Purpose Statement:
All students in this program are expected to meet certain essential functions/technical standards which are essential for successful completion of all phases of the program and which reflect industry requirements and standards. To verify the students’ ability to perform these essential functions, students may be required to demonstrate the following technical standards:
| Standard | Definition of Standard | Example(s) of Technical Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Critical Thinking Skills | Able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Able to recognize when there is problem or possible problem |
Critical thinking sufficient enough to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Formulate fabrication plans and detect fabrication problems Understand welding codes and qualifications and interpret blueprints and sketches Calculate slopes, circumferences, and decimal equivalents; take accurate measurements and do conversions Perform procedures according to proper specifications |
| 2. Mobility/Motor Skills | Possess physical strength and flexibility to safely perform welding techniques | Physical abilities sufficient to perform welding skills in a hot (90+ degree) and cold environment
Ability to use hand tools such as grinders, oxy-act torch and hammer Weight bearing ability sufficient enough to lift and carry weight up to 50 pounds (i.e. lifting plates, parts, and fixtures) |
| 3. Tactile Skills | Possess dexterity to be able to properly perform weldment in accordance with a stated welding code | Dexterity to perform welds in all positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead) at floor level and heights over six feet |
| 4. Auditory Skills | Able to use sensory cues to maintain standards of quality welding
Able to recognize when there is a problem or possible problem Have awareness of surroundings through use of senses |
Able to tolerate extreme and constant noise
Able to discern machinery and arc noise for malfunctions and proper operation Able to tolerate a work environment that produces noise from industrial machinery, grinding, and drilling |
| 5. Visual Skills | Attentive in the classroom, observe demonstrations, and participate in lab classes
Have visual perception Able to use sensory cues to maintain standards of quality welding Able to recognize when there is a problem or possible problem Have an awareness of surroundings through use of senses |
Visual skills sufficient to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) with or without corrective lenses/glasses
Able to take precise measurements to 1/16 of an inch Survey and select appropriate materials, tools, and equipment for welding work Understand welding codes and qualifications and interpret blueprints and sketches Distinguish shapes, forms, and patterns and visualize three-dimensional objects |
| 6. Communication Skills | Communication skills sufficient to communicate in class and on welding floor using welding terms and safety practices pertaining to welding | Understand/interpret information from textbook, handouts, diagrams, charts, and tables
Use written and oral communication to demonstrate comprehension of welding concepts Recognize welding terminology and symbols |
| 7. Interpersonal Skills | Interpersonal skills sufficient for successful interactions with customers, colleagues, supervisors, and individuals from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds | Able to work cooperatively with partners and groups
Interact with coworkers under physically and mentally demanding environmental conditions Careful of detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks |
| 8. Behavioral Skills | Possess the emotional well-being required for use of their intellectual abilities, the exercise of sound judgment, the prompt completion of all responsibilities in the classroom and for lab projects
Students will be expected to learn and apply workplace responsibilities. |
Maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behaviors, even in difficult situation
Exercise good judgment Follow safety procedures |
In the case of a qualified individual with a documented disability, appropriate and reasonable accommodations will be made unless to do so would fundamentally alter the essential training elements, cause undue hardship, or produce a direct threat to the safety of the patient or student.
Disability Services Statement
The College has a legal obligation to provide appropriate accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you have a disability and are seeking accommodations, you should contact the Disability Services Office (Sink Building; 694-1813) and notify your course instructor of your disability as appropriate. Students should initiate this process as soon as possible (prior to the start of classes and/or field experience).