Title: Welding I (13207-I)

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.
  Identify emergency first aid procedures.
  Identify the types of fires and the methods used to extinguish them.
  (Optional) Demonstrate the use of a fire extinguisher.
  Identify 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 ensure safety and usability.
  Demonstrate lifting and carrying techniques.
  Identify types of ladders.
  (Optional) Demonstrate safe laddering techniques for various types of ladders.
  Describe safe scaffolding techniques.
  Report injuries.
  Report personal, environmental, and equipment safety violations to the appropriate authority.
  Earn the OSHA 10 card.
  Pass the safety exam.
Exploring the Basics of Welding
  (Optional) Identify common metals used in the welding profession.
  Identify the main regulatory bodies and regulations affecting the welding profession in the United States.
  Identify minor external repairs to all equipment and accessories.
Demonstrating Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
  Describe the theories behind SMAW.
  Perform safety inspections of all equipment and accessories.
  Identify minor external repairs to all SMAW equipment and accessories.
  Set up for SMAW operations and base metal preparation on carbon steel.
  Operate SMAW equipment.
  Perform single-pass fillet welds (1F and 2F) on carbon steel.
Demonstrating Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
  Describe the theories behind GMAW and GMAW-S.
  Perform safety inspections of all GMAW and GMAW-S equipment and accessories.
  Identify minor external repairs to all GMAW and GMAW-S equipment and accessories.
  Set up for GMAW and GMAW-S operations and base metal preparation on carbon steel.
  Operate GMAW and GMAW-S equipment.
  Perform single-pass fillet welds (1F and 2F) on carbon steel, using different modes of transfer.
Demonstrating Thermal Cutting: Oxyfuel Cutting (OFC)
  Explain when OFC cutting is preferable.
  Describe the theories behind OFC.
  Perform safety inspections of all OFC equipment and accessories.
  Identify minor external repairs to all OFC equipment and accessories.
  Set up for manual OFC operations and base metal preparation on carbon steel.
  Operate manual OFC equipment.
  Perform straight-cutting operations on carbon steel.
  Perform shape-cutting operations on carbon steel.
Demonstrating Visual Examination Procedures
  Examine cut surfaces and edges of prepared base metal parts.
  Examine tack, intermediate layers, and completed welds.
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