50-442-513Advanced Fabrication and Layout with Soldering and Brazing
Course Information
Description
This is the third course in the related instruction portion of the Welder-Fabricator Apprenticeship program. This course explores advanced fabrication techniques commonly used by metal fabrication manufacturers. Course topics include rolling, bending, forming, applied math, applied print reading, advanced layout and soldering and brazing metal.
Total Credits
2

Course Competencies
  1. Bend metals according to job specifications (8 hours)
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed learning activity worksheets to your instructor for review and feedback
    by participating in classroom discussion and small group activities
    by demonstrating skills related to this competency in shop, lab, and classroom performance
    Criteria
    apprentice applies math calculations to bending operations accurately
    apprentice calculates bend allowances correctly
    apprentice uses hand tools and manual bending equipment properly
    apprentice selects various bending equipment effectively
    apprentice selects appropriate fabrication processes according to job specifications
    apprentice sets up machines based on conditions and jobs
    apprentice operates bending equipment properly
    apprentice bends various types of metals according to job specifications
    apprentice performs cutting, sawing, drilling, shearing and punching accurately
    apprentice uses proper PPE at all times, including eyes, head, face, ears, fingers, toes, hands, feet and lungs
    apprentice demonstrates safe work practices during shops and labs
    apprentice protects self and others from injury and accident including possible electrocution and electrical hazards
    apprentice maintains clean and safe work areas
    apprentice uses shop equipment and machine safeguards correctly
    apprentice lifts and moves materials properly
    apprentice uses power tools properly
    apprentice uses proper rigging techniques
    apprentice develops assemblies and subassemblies from prints, drawings & illustrations
    apprentice verifies work quality and tolerances following fabrication operations
    apprentice is familiar with the fundamentals of CNC

  2. Roll metals (8 hours)
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed learning activity worksheets to your instructor for review and feedback
    by participating in classroom discussion and small group activities
    by demonstrating skills related to this competency in shop, lab, and classroom performance
    Criteria
    apprentice applies math calculations to rolling operations accurately
    apprentice calculates bend allowances correctly
    apprentice uses hand tools and manual rolling equipment properly
    apprentice selects appropriate fabrication processes according to job specifications
    apprentice selects various rolling equipment effectively
    apprentice sets up machines based on conditions and jobs
    apprentice operates rolling equipment properly
    apprentice rolls various types of metals according to job specifications
    apprentice performs cutting sawing, drilling, shearing and punching accurately
    apprentice uses proper PPE at all times, including eyes, head, face, ears, fingers, toes, hands, feet and lungs
    apprentice demonstrates safe work practices during shops and labs
    apprentice protects self and others from injury and accident including possible electrocution and electrical hazards
    apprentice maintains clean and safe work areas
    apprentice uses shop equipment and machine safeguards correctly
    apprentice lifts and moves materials properly
    apprentice uses proper rigging techniques
    apprentice uses power tools properly
    apprentice develops assemblies and subassemblies from prints, drawings & illustrations
    apprentice verifies work quality and tolerances following fabrication operations
    apprentice is familiar with the fundamentals of CNC

  3. Fabricate with structural pipe (16 hours)
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed learning activity worksheets to your instructor for review and feedback
    by participating in classroom discussion and small group activities
    by demonstrating skills related to this competency in shop, lab, and classroom performance
    Criteria
    apprentice applies math calculations to forming operations accurately
    apprentice calculates bend allowances correctly
    apprentice uses hand tools and manual forming equipment properly
    apprentice selects appropriate fabrication processes according to job specifications
    apprentice selects various forming equipment effectively
    apprentice sets up machines based on conditions and jobs
    apprentice operates forming equipment properly
    apprentice forms various types of metals according to job specifications
    apprentice performs cutting sawing, drilling, shearing and punching accurately
    apprentice uses proper PPE at all times, including eyes, head, face, ears, fingers, toes, hands, feet and lungs
    apprentice demonstrates safe work practices during shops and labs
    apprentice protects self and others from injury and accident including possible electrocution and electrical hazards
    apprentice maintains clean and safe work areas
    apprentice uses shop equipment and machine safeguards correctly
    apprentice lifts and moves materials properly
    apprentice uses power tools properly
    apprentice uses proper rigging techniques
    apprentice develops assemblies and subassemblies from prints, drawings & illustrations
    apprentice verifies work quality and tolerances following fabrication operations
    apprentice is familiar with the fundamentals of CNC

  4. Apply math to advanced fabrication processes (8 hours)
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed learning activity worksheets to your instructor for review and feedback
    by participating in classroom discussion and small group activities
    by demonstrating skills related to this competency in shop, lab, and classroom performance
    Criteria
    apprentice applies math calculations to job specifications accurately
    apprentice interprets drawings, prints and plans correctly
    apprentice measures metal and material stock accurately
    apprentice converts between US and metric units found on prints
    apprentice dimensions parts and assemblies
    apprentice computes tolerances according to job specifications
    apprentice applies math to flat, round, and asymmetrical stock

  5. Apply prints and drawings to advanced fabrication techniques (8 hours)
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed learning activity worksheets to your instructor for review and feedback
    by participating in classroom discussion and small group activities
    by demonstrating skills related to this competency in shop, lab, and classroom performance
    Criteria
    apprentice applies math skills to prints and drawings effectively
    apprentice interprets fabrication symbols
    apprentice interprets welding joining geometry
    apprentice interprets weld joint nomenclature
    apprentice identifies materials of construction
    apprentice interprets orthographic projections
    apprentice interprets pictorial views
    apprentice interprets section and auxiliary views
    apprentice interprets bills of materials
    apprentice interprets structural shapes
    apprentice identifies title block contents
    apprentice identifies layout construction
    apprentice uses layout tools and terms
    apprentice sketches plans for metal fabrication and welding

  6. Demonstrate advanced layout skills (8 hours)
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed learning activity worksheets to your instructor for review and feedback
    by participating in classroom discussion and small group activities
    by demonstrating skills related to this competency in shop, lab, and classroom performance
    Criteria
    apprentice applies math calculations to job specifications accurately
    apprentice interprets drawings, prints and plans correctly
    apprentice selects proper materials
    apprentice measures metal, parts, and material stock accurately
    apprentice lays out parts, shapes, and locations efficiently
    apprentice performs parallel line layouts based on specifications
    apprentice demonstrates radial line layouts based on prints
    apprentice performs triangulation pattern development
    apprentice performs combined layout patterns according to specification
    apprentice verifies work quality and tolerances
    apprentice selects and uses tools properly
    apprentice adheres to safety training
    apprentice uses PPE properly

  7. Join metals using soldering and brazing techniques (16 hours)
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed learning activity worksheets to your instructor for review and feedback
    by participating in classroom discussion and small group activities
    by demonstrating skills related to this competency in shop, lab, and classroom performance
    Criteria
    apprentice sets up equipment properly
    apprentice prepare parts according to specifications
    apprentice uses hand tools and manual equipment properly
    apprentice selects materials and supplies accurately
    apprentice operates soldering equipment properly
    apprentice operates brazing equipment properly
    apprentice joins metals according to standards and specifications
    apprentice identifies properties of metals
    apprentice demonstrates safe work practices during shops and labs
    apprentice uses PPE properly
    apprentice references prints and plans accurately
    apprentice measures materials and parts accurately
    apprentice verifies work quality and tolerances