72 WEBER COLLEGE - OGDEN, UTAH SPECIALIZED TRADE UNITS The following unit trade curricula are designed to teach the learner a few specialized parts of the trade. The immediate aim of these courses is to furnish workers for the several war industries in the Ogden City area. They are financed by the Federal Government and are tuition-free. Department of Aircraft and Engine Mechanics j McCormac, P. W. Burrows, R. Vandenberg, J. Gaz, W. Handsaker, H Luddington, L. Holmes, J. Pearson, R. S. Nielson, D. E. Houts, E Lee R Davis, A Sorenson, W. Foulger, C. B. Larson, M. Layton, W Wood G. Scott, W. Mathis, A. Taylor, F. Olsen, B. Sessions, J Hiatt, M R. Jacobson, D. C. Schmutz, R. Somers, T. Allen, Z. Smith. Aircraft and Engine Mechanics The following courses are designed to prepare the learner for placement as a mechanic helper in an air corps depot or sub-depot. The courses develop proper work habits, knowledge of and skill in the use of tools, safety practices, and the ability to read blueprints and technical orders. They are of three months' length and operate 48 hours a week. Six hours each day is spent in shop practice, two hours daily in the study of technical and related material. Engine Overhaul. The course in engine overhaul includes instruction and practice in the overhaul of a radial engine of current use such as, disassembly into sub-assemblies, unit disassembly, inspection, cleaning, unit reassembly, final assembly, valve and ignition timing, and basic engine theory. Gaz, Handsaker, Luddington, Holmes, Pearson, Nielson, Houtz Fabric, Leather, and Canvas. The course in fabric, leather, and canvas includes: units on material and fittings on the use of power sewing machines, cutting tools, grommet dies, making patterns, layout, upholstering, reinforcing, and covering of wings and control surfaces. Emphasis is placed on applications to the aircraft trade. Staff Instruments. The course in instruments includes instruction on the repair and testing of electrical meters, temperature gauges, electric tachometer, oil pressure gauge, fuel pressure gauge, oil temperature gauge, rate of climb, air speed, and miscellaneous gyro instruments. The learner is specialized on certain groups of these instruments. Staff Machine Shop. The course in machine shop includes drill press operation; lathe operation; use of gauges, micrometers, and line-graduated instruments. McCormac, Lee, Davis, Sorenson, Foulger, Larson Paint and Doping. The course in painting and doping includes units on the preparation of wood, fabric and metal surfaces; the mixing, matching, and application of paints and dopes; lettering, insignia marking; and care of equipment. Vandenberg, Layton WEBER COLLEGE - OGDEN, UTAH 73 Propellers. The course in propellers includes units on disassembling, reworking, blade straightening, final assembly and balancing of such propellers as the hydromatic constant speed and adjustable, together with the basic theory of propeller design and construction. Staff Sheet Metal. The course in sheet metal includes units of flate template development, forming, riveting, and repair work of metal wings, fuselages, and small parts, using standard metal working tools and equipment. Wood, Scott, Mathis, Taylor, Olsen, Sessions, Hiatt Aircraft Welding. The course in aircraft welding includes units on oxyacetylene welding and cutting in all positions on ferrous and aluminum metals, brazing and silver soldering, identification of metals, and arc welding practice in all positions. Burrows Arc Welding. The course in arc welding provides practice in the use of arc welding equipment both AC and DC in welding ferrous metals in all positions. The instruction is designed to produce specialists in construction welding, ship welding, and pipe welding. Allen IN-PLANT TRAINING Department of In-Plant Training Staff In-plant training curricula have been designed in view of the war emergency which has necessitated the training of thousands of workers in new jobs. Weber College is prepared to offer, in cooperation with the Federal Government, training "on the job." This program utilizes the experience of the school in setting up training programs and provides for instruction while the workers are producing. Under this program an instructor works in cooperation with the foreman to train workers in specific jobs right in the plant. SUPERVISORY DEVELOPMENT Department of Supervisory Development Staff The supervisory development curricula comprise courses of approximately 10 hours' length in (1) organization and management, (2) job instruction, (3) job relations, and (4) job methods. These courses are fitted to the needs of the industries in the Ogden City area and are designed to help the foreman, supervisor, and leadman increase their efficiency.