Assessment Plan:

Gunsmithing

Who:  Gipson, Nolan, Gonzalez

 

Assessment Plan year:

2007-2010

 Prior plan

 

This two-year Gunsmithing program is designed to train individuals with the basic concepts and skills needed by the professional gunsmith. Course work at the basic and advanced level includes: Bench Metal, Machine Operations, Gun Repair and Stockmaking. A wide variety of specialized courses such as Checkering, Revolversmithing, Competitive rifles, and Shotgunsmithing and Pistolsmithing are also offered.

 

TSJC Mission Linkage

Program Goal / Objective

 

Assessment Instrument, Rubric

Data Collection: Population and Timing

Goals for this assessment

Mechanics

Acquire the occupational/technical knowledge and skills which will permit them to enter the work force as well-prepared employees

Graduates will get jobs in Gunsmithing or related area

VE-135 survey

Every Spring the previous year's graduates are contacted

70% get jobs in Gunsmithing or related field within 1 year or continue their education

Each instructor develops VE-135 data from students.  This data is also sent to the state

 

Available online.

-Perform specific tasks for specific jobs or for clusters of related jobs

-Understand the theory in an area of technical specialty

-Demonstrate the practical applications of theory in the technical specialty

Demonstrate proficiency in  the skills required to be a successful gunsmith in business

Post-Test and

Capstone Practical Examination

All students in Gunsmithing capstone course GUS 204

>70% skill levels attained

All instructors will develop scores for his/her own classes.  All gunsmithing faculty will meet each spring to discuss results and write a synopsis report with recommendations; report to online form.

 

Results