Lincoln Electric Expands U / LINC Curriculum Program with Blueprint Reading
New curriculum series helps students master additional industry skill
Lincoln Electric ® announces a new education offering as part of the U / LINC ® welding and cutting curriculum program . Blueprint Reading is a comprehensive , multi-lesson curriculum module aimed at understanding and working from a typical welding blueprint .
Each lesson in the Blueprint Reading series includes a lesson plan , student reference , presentation and quiz , while some also feature a lab activity to reinforce skills learned . All lessons incorporate symbols and terminology pertaining to American and ISO standards , making them a valuable training resource for instructors and students anywhere in the world .
Blueprint Reading lessons will help students master key skills including understanding the use of different scale types used on drawings ; identifying height , width and length dimensions ; interpreting welding symbols and notations ; and drawing multiple view sketches . Mastering these skills enhances welding careers across multiple industries and disciplines , including fabricators , related trades and engineering .
“ Many educators have been asking us to tackle a blueprint reading module for our U / LINC welding and cutting curriculum offering ,” says Chris Gandee , manager , Lincoln Electric Education Services . “ Following development and testing , we ’ re excited to launch this comprehensive group of lessons for welding career school programs .”
With a unique insight into the issues manufacturers face every day and the skills they need from workers to meet today ’ s demands , Lincoln Electric is wellpositioned to help educators provide welding training
Foreman and welder reading a blueprint .
to students at every level – high school , trade school and college , as well as mid-career welders looking to enhance their skills or those changing careers .
U / LINC turns insight and expertise into an effective , ready-made welding curriculum aimed at training a new generation of welders for the manufacturing landscape of the 21st century , which is defined by increasingly high standards of quality , productivity , efficiency and regulatory compliance .
Blueprint Reading expands the scope of U / LINC , making it the most comprehensive option for career tech welding and cutting curriculum .
“ Employers in every industry demand this skill , and it ’ s important for schools to cover this material to make their graduates more marketable ,” adds Gandee . “ Students will appreciate mastering an additional skill that will help them throughout their career .”
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6 TUBE NEWS April 2018