6th Annual High School Welding Competition
SPRINGFIELD CAMPUS
PEORIA CAMPUS
MOLINE CAMPUS
When:
When:
When:
April 20, 2012
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
March 23, 2012
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
April 27, 2012
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Where:
Where:
Where:
Midwest Technical Institute
2731 Farmers Market Road
Springfield, IL 62707
Midwest Technical Institute
280 High Point Lane
East Peoria, IL 61611
Midwest Technical Institute
3620 Avenue of the Cities
Moline, IL 6126
Division:
Division:
Division:
Flight A & Flight B
Flight A & Flight B
Flight B
Midwest Technical Institute is proud to present our 6th Annual High School Welding Competition. Each of our campuses will offer separate competitions for High Schools and Vocational Schools in that area. Springfield and East Peoria campuses will split their competitions into 2 different divisions based on the students skill levels. The competition is a great learning experience for all students involved. This will give your students a chance to see how their skills compare to other students in the area.
The top 3 winners from each competition will receive
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Cash Prizes:
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First place-$500
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Second place-$250
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Third place-$100
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Top 10 winners will receive a medal
Flight A competitors should practice welding out of position (uphill, horizontal, and flat) using 6010 rod or equivalent as well as MIG and TIG process welding.
Flight B competitors should practice welding out of position (uphill, horizontal, and flat) using 7018 rod or equivalent. A written exam will also be given to Flight B Students. In preparation for the written exam, students should be familiar with basic welding terminology and basic blueprint readings. There will be an emphasis on welding terminology.
AGENDA
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7:00 am-8:00 am Breakfast (provided) and registration
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8:00 am-9:00 am Introduction of welding staff and written exam
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9:00 am-11:00 am Students will be assigned booths and begin welding
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11:00 am-11:45 am Lunch (provided)
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11:45 am-12:00 pm Instructors will grade projects
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12:00 pm-12:30 pm Presentation of awards and pictures
Friends and family are more than welcome to attend to the competition. This is a great opportunity for you and your students to come see the shop and compete against other schools. Seniors and juniors only are allowed to compete and we ask each school to bring a maximum of 5 students. If a junior wins a tuition waiver, we will honor that the next year. Students can participate in multiple contests but can’t win multiple tuition waivers.
Please register soon!
You can register anytime by contacting Eric Gleason (217) 314-0209 or email
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
| SPRINGFIELD CAMPUS | PEORIA CAMPUS | MOLINE CAMPUS |
| When: | When: | When: |
|
April 20, 2012 8:00 am - 12:30 pm |
March 23, 2012 8:00 am - 12:30 pm |
April 27, 2012 8:00 am - 12:30 pm |
| Where: | Where: | Where: |
|
Midwest Technical Institute 2731 Farmers Market Road Springfield, IL 62707 |
Midwest Technical Institute 280 High Point Lane East Peoria, IL 61611 |
Midwest Technical Institute 3620 Avenue of the Cities Moline, IL 6126 |
| Division: | Division: | Division: |
| Flight A & Flight B | Flight A & Flight B | Flight B |
Midwest Technical Institute is proud to present our 6th Annual High School Welding Competition. Each of our campuses will offer separate competitions for High Schools and Vocational Schools in that area. Springfield and East Peoria campuses will split their competitions into 2 different divisions based on the students skill levels. The competition is a great learning experience for all students involved. This will give your students a chance to see how their skills compare to other students in the area.
The top 3 winners from each competition will receive
Flight A competitors should practice welding out of position (uphill, horizontal, and flat) using 6010 rod or equivalent as well as MIG and TIG process welding. Flight B competitors should practice welding out of position (uphill, horizontal, and flat) using 7018 rod or equivalent. A written exam will also be given to Flight B Students. In preparation for the written exam, students should be familiar with basic welding terminology and basic blueprint readings. There will be an emphasis on welding terminology. |
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AGENDA
- 7:00 am-8:00 am Breakfast (provided) and registration
- 8:00 am-9:00 am Introduction of welding staff and written exam
- 9:00 am-11:00 am Students will be assigned booths and begin welding
- 11:00 am-11:45 am Lunch (provided)
- 11:45 am-12:00 pm Instructors will grade projects
- 12:00 pm-12:30 pm Presentation of awards and pictures
Friends and family are more than welcome to attend to the competition. This is a great opportunity for you and your students to come see the shop and compete against other schools. Seniors and juniors only are allowed to compete and we ask each school to bring a maximum of 5 students. If a junior wins a tuition waiver, we will honor that the next year. Students can participate in multiple contests but can’t win multiple tuition waivers.
Please register soon!
You can register anytime by contacting Eric Gleason (217) 314-0209 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
