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Get the Get the EDGE EDGE

on an Associate on an Associate DegreeDegree

What is EDGE?What is EDGE?Earn a Degree – Graduate EarlyEarn a Degree – Graduate Early

Students take designated courses and Students take designated courses and must pass the end of course exam with must pass the end of course exam with

score of 75% or higher.score of 75% or higher.

EDGE EDGE ProgramsPrograms Associate in Applied Associate in Applied

ScienceScience• Administrative Assistant Technology Administrative Assistant Technology • Finance/Accounting Finance/Accounting • Health Information Technology Health Information Technology • Hospitality-Culinary ArtsHospitality-Culinary Arts• Interior DesignInterior Design• Management/MarketingManagement/Marketing• Medical AssistantMedical Assistant• Network Systems Development/CiscoNetwork Systems Development/Cisco

EDGE EDGE ProgramsPrograms Associate in Applied Science: Technical Associate in Applied Science: Technical

StudiesStudies

• Automotive Automotive • General Building ConstructionGeneral Building Construction• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning • Paramedic Science Paramedic Science • WeldingWelding

MarketingMarketing

• Parents’ Night/Open HouseParents’ Night/Open House• GEARUP MeetingsGEARUP Meetings• EDGE day for junior level skill pathway EDGE day for junior level skill pathway

studentsstudents• Dual Credit Orientation for ParentsDual Credit Orientation for Parents• Guidance Counselors/AdministrationGuidance Counselors/Administration• Faculty Advisor/AdviseeFaculty Advisor/Advisee

Marketing continued:Marketing continued:• BillboardsBillboards• BrochuresBrochures• PostersPosters• Newspaper adsNewspaper ads• Radio announcementsRadio announcements• School newslettersSchool newsletters• Award AssemblyAward Assembly

MANAGEMENT/MANAGEMENT/MARKETINGMARKETING

• High School CoursesHigh School Courses• EDGE CoursesEDGE Courses• Dual Credit CoursesDual Credit Courses• Community College CoursesCommunity College Courses

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior 1st Sem/1st Yr 2nd Sem/1st Yr 3rd Sem/2nd Yr

English 9 (HSC) English 10 (HSC) English 11 (HSC) English 12 (HSC) COM 111 (CCC) AC 201 (CCC) AAT 104 (CCC)

US to 1990 (HSC) World Studiesto 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)

*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 9 (HSC) CATS 10 (HSC) Higher Science (HSC) Elective (HSC) MG 181 (CCC) MAT 210 (CCC) MK 279 (CCC)

Business Comp. Applications I (IT101) (EDGE)

Fine or PerformingArts (HSC)

Marketing Principles I (HSC) Core Requirement

Mgt & Entrepreneurship[MG 202], (DCC) Core Requirement

MK 210 (CCC) MG 233 (CCC) Recommended Elective(CCC)

PE or Health (HSC) PE or Health (HSC) Accounting I (Required for ACC II and EDGE credit)

Accounting II (AC103) (EDGE)

Elective or Intro. To Majors (HSC)

Business Computer Applications II (HSC)

Marketing Principles II (MK130) (DCC)

Management & Entrepreneurship (HSC) Core Requirement

Foreign Language I or Elective (HSC)

Introduction to Business and Marketing (MG101) (EDGE) Core Requirement

Elective (HSC) Business Law [MG 226] (DCC) Elective

*Applied Math I and II are equivalent to Algebra I 5/17/04

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.

Phase One (Completion of Up to One Semester of College Course Work)

Tech-Prep EDGE Program

Recommended Schedule During High School Recommended Schedule After Completion of High School

Management Technology, Business Administration Option (Community College)Management/Marketing, Business Management (High School)

for 9th Graders

CCC - Community College Course

EDGE Course or EDGE Equivalent Course

DCC - Dual Credit Course

HSC - High School Course

Potential Tuition Savings for Listed EDGE Courses - $1,062Potential Tuition Savings for Listed Dual Credit Courses - $816Approximate 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


StudiesStudies

• Vocational students--hardest group to Vocational students--hardest group to transition to postsecondary degree transition to postsecondary degree programs. programs.

• Goal is seamless transition and equal Goal is seamless transition and equal access to postsecondary degree access to postsecondary degree programs.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 – No mastery 2 – Limited mastery; constant supervision needed

3 – Average or good mastery; some supervision needed 4 – Almost complete mastery; little supervision needed 5 – Complete mastery; no supervision needed

Level of Competence Content Standards and Objectives

1 2 3 4 5 Date Comments

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.

