April 2011

– Erick Martin • Welding Instructor

Welding/ManufacturingSkilled Trades

“These are my students, and my challenge.”“Skills once learned, are never lost.”

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work ethic

...prideattention to detail,TO ACQUIRE NEW SKILLS.

they learn...

These are my students.

Broderick HolmesWelding student

Ryan KannegieterWelding student

attention to detail,

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Why Welding?There is a perception that manufacturing is dirty,

dead and that there’s no need. But, this industry can be

high-tech and precision-oriented. Today, manufacturers

are seeking people with a diverse skill set. A fundamen-

tal skill set is extremely important. And that’s what we

offer here. Both. Fundamentals and diverse skills training

for long-term growth and job opportunities for you.

The bottom line is – it really comes down to people.

In this profession, as you build your skills you invest in

yourself. You own these skills for a lifetime. You don’t

forget them. Helping you establish a good old work ethic

is a core component of what we do here as well.

attitude80% of everything in the world

has welding in it.

As a result, you don’t come here to learn “just good enough.”

To become a long-term welder, you need to be self-driven,

personally-motivated and curious...about how things work –

both mechanically and physically. And, you need a big picture

mentality. Because, a big skill set now – leads to big opportu-

nities later. The time to do this, for yourself...is now.

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Kenneth Rehkopf

visionYou have to develop a knowledge-set based on quality values.

Ryan KramerKenneth RehkopfWelding studentWelding student

Ask yourself –Why choose welding?

What will I get from my choice?

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Paul GartenWelding student

real peopleThis is a very personal kind

of trade. There’s a lot of pride that goes into making things.

You’ll own your set of skills for a lifetime.

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good jobsWelding is viable,

it’s an intrinsic aspect of the manufacturing process...

...and from an educational standpoint,it’s truly an investment in

YOURSELF.

good jobs

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“I was a die maker with an Associates Degree in Machine

Tool Technology.

I came back to school to add welding to my machine tool

capabilities in an effort to secure a better job. And, this is

the place to do it!

At Kalamazoo Valley, I was able to acquire my certificate

in one and a half years of fairly intense training – at a great

facility – with an excellent instructor.

Erick is an expert in the field who knows the mechanics,

knows the training that’s needed, the educational

requirements and how to teach and manage a class of

skilled tradesmen.

I feel fortunate to be part of this program and I know

others do as well.”

– Jim Garrison2nd year Welding student

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“It’s a great program.

I’ve learned a lot here. It’s a big-time commitment, but overall,

I think it’s worth it. Erick doesn’t put up with a lot. But if you put

forth the effort, you’re going to get something of value from it.

Establishing a base in the skilled trades before coming here,

gave me a leg up on building my welding skill set. Classes here

– Erick’s approach, an individaul type of welding – allows you

to attend part-time, keeping your existing job while you learn

and improve your skills.

I had a job before this, during the summer welding part-

time.Erick really helped by looking over all my certificates

with me to organize them in a way that would help me get

full-time employment.”

– Cody Day2nd year Welding student

“Michigan has, in my opinion, one of the worl’s best work

forces. And, while so many manufacturing firms have elected

to move elsewhere – anyone wanting to make something,

or have something made here, will find it’s made better

than anyplace else.”

– Jim Garrison2nd year Welding student

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“ I would say – this is a pretty intense program as a whole.

It includes both class time, lab time and also involves,

work outside class to fine-tune your skills.

The more effort you put into the class, the better you get.

I like Erick’s no-nonsense teaching style. He teaches –

from having worked in the industry. He knows –

exactly what companies want from their future employees.

It’s because of this approach, that you benefit greatly,

with a skill set that can last a lifetime.”

– Zach Demming2nd year Welding student

Mark Chucta Erick MartinWelding student Welding Instructor

“You don’t come hereto learn – just good enough.

You need a big-picture mentality.”

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Welding/ManufacturingSkilled Trades

The certificate level courses in the Welding technologies program guide the student through a series of process skills using manual and automated welding. The program develops foundation and advanced skills using current welding process-es. The types of welding process training include GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), SMAW (ARC), FCAW and OXY-FUEL and PLASMA cutting. Materials welded include mild steel, aluminum and stainless steel. Courses offered prepare the student for entry-level and advanceed level employment, job enahncement and may also transfer to a bachelors degree program. Courses offered can also provide the skill set necessary to successfully complete welder certification testing required by many welding companies.

