Welding 1

Grades 9-12

Pathway Type: Foundation

Units of Credit: Semester 

Prerequisites: None

School(s) offering course: 

Course Description:Welding Technology 1 offers students an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of welding

technology. This includes using Miller and Lincoln arc welding equipment, Hypertherm Plasma

Cutting machines, and Miller and Lincoln wire feed welders. Current industry standards are

introduced by having students work on forming basic welds such as t welds, butt welds, and lap

welds. Once those welding skills are developed, students will work on the creation of a small

project using those skills. Students will learn basic metallurgy such as how like steels are fused

and the heat necessary to create a solid weld. Students who learn these skills will be able to

repair steel structures and create various metal projects with these skills. Welding processes are

commonly used in the manufacturing and construction fields. Students gain experience in cutting, polish and finish metals. Correct use of metalworking tools and equipment is stressed.  There are many career

opportunities for those with welding skills.

Topics:

• Workforce Skills

• Welding and Personal Safety

• Care and Use of Equipment

• Joint Design and Construction

• Welding Terminology

• Introduction to Oxyacetylene Welding

• Introduction to Arc Welding

• Introduction to MIG Welding and Wire Feed Welding

• Torch and Plasma Cutting Processes

• Welding Career Opportunities

• CNC Plasma cutting table introduction

State Standards:

CTE.9-12.1.1: 

Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee

Career-ready individuals understand the obligations and responsibilities of being a member of a community, and they demonstrate this understanding every day through their interactions with others. They are conscientious of the impacts of their decisions on others and the environment around them. They think about the near-term and long-term consequences of their actions and seek to act in ways that contribute to the betterment of their teams, families, community, and workplace. They are reliable and consistent in going beyond the minimum expectation and in participating in activities that serve the greater good.

Demonstrates responsibility and self-discipline

Students actively participate in class, asking questions, volunteering answers, completing/submitting assignments, and working well in groups

Demonstrates professionalism

Students treat others and work assignments with respect. All ideas are considered and work is either original or credited correctly.

Manages time

Students demonstrate time management when organizing and planning project activities with a team or when organizing and managing themselves and individual class assignments and homework. Time management is inherent in almost all assignments.

CTE.9-12.1.4: 

Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason

Career-ready individuals communicate thoughts, ideas, and action plans with clarity, whether using written, verbal and/ or visual methods. They communicate in the workplace with clarity and purpose to make maximum use of their own and others' time. They are excellent writers; they master conventions, word choice and organization, and use effective tone and presentation skills to articulate ideas. They are skilled at interacting with others; they are active listeners and speak clearly and with purpose. Career-ready individuals think about the audience for their communication and prepare accordingly to ensure the desired outcome.

Communicates verbally

Students provide oral responses. Evidence ranges from impromptu short answers during a lesson to completing a formal oral presentation.

CTE.9-12.1.11: 

Use technology to enhance productivity

Career-ready individuals find and maximize the productive value of existing and new technology to accomplish workplace tasks and solve workplace problems. They are flexible and adaptive in acquiring and using new technology. They are proficient with ubiquitous technology applications. They understand the inherent risks—personal and organizational—of technology applications, and they take actions to prevent or mitigate these risks.

Understands and uses technology

Students often rely on various digital technologies for calculating, collecting and displaying data, conducting research, creating presentations, and writing reports.

CTE.9-12.1.12: 

Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence by collaborating to address geographic, economic, cultural, or political issues considering multiple perspectives.

Career-ready individuals positively contribute to every team, whether formal or informal. They apply an awareness of cultural differences to avoid barriers to productive and positive interaction. They find ways to increase the engagement and contribution of all team members. They plan and facilitate effective team meetings.

Understands teamwork and works with others

Students participate in cooperative groups or with a partner, contribute fairly to the task, and show respect to others.

Respects individual differences

Students listen to and consider all team members' ideas, respond supportively to ideas given in class or in teams, and work well with all teammates.

Welding 2

Grades 10-12 

Pathway Type: Foundation

Units of Credit: Semester or Year Long

Prerequisites: Welding Technology 1

School(s) offering course: 

Course Description: Welding Technology 2 affords students an opportunity to master the fundamentals of advanced welding and metal fabrication. Current industry standards are observed and practiced. Students

master and use a variety of skills including safe work habits, organization, problem solving, and

practical application of welding techniques. Students engage in a variety of learning activities

including lecture and note taking, research, individual projects, demonstrations, performance tasks. 

Also students gain experience in identifying, selecting, and rating appropriate techniques.  

Students are assessed through observation, performance on tests, quizzes, assigned tasks

and projects, and by the quality of work produced.