WVEIS 1985 Fundamentals of Welding Technology Test 1. Which electrode is known as an all-position electrode? (3.5)

A. E6010. B. E6030. C. E7024. D. E7028.

2. A ferrous grinding stone can be used on (2.1)

A. aluminum. B. brass. C. copper. D. steel.

3. The size of a coated electrode is determined by the (3.5)

A. diameter of the wire. B. length of the electrode. C. overall diameter of the electrode. D. thickness of the coating.

4. The third digit of a four-digit AWS number for a mild steel electrode

denotes the (3.2)

A. chemical analysis of the coating. B. position recommended for welding. C. tensile strength after welding. D. tensile strength before welding.

5. 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.

Std.Obj. # Questions Std.Obj. # Questions Std.Obj. # Questions Std.Obj. # Questions1.1 2 1.1 2 1.1 2 1.1 11.2 3 1.2 2 1.2 2 1.2 31.3 2 1.3 5 1.3 10 2.1 22.1 3 1.4 6 1.4 8 2.2 22.2 2 2.1 3 1.5 10 2.3 32.3 2 2.2 6 1.6 9 2.4 32.4 2 3.1 1 1.8 4 2.6 22.5 1 3.2 1 1.9 2 2.7 22.6 1 4.1 1 1.10 3 3.1 22.7 1 4.2 1 3.2 22.8 2 4.3 4 3.3 22.9 3 4.4 5 4.1 23.1 2 4.5 3 4.2 23.2 2 4.6 6 4.3 33.3 1 4.4 23.4 1 4.5 23.5 4 5.1 44.1 4 5.2 24.2 2 5.3 44.3 2 5.4 24.4 2 5.5 34.5 24.6 24.7 2

Total 50 Total 50 Total 50 Total 50

1985 1987 1993 1995

Fundamentals of Welding Technology

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Thermal Cutting and Welding

WVEIS CODE WVEIS CODE WVEIS CODEWVEIS CODE

Gas Metal Arc Welding

WELDING TECHNOLOGY COURSE BLUEPRINT

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 email: [email protected]

Training Title: 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 Date: ______ Recommendation Approval Rejection Date Faculty Signature: □ □ ____ Division Director: Pattie Walker X □ 4/1/04 Dean of Academic Affairs: Dr. Judy Scherer X □ 4/1/04 Director, Advising Center: Billie Brooks FYI 4/1/04 Filed into Green Course Specific File Date: NA

TECHNICAL STUDIES

Vocational Site Partnerships Welding Focus: Advising Sheet

One-Year Certificate Program

COMPONENT I – General Education (15 Credit Hours)

COM 111 Written Communication 3

IT 101 Fundamentals of Computers1 3 MAT 145 Technical Mathematics 3 MG 101 Introduction to Business1 3 SS 201 Human Relations 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 General Education (25 Credit Hours) COM 111 Written Communication 3 COM 112 Oral Communication 3 IT 101 Fundamentals of Computers1 3 MAT 145 Technical Mathematics2 3 MG 101 Introduction to Business1 3 SCI 201 Integrated Science: Health, Law & Environment2,3 4 SS 201 Human Relations 3 SS 215 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. Available to Cabell, Mason, and Wayne County students at Technical Centers and/or High Schools through EDGE. 2. 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.

3. SCI 201 has a prerequisite of MAT 145. 4. SS 210 may be substituted for SS 215. 5. COM 231, 235 and MK 209 have a prerequisite of COM 111. 6. 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. 7. A letter must be received from employer to verify this employment.

