FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:

• Wear a face covering at all times.
• Wash your hands frequently for 20 seconds.
• Use hand sanitizer regularly.
• Practice social distancing by remaining 6 feet apart.
• Pay attention to entrance-and exit-only doors.
• Follow directional signs.
• Follow any safety directions posted.

TSTC Grading Policy

(Grades for courses must be C or better)

Competencies Rating Scale

Campus Standard Policies

The Student Handbook contains valuable information on campus policies and procedures.

• Student Code of Conduct
• Student Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
• Plagiarism
• Student Grievances and Complaints

Disability Services

Any student who, because of a disability, may require special accommodations in order to meet the course requirements, should contact the Disability Services office, as soon possible, to make necessary arrangements.  Please note that instructors are not allowed to provide classroom accommodation to a student until appropriate verification from the Disability Services office has been provided.

Tutoring Statement

The Supplemental Instruction & Tutoring Program at TSTC offers free tutoring and academic support services to help you achieve your academic and career goals. You can access the Tutoring Schedule, as well as MyTSTC Video Tutor Library, by visiting: https://portal.tstc.edu/student/Student_Learning/Pages/Tutoring.aspx (shortened link: goo.gl/Z9vJvY ).

For more information, please contact Norma A. Salazar@ 956-364-4557.

Learning Resource Center

The Learning Resource Center provides online and in person library resources and services.  Go to tstc.libguides.com to find help with your assignments, projects, and papers.  Clicking the Student tab will allow you to find resources, homework help, tutorials, and real time chat to answer your questions.

• Explain course polices and procedures, with emphasis on individual and overall safety considerations and precautions while using MIG Welding Equipment.

• Explain and demonstrate all required steps necessary to properly set up and tune a MIG Welder for proper operational use.

• Explain and Demonstrate proper Technique required to make quality welds on Automotive grade Galvanized Steel panels. Present examples of the most commonly used Auto Body Welds.

• Explain and Demonstrate the Four welding positions required in auto collision repair, with emphasis on I-CAR Welding Standards.

• Explain and Demonstrate the different types of Welding Defects, their causes, and remedies.

• Explain and Demonstrate the Different Variables associated with MIG Welding, and how they affect the welding process.

• Explain and Demonstrate the I-Car Welding Qualification
  Testing procedures and criteria.

• To continue learning and to keep material fresh in mind for when we return to campus and complete lab objectives
• Have students conduct visual and destructive testing on Personal weld samples, with the emphasis on I-CAR
  Welder Qualification Standards. (Done in Lab before break)

• Individual welder practice of industry standard welds conducted on 3x5, 18 Gauge Galvanized Steel Panels, with emphasis on I-CAR Welding Qualification Visual and Destructive Standards.

• Conduct Practice I-Car Welding Test, to include Destructive Testing of all prescribed welds.

• All welding lab objectives must be completed prior to the end of this week.
• Administer I-CAR Welding Qualification Test. Visually and Destructively Test all welding coupons submitted for analysis. Grade test in accordance with I-CAR standards.

• Clean Welding Lab and perform shop maintenance in preparation for next semester. Emphasis on Preventative Maintenance and Shop Safety.

Course Policies:

Safety Procedures:
Students are required to participate in a safety lecture prior to performing in the laboratory portion of the course. A written test will be given to each participating student covering the presented safety materials. Students must complete the safety test with 100% accuracy prior to receiving lab assignments.

•  A long sleeve heavy weight cotton or denim shirt without pockets, or pocket flaps that either button or snap shut, maybe substituted for a welding jacket
•  Due to their potential for flammability, at no time should any clothing made of synthetic material be worn in the welding lab. Examples: Nylon, Rayon, Polyester, or fabric blends containing these products. Athletic Suits, Track Suits, Jogging Suits, and Windbreakers, are some of the most common items of clothing made of synthetic fabric. Athletic foot wear is sometimes made using plastic or other synthetic materials that may also be flammable.

• NIOSH approved safety glasses with clear lenses will be worn at all times.
• Full-toed shoes (no slippers, sandals, flip-flops, or bare feet).
• Full length pants (must extend past ankles).
• Pants must fit around waist within 3 inches of belly button.
• Shirts (no sleeveless or tank tops).
• Shirts with and without buttons on neck opening can be worn with instructor approval.
• Clothing must be reasonably snug fitting (not excessively loose, baggy, torn).
• Inappropriate slogans on clothing are not acceptable.
• Jogging clothes, sweats, or warm-ups are not acceptable.
• Acceptable headgear: ball caps or bump caps (No do-rags, bandanas or shower caps)
• The Instructor has the final authority concerning matters of dress.

• Smoking in classrooms, laboratories and shops are prohibited
• Smoking is permitted only in designated areas
• Smoking is prohibited within 20 feet of a building, when permitted
• Smoking is prohibited within the fenced area surrounding the ACM and CAT Labs.
• The consumption of drinks, candy and other food items is restricted to lounge areas
• Eating or drinking in laboratories are hazardous because of the toxic nature of lab materials being handled
• No horseplay at any time
• Be responsible – Be a professional