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CLUSTER Engineering and Technical

COURSE Fundamentals of Welding Technology

WVEIS CODE 1985

ONET Codes and Occupations ONET: 51-4121.06- Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters

Course Description: This course introduces the student to the knowledge base and technical skills for all courses in Welding Technology. Areas of study include career opportunities in welding, welding terms and processes, oxyfuel cutting, lab, and equipment safety. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities. Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. Teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to welding occupations.

SKILL SETS Welding Safety Thermal Welding and Cutting Processes Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging Plasma Arc Cutting

1 Fundamentals of Welding Technology WVEIS 1985

Skill Set Welding Safety Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of 1985.1  safe welding practices.  tool and equipment safety.  the processes in relation to welding.  the basic nomenclature and symbols for welding. Performance Objectives Students will

1985.2  review and practice general welding shop safety guidelines. 1985.3  describe the precautions to be taken when welding in confined areas. 1985.4  describe and discuss electrical safety precautions when using arc welding equipment. 1985.5  solve problems involving heat flow and temperature. 1985.6  review sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products. 1985.7  select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation for welding. 1985.8  position and adjust work pieces. 1985.9  set up, adjust, and demonstrate the use of all of the basic welding tools and machines.

Skill Set Thermal Welding and Cutting Processes Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of  welding processes. 1985.10  preparing base metal for welding.  setting up oxy-fuel equipment.  welding and cutting techniques using oxy-fuel equipment. Performance Objectives Students will 1985.11  perform safety inspections of equipment and accessories. 1985.12  explain how to transport oxy-fuel cylinders, assemble and set-up oxy-fuel welding and cutting equipment. 1985.13  connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained. 1985.14  explain and describe base metal preparation techniques for cutting and welding. 1985.15  prepare base metal for cutting and welding. 1985.16  select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thickness of metals. 1985.17  solve problems involving heat flow and temperature. 1985.18  perform oxy-fuel gas cutting, beveling, and piercing operations. 1985.19 1985.20  perform shape cutting and bevel cutting on plain carbon steel.  position and weld mild steel using oxy-fuel equipment. 1985.21  position and braze mild steel using oxy-fuel equipment. 2 1985.22  operate a motorized, portable oxy-fuel gas cutting machine. Skill Set Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of  air carbon arc equipment . 1985.23  air carbon arc cutting process.  metal removal using the air carbon arc equipment. Performance Objectives Students will

1985.24  perform set-up procedures for manual air carbon arc gouging and cutting on mild steel. 1985.25  demonstrate using the air carbon arc the process of gouging. 1985.26  demonstrate using the air carbon arc the process of cutting. Skill Set Plasma Arc Cutting Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of  plasma arc equipment . 1985.27  plasma arc cutting process. Performance Objectives Students will

1985.28  perform set-up procedures for manual plasma arc cutting operations on plain carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. 1985.29  demonstrate using the plasma arc the process for cutting. 1985.30  demonstrate using the plasma arc the process of shape cutting on plain carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.