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Shop Safety & Work Habits  \n● Understand and apply general shop safety rules  \n● Demonstrate safe behavior around hot work areas, grinders, and welding stations  \n● Use proper PPE (helmet, gloves, jackets, face shields, etc.)  \n● Respond to emergencies (fire extinguisher use, first aid basics for burns/injuries)  \n● Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workspace  \n2. Tool & Equipment Operation  \n● Identify and safely use basic hand tools (hammers, snips, files, calipers, clamps)  \n● Operate metal shop power tools (grinders, drill presses, shears, band saws)  \n● Maintain tools and equipment through daily and weekly inspections  \n● Understand lockout/tagout and equipment shut-down procedures  \n3. Welding Processes  \n● Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW / Stick):  \n○ Strike and maintain arc  \n○ Perform fillet and groove welds in flat and horizontal positions  \n○ Recognize common weld defects  \n● Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW / MIG):  \n○ Set parameters for different metals and thicknesses  \n○ Produce quality beads and joints (butt, lap, T-joint)  \n○ Use MIG in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions  \n● Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW / TIG)– Optional/Advanced:  \n○ Perform TIG on mild steel and aluminum (introductory level)  \n○ Understand electrode selection and shielding gases  \n○ Maintain torch control and puddle management  \n4. Metal Fabrication Techniques  \n● Layout and measure materials using blueprints or drawings  \n● Cut, bend, and shape sheet metal and plate using shop tools  \n● Perform tack welding and fitting before final welds  \n● Assemble parts using fasteners and welds per project requirements  \n● Read and interpret fabrication drawings and symbols  \n5. Welding Symbols and Blueprint Reading  \n● Identify and understand common welding symbols  \n● Interpret part and weld callouts on blueprints  \n● Translate 2D drawings into physical projects  \n● Use measuring and layout tools accurately from plans  \n6. Metallurgy & Materials  \n● Identify common metals (mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum)  \n● Understand basic metal properties (ductility, hardness, melting point)  \n● Match metals with appropriate welding processes and techniques  \n● Understand distortion and heat effects on metal  \n7. Weld Quality & Inspection  \n● Visually inspect welds for defects (porosity, undercut, cracks)  \n● Use weld gauges to measure fillet size and penetration  \n● Understand basic non-destructive testing concepts  \n● Practice rework and repair techniques  \n8. Project-Based Fabrication  \n● Complete assigned projects (e.g. , toolbox, firepit, BBQ grill, brackets)  \n● Demonstrate welding accuracy, structural strength, and finishing skills  \n● Practice project planning, measuring, cutting, assembly, and final finishing  \n● Reflect on process, teamwork, and troubleshooting  \n\n| 9. Career Readiness & Industry Exploration\u003Cbr>● Practice employability skills: communication, attendance, accountability\u003Cbr>● Explore welding careers (fabrication, pipefitting, structural, underwater, etc.)\u003Cbr>● Connect with local industry partners, unions, or community colleges\u003Cbr>● Participate in job site visits, guest speakers |\n| --- |\n| 􀀀 Optional Advanced Skills (Years 2–3)\u003Cbr>● Vertical and overhead welding positions (Stick/MIG)\u003Cbr>● Pipe welding (introductory)\u003Cbr>● TIG welding on thin-gauge metals\u003Cbr>● CNC plasma cutting or fabrication equipment (if available)\u003Cbr>● Metal art or custom fabrication projects\u003Cbr>● Practice for AWS Entry-Level Welder performance testing (if school supports) |\n\n􀀀 Culminating Project  \n● Capstone project requiring planning, material estimation, cutting, welding, and finishing  \n● St","cbCaiaH4f7nSiBbK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaH4f7nSiBbK","pdf",124569,"English","# Core Skill Areas\n## Shop Safety & Work Habits\n## Tool & Equipment Operation\n## Welding Processes\n## Metal Fabrication Techniques\n## Welding Symbols and Blueprint Reading\n## Metallurgy & Materials\n## Weld Quality & Inspection\n## Project-Based Fabrication\n## Career Readiness & Industry Exploration\n## Optional Advanced Skills (Years 2–3)\n## Culminating Project","[{\"question\":\"What safety skills are emphasized in the course?\",\"answer\":\"Students learn general shop safety rules, proper PPE use, safe behavior around hot work areas and welding stations, and basic emergency response such as fire extinguisher use and first aid for burns or injuries.\"},{\"question\":\"Which welding processes are included and how do they progress?\",\"answer\":\"The program covers SMAW (Stick) and GMAW (MIG) as core processes, with GTAW (TIG) offered as optional or advanced. 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