Welding Technology PROGRAM REVIEW 2012

Welding Technology PROGRAM REVIEW 2012 PROGRAM TITLE: Industrial Welding Technology CIP Code: 48.0808 DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES 03 AAS Industrial Welding Technology TE974 20 CAC Welding & Metal FabricationTE900 COURSE NAMES AND NUMBERS: WELD 114 Arc Welding I: Beginning WELD 115 Arc Welding II: Flat and Horizontal WELD 116 Arc Welding III: Vertical WELD 117 Arc Welding IV: Advanced Vertical WELD 118 Pipe Welding I: Horizontal-Fixed WELD 119 Pipe Welding II: Horizontal WELD 120 Pipe Welding III: Vertical WELD 121 Oxygen Acetylene Welding I: Cutting WELD 122 Oxygen Acetylene Welding II WELD 123 Oxygen Acetylene Welding III WELD 124 Oxygen Acetylene Welding IV WELD 127 Arc Welding V: Overhead WELD 128 Arc Welding VI: Advanced Overhead WELD 130 Pipe Welding IV: 45 Fixed Position WELD 131 Welding (GTAW) I: Mild Steel WELD 132 Welding (GTAW) II: Aluminum WELD 133 Welding (GTAW) III: Stainless Steel WELD 134 Welding (GTAW) IV: Individual Problems WELD 141 Semi-Automatic Welding: All Position Welding, Mild Steel, & Aluminum MISSION: The mission of the Industrial Welding Technology Program is to develop welding skills by providing personalized instruction through classroom and lab time to prospective students, qualifying them to AWS D1.1 and ASME Section IX standards in the process. With the addition of AWS D1.1 and ASME Section IX testing, students will be readily employable by becoming qualified to AWS D1.1 and ASME Section IX procedures. These testing procedures are used in industry today not only to qualify employees, but to hire new employees as well. 1

IMPROVEMENTS: The addition of a full time tenure track professor to oversee the future steps to improving the welding program. A semi-smart classroom center was added with an upgrade from a laptop to a tower with a monitor, enhancing instructional capabilities. Added internet access to the semi-smart center for instructional purposes. Upgraded lighting in the lab to be able to see more clearly, especially in the welding booths. Improved the ventilation system in the lab to vastly improve air quality. Purchased a calibrated bend test machine for testing purposes. This is a step in the process to becoming a certified testing facility through the AWS. Purchased six GMAW feeders for the purpose of teaching a stand-alone GMAW class. Starting in fall 2012 the WELD 000 process will change. Students will be able to register and know which class they are registering for. Prior procedure called for students to enroll and the first day of class the instructor placed students in their prospective classes. PROGRAM OUTCOMES: What are the outcomes for the program? How do these outcomes relate to the college s outcomes/strategic plan (http://www.jjc.edu/about/college-info/pages/strategic-plan.aspx)? The main outcome of the program is to provide welder qualification to AWS standards for students to enhance the possibility of becoming employed. MEASURES: What evidence has been collected to indicate the extent to which program outcomes are achieved? Student/User Satisfaction Surveys show the higher percentages of students are satisfied with their experience going through the welding program. With capping the class number at 12 students, the Faculty/Staff/Student Ratio ensures quality instruction is delivered to each student in the welding program. With 3 Certified Welding Inspectors and one CAWI currently on staff, the knowledge and skill level achieved greatly improves the quality of instruction for welding students. Faculty/Staff Evaluations have shown students are well satisfied with the faculty/staff in the welding program. Enrollment in the welding program has increased significantly over the past 4 years. According to data provided on enrollment, the increase between years 2009 and 2010 was close to 85%. HC is head count an CR is credit hours in the following chart.fall Term 2

