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Sanborn Regional High School
Vocational Studies Department
Course: Welding Technology
Instructor: Mr. Schoenenberger
Length of Course: One Semester
Credits: 1 Credit
Texts: Walker, John R. Modern
Metalworking. Tinley Park, Illinois: The Goodheart-
Willcox Company, Inc., 2000.
Finch, Richard.
Welder’s Handbook. New York: HPBooks, 1997.
Outcomes: Students will explore a variety
of metalworking processes. Instruction will be provided in basic system
measurement, sheet metal fabrication, and basic welding techniques.
Students will also develop skills and knowledge of the SMAW (stick),
FCAW (flux-care wire fed welding) and GTAW (heliarc) processes as used
in industry today. Students will also utilize the John Collins writing
program to help them become better thinker and writers.
Instructional Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
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Utilize safe working practice in the classroom
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Use hand and power tools
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Understand the terms and definitions used in welding
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Gain skills in metal fabrication and different types of
welding
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Develop problem solving skills
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Build on communication skills
·
Gain real world experience
Course Content:
Course topics will include:
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Welding Safety
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Welding Equipment
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Metal Basics and Heat Control
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Plasma Cutting
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Metal Bending
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Gas Welding
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Gas Brazing
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Arc Welding
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Mig Welding
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Welding Rods Wire and Flux
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Welding Projects
Course Activities:
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Students must pass all safety exams with 100 percent
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Students must demonstrate their knowledge and ability of
the welding equipment to be able to use the equipment on their own
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Students will employ the John Collins writing program
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Students will be required to complete and study homework
assignments
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Quizzes will be given periodically throughout the course
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Each student will be required to complete assignments to
receive credit
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Students will be required to keep a portfolio of all work,
notes and quizzes
Special Requirements:
1.
Students must pass all safety exams with 100 percent
2.
Students will bring to class each day: pencil, pen, notebook,
portfolio and other material needed to participate.
3.
Students will dress properly:
a.
Sneakers
b.
Boots
c.
Proper shirt
d.
Proper pants
4.
Students will occasionally be required to purchase materials for
projects
5.
Late Policies
a.
No homework will be accepted more than one day late.
b.
Missed class time should be made up within two days of an excused
absence in order to receive full credit. It is strongly recommended
that missed time be made up because a large portion of the grade is
based on lab assignments.
c.
Tests and quizzes must be made up.
Technology:
Students will be required to use
technology in this course. There will be numerous projects that will
require students to use the welding equipment. Students will also be
required to use computers and the Internet for research, design, and
word processing when necessary.
Method of Evaluation:
1.
Homework 100 points
2. Quizzes/ John Collins
writing 100 points
3. Tests/ John Collins writing
100-200 points
4.
Participation/Attendance 10 points daily
5. Lab
Work 100-500 points
6. Final
Examination 100-500 points (20% of grade)
Welding
Timeline
1
Quarter
Introduction: week 1
Syllabus
Shop Safety: week 2
John Collins Types 1, 2 (topics to be
announced)
Review
Safety Test (100%)
Measurement: week 3
John Collins Type 1 (topics to be
announced)
Quiz
Hand Tools: week 3
John Collins Types 1, 2, 3 (topics to
be announced)
Review
Safety Test (100%)
Tool Identification Quiz
Power Tools: week4
John Collins Types 1, 2, and 3 (topics
to be announced)
Review
Safety Test (100%)
Power Tool Identification Quiz
Machines: week 5
John Collins Types 1, 2 (topics to be
announced)
Review
Safety Test (100%)
Machine Identification and Operation
tests (100%)
Plan Reading: week6
Worksheet
Quiz
First Project: weeks 7, 8 (project needs to
be done before the end of 1st quarter.)
Creating a tool box with the use of
working plan
John Collins Types 1, 2, 3, 4
Oxyacetylene welding: week 9, 10
John Collins Types 1, 2 (topics to be
announced)
Review
Safety Operation Test (100%)
Worksheets
Arc Welding: week 11
John Collins Types 1, 2 (topics to be
announced)
Review
Safety Operation Test (100%)
Worksheets
Mig Welding / Plasma Cutting: week 12
John Collins Types 1, 2 (topics to be
announced)
Review
Safety Operation Test (100%)
Welding
Timeline
2
Quarter
Project 2: week 13, 14
Creating a catapult with the use of
their own working plans.
John Collins Types 1, 2, 3, 4 (topics
to be announced)
Project 3: week 15, 16, 17
Students will create their own project
with the use of working plan
John Collins Types 1, 2, 3, 4 (topics
to be announced)
Project 4: week 18
Students will complete a metal bench
and or other ornamental metal work.
John Collins Types 1, 2, 3, 4 (topics
to be announced)
Final week:
Students will use this time to review
for the final exam.
Shop time is not
reflected in every topic above. Time spent in the
shop is as beneficial to learning as that which takes place in the
classroom. Group
learning techniques may be implemented for each of the topic and
incorporated at
any time during the semester.
All school policies outlined in the Student
Handbook are expected to be followed at all times.
If questions or concerns arise throughout the
semester, please do not hesitate to contact me at (603) 642-3341 or by
e-mail at
Eschoenenberger@SANBORN.K12.NH.US.
School
District Policies
- It is expected that within each class/grade,
teachers make reasonable efforts to accommodate differences among
students and use a variety of instructional methods.
- The purpose of this course outline is to
communicate general expectations and policies to our students and
their families. The timelines, point values and activities are
offered as guidelines and are subject to change.
- If you have any questions, comments, or
suggestions, please feel free to call the teacher at the school’s
office. The telephone number at the high school is 642-3341.
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Parents and students are
required to sign and return the following:
We have read and
understand the course outline for Welding Technology for the 2003-2004
school year.
Students
Signature
Date
Parent
signature
Date
Parent
signature
Date
This will be collected for a
homework assignment
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