WELDING
AND METAL FABRICATION
COURSE SEQUENCE
12 credits required
for graduation
|
Grade
9 |
Grade
10 |
Grade
11 |
Grade
12 |
|
3
credits |
3
credits |
3
credits |
3
credits |
|
Exploratory
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. 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. |