Welding

• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Handbook
• Skills Connect Saskatchewan: Linking Industry and Youth
• Welding: Level 1
• Welding: Principles and Applications.  5th ed.
• Welding Skills.  3rd ed.
• Workplace Housekeeping

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Handbook  (Print-Non-Fiction).  Minnick, William H.  Goodheart-Willcox Publisher (NEL), 2000.  286 p.  ISBN 1-56637-694-7 ($39.68 hdc.).

This resource provides a thorough coverage of the theory, fundamentals, equipment and safety information relating to gas tungsten arc welding.  The basic skills and proper procedures are presented using clear, concise language.  The large, well-labelled diagrams, numerous black-and-white photographs, and detailed charts make this a useful resource.  Included are a table of contents, a dictionary of terms, and an index.
Suggested Use:  T. I. G. Welding; Survey Course - Secondary Level

Skills Connect Saskatchewan: Linking Industry and Youth  (Video).  Saskatchewan Labour Force Development Board (MGR), 2002.  30 min./10 min.  Dup. order no. V3093.

(SK)  The first part of this program is an upbeat, student-orientated production with the positive message that there are career opportunities for youth at home, in Saskatchewan.  The second part is aimed at employers and industry and looks at the challenges and solutions for youth employment.
Suggested Use:  Career Opportunities
Other Use:  All PAA Curricula
Initiative:  Career Development

Welding: Level 1  (DVD).  University of Saskatchewan (USA), 2001.  25 min.  Order no. 691-2959-A ($25.00).

(SK)  In four sections, this program offers detailed information on how to perform various welds.  Each section examines three different welds.  The close-up photographs and video help to make this a very practical learning resource.
Suggested Use:  General

Welding: Principles and Applications.  5th ed.  (Print-Non-Fiction).  Jeffus, Larry.  Delmar Learning (NEL), 2004.  904 p.  ISBN 1-4018-1046-2 ($101.50 hdc.).

The comprehensive, technical content in this text provides the basis for the welding processes.  Each section introduces a welding process, equipment and materials to be used, set-up, and preparation for welding.  The content progresses from the basic to the more complex welding concepts.  The text also discusses safety aspects and occupational opportunities in welding.  The coloured photographs, black-and-white diagrams and pictures help clarify the text.  This complete resource includes a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use:  General

Welding Skills.  3rd ed.  (Print-Non-Fiction).  Moniz, B. J. and Miller, R. T.  American Technical Pubs., Inc. (NEL), 2004.  725 p.  ISBN 0-8269-3010-7 ($79.20 hdc.).

This excellent resource provides detailed background to most welding processes.  Following an introduction to welding, other topics covered include oxyacetylene welding, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, weld evaluation, and welding technology.  The numerous charts, diagrams, drawings, and photographs supplement the information in the text.  Teachers will find this well-formatted resource easy to use.  Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use:  General

Workplace Housekeeping  (Video).  (Safety Care Series).  Safetycare Inc. (SCI), 1993.  12 min.  No order number is required.  ($235.00).

The benefits of good housekeeping in the office and the industrial workplace are stressed in this video.  An examination of good and bad practices is given along with tips on how to avoid accidents caused by poor housekeeping.
Suggested Use:  Safety
Other Use:  All PAA Curricula