WELDING
AND METAL FABRICATION
COURSE SEQUENCE
12 credits required
for graduation
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Grade
9 |
Grade
10 |
Grade
11 |
Grade
12 |
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3
credits |
3
credits |
3
credits |
3
credits |
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Exploratory and
Introduction to Welding and Metal Fabrication |
Basics
of Welding, Metal Cutting and Preparation |
Metal
Fabrication and Advanced Welding Modes |
Ferrous
and Non-Ferrous Material Welding, Pipe Welding
and Welding Certification |
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.
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