Hello to all,
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I have signed up for a couple of welding courses this semester at the local C.C., trying to advance my knowledge, and welding ability. Classes started this week, and granted this is my first time to attend any classes as an adult, and the way classes are conducted is new to me. I am shceduled to go on Tues. & Thurs. 7:00pm - 10:00pm for one course, and Sat. 8:00am - 2:00pm. On tues. class lasted 15 min. long enough for the instructor to introduce himself, and hand us a syllubus for the coures, and said be back thursday. Thursday we watched the safety films that lasted only 1 hour, class ended. The instructor said he would test us on the safety film next Tuesday. Is this normal for class to get of to such a slow start, and waste time in this manner. These semester courses are only 13 weeks long, minus the holidays that will take away, and school breaks. This is time I have payed for and is just throwed away. Any guidance or instruction concerning this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,and may God bless
I would say the teacher is a little short on knowledge of welding, I would complain to management. I have operated two welding schools and we started out the first hour with teaching the basics. 2 hours class and 6 hours lab, per day. John
I agree. He is either weak in knowledge or just plain lazy. I have students in the lab the first day, maybe not welding, but getting to know the shop and equipment.
Hi Randy, i believe 80% OF your class should be hands on in the welding booth.
Sometimes, i believe the schools want to put less time in the shop because of the
cost of the welding material. After a couple of weeks you should know if that course
is want you want or if is benefitting you, as to your needs.
Gives us some feedback.
dh
Topic Welders and Inspectors / Education & Training / Time spent in community colledge welding class
