Kaynak Teknolojisi (Gedik MYO) Ön Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

• The mission is to train qualified vocational professionals (Welding Quality Control Technicians) who are knowledgeable in welding technology and quality control, capable of transforming their knowledge and experience into practical applications, and equipped with the competencies required by the ever-evolving welding technologies and related sectors in line with national and international scientific and technological advancements. These professionals are expected to be open to social and technological innovations, entrepreneurial, productive, and respectful in human relations.
• Education and training are conducted through both formal and distance learning methods. Additionally, practical training is carried out as internships or professional practice (on-the-job vocational training) in the laboratories and workshops within Istanbul Gedik University or in industrial settings and workplaces.

Education and instruction are delivered in a formal educational format. Furthermore, practical training takes place in laboratories and workshops within higher education institutions, or through internships or on-the-job training in industry and workplaces.

•           Has intermediate proficiency in the following key competencies.

•           Acquires knowledge of welding technology terminology, learns literature research methods, and gains insights into applications.

•           Identifies, defines, formulates, and solves problems related to welding technology.

•           Selects and uses modern techniques and tools required for applications in the field; effectively utilizes information technologies and at least one computer software.

•           Interprets and evaluates data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identifies problems aligned with current technological developments, analyzes them, and develops evidence-based solutions.

•           Plans and manages activities aimed at the development of those under their responsibility within the framework of a project.

•           Understands the importance of quality and control in welding, recognizes destructive and non-destructive testing methods, and selects appropriate inspection techniques for welding joints.

•           Possesses professional communication knowledge and skills sufficient to convey learned information to others.

Has knowledge and awareness of occupational safety, worker health, environmental protection, and first aid.

• Adapts to solving industrial problems in welding technology and to the industrial environment during education, gaining industry experience by completing workplace training in the fourth semester.
• Builds upon mathematical competencies acquired during secondary education to use materials related to mathematics, achieving an advanced level of knowledge.
• Is aware of the universal and societal impacts of solutions and applications in the field; understands the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation and has knowledge of contemporary issues.
• Possesses adequate infrastructure in mathematics, physical sciences, and engineering topics related to the field, combining theoretical and applied knowledge for Metallurgy and Materials Engineering solutions.
• Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities.
• Uses a foreign language at the A2 general level to follow field-related information and communicate with peers.
• Establishes technical communication using technical drawings.
• Has knowledge and awareness of occupational safety, worker health, environmental protection, and first aid.
• Adapts to solving industrial problems in welding technology and to the industrial environment during education, gaining industry experience by completing workplace training in the fourth semester.
• Builds upon mathematical competencies acquired during secondary education to use materials related to mathematics, achieving an advanced level of knowledge.
• Is aware of the universal and societal impacts of solutions and applications in the field; understands the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation and has knowledge of contemporary issues.
• Possesses adequate infrastructure in mathematics, physical sciences, and engineering topics related to the field, combining theoretical and applied knowledge for Metallurgy and Materials Engineering solutions.
• Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities.
• Uses a foreign language at the A2 general level to follow field-related information and communicate with peers.
• Establishes technical communication using technical drawings.

Various measurement and evaluation methods such as quiz, practice, application, project, report, midterm exam and final are used to evaluate education. They are scored and lettered as shown in the table below.

Lecture Notes                       Score Range                    Coefficient

AA                                   88-100                            4.0

BA                                   81-87                              3.5

BB                                   76-80                              3.5

CB                                   65-75                              2.5

CC                                   55-64                            2.0

DC                                   45-54                             1.5

DD                                   40-44                             1.0

FD                                    30-39                              0.5

FF                                     0-29                               0

GM- He didn't enter,

TK- Again,

DZ-Discontinuous,

TR-Transfer Lessons,

G-passed,

K-Fail,

ERA – Lessons Learned During Erasmus,

LO- Courses During Student Exchange Program

To ensure the quality of higher education programs:

The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and supervising education, teaching, and other activities in higher education institutions.

Each year, The Council of Higher Education (CoHE)  publishes "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" for higher education institutions, based on criteria set by CoHE. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by CoHE.

CoHE also annually publishes the "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report," which includes academic, administrative, and financial data of foundation higher education institutions. These reports, containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations, are shared with the public by CoHE. Quality assurance for undergraduate programs in higher education is ensured according to the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Development and Approval of Teaching Programs:

   1.1. CoHE determines the minimum standards and criteria necessary for the establishment of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

   1.2. The curricula of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes they aim to impart to students are determined by the senates of the institutions in accordance with the basic principles set by CoHE.

   1.3. After acceptance by the relevant Deans' Council, the curriculum of the National Core Education Programs is implemented by higher education institutions with CoHE’s approval.

2. Assessment-Evaluation: How the learning outcomes of each undergraduate program will be assessed and evaluated is conducted according to the education, teaching, and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions, in line with the basic principles determined by CoHE.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs receive a bachelor's degree upon successfully completing the required course credits and other obligations as determined by the higher education institutions.

4. Internal Evaluation-External Evaluation: Higher education institutions enter "Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Turkish Higher Education Quality Council (THEQC) at the beginning of each year. THEQC shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" it prepares regarding the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. Additionally, accreditation decisions issued by accreditation organizations authorized or recognized by THEQC also demonstrate that the programs meet quality assurance standards. THEQC conducts regular review activities related to competencies determined by its regulations.

The Welding Technology Program is accredited by MEDEK (Vocational Education Evaluation and Accreditation Association).

Accreditation Start/End Dates: 01.01.2025 / 31.12.2028

1. To have graduated from secondary education institutions or equivalent foreign secondary education institutions approved by the Ministry of National Education and to meet the admission requirements of associate degree programs in higher education institutions.
2. To have been placed in the relevant associate degree program of the higher education institution based on the results of the centralized exam conducted by the Measurement, Selection, and Placement Center (ÖSYM), as per the procedures and principles set by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).
3. For programs admitting students through special talent exams, as determined by the procedures and principles of YÖK, to have achieved a sufficient score on the centralized exam conducted by ÖSYM and passed the special talent exam.

• Graduates of the Welding Technology Associate Degree Program can transfer vertically to bachelor's degree programs in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Nanotechnology Engineering based on their performance in the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS) conducted by ÖSYM. The vertical transfer quotas are determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) and are limited to a maximum of 10% of the total quota in the related bachelor's programs.
• The Welding Technology Program at Istanbul Gedik University’s Gedik Vocational School allows students to participate in a double major program with the Non-Destructive Testing Program. Students enrolled in the double major program can take courses from both associate degree programs simultaneously and, upon successful completion, earn two separate associate degree diplomas.

1. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education

1.1. Regulation on transferring between associate and bachelor's degree programs in higher education institutions, double majors, minors, and inter-institutional credit transfer principles

2. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article-35)

2.1. Regulation on higher education quality assurance and the Higher Education Quality Council

Qualification is continuous