Fall Term Only 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 HC CR HC CR HC CR HC CR HC CR 117 175.5 194 291 232 348 285 437 522 787 Improvement on facilities and equipment this past year aid in providing students with quality instruction. One example is the addition of our bend test machine, providing students with concrete evidence of objectives needed to meet requirements to successfully complete a course in the program. Advisory Committee Input has been and continues to be integral to the welding program in order to meet the demands of trends in the industrial sector in the greater Will county and surrounding area, as well as on the national level. The Unit Cost Compared to College Average is higher mainly due to the cost of consumables related to the welding program. As the economy changes and indicators such as the cost of gas increases, so will the cost of consumables for the program. The addition of a full time tenuretrack professor is part of the increase as well. Fiscal Year Welding JJCTE JJC Avg. 2012 $215.11 $162.54 $105.10 Joliet Junior College s Welding Program is needed due to the continuing exodus of the Baby Boomers into retirement. It is well documented that companies are struggling to fill positions related to skilled trades, welding being one of them. The data for the greater Will county area and the state of Illinois does not reflect this statement. One thing to consider is welding does not fit into just one category. The construction trade has welding. The plumbing trade has welding. The pipefitter trade has welding. Companies that produce equipment through production and fabrication have welding. HVAC has a form of welding. Some of these are not shown in the data. The American Welding Society reported early this year an immediate need for 200,000 welders in the United States. The following sums up the overall view of the need for welders now and in the near future: The results of a thorough examination of the labor market needs of the welding industry are somewhat deceptive, as they show a decline in the overall number of welding personnel from the period of 2002-2009. However, during that time there were consistently needs in different regions throughout the U.S. for up to 10% of the overall welding professionals to be replaced, predominantly due to retirements. An analysis of projected data that was gathered through the efforts of the NSP show that between 2009-2019 there will be a need for at least 238,692 new 3

and replacement welding professional across the five existing Key Welding Standard Occupational Codes (SOC). The number may indeed be significantly higher when one considers the need for trained technicians and others who need hands on welding-related job training to successfully function in their respective jobs that do not roll-up into the statistical data for the five key SOC Code welding occupations. Between 2002 and 2009 there was a decrease in the workforce of 108,461 workers or 10.08% of the overall workforce. Projections indicate that there will be a rebound between 2009 and 2019 of 56,935 jobs or a 5.88% increase in the workforce during that period. This modest growth is a good overall sign for the industry and reflects a healthy welding industry. The figures for the new and replacement workers from2002-2019 tells the story of the personnel needs of the welding industry for the five key SOC Codes. During that period, despite the decline from 2002-2009, there is a need for 402,794 new and replacement workers, or 37.42% of the overall workforce. These figures do not take into account any other occupations that require welding skills for workers in those 25 welding classifications that were identified in the first JBS National Report. (Taken from: STATE OF THE WELDING INDUSTRY REPORT: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. Published by the American Welding Society 2009) SOC Code Descripti on 17-2131 Materials engineers 17-3029 Engineeri ng technician s, except drafters, all other 51-4121 Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers 51-4122 Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders 51-9061 Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers 2002 Source: EMSI Complete Employment - 4th Quarter 2009 2009 2013 2016 2019 02 19 New & Rep. Current Median Hourly Earnings 24,328 23,395 24,207 24,994 25,837 10,771 $39.11 70,418 70,840 73,680 75,162 76,513 29,588 $26.34 377,059 372,221 398,523 408,581 416,992 173,899 $16.68 71,805 67,028 71,125 73,045 74,780 27,099 $17.42 532,889 434,554 431,076 430,593 430,849 161,438 $15.37 4

Employment Overview by Region - for the Five Key Welding Occupations Year Nation Region 1 Boston Source: EMSI Complete Employment - 4th Quarter 2009 Region 2 Philadelphia Region 3 Atlanta Region 4 Dallas Region 5 Chicago Region 6 San Francisco 2002 1,076,498 108,194 97,167 205,585 176,784 322,025 166,743 2009 968,037 91,908 87,380 178,507 189,253 266,459 154,531 2013 998,611 89,377 88,521 185,355 206,152 268,454 160,752 2016 1,012,374 88,939 89,403 188,255 212,768 269,233 163,778 2019 1,024,972 88,844 90,329 190,911 218,306 270,039 166,543 The data provided above shows several regions rebounding from the declines in the welding industry and manufacturing in general during the period from 2002 2009. The projected increase in welding positions in the five key SOC Codes shows that on a national basis more than 50% of the jobs that were lost during that period will return by 2019, with most of the regions recovering at or near that rate. The Dallas Region is the exception as it has steadily grown in the five key areas since 2002 and is projected to grow by 29,000 more jobs between 2009 and 2019. (Taken from: STATE OF THE WELDING INDUSTRY REPORT: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. Published by the American Welding Society 2009) Principle Assessment Methods Used in Quality Assurance for this Program (Check all that apply.) X Standardized assessments Certification and licensure examination results Writing samples Portfolio evaluation Course embedded questions X Student surveys Analysis of enrollment, demographic, and cost data X Other: AWS Welder Qualification RESULTS: What does the evidence/indicators say about performance relative to outcomes? In my short time here I have determined there was no performance/outcome standard for the welding program. With the addition of new equipment, performance can be measured directly to the outcome of passing a welder qualification test. How satisfied are students with their preparation for employment? What strengths and weaknesses are apparent? There has been no data collected to support a solid answer to this question. This can be addressed by surveying students that have completed the welding program. How satisfied are employers with the preparation of graduates? What strengths and weaknesses are apparent? There is no data to support this question. Based on feedback from members of the advisory committee, we are moving in the right direction preparing students for employment. 5

