CAREER PATHWAY WELDING CIP Code Pennsylvania's Targeted Industry Cluster: Manufacturing

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1 CAREER PATHWAY WELDING CIP Code Pennsylvania's Targeted Industry Cluster: Manufacturing

2 Potential Careers Welders, Cutters, Solderers & Brazers Welding, Soldering & Brazing Machine Setters/Operators National and State Occupational Outlook Trends (Based on Department of Labor and Industry Reports) Employment 2011 Median Annual United States Percent Change ¹Job Openings Wage Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 337, , % 14,070 $35,900 Employment 2011 Median Annual Pennsylvania Percent Change ¹Job Openings Wage Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 18,350 16,800-9% 390 $36,200 ¹Job Openings refers to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement Welders Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits. Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers. Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys. Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding. Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals. Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits. Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained. Skills and Abilities Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents Arm-Hand Steadiness The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. Near Vision The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Control Precision The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. Multilimb Coordination The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Visualization The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. Manual Dexterity The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Depth Perception The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object. Information Ordering The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). Selective Attention The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

3 Character Traits for Workplace Success Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Innovation Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. Somerset County Technology Center - Program of Study/Units of Instruction (3-Year Program) Unit Number & Title 100 Occupational Orientation and Safety 800 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) 200 Principles of Welding 900 Manual Oxyfuel Gas Cutting (OFC) 300 Welding, Drawing, and Weld Symbol Interpretation 1000 Mechanized Oxyfuel Gas Cutting (OFC) 400 Visual Examination, Inspection, and Testing 1100 Manual Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC) 500 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 1200 Manual Air Carbon Arc Cutting (CAC-A) 600 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) 1300 Brazing and Soldering 700 Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) 1400 S Professional Development Program High School Courses Recommended For Career And Technical Education Students 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade English I English II English III English IV Algebra I or Geometry Geometry or Algebra II Algebra II, Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus Calculus Biology I Chemistry I Physics AP Science Geography/State History World History American History Economics/Government Required Electives: PE, Art/Music, Foreign Language, Computer Technology Program s Math Skill Level Required Electives: PE, Foreign Language, Computer Technology Career and Technology Scope and Sequence Required Electives: PE Career and Technology Scope and Sequence Required Electives: PE Career and Technology Scope and Sequence Students must be able to complete math curriculum (10th 12th) that incorporates a basic understanding of algebra and plane geometry.

4 Certifications/Licensures Pennsylvania Skills Certificate (NOCTI) Continuing Education/College Options Articulation Agreements Additional College/Continuing Education Options Community College Allegheny County Delaware County Community College Northampton County Area Community College Pennsylvania College of Technology Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Westmoreland County Community College Students who complete the Welding curriculum can earn college credit. SCTC s Welding program has articulation agreements with colleges across Pennsylvania through the SOAR program. For more information on the SOAR program, please visit: Prerequisites, Safety, and Equipment Requirements Physical Strength Extensive problem solving Attention to detail Above average eye hand coordination Be able to follow all safety requirements Students must adhere to the SCTC dress code in the Student Handbook All cotton clothing, no material such as polyester or synthetic; no jewelry Safety glasses required Leather work boots Program Details Theory Structure Instructor lecture will vary from 2-5 hours per week Large group, small group, and individual tasks weekly Writing assignments such as focus free writes and summaries required weekly Textbook and Supplemental Reading Materials Welding Principles and Applications Delmar, Larry Jeffus, 6th edition (12th grade reading level) Miller Welding Arc Welding Series MAVCC Welding Curriculum Web based curriculum Tooling University Various texts and print material, shop trade magazines Various electronic and Internet based materials Lab Experience Students will average 6 to 10 hours per week in lab. Students will work on Program of Studies Assigned tasks. Live work as permitted. Homework Students are expected to complete tasks within the set completion dates. Students should study for tests Co-op Requirements (Grades 11-12) Excellent attendance records. B average Instructor s & Assistant Administrator s permission. Transportation