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior 1st Sem/1st Yr 2nd Sem/1st Yr 3rd Sem/2nd YrEnglish 9 (HSC) English 10 (HSC) English 11 (HSC) COM 111 for ENG 12

taught as (DCC)MAT 145 (CCC) COM 112 (CCC)

US to 1990 (HSC) World Studiesto 1900 (HSC)

20th Century (HSC) Civics (HSC) Technical Core Elective SCI 201 (CCC)

*Applied Math I or Algebra I or Higher(HSC)

*Applied Math II or Algebra II or Higher (HSC)

*Algebra II, Applied Math II, Applied Geometry or Higher (HSC)

Higher Math (HSC) Technical Core Elective SS 201 (CCC)

CATS 9 (HSC) CATS 10 (HSC) Higher Science (HSC) Shielded Metal Arc Welding (EDGE Equivalent) Core Requirement

Technical Core Elective SS 215 (CCC)

Business Comp. Applications I (IT101) (EDGE)

Fine or PerformingArts (HSC)

Fundamentals of Welding Technology (EDGE Equivalent) Core Requirement

Gas Metal Arc Welding (EDGE Equivalent) Core Requirement

Technical Core Elective

PE or Health (HSC) PE or Health (HSC) Thermal Cutting & Welding (EDGE Equivalent) Core Requirement

Recommended Cluster Elective (HSC)

Elective (HSC)or Intro. To Majors

Introduction To Business and Marketing (MG101) (EDGE)



Elective (HSC) Elective (HSC) Elective (HSC) Elective (HSC)

*Applied Math I and II are equivalent to Algebra I 7/12/04High School Requirements differ for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. However, they may still receive Community College credit by taking EDGE and Dual Credit courses.

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.

Phase One (Completion of Up to One Semester of College Course Work)

Tech-Prep EDGE Program

Recommended Schedule During High School Recommended Schedule After Completion of High School

Technical Studies, Welding Technology (Community College)Manufacturing Technology, Welding (High School)

for 9th Graders

CCC - Community College Course

EDGE Course or EDGE Equivalent Course

DCC - Dual Credit Course

HSC - High School Course

Potential Tuition Savings for Listed EDGE Courses - $2,828Potential Tuition Savings for Listed Dual Credit Courses - $204Approximate Textbook/Supplies Savings - $600 Potential Total Savings - $3,632*Does not include room/board savings

Occupations: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersAverage Salary Range in West Virginia: $20,000-$40,000

Technical Studies: Technical Studies: Welding TechnologyWelding Technology

• High School CoursesHigh School Courses• EDGE CoursesEDGE Courses• Dual Credit CoursesDual Credit Courses• Community College CoursesCommunity College Courses• Apprenticeship Opportunities for Apprenticeship Opportunities for

AdultsAdults

WELDING OCCUPATIONAL TRACK OCCUPATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL STUDIES

Adults working in Welding Trade

Apprenticeship in Skilled Trade (Apprenticeship Completion

43 credit hours)

Associate in Applied Science in Occupational Development :

Welding Option (64-65 total credit hours)

Vocational Programs for High School Students and Adults (Vocational Coursework

35 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)

31%

69%

% taking EDGEcredit

% not yet takingEDGE credit

EDGE ImplementationEDGE Implementation6000 Students in Consortium 6000 Students in Consortium AreaArea

2003-2004 Field-Test Year


StudiesStudies

• Automotive Automotive • General Building ConstructionGeneral Building Construction• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning • Paramedic Science Paramedic Science • WeldingWelding

– AAS-TS graduates are well positioned to secure AAS-TS graduates are well positioned to secure apprenticeships after program completion… apprenticeships after program completion…

The next step….The next step….• Next challenge, secure Bachelor degree Next challenge, secure Bachelor degree

articulations for occupational EDGE articulations for occupational EDGE programs. Options will include: programs. Options will include: – Bachelors in Applied Technology BATBachelors in Applied Technology BAT– Bachelors in Applied Science BASBachelors in Applied Science BAS– Regents Bachelors in Arts RBA Regents Bachelors in Arts RBA – Disciplinary Bachelors program articulationsDisciplinary Bachelors program articulations

Presenters:Presenters:Homer K. Preece, DirectorHomer K. Preece, DirectorSchool of Extended Education, Marshall School of Extended Education, Marshall

UniversityUniversityMid-Ohio Valley CenterMid-Ohio Valley CenterOne John Marshall Way One John Marshall Way Point Pleasant, WV 25550Point Pleasant, WV 25550(304) 674-7200 (304) 674-7200 [email protected]@marshall.edu

Dr. Judy Scherer, Dean of Academic AffairsDr. Judy Scherer, Dean of Academic AffairsMarshall Community and Technical CollegeMarshall Community and Technical CollegeOne John Marshall Way One John Marshall Way Huntington, WV 25755Huntington, WV 25755(304) 676-7167 [email protected] (304) 676-7167 [email protected]

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