50-442-524Metallurgy & FCAW and GTAW Welding
Course Information
Description
This is the fourth course in the related instruction portion of the Welder-Fabricator Apprenticeship program. This course explores the welding procedure specifications and standards for FCAW and GTAW. Apprentices will also learn about metallurgy, distortion control, and rigging and lifting. Learning plans include both classroom activities and hands-on welding projects in both welding processes.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Weld according to FCAW standards and 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
    by submitting a FCAW summary paper and remedy table and submitting it to your instructor for review and feedback
    by submitting FCAW welding applications projects to your instructor for review and feedback
    Criteria
    apprentice summarizes the FCAW standards
    apprentice analyzes job specifications
    apprentice compares specifications to standards
    apprentice uses FCAW 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 standard to various positions
    apprentice interprets technical manuals and welding related information
    apprentice applies industry standards
    apprentice inspects welding equipment and completes equipment validation
    apprentice troubleshoots welding and shop equipment
    apprentice monitors new and emerging welding technologies

  2. Apply metallurgical principles to welding, heat treating, mechanical stresses, fabrication, and assembly work processes (32 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 completed shop lab reports to your instructor for review and feedback
    Criteria
    apprentice applies math skills to metallurgical principles
    apprentice interprets prints and job specifications accurately
    apprentice applies metallurgical principles based on job specifications
    apprentice applies distortion control techniques correctly
    apprentice monitors heat input correctly
    apprentice compares metal distortion and various control techniques
    apprentice summarizes metallurgical issues from joining dissimilar metals

  3. Rig, lift, and move materials, parts, and finished goods (4 hours)
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a brainstorming chart which classifies rigging, lifting and moving equipment and devices, and submitting it to your instructor for review and feedback
    by participating in classroom discussion and small group activities
    by demonstrating skills related to this competency during shop, lab, and hands-on learning activities
    by completing a written rigging and lifting plan in response to a case study scenario, and submitting it to your instructor for review and feedback
    Criteria
    apprentice uses proper rigging techniques
    apprentice uses proper lifting techniques
    apprentice uses proper moving techniques
    apprentice using effective communication

  4. Apply distortion control techniques to job setup operations & according to job specifications (4 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 setup and distortion control accurately
    apprentice describes the metallurgical effects from heating, welding, cutting, and forming
    apprentice explains heat treatment effects on metal
    apprentice demonstrates flame straightening
    apprentice summarizes localized hardening
    apprentice explains metal distortion
    apprentice compares various control techniques
    apprentice describes key factors involved in joining dissimilar metals

  5. Weld according to GTAW standards and 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
    by submitting a GTAW summary paper and remedy table and submitting it to your instructor for review and feedback
    by submitting GTAW welding applications projects to your instructor for review and feedback
    Criteria
    apprentice summarizes the GTAW standards
    apprentice analyzes job specifications
    apprentice compares specifications to standards
    apprentice uses GTAW 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 standard to various positions
    apprentice interprets technical manuals and welding related information
    apprentice applies industry standards
    apprentice inspects welding equipment and completes equipment validation
    apprentice troubleshoots welding and shop equipment
    apprentice monitors new and emerging welding technologies