5 Job Ready Assessment Blueprint Welding Test Code: 4072 / Version: 01 Measuring What Matters

6 Specific Competencies and Skills Tested in this Assessment: Safety Apply general welding safety practices Display familiarity with industrial and OSHA safety standards Demonstrate knowledge of oxyfuel safety procedures Demonstrate knowledge of arc welding and cutting safety procedures Welding Symbols and Blueprint Reading Interpret welding symbols Read and interpret blueprints and sketches Oxyfuel Cutting (OFC) Cut and form metal with oxyfuel equipment Assemble and disassemble oxyfuel equipment Handle and store compressed gas cylinders Arc Cutting Process (Carbon Arc and Plasma Arc) Identify arc cutting process principles Properly use arc cutting equipment Exhibit understanding of arc cutting consumables Cut materials with arc cutting processes Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals Identify metals by physical characteristics and shapes Explain the preheat process and identify preheat temperatures Page 1 of 6

7 Specific Competencies and Skills continued: Weld Fit-up and Quality Identify various joint designs (joint geometry) and welding positions Clean and prepare materials for groove and fillet welds Identify welding defects and/or discontinuities Test welds using various techniques Demonstrate proper and safe use of hand tools and power equipment Use standard measuring and layout tools Display familiarity with welding procedure specifications (WPS) Calculate materials lists and costs Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Demonstrate understanding of the principles of SMAW Use and maintain SMAW equipment Exhibit understanding of SMAW consumables Perform fillet and groove welds on plate in all positions Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Explain principles of GMAW and FCAW Use and maintain GMAW and FCAW equipment Exhibit understanding of GMAW and FCAW consumables Perform fillet and groove welds on plate in all positions Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Explain principles of GTAW Use and maintain GTAW equipment Exhibit understanding of GTAW consumables Perform fillet and groove welds on ferrous and nonferrous metals in all positions Page 2 of 6

8 Written Assessment: Administration Time: 3 hours Number of Questions: 138 Areas Covered: Page 3 of 6

9 Sample Questions: The danger involved in welding a sealed container is due to A. expansion B. contraction C. pollution D. evaporation The gap produced after an oxyacetylyne cut is made is referred to as the A. drag B. line of cut C. lag D. kerf Tensile strength is the resistance a metal has to being A. bent B. compressed C. pulled apart D. twisted Which condition would cause an electrode holder to overheat? A. loose connection B. excessively long cable C. insufficient current flow D. low voltage The majority of GTAW on ferrous metals is done using A. DC electrode positive B. DC electrode negative C. AC electrode positive D. AC high frequency Page 4 of 6

10 Performance Assessment: Administration Time: 2 hours and 55 minutes Number of Jobs: 5 Areas Covered: 24% Oxyfuel Cutting Safety, equipment set-up, length and width of cut, bevel cut, location of hole center, hole diameter, corner radius cut, kerf faces smooth, clean off slag, and time to complete Job 1. 19% SMAW Vertical Groove Safety, equipment set-up, weld appearance, and time to complete Job 2. 19% GMAW Horizontal Fillet Safety, equipment set-up, weld appearance, and time to complete Job 3. 19% Aluminum GTAW Horizontal Fillet Safety, equipment set-up, weld appearance, and time to complete Job 4. 19% Stainless Steel GTAW Horizontal Fillet Safety, equipment set-up, weld appearance, and time to complete Job 5. Page 5 of 6

11 Sample Job: Maximum Time: Participant Activity: Oxyfuel Cutting 30 minutes The participant will lay out the project according to the diagram provided and flame cut to specified dimensions. Participant must demonstrate knowledge of safety standards and practices. The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), the leading professional organization for career and technical educators, commends all students who participate in career and technical education programs and choose to validate their educational attainment through rigorous technical assessments. In taking this assessment you demonstrate to your school, your parents and guardians, your future employers and yourself that you understand the concepts and knowledge needed to succeed in the workplace. Good Luck! Page 6 of 6