Topics:

• Workforce Skills

• Welding and Personal Safety

• Care, Use, and Maintenance of Equipment

• Advanced Joint Design and Construction

• Welding Terminology

• Welding Fabrication

• Out of Position Welding

• Advanced Arc Welding

• Shielded Gas (MIG and TIG) Welding

• Material Cutting Processes

• Welding Career Exploration

• Welding Metallurgy

• Production Welding

• Welding Certification and Testing

• Artistic Expression in Welding

State Standards:

CTE.9-12.1.1: 

Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee

Career-ready individuals understand the obligations and responsibilities of being a member of a community, and they demonstrate this understanding every day through their interactions with others. They are conscientious of the impacts of their decisions on others and the environment around them. They think about the near-term and long-term consequences of their actions and seek to act in ways that contribute to the betterment of their teams, families, community, and workplace. They are reliable and consistent in going beyond the minimum expectation and in participating in activities that serve the greater good.

Demonstrates responsibility and self-discipline

Students actively participate in class, asking questions, volunteering answers, completing/submitting assignments, and working well in groups

Demonstrates professionalism

Students treat others and work assignments with respect. All ideas are considered and work is either original or credited correctly.

Manages time

Students demonstrate time management when organizing and planning project activities with a team or when organizing and managing themselves and individual class assignments and homework. Time management is inherent in almost all assignments.

CTE.9-12.1.4: 

Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason

Career-ready individuals communicate thoughts, ideas, and action plans with clarity, whether using written, verbal and/ or visual methods. They communicate in the workplace with clarity and purpose to make maximum use of their own and others' time. They are excellent writers; they master conventions, word choice and organization, and use effective tone and presentation skills to articulate ideas. They are skilled at interacting with others; they are active listeners and speak clearly and with purpose. Career-ready individuals think about the audience for their communication and prepare accordingly to ensure the desired outcome.

Communicates verbally

Students provide oral responses. Evidence ranges from impromptu short answers during a lesson to completing a formal oral presentation.

CTE.9-12.1.11: 

Use technology to enhance productivity

Career-ready individuals find and maximize the productive value of existing and new technology to accomplish workplace tasks and solve workplace problems. They are flexible and adaptive in acquiring and using new technology. They are proficient with ubiquitous technology applications. They understand the inherent risks—personal and organizational—of technology applications, and they take actions to prevent or mitigate these risks.

Understands and uses technology

Students often rely on various digital technologies for calculating, collecting and displaying data, conducting research, creating presentations, and writing reports.

CTE.9-12.1.12: 

Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence by collaborating to address geographic, economic, cultural, or political issues considering multiple perspectives.

Career-ready individuals positively contribute to every team, whether formal or informal. They apply an awareness of cultural differences to avoid barriers to productive and positive interaction. They find ways to increase the engagement and contribution of all team members. They plan and facilitate effective team meetings.

Understands teamwork and works with others

Students participate in cooperative groups or with a partner, contribute fairly to the task, and show respect to others.

Respects individual differences

Students listen to and consider all team members' ideas, respond supportively to ideas given in class or in teams, and work well with all teammates.

Welding 3-Fabrication

Grades 10-12 

Pathway Type: Elective

Units of Credit: Year Long

Prerequisites: Welding Technology 2

School(s) offering course: 

Course Description: Metal Processing/Production courses include studying the properties of metals and metal alloys and using these materials to construct usable products. These courses enable students to experience the

process of translating an idea into a finished product, with instruction in planning, designing, selecting

materials, and using tools and machines.  Students master and apply a variety of skills including safe work habits, organization, problem solving, and practical application of welding techniques. Students are assessed by observing and measuring performance on tests, quizzes, assigned tasks and projects, and by the quality of work produced.

Students will produce a portfolio of their work,

Topics:

• Welding and Personal Safety

• Care, Use, and Maintenance of Equipment

• Advanced Joint Design and Construction

• Welding Terminology

• Welding Fabrication

• Artistic Expression in Welding

• Out of Position Welding

• Advanced Arc Welding

• Shielded Gas (MIG and TIG) Welding

• Material Cutting Processes

• Welding Career Exploration

• Welding Metallurgy

• Production Welding

• Welding Certification and Testing

IT Industrial Work Experience

Grade 11-12 

Pathway Type: Elective

Units of Credit: Year Long

Prerequisites: Welding Technology 2, Consent of Instructor

Course Description: Workplace Experience courses provide students with work experience in the welding,

machine technologies, or metalwork fields. Goals are typically set cooperatively by the student, teacher,

and employer (although students are not necessarily paid). These courses may include classroom

activities as well, involving further study of the field or discussion regarding experiences that students

encounter in the workplace.