What trends are apparent in the data regarding the COSTS for the program? Unfortunately the costs for the program are not going to go down. In the pas eleven years I have been involved with welding education, costs have increased on average 5% or more each year. CURRENCY AND RELEVANCY: List Advisory Committee members and their affiliations Ex- Off icio Last Name First Name Title Company Name Street City State Bianchelta Frank Business Development Mgr Chicago Bridge and Iron 1501 North Division St. Plainfield IL Burkhart Jeff Instructor WILCO Area Career Center 500 Wilco Blvd Romeoville IL Cebulski Jim Welding Instructor Grundy Area Vocational Ctr. 1002 Union St. Morris IL Contreras Joe Instructor Joliet West HS 401 N. Larkin Ave Joliet IL Daily Kevin Instructor Lincoln Way Central HS 1801 E. Lincoln Highway New Lenox IL Davis Chris Instructor Minooka High School 301 S. Wabena Minooka IL Divin Andy Chicago Regional Sales Lincoln Electric 115 E. Crossroads Pkwy Ste A Bolingbrook Frieders Jeff Welding Instructor Joliet Junior College 1215 Houbolt Rd. Joliet IL Gast Damo n Instructor Lincoln Way East HS 201 Colorado Ave Frankfort IL Gonda Mike Welding Instructor Joliet Junior College 21436 Highway 113 Custer Park IL Grygiel Tim Instructor Joliet Central HS 201 E. Jefferson St. Joliet IL Enright Willia m Instructor Pipe Fitters' Training Ctr Local 597 Leen John Pipe Fitters' Training Ctr Local 597 IL 10850 W. 187th St. Mokena IL 10850 W. 187th St. Mokena IL Skedel Doug Metalline Steel Fabricating 1859 Terry Drive Joliet IL Schulte Glen Welding Instructor Joliet Junior College 102 Colina Calle Ct. Minooka IL Smuksta Rick Welding Instructor Joliet Junior College 20 Clairmont St Joliet IL Purkey Erik Welding Instructor Joliet Junior College 16140 S. Vincennes Ave. South Holland IL. Joliet IL 6

INTERNAL How does this program contribute to programs in other areas of the college? What are the opportunities for collaboration? The welding program continues to develop opportunities for collaboration with other programs here at Joliet Junior College. There is current dialogue regarding the future of Auto Body welding classes here to support the automotive program. We have completed projects for the fire science program and the Industrial Maintenance program as well. Several people have brought in individual projects also. SWOT ANALYSIS: Definitions Strengths: Strengths are internal to an organization and/or program. They are things we do that make us stand out from the rest of the pack. We are able to use our strengths to create an advantage over competitors. We may maintain, build and leverage our strengths. Weaknesses: Weaknesses are also internal to an organization. They make it difficult for us to compete or place us at a disadvantage relative to others. They hamper our ability to have an impact on the people we serve. We may choose to remedy or exit weaknesses. Opportunities: Opportunities are external, future-oriented areas where we can expand given appropriate resources. We have limited control over opportunities that may exist outside of JJC. However, we can attempt to make an impact through our actions. We may not be able to take advantage of all opportunities. We may prioritize and optimize opportunities. Threats: Threats are elements in the external environment that have the potential to negatively impact the college or our programs. Threats are outside forces that may make certain goals unreachable. We may choose to counter threats. Strengths (+) Weaknesses (-) The vision of growing the program. The resources available to tap into to successfully achieve goals. Collaboration and cooperation within the Technical Department programs. The addition some of new equipment. Eliminating the WELD 000 placement process. Teaching classes as stand-alone process. The lack of a complete welding lab for each process to be taught stand-alone. Welding equipment aging and in need of replacement. Electrical issues in the welding lab. The cost of consumables for the program, such as steel, welding rod, supporting equipment. The need for a full time lab technician. 7

