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 == Authorizations ==
-=== Hot Metals Shop Safety ===
+It is required that you be authorized before using ''any'' equipment in the Hot Metal Shop. There are several Canvas courses that you must take to learn about using the equipment before coming in for the hands-on portion.
-All Hot Metals Shop users are required to take this course as a before they can become authorized on other tools in the shop. All authorizations go over this material before the proceeding to the "main" course.
-Subjects that will be covered:
+[https://canvas.pumpingstationone.org/courses/65 Hot Metals: General]
-* Safety
+[https://canvas.pumpingstationone.org/courses/68 Hot Metals: Class Safety]
-** PPE
-** Shop work area
-* Emergency supplies locations
-** Fire extinguisher & blanket
-** First aid & burns kits
-* Gas Cylinder safety
-** Storage
-** Moving
-** Restraints
-* Gas Cylinder Regulators
-** Fitting and removal
-** Valve operation and setting a flow rate
-=== Welding Prep ===
+[https://canvas.pumpingstationone.org/courses/66 Hot Metals: MIG Welding]
-* Mig machine basics
+[https://canvas.pumpingstationone.org/courses/67 Hot Metals: TIG Welding]
-** Layout and controls
-** Gun maintenance (tip and case replacement)
-** Welding wire installation
-* Material Preparation
-* Class project - prep materials for mig welding class
-=== Mig Welding ===
+[https://canvas.pumpingstationone.org/courses/22 Hot Metals: Changing a Cylinder]
-Mig welding is done either during Hot Metal office hours, or during the Hot Metals Authorization Party. Check the [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago PS:One Google Calendar] for dates and times
-=== Tig Welding ===
+[https://canvas.pumpingstationone.org/courses/64 Hot Metals: Blacksmithing]
-Tig welding authorizations can be done during Hot Metal office hours or during the Hot Metals Authorization party. Check [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago PS:One Google Calendar] for dates and times.
-Note that it is a requirement to have gone through Tier 1 authorizations first. Why? Because if you're working with the Tig machine, you likely want to work with aluminum and if you want to work with aluminum, you want to use the proper tools for cutting and shaping the parts before welding.
-=== Plasma Cutting ===
+=== General use of Hot Metals and tools not listed below ===
-Authorization on the plasma cutter takes place during Hot Metal Office hours. Check [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago PS:One Google Calendar] for dates and times.
+Hot Metals: General
-=== [[Blacksmithing Area|Forge/Blacksmithing]] ===
+=== MIG Welding ===
-Learning how to safely light and work with the forge is a separate authorization. This takes place during '''B'''lacksmithing '''O'''ffice '''H'''ours. Check [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago PS:One Google Calendar] for '''BOO''' dates and times.
+. Hot Metals: General
-Note that sometimes [[Blacksmithing Area|blacksmithing]] classes are held, which also count as authorization, and typically give a lot more information about working with the equipment. You want to go to those, seriously. Additional information is available [[Blacksmithing Area|'''Here''']].
+. Hot Metals: Changing A Cylinder
+. Hot Metals: MIG Welding
+=== TIG Welding ===
+. Hot Metals: General
+. Hot Metals: Changing A Cylinder
+. Hot Metals: TIG Welding
+=== Blacksmithing ===
+. Hot Metals: General
+. Hot Metals: Blacksmithing
+You will need to successfully complete the courses to be authorized. If you are not looking to be authorized on other Hot Metal Shop equipment not explicitly mentioned above (e.g., powder coating), you still need to complete course #1.
+You will need to show that you have successfully completed the relevant courses before you can be scheduled for an in-person authorization.
+=== FAQ ===
+Q: I am already authorized on the equipment; do I still need to complete these courses?
+A: No. It might not hurt to run through them anyway, especially the safety ones
+Q: What about the CNC or Handheld Plasma machines? I don’t see a course for them.
+A: Equipment that does not have a specific course will still be explained by the authorizer. You will still need to complete the general course to attend any authorization. Powder Coating and CNC Plasma courses are in the works so stay tuned.
+Q: I tried to log into Canvas but was unable to; what happens then?
+A: Complain. Loudly. Specifically, you can complain on the #general, #canvas, #hotmetalshop, or #forging Slack channels. You can also send an email to info@pumpingstationone.org. We will strive to keep Canvas up and running but if it goes down, we will keep you posted in the various Slack channels. You can also email me at hotmetals@pumpingstationone.org and I’ll also complain on your behalf.
+Q: Why? Why do I have to do this?
+A: One of the issues that has come up through the years is that the authorizer has typically come up with their own list of things to go over. With the variability of experience of the membership, some folks are already familiar with the equipment and want simply to be authorized and get going on their project; sometimes important safety material is accidently skipped. By standardizing the general course materials on Canvas, more time can be spent working with the equipment.
 == Sources ==