ELT 100 Basic ElectricityMACH 103 Fundamentals/Machine Tool OperationMSM 120 Basic Fluid PowerMSM 260 Metallurgy/Mechanical TestingWELD 190 Welding Rapid Skills TrainingWELD 240 Shld Metal Arc Wld-Pipe/SMAW-PWELD 255 Advanced Inert Gas WeldingWELD 265 Automated Welding

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Program Required Courses Minimum Credits: 31.00

Welding Technologies • Certificate

WELD 120 Introduction to Welding3-1-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is the introductory welding course. Designed for welders and non-welders. It covers the basic safe operation of the oxy-fuel welding, cutting and brazing systems along with training in the basic electric arc welding process, SMAW (arc), GMAW (mig), GTAW (tig) and FCAW. These processes provide the skills necessary to select and operate welding equipment safely.

WELD 182 Rapid MIG & FCAW Welding3-1-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is designed to develop the entry level job skills required for a welder using the MIG (GMAW) and Flux-Cored (FCAW) welding processes. It will include classroom and lab skill training in these weld-ing processes to produce all position groove and fillet welds. Students will receive skills in electrode selection and identifica-tion, shielding gases, type of metal transfer, material identifica-tion, methods of machine set-up, and basic process trouble-shooting. These credits will complete three (3) of the ten (10) credits in the Welding 190 Rapids Skills Training course.

WELD 184 Rapid TIG (GTAW) Welding3-1-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is designed to develop the entry level job skills required for a welder using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process. It will include skill training in this welding process to produce all position fillet and groove welds on a variety of metals including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Students will receive classroom and hands-on training in selection of filler metals, equipment selection, and set-up, metals identification, welding proce-dures, thermal cutting, AWS testing procedures, machine troubleshooting, and TIG welding terminology. These credits will complete three (3) credits in the Welding 190 Rapids Skills Training course.

WELD 186 Rapids ARC (SMAW) Welding2-1-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is designed to develop the entry level job skills required for a welder using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. It will include skill training in the welding process to produce all position fillet and groove welds on mild steel. Students will receive

classroom and hands-on training in selection of filler metals, equipment selection and set-up, metals identification, welding procedures, thermal cutting, AWS testing procedures, machine troubleshooting, and SMAW welding terminology. These cred-its will complete two (2) credits in the Welding 190 Rapid Skills Training course.

WELD 190 Welding Rapid Skills Training10-4-18 (Lecture/Standard Lab) The Welding Rapid Skills Training course is designed to deliver accelerated skills training in the SMAW (arc), GMAW (mig), FCAW (flux cored), GTAW (tig) and the oxy-fuel and plasma cutting operations to the Ameri-can Welding Society AWS QC10 Entry Level Welder Standard. Included in the course will also be welding blueprint read-ing and welding symbols skills. The practical knowledge and performance qualification testing will provide levels of docu-mented occupational skills necessary to enter the welding workforce upon completion.

WELD 240 Shld Metal Arc Wld-Pipe/SMAW-P3-1-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course offers skill training in the welding techniques used for uphill and downhill pipe welding. Students receive skill training to perform high quality welds in the common pipe welding positions 2G, 5G and 6G. Also included are testing procedures and methods to code type performance standards. Prerequisites: WELD 190, WELD 184 or equivalent experience.

WELD 255 Advanced Inert Gas Welding3-1-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) A continuation of WELD 155, this course covers skill training on larger heavier weldments. Emphasis is placed on AWS D1.1 code welding requirements. Special consideration is placed on advanced features of the welding processes such as pulse welding parameters, larger diameter welding wires, work piece preparation, and all posi-tion welding on fillet and groove welds. Weld testing and procedures to code acceptance standards are emphasized. Prerequisites: WELD 190 -or- WELD 182+184.

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WELD 265 Automated Welding3-1-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course covers the applica-tion of the MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding processes using automated linear and rotational equipment. Skill training includes fixturing, positioning and assembly of various forms of automated equipment. Also included are topics in weld cost analysis, CNC plasma cutting, weld size analysis and automa-tion safety considerations. The use of robotics is also covered. Prerequisites: WELD 255.

WELD 278 Welding Internship1-0-0 to 9-0-0 (Variable) The Welding Internship is a supervised on-the-job learning experience designed to provide students the opportunity to apply welding competencies in a work en-vironment. Prerequisites: With some exceptions, students must have completed 75% of the coursework in the pursued de-gree/certificate program and have a grade point of 2.5 in the program and 2.0 overall. Comments: This course can be used as an elective in the program. See Internships under Permission Codes for more information.

Certificate DegreeWelding Courses

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WELD 190Rapid WELD

Skills10 CR

WELD 182GMAW/FCAW

3 CR

WELD 184GTAW3 CR

WELD 186SMAW

2 CR

WELD 240SMAW Pipe

WELD 265Automated

Welding

WELD 255Advanced Inert

WELD 188Blue Print Reading/Symbols

WELD 240SMAW Pipe

WELD 255Advanced Inert

Alternative Route:

Must complete both courses to meet prerequisite

for WELD 255.

*200 Level courses requiremeeting prerequisites

and require instructor permission.

WELD 265Automated

Welding

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