Core Competency

Targeted Competencies

Assessment

Select and use appropriate measuring tools to accurately gather, manipulate, and communicate information.

-          Use magnetic and combination squares.

-          Use ruler/scale and tape measure.

-          Draw basic shop/working drawings using welding symbols.

ü  Affix magnetic angle block to base metal to hold adjoining metal to weld at the correct angle.

ü  Use combination square in order to clamp adjoining metal for welding to the correct angle.

ü  Use a 12” ruler/scale or tape measure for appropriate length or dimension.

ü  Compare project to project print using proper dimensions and welding symbols.   

Exhibit the safe and proper selection, use and maintenance of technical equipment, materials, and processes.

-          Use safety precautions when working with oxyacetylene, arc welding and oxyacetylene, plasma cutting.

-          Choose the correct method of application for the process involved in regards to the properties of the base metal.

-          Perform basic repair and maintenance on the welding equipment.

ü  Pass safety test for each method of application with a 90% or better. (OAW, SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW)

ü  Demonstrate four welding test positions on fillet and groove welds.

ü  Demonstrate good housekeeping on welders and shop area.

Demonstrate an awareness of career opportunities and requirements needed to make informed and meaningful choices in their education/employment in technical occupations.

-          Understand that there are many occupations in the welding career.

-          Reflect on videos and guest speaker’s career opportunities.

-           Acknowledge the skills required for a welding occupation.

ü  Write a short essay on one of the many welding occupations of your choice.

ü  Complete film review/guest speaker questionnaire on videos and presentations.

ü  Include welding qualifications in welding occupation essay.  

Design, develop, manage, and evaluate activities using identified problem-solving techniques.

-          Create one or more projects utilizing drawings, measuring tools, and different welding methods and techniques.

ü  Project evaluation consist of methods, techniques, print, weld penetration, alloy type, and aesthetics.

Core Performance Assessments

v  Safety Test

v  Welding occupation essay.

v  Portfolio Assessment.