Torch ................................................................................................................... 20%

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Tee-Joints

Project Number Skill Completion Date Course Completion
11. Flat (1F) ..................E-6010 .......................................................................................... 22%
12. Horizontal (2F)........E-6010 .......................................................................................... 24%
13. Vertical (3F) ............E-6010 .......................................................................................... 26%
14. Overhead (4F) .........E-6010 .......................................................................................... 28%
15. Flat (1F) ..................E-7018 .......................................................................................... 30%
16. Horizontal (2F)........E-7018 .......................................................................................... 32%
17. Vertical (3F) ............E-7018 .......................................................................................... 34%
18. Overhead (4F) .........E-7018 .......................................................................................... 36%

Lap-Joints

Project Number Skill Completion Date Course Completion
19. Flat (1F) ..................E-6010 .......................................................................................... 38%
20. Horizontal (2F)........E-6010 .......................................................................................... 40%
21. Vertical (3F) ............E-6010 .......................................................................................... 42%
22. Overhead (4F) .........E-6010 .......................................................................................... 44%
23. Flat (1F) ..................E-7018 .......................................................................................... 46%
24. Horizontal (2F)........E-7018 .......................................................................................... 48%
25. Vertical (3F) ............E-7018 .......................................................................................... 50%
26. Overhead (4F) .........E-7018 .......................................................................................... 52%

Edge-Joints

Project Number Skill Completion Date Course Completion
27. Flat (1F) ..................E-6010 .......................................................................................... 53%
28. Horizontal (2F)........E-6010 .......................................................................................... 54%
29. Vertical (3F) ............E-6010 .......................................................................................... 55%
30. Overhead (4F) .........E-6010 .......................................................................................... 56%
31. Flat (1F) ..................E-7018 .......................................................................................... 58%
32. Horizontal (2F)........E-7018 .......................................................................................... 60%
33. Vertical (3F) ............E-7018 .......................................................................................... 62%
34. Overhead (4F) .........E-7018 .......................................................................................... 64%

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Flare-Bevel-Joints

Project Number Skill Completion Date Course Completion
35. Flat (1F) ..................E-6010 .......................................................................................... 66%
36. Horizontal (2F)........E-6010 .......................................................................................... 68%
37. Vertical (3F) ............E-6010 .......................................................................................... 70%
38. Overhead (4F) .........E-6010 .......................................................................................... 72%
39. Flat (1F) ..................E-7018 .......................................................................................... 74%
40. Horizontal (2F)........E-7018 .......................................................................................... 76%
41. Vertical (3F) ............E-7018 .......................................................................................... 78%
42. Overhead (4F) .........E-7018 .......................................................................................... 80%

Flare-Vee-Joints

Project Number Skill Completion Date Course Completion
43. Flat (1F) ..................E-6010 .......................................................................................... 82%
44. Horizontal (2F)........E-6010 .......................................................................................... 84%
45. Vertical (3F) ............E-6010 .......................................................................................... 86%
46. Overhead (4F) .........E-6010 .......................................................................................... 88%
47. Flat (1F) ..................E-7018 .......................................................................................... 90%
48. Horizontal (2F)........E-7018 .......................................................................................... 92%
49. Vertical (3F) ............E-7018 .......................................................................................... 94%
50. Overhead (4F) .........E-7018 .......................................................................................... 96%

Other Electrodes

Project Number Skill Completion Date Course Completion
51. Flat (1F) ..................E-6011 ∅3/32" ............................................................................. 98%
52. Horizontal (2F)........E-6011 tee- and lap-joints on 12-gauge ..................................... 100%

Calculation of Final Grade
Projects............................................. Percent Completed_________% x 60% = _________Points
Exams/ OSHA 10/ Assignments ..... Average of Grades_________% x 40% = _________Points
Total Points_______ Final Course Grade_______

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Withdrawal for Excessive Absences

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 or-
der 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 (approxi-
mately two weeks before the end of the semester). It is not your instructor's responsibility to re-
mind 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 _____________________

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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 Safety Agreement, (2) reading the applicable 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.
By signing this form, I also attest that I will acquire all required tools and supplies as listed
within the course syllabus.
Finally, I agree that I will consult the college’s web page
(https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus?ref=audiencemenu) for current information regarding
COVID19 related policies and procedures.

Student Student
(print name) ______________________________ Signature _________________________________
Student Phone ____________________________ Student Email ______________________________
Instructor ________________________________ Semester/ Year _____________________________
Emergency
Contact Person ___________________________ Emergency

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