Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering:
Welding Technology
Course Description:
This course provides an understanding of the scope and importance
of welding in our society; welding safety, basic joints, positions,
processes, welding procedures, electricity, and certification. An
into to SMAW (stick), GMAW (wire), plasma cutting, and oxy-acet processes
will be covered utilizing lecture and lab exercises.
Course Standards:
Standard 1: Workplace Basic Skills
Benchmarks:
- The student will locate, understand and interpret written
information through reading.
- The student will communicate thoughts, ideas, information
and messages through writing.
- The student will perform basic computations and solve practical
problems using mathematical techniques.
- The student will organize ideas and communicate effectively
through speaking.
Standard 2: Personal Skills
Benchmarks:
- The student will be able to produce a significant volume
of work efficiently in a specified period of time.
- The student will seek out new assignments and assume additional
duties when necessary.
- The student will demonstrate ability to work cohesively
with superiors and classmates.
- The student will demonstrate integrity, honesty, and confidentiality
in choosing the ethical course of action.
- The student will demonstrate a professional image by dressing
appropriately for the occupation.
- The student will show no problem with absenteeism, tardiness,
or unexcused absences.
- The student will adhere to classroom policies, rules and
regulations.
- The student will demonstrate independence by performing
work with little or no supervision.
- The student will demonstrate a professional attitude by
showing a willingness to work.
Standard 3: Critical Thinking Skills
Benchmarks:
- The student will demonstrate problem solving skills by
showing an ability to recognize problems and devise and implement
a plan of action.
- The student will demonstrate decision making skills by
determining goals and identifying alternatives and selecting
the best alternative.
- The student will demonstrate learning skills by applying
new knowledge and skills.
Standard 4: Workplace Safety Skills
Benchmarks:
- The student will assume responsibility for the safety of
self and others.
- The student will wear protective safety clothing and equipment
as required.
- The student will maintain a clean and safe work environment
to include work area, tools and equipment.
- The student will comply with established safety policies.
- The student will operate equipment/tools in a safe, prescribed
manner.
- The student will understand and apply procedures of health
and safety.
Standard 5: Basic Welding Skills
Benchmarks:
- The student will identify metals.
- The student will properly select filler metal/electrode
for the welding process.
- The student will select and prepare appropriate materials
for the task.
- The student will read and interpret charts, graphs and
tables.
- The student will read, interpret and fabricate from a basic
plan.
- The student will measure, mark and cut materials accurately.
- The student will understand basic welding terminology.
- The student will select appropriate tools for the job.
- The student will evaluate the quality of completed tasks.
- The student will be aware of the liability aspect of welded
projects.
- The student will appropriately complete business forms
and work orders.
Standard 6: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Benchmarks:
- The student will identify and maintain parts of the SMAW
welder.
- The student will select power source/set current for specific
welding procedure.
- The student will understand the welding positions—flat,
horizontal, vertical and overhead.
- The student will understand the welding joints—butt,
fillet, lap, pipe, corner and multi pass.
- The student will understand the SMAW electrodes—E6010,
E6011, E6013, E7018, E Nickel, Hard Surfacing and Cast Iron.
Standard 7: Metal Inert Gas (MIG)
Benchmarks:
- The student will identify and maintain parts for MIG welding.
- The student will select power source/set current and wire
speed for specific welding procedures.
- The student will understand the welding positions—flat,
horizontal, vertical and overhead.
- The student will understand the welding joints—butt,
fillet, lap, pipe, corner and multi pass.
- The student will define MIG wire—steel and aluminum.
Standard 8: Oxy-Fuel Cutting/Heating/Welding
Benchmarks:
- The student will identify and maintain parts of the oxy-fuel
welding.
- The student will select and set proper gas pressures for
oxy-fuel welding.
- The student will light and adjust flames for oxy-fuel welding.
- The student will understand the welding positions—flat,
horizontal, vertical and overhead.
- The student will understand the welding joints—butt,
fillet, lap, pipe and corner.
- The student will understand welding rods—steel rod
and bronze rod.
- The student will understand cutting—straight, bevel
and circle/hole.
Standard 9: Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC)
Benchmarks:
- The student will identify and maintain parts of the PAC.
- The student will be able to set up PAC cutting equipment.
- The student will understand plasma arc cutting—straight,
circle/hole, pattern and bevel.
Standard 10: The student will demonstrate safe
and proper use of metal fabricating tools.
Benchmark:
- The student will be able to identify and show ability to
use the following tools:
- Metal Shear
- Metal Punch
- Drill Press
- Portable Hand Drill
- Metal Cutoff/Chop Saw
- Metal Brake
- Metal Band Saw
- Angle Grinders
- Stationary Grinders
- Metal Nibbler
- Hydraulic Press
Integrated Minnesota Academic Mathematics
Standards
Standard: The student will use real numbers, represented
in a variety of ways, to quantify information and to solve real-world
and mathematical problems and appropriately use calculators and other
technologies to solve problems.
Benchmark:
- The student will understand that use of a calculator requires
appropriate mathematical reasoning and does not replace the
need for mental computation.
Standard: The student will apply basic theorems
of plane geometry, right triangle trigonometry, coordinate geometry
and a variety of visualization tools to solve real-world and mathematical
problems.
Benchmarks:
- The student will know and use properties of two- and three-dimensional
figures to solve real-world and mathematical problems such
as : finding area, perimeter, volume and surface area; applying
direct or indirect methods of measurement; the Pythagorean
theorem and its converse; and properties of 45° -45°-90º and
30° -60° -90° triangles.
- The student will apply the basic concepts of right triangle
trigonometry including sine, cosine and tangent to solve
real-world and mathematical problems.
- The student will perform basic constructions with a straightedge
and compass.
- The student will draw accurate representations of planar
figures using a variety of tools.
Integrated Minnesota Academic Language Arts
Standards
Standard: The student will read and understand
grade-appropriate English language text and apply a variety of strategies
to expand vocabulary.
Benchmarks:
- The student will acquire, understand and use vocabulary
by learning words through explicit vocabulary instruction
and independent reading, and appropriately use these words
in writing.
- The student will determine the meaning of unfamiliar words
and metaphors by using dictionaries, context clues and reference
books.
Standard: The student will understand the meaning
of informational, expository or persuasive texts, using a variety
of strategies and will demonstrate literal, interpretive, inferential
and evaluative comprehension.
Benchmark:
- The student will comprehend and evaluate the purpose, accuracy,
comprehensiveness, and usefulness of informational materials.
Standard: The student will locate and use information
in reference materials.
Benchmark:
- The student will use print, electronic databases and online
resources to access information, organize ideas, and develop
writing.
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