WELDING
AND METAL FABRICATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION
EXPLORATORY
AND INTRODUCTION TO WELDING AND METAL FABRICATION (3 credits)
All Grade 9 students go through the Exploratory Program. Students
deciding to enter the field of welding and metal fabrication
will be introduced to the basics of safety and sanitation,
as well as equipment identification and use. Students learn
about the variety of careers available in the welding and
metal fabrication industry, hand tools and shop equipment.
Different modes of welding are demonstrated and practiced.
Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary,
blueprint reading and science are integrated throughout the
curriculum.
BASICS
OF WELDING, METAL CUTTING AND PREPARATION (3
credits)
In Grade 10, arc welding is demonstrated and practiced.
Students prepare sections for joints, fillets and grooves and
then test-weld. Proper use of machine cutting tools is demonstrated
and then practiced by students. Oxy-fuel cutting and joining
processes are taught and practiced, and quality is examined
and diagnosed. Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) applications, parameters,
gases, wire types and sizes are studied, demonstrated and practiced.
Students continue to receive instruction in safety requirements
and demonstrate sound safety practices. Technology-related
mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading
and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
METAL
FABRICATION AND ADVANCED WELDING MODES (3
credits)
In Grade 11, industry weld symbols are defined and applied
to blueprint interpretation. Metal identification, properties
and applications are taught and practiced. Destructive and
nondestructive welding inspection are demonstrated and practiced.
Pipe welding is introduced and demonstrated. Flux Core Arc
Welding (FCAW), Submerged Arc Welding (SAW), Plasma Arc Welding
(PAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) are introduced with
discussion and exercises on procedures and applications. Students
begin preparation for certification assessments. Students continue
to receive instruction in safety requirements and demonstrate
sound safety practices. Students will perform in-school welding
projects for customers. Students reaching an acceptable level
of proficiency may be eligible for Work Based Learning (WBL).
Each student will take the National Occupational Competency
Testing Institute (NOCTI) exam, which is a performed-based
test. Technology-related mathematics,
reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading and science
are integrated throughout the curriculum.
FERROUS
AND NONFERROUS MATERIAL WELDING, PIPE WELDING AND WELDING CERTIFICATION (3
credits)
In Grade 12, on-site flat, horizontal, vertical and
overhead application welding skills are demonstrated and
practiced by students. Characteristics of stainless steel
and aluminum are taught and specific welding techniques
are demonstrated and practiced. Advanced pipe and tube
welding is demonstrated and practiced. Students prepare
and practice for national welding certification tests.
Students continue to receive instruction in safety requirements
and demonstrate sound safety practices. Students will demonstrate
the ability to complete a job application, a practice interview
and have entry-level job readiness and trade skills. Students
will perform in-school welding projects for customers. Students
reaching an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible
for Work Based Learning (WBL). Each student will
take the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute
(NOCTI) exam, which is a performance-based test. Technology-related
mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading
and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Students
successfully completing this course of study will be able
to pursue a two year or a four year degree in mechanical
engineering. Students electing to immediately enter
the work force typically acquire positions as welders in
the aviation and aerospace industries, large construction
companies, and independent welding and fabrication shops.
