Our mission is to promote the advancement of quality welding in the industry and to teach welding to those who are interested. We pride ourselves in offering our students a program and environment in which they can learn different welding processes and develop their skills to meet industrial standards.
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Day & Evening Classes start regularly. Please call for next start dates.
Policies
Refund Policy
A refund will be made five (5) days after termination.
- The student is required to pay only for the actual hours attended. The hourly rate is determined by dividing the cost of the section by the total number of hours in the section and multiplying that by the number of hours actually attended.
- If a student is NOT in attendance at the beginning of classes or is rejected, all fees paid will be refunded. A student may cancel his enrollment at any time, in writing, at the administrative office or by registered letter.
- The refund will be based on the last date of attendance.
Payment Policy
The tuition for each class MUST be paid at least three (3) days prior to the start of class.
Withdrawal From Class
A student may withdraw from class at any time by notifying the School in writing at its administrative office or by registered mail.
Termination of Training by the School
- A student with three (3) unexcused absences in any calendar month will be dropped from enrollment effective the date of last attendance.
- A violation of school rules is cause for dismissal.
- Failure to maintain academic standards is cause for dismissal.
- Failure to make tuition payments on time is cause for dismissal.
Readmission
Students terminated from the training program CANNOT enroll again in this School.
Counseling
We recommend the Welding Aptitude Test available at the local STATE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE. These tests are available in fifty states.
Policy for Granting Credit
The student may enroll in those sections which meet their individual educational needs. Advance S.M.A.W. is the only course which requires previous training in welding. V. A. eligible students MUST enroll in the full Trade and Technical Course in Welding Training. Past experience and education of V. A. eligible students will be evaluated and appropriate credit granted.
Grade Policy
The students are graded by written tests, which cover class work and reading assignments. These grades are combined with the student's performance test which is given in the laboratory for an overall grade on each section. A student must maintain satisfactory progress to remain enrolled and graduate.
The students will be provided with a grade report at the end of each section.
Students MUST carry a one (1) point average in all work to graduate. Students falling below this point average, at any time, will be placed on a probationary basis and must raise their average within the next two (2) weeks. After the probationary period, if the grade point average has not improved, the student will be terminated.
Each student will be given a letter grade on each section. This grade will be based on the written test given during the section and on the performance tests given in the shop.
The shop test is 50% of the final grade.
A student's academic progress will be measured as follows:
A = 4 Points
B = 3 Points
C = 2 Points
D = 1 Point
F = 0 Points - Unsatisfactory
Example: If a student takes five (5) written tests and averages a "B" and a student fails in his/her performance test in shop, his/her average for the course would be calculated as follows:
3 divided by 0 = 3
3 divided by 2 = 1.5 or D+
Make-Up Work Policy
Make-up work is permitted and administered by the instructors in cases of excused absences or tardiness ONLY. The responsibility for obtaining make-up assignments rests entirely with the student. All required work MUST be satisfactory completed per schedule. The student MUST make up all absences to receive a certificate.
Attendance/Absence/Tardiness Policy
Attendance is of the utmost importance. Scheduled hours per day per class are acknowledged with each student. All students shall attend each of their scheduled classes unless excused for the following reasons:
- Personal Illness
- Death in Immediate Family
- Required Appearance in Court
All missed time MUST be made up by the student during the course to receive credit.
Guidelines for Absences
- Three (3) days of late attendance constitutes one day of absence.
- Any student with three (3) unexcused absences in any calendar month will be dropped by the school.
- All absences MUST be made up by the student before the end of the section.
- Four (4) or more absences in any calendar month will be considered excessive and result in dismissal.
Class-Cut Policy
A student MUST have permission from the instructor to leave school early.
Leave Policy
A student may make arrangement for a leave-of-absence by contacting the school's director.
Grievance Procedures for Students
This school is registered with and approved by the State Board of Career Colleges & Schools, #79-01-0631T. If a student has a problem that cannot be solved by the school's director, the student has the right to contact the state board directly.
State Board of Career Colleges and School
35 East Gay Street
Suite 403
Columbus, Ohio 43215-3138
614-466-2752 or 877-275-4219
Graduation
A certificate will be granted to each student who has successfully completed the program and who has no outstanding tuition owed to the School.
Right to Privacy
Akron Testing Laboratory and Welding School WILL NOT release information about a student's school record without the student's written consent. The student is guaranteed the right to access their school file by submitting the request in writing at the school's office. The individual student may see their file at any time during regular office hours.
Just Say No To Drugs
All students attending classes at Akron Testing Laboratory and Welding School are shown a filmstrip-cassette on the prevention of drug abuse. The program is given the first day of class.
ID: 79-01-0631T
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