SENSE Implementation Process Developed by the American Welding

SENSE Implementation Process Developed by the American Welding Society as part of the SENSE Workshop Series

Registration School registers for SENSE by completing and submitting registration forms. Forms are available for download from the AWS website.

Registration Implementation AWS processes registration and sends school implementation materials. l l Qualification and Guide documents Written exams Administrative forms SENSE Library Order form

Choose eight texts from the list as part of the SENSE Implementation package. Provide mailing information and return to AWS.

Implementation School develops a quality assurance manual based on sample provided by AWS.

Implementation School develops or adopts a SENSE aligned welding curriculum. l l l Syllabus Lesson plans Instructional materials

Implementation Process Flowchart SENSE Standards & Guidelines Curriculum (provided by AWS) QA Manual Syllabus Lesson Plans Created or Adopted by School Instructional Materials

Implementation Choices Two ways to implement SENSE Level I: l Comprehensive l Modular or

Comprehensive Implementation ¡ All welding process are covered: l ¡ SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW All basic modules are covered: l l l Occupational Orientation Safety & Health of Welders Drawing & Welding Symbol Interpretation Thermal Cutting Processes Welding Inspection & Testing

Modular Implementation ¡ ¡ Choose which welding process to cover: l SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, or GTAW Must also include: l l l Occupational Orientation Safety & Health of Welders Drawing & Welding Symbol Interpretation Thermal Cutting Processes Welding Inspection & Testing

Contact Information For further information on SENSE, please contact: AWS Education Services 800 -443 -9353, ext. 455 education@aws. org www. aws. org