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Suggested High School Curriculum
9th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required) Recommended Electives
Drafting
Woodshop, Metal Shop
Applied Physics
Principles of Technology
11th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required)
Career-Tech Center Elective
Welding & Fabrication
10th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required) Recommended Electives
Drafting
Woodshop, Metal Shop
Applied Physics
Principles of Technology
12th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required)
Career-Tech Center Elective
Welding & Fabrication

PROGRAM SUCCESS INDICATORS
 

ACADEMIC

INTERPERSONAL

PROGRAM SPECIFIC

Read a ruler; measure to 1/8"

Able to follow directions

Be able to lift 80 lbs.

Read and write at eighth grade level

Able to follow safety rules

20/20 vision (corrected)

Basic math skills:

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, three place decimals

Convert fractions to decimals

Convert decimals to fractions

Figure/calculate area, volume

Able to work in small and large groups

Doesn't mind getting dirty

Interest in program area

Ability to stay on task/self-directed

Willingness to work until skill is mastered

Enjoy physical/hands-on work

Able to work with hand and power tools

 

Arrive on time – daily

 

Attend class daily

 

Read and write at eighth grade level

Work in close proximity to others without distracting them

 

 

Not easily distracted

 

 

Be able to accept constructive criticism

 

 


Career-Tech Center Curriculum

WELDING & FABRICATION

100 WELDING & FABRICATION TRAINEE
-1005 EARNINGS/WORKING CONDITIONS
-1010 WEARING SAFETY GLASSES
-1015 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
-1020 OAW SETUP/OPERATE STATION
-1021 OAW FLAT BEADS WO/W FILLER
-1022 OAW 1G BUTT
-1024 OAW 2F TEE
-1026 OAW 2F LAP
-1028 OAW 3G BUTT
-1030 PRINCIPLES OF BRAZING
-1032 TB 2F STEEL LAP & TEE
-1036 PRINCIPLES OF OFC
-1037 OFC SETUP/OPERATE STATION
-1038 OFC STEEL FREE HAND
-1040 IDENTIFY WELD DEFECTS
-1045 UNDERSTAND WELDING TERMS
-1050 IDENTIFY TYPES OF METALS
-1060 READ A RULER & MEASURE
-1065 MAKE SIMPLE SHOP DRAWINGS
-1070 COMPLETE PROCEDURE SHEETS
-1075 ID SHOP HAND/POWER TOOLS
-1080 USE SHOP HAND & POWER TOOLS

200 PRODUCTION FLAME CUTTER
-2010 OC SETUP/OPERATE TRACTOR TORCH
-2020 PAC SETUP/OPERATE MANUAL
-2030 PAC SETUP OPERATE CNC MACHINE

300 WELDER HELPER
-3002 SELECT PROPER ELECTRODES
-3003 SMAW SETUP/ADJUST MACHINE
-3004 SMAW STRIKE AND HOLD ARC
-3006 SMAW FLAT BEADS
-3008 SMAW FLAT PAD
-3010 PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRICITY
-3012 PRINCIPLES OF WIRE WELDING

400 PRODUCTION WELDER -SMAW
-4002 SMAW 2F TEE
-4004 SMAW 2F LAP
-4006 SMAW FLAT WEAVE
-4008 SMAW 1G OUTSIDE CORNER
-4010 SMAW 1G SINGLE V-BUTT JOINT
-4012 SMAW 3F TEE DOWN
-4014 SMAW 3F TEE UP
-4016 PRINCIPLES OF SMAW AND WELDING ELECTRICITY

500 PRODUCTION WELDER -GMAW/FCAW
-5002 SETUP/ADJUST GMAW MACHINE
-5004 GMAW 1G BUTT
-5006 GMAW 2F TEE/LAP
-5008 GMAW 3F TEE/LAP
-5010 GMAW 3G BUTT
-5011 GMAW 3F TEE UP
-5012 GMAW 3G BUTT UP
-5014 GMAW 2F TUBE/PLATE STL
-5016 GMAW 2F TEE ALUM..

600 PRODUCTION WELDER -GTAW
-6002 PRINCIPLES OF GTAW
-6004 SETUP/ADJUST GTAW EQUIPMENT
-6006 GTAW BEADS W-W/O FILLER ALUM
-6008 GTAW 1G OUTSIDE CORNER ALUM
-6010 GTAW 1G BUTT ALUM
-6012 GTAW 2F TEE ALUM
-6014 GTAW 2F LAP ALUM
-6015 GTAW 3F TEE ALUMINUM
-6016 GTAW 2F TUBE TO PLATE ALUM.
-6017 GTAW 3G BUTT ALUM
-6018 GTAW BEADS W/WO FILLER FE S.S.
-6020 GTAW 1G BUTT FE/S.S.
-6022 GTAW 2F TEE FE/S.S.
-6024 GTAW 2F LAP FE/S.S.
-6026 GTAW 2F TUBE/PLATE FE/S.S.

700 PRODUCTION WELDER-MULTI-PROCESS

800 CONSTRUCTION WELDER
-8002 SMAW SINGLE V-BUTT 3G DOWN
-8004 SMAW 3G UP WEAVE
-8006 SMAW 3G OUTSIDE CORNER
-8008 SMAW SINGLE V-BUTT 3G UP
-8010 SMAW 3F TEE UP
-8012 LAYOUT WELD FABRICATIONS
-8014 COMPLETE WELD FABRICATIONS
-8020 SET UP AND OPERATE DESTRUCTIVE WELD TEST

900 MAINTENANCE WELDER
-9004 WRITE BILL OF MATERIALS
-9006 USE MEASURE/LAYOUT TOOLS
-9007 OAW 3F TEE/AP
-9008 OAW PIPE 1G AND 5G
-9010 OC STEEL FREEHAND
-9011 TB 2F TUBE-TO-PLATE
-9012 CONVERT FRACTION DIMENSIONS
-9014 DO SIMPLE MATH PROBLEMS
-9016 SETUP/OPERATE METAL FAB EQUIPMENT
-9018 CAC-A SETUP/OPERATE EQUIPMENT
-9020 CAC-A GOUGE AND CUT STEEL
-9022 COMPLETE WELD REPAIRS

999 CAREER PREPARATION
-0010 GOAL-SETTING
-0020 CAREER PLANNING INTERVIEW
-0030 WORK-BASED OPPORTUNITIES
-0040 JOB SEARCH
-0050 JOB RESUME
-0060 LETTER OF APPLICATION
-0070 JOB APPLICATION
-0080 PREPARE FOR INTERVIEW PROCESS
-0090 USING PORTFOLIO FOR INTEREST AND COMPETENCE
-0100 COMPLETE INTERVIEW PROCESS
-0110 FOLLOW-UP LETTER
-0120 TERMINATION LETTER
-0130 TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Job Titles
Certified Welder
Construction Welder
Maintenance Welder
Pipe Welder
Production Flame Cutter
Production Welder
Welder's Helper
Welding and Fabrication Trainee


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