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This course will prepare students to apply technical knowledge and skill in the workplace and in project construction. In this course, students will learn, and practice knowledge, attitude, skills, and habits required for performing tasks autonomously, including the selection and use of appropriate techniques and equipment with minimum supervision.  \n\n| Intended Grade Level | 9-12 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Units of Credit | 1.0 |\n| Core Code | 40.10.00.00.110 |\n| Concurrent Enrollment Core Code | 40.10.00.13.110 |\n| Prerequisite | None |\n| Skill Certification Test Number | 595 |\n| Test Weight | 1.0 |\n| License Area of Concentration | CTE and/or Secondary Education 6-12 |\n| Required Endorsement(s) |  |\n| Endorsement 1 | Welding Technician |\n| Endorsement 2 | N/A |\n| Endorsement 3 | N/A |\n\nADA Compliant: August 2022  \nWelding Technician-Entry Level  \nSTRAND 1  \nStudent will participate in personal and leadership development activities through SkillsUSA or another appropriate career and technical student organization.  \nStandard 1  \nStudent will use communication skills to effectively communicate with others.  \n• Understand when it is appropriate to listen and to speak.  \n• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions for classroom and laboratory activities.  \nStandard 2  \nStudent will effectively use teamwork to respectfully work with others.  \n• Identify and understand different roles in working with a team  \nStandard 3  \nStudent will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills  \n• Analyze the cause of the problem.  \n• Develop a solution to address the problem.  \n• Implement the plan.  \n• Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan.  \nStandard 4  \nStudent will be dependable, reliable, steady, trustworthy and consistent in performance and behavior.  \n• Set and meet goals on attendance and punctuality.  \n• Prioritize, plan and manage work to complete assignments and projects on time.  \nStandard 5  \nStudent will be accountable for results.  \n• Use an achievement chart for activities and behaviors in class that encourages a personal evaluation of classroom performance.  \n• File a regular written report on progress toward completion of assignments and projects.  \nStandard 6  \nBe familiar with the legal requirements and expectations of the course.  \n• Be familiar with the course disclosure statement and all requirements for successful completion of the course.  \n• Demonstrate workplace ethics, e.g. fair, honest, disciplined.  \nSTRAND 2  \nStudent will participate in work-place readiness activities.  \nStandard 1  \nStudent will demonstrate employability skills.  \n• Use a career search network to find career choices.  \n• Write a resume including a list of demonstrated skills.  \n• Write a letter of application.  \n• Complete a job application.  \n• Participate in an actual or simulated job interview.  \n2]Page REVISED: August 2022  \nWelding Technician-Entry Level  \nStandard 2  \nStudent will participate in a work-based learning experience outside the classroom.  \n• Student will plan and implement a work-based learning experience aligned with their career goal.  \nSTRAND 3  \nStudents will understand welding processes and procedures.  \nStandard 1  \nIdentify weld joints, weld types and weld positions.  \n• Identify five welding joints; 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