50-442-522Layout & Fabrication Basics with SMAW and GMAW Welding
Course Information
Description
This is the second course in the related instruction portion of the Welder-Fabricator Apprenticeship program. This course introduces fabrication and layout skills and also SMAW and GMAW welding processes.
Total Credits
2

Course Competencies
  1. Weld metals according to SMAW standards (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
    by submitting a SMAW summary paper and remedy table and submitting it to your instructor for review and feedback
    by submitting SMAW welding applications projects to your instructor for review and feedback
    Criteria
    apprentice summarizes the SMAW standards
    apprentice interprets job specifications accurately
    apprentice compares specifications to standards
    apprentice uses SMAW equipment efficiently
    apprentice selects accessories appropriately
    apprentice compares weld types
    apprentice prepares parts for welding
    apprentice produces welded joints in accordance to standards and specifications
    apprentice applies welding standards to various positions
    apprentice welds effectively in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead position
    apprentice interprets technical manuals and welding related information
    apprentice applies industry standards
    apprentice inspects welding equipment and completes equipment validations
    apprentice troubleshoots welding and shop equipment
    apprentice monitors new and emerging welding technologies
    apprentice uses PPE properly
    apprentice applies OSHA standards appropriately
    apprentice maintains clean and safe work areas
    apprentice uses hand and power tools properly
    apprentice uses shop equipment and machine safeguards correctly
    apprentice lifts and moves materials properly
    apprentice uses proper rigging techniques

  2. Layout jobs according to specifications (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 uses precision measuring tools accurately
    apprentice references geometric nomenclature properly
    apprentice applies basic layout skills
    apprentice uses triangulation techniques from scale drawings
    apprentice locates information from prints, plans, and drawings efficiently

  3. Fabricate metal parts according to specifications (24 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 describes prepping base metals by cleaning
    apprentice describes prepping base metals by cutting
    apprentice explains prepping base metals by grinding
    apprentice summarizes prepping base metals by sandblasting
    apprentice explains prepping base metals by priming
    apprentice summarizes prepping base metals by painting
    apprentice selects and performs other metal fabrication procedures based on conditions
    apprentice measures metal and material stock
    apprentice lays out parts, shapes, and locations
    apprentice sets up machines based on conditions and jobs
    apprentice cuts materials accurately
    apprentice saws materials
    apprentice drills materials
    apprentice shears materials
    apprentice punches materials
    apprentice verifies work quality and tolerances
    apprentice uses PPE properly
    apprentice maintains clean and safe work areas
    apprentice uses hand and power tools properly
    apprentice uses shop equipment and machine safeguards correctly
    apprentice lifts and moves materials properly

  4. Weld metals according to GMAW standards (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
    by submitting a GMAW summary paper and remedy table and submitting it to your instructor for review and feedback
    by submitting GMAW welding applications projects to your instructor for review and feedback
    Criteria
    apprentice summarizes the GMAW standards
    apprentice analyzes job specifications
    apprentice compares specifications to standards
    apprentice uses GMAW equipment efficiently
    apprentice selects accessories appropriately
    apprentice compares weld types
    apprentice prepares parts for welding
    apprentice produces welded joints in accordance to standards and specifications
    apprentice applies welding standards to various positions
    apprentice welds effectively in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead position
    apprentice interprets technical manuals and welding related information
    apprentice applies industry standards
    apprentice inspects welding equipment and completes equipment validations
    apprentice troubleshoots welding and shop equipment
    apprentice monitors new and emerging welding technologies
    apprentice uses PPE properly
    apprentice applies OSHA standards appropriately
    apprentice maintains clean and safe work areas
    apprentice uses hand and power tools properly
    apprentice uses shop equipment and machine safeguards correctly
    apprentice lifts and moves materials properly