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. Please
see page 7 for more detail. Students deciding to enter the
field of welding and metal fabrication will be exposed 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 welding and brazing
are taught and practiced, and weld 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 prefabrication destructive testing 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). 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 to 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 and interview and have entry-level
job readiness and trade skills. Students will perform in-school
welding projects for customers. Students will demonstrate
the ability to complete a job application and interview and
to perform entry-level job readiness and trade skills. 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.