EXTERNAL Improvement of the ventilation and lighting in the lab. Not enough room in the lab for all equipment needed. Opportunities (+) Threats (-) Welding job opportunities available now. Baby Boomers retiring at a steady rate. Technological advancements in welding. The idea of having to re-locate to be employed. The economy not supporting replacement of the baby boomers. Technology replacing workers. The SWOTs can be analyzed in many ways a few options follow. Strengths and Opportunities (SO). How might strengths help us take advantage of opportunities, both current and future? Strengths and Threats (ST): How might strengths be used to avoid or counter threats? Weaknesses and Opportunities (WO): How might we eliminate weaknesses in order to engage in new opportunities? Weaknesses and Threats (WT): What defensive actions might we take to minimize weaknesses and avoid threats? What could be done to improve the program, degrees, certificates, courses and curricula? What should we stop, start and/or change? I am in the midst of re-writing the curriculum for the program. The current program was built based on Exelon s Nuclear Training Program. It is not a good fit for a two year program. Instead of One Certificate of Achievement, I will be including Certificates of Completion for five processes. Offering to qualify welders to AWS standards is a welcome addition. The welding lab is too small. There is not enough space to do what is needed for the program. 8

What steps can be taken to offer the program/courses more cost-effectively? What should we stop, start and/or change? In re-writing the program, I am reducing the amount of total classes. Offering twenty classes is too many to complete the program and be readily equipped to be employed. More floor space is needed for the welding lab. Define and prioritize the most important ideas for program improvement. 1. The re-wiring of the lab to have a standard output of voltage for the welding equipment and 30 amp service at 120 volts to each booth. 2. Purchasing new welding equipment for the lab. The lab is in need of at least 6 new GTAW machines. 3. Adding floor space to the welding lab. 4. Re-writing the curriculum for the program. Formulate each of these ideas into a goal statement. (See Format for Goal Statements.) 1. Improve the Instructional and learning process by having easier access to equipment for learning how to weld. 2. Increase the number of students that can learn how to GTAW at a given time. 3. Increase the amount of floor space for more welding machines and storage of steel and equipment for a better instruction and learning environment. 4. Improve the curriculum for the program to provide students an excellent learning experience and enabling them to be proficient in the welding processes. ACTION PLAN TO IMPROVE THE PROGRAM What specific steps that must be taken to create the change/reach each goal? How long will it take to do each step/action? I.e. What is the timeframe for each task? Who will do each task? Who will track and ensure the tasks are being done? What resources will be needed (staffing, equipment, software, etc.) Will money be needed for resources and/or people? How much? Desired Change/Improvement/Goal: Task Who will do it? Who will monitor? Timeframe? a. Electrical Upgrades JJC ASAP Resources needed? Budget? 9

b. Welding equipment JJC Before Curr. Changes c. Addition to Welding Lab JJC Before Curr. Changes d. Curriculum Changes Associate Fall 2013 Welding Professor e. Become Program Advisor Associate Complete Welding class May Professor 2012 6 GTAW machines $48,000 ASSESSMENT PLAN The assessment plan identifies: What evidence of change will be collected? What will be measured that demonstrates the extent to which each improvement/goal was achieved? o E.g. If the goal is to increase the number of students who receive certificates. The evidence collected would be the number of students who receive certificates. Who will collect the evidence? o E.g. Program coordinator When/how often will the evidence be collected? o E.g. Each semester. Who will analyze the evidence and report the conclusions? o E.g. Program coordinator will create a graph showing the number of certificates each semester. To whom will the conclusions be reported/who will receive and act upon the report? o E.g. The Department Chair and faculty will view and discuss each semester. Goal # What evidence will be collected? 1 Welder Qualifications to AWS standards. 2 3 Who will collect? Associate Welding Professor When/how often will it be collected? After each semester. Who will analyze/ report? Who will receive the report? 10

AS A RESULT OF THE PROGRAM REVIEW, SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM: (Replace the box with an X. ) Action Continued with minor improvements Significantly modified Discontinue/eliminate Place on inactive status Schedule for further review Other, please specify: Statewide Program Issues (if applicable) A brief description of emerging state-level problems and/or program issues that will eventually affect programs offered that cannot be addressed at the local level. Such problems/issues might include licensure changes, trends in occupational demand, and developments in disciplines or modifications to university transfer policies. 11