Title: Welding III (13207-III)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Applying Basic Safety Standards
  Comply with federal, state, and local safety requirements, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Program, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
  Maintain a safe working environment.
  Explain safe working practices around electrical hazards.
  Explain emergency first aid procedures.
  Identify the types of fires and the methods used to extinguish them.
  (Optional) Demonstrate the use of a fire extinguisher.
  Explain personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
  Inspect PPE to determine whether it is safe to use.
  Describe ventilation requirements and regulations pertaining to welding.
  Inspect hand and power tools to visually identify defects.
  Demonstrate lifting and carrying techniques.
  Identify types of ladders.
  (Optional) Demonstrate safe laddering techniques.
  Describe safe scaffolding techniques.
  Report injuries.
  Report personal, environmental, and equipment safety violations to the appropriate authority.
  Pass the safety exam.
Exploring Specialized Welding
  Describe the industrial applications for various materials.
  Describe emerging technologies in the welding industry.
Demonstrating Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Plate Welding
  (Optional) Perform groove welds on carbon steel of unlimited thickness, in various positions.
Demonstrating Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Pipe Welding
  (Optional) Prepare pipe for SMAW applications and procedures.
  (Optional) Fit pipe to prepare for SMAW.
  (Optional) Tack pipe to prepare for SMAW.
  (Optional) Perform 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G SMAW on pipe.
Demonstrating Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
  Perform groove welds on carbon steel of limited thickness.
  (Optional) Perform welds on aluminum.
  (Optional) Perform welds on stainless steel.
Demonstrating Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
  Make multiple-pass fillet welds on carbon steel, using various modes of transfer and in various positions.
  Perform groove welds on carbon steel of unlimited thickness, using various modes of transfer and in various positions.
Demonstrating Flux-cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
  Make multiple-pass fillet welds on carbon steel, using various modes of transfer in various positions.
  Perform groove welds on carbon steel of unlimited thickness, using various modes of transfer in various positions.
Demonstrating Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Pipe Welding
  (Optional) Prepare pipe for GTAW applications and procedures.
  (Optional) Fit pipe to prepare for GTAW.
  (Optional) Tack pipe to prepare for GTAW.
  (Optional) Perform 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G GTAW on pipe.
Programming the CNC Cutting Table
  Identify the components of the CNC machine.
  Perform maintenance and minor repairs on the CNC machine.
  Transfer graphic designs to and from CNC program.
  Adjust parameters.
  Troubleshoot the CNC machine.
Applying the Techniques of Fabrication
  Interpret various types of drawings/prints.
  Interpret welding symbol information.
  Interpret a WPS.
  Convert measurements.
  Calculate dimensions from a drawing with incomplete dimensions.
  Apply measuring skills to welding operations.
  Create a drawing of a practical item.
  Fabricate a practical item.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
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