CLUSTER Engineering and Technical
CONCENTRATION Metals Technology
WVEIS CODE ET 2110
NATIONAL STANDARDS & INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL
NIMS Machining Level 1 Guide
National Industry Metal Skills-NIMS Level 1
West Virginia Welding Certification-SMAW plate and pipe
ONET CODES and OCCUPATIONS
ONET: 51-4041.00 - MachinistsONET: 51-4081.00 - Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
ONET: 51-4035.00 - Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
ONET: 51-4121.06- Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters
Sample of job titles upon completion of the concentration: Machinist, Production Worker, Machine Technician, Lathe Operator, Mill Operator, Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance Welder.
REQUIRED COURSES
WVEIS Code Course
1985 Fundamentals of Welding Technology
1993 Shielded Metal Arc Welding
1903 Fundamentals of Machine Tool Technology
1907 Machine Tool Operations
WVEIS Code ELECTIVE COURSES
1909 Metal Trades Processes and Application
1905 Fundamentals of Machine Processes
1987 Gas Metal Arc Welding
1989 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
SKILL SETS
Career Preparation Skills
Safety
Leadership Development
Customer and Personal Service
Welding Safety
Oxyfuel Cutting
Plasma Arc Cutting
Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging
Base Metal Preparation
Weld Quality
SMAW-Equipment and Setup
SMAW-Beads and Fillet Welds
Joint Fit-Up and Alignment
SMAW-Groove Welds with Backing
Machine Tool Fundamentals
Basic Lathe Operation
Basic Milling Operations
Skill sets for Career Preparation Skills, Safety, Leadership Development and Customer and Personal Service should be integrated throughout the concentration as remaining skill sets are delivered.
Skill Set / Career Preparation SkillsKnowledge Objectives / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· career paths.
· goal development and achievement.
· attitudes and work habits that support career retention and advancement.
· communication in varied contexts.
Performance Objectives / Students will
· relate skills and abilities to possible career pathways.
· explain methods of goal development.
· discuss methods of time management and task coordination.
· practice professionalism in punctuality, appropriate dress, task completion, etc.
· investigate methods of supervision such as giving and receiving feedback and instruction.
· develop and present a statement of their personal work ethic beliefs.
· prepare an application, cover letter, resume and thank you letter.
· create a personal portfolio for use when applying for employment.
practice simulated job interviews.
Skill Set / Safety
Knowledge Objectives / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· performing tasks in a safe manner.
· safety procedures required when using hazardous materials.
· proper use of tools and equipment associated with metals technology.
· proper use of shop equipment.
Performance Objectives / Students will
· define and describe personal and environmental safety on the job.
· anticipate and avoid or mitigate potential safety risks.
· demonstrate the proper use of shop equipment and tools used in metals technology.
· demonstrate the proper use of hand tools.
· perform safety inspections of equipment and accessories.
· demonstrate how to properly handle hazardous waste materials.
· select personal protection equipment (PPE); inspect to insure fit, operation, and maintenance.
Skill Set / Leadership Development
Knowledge Objectives / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· public speaking.
· parliamentary law.
· leadership concepts.
· characteristics of effective teams and organizations.
Performance Objectives / Students will
· develop and deliver speeches.
· participate in meetings using parliamentary procedure.
· attend leadership conferences or training. (local, state, national)
· volunteer in community service opportunities.
· participate in career development events.
Skill Set / Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge Objectives / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· customer needs assessment.
· quality standards of service.
· assessing customer satisfaction.
Performance Objectives / Students will
· plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
· follow up; keep customer/client informed about parts and the repair process.
· test and adjust repaired product to meet manufacturers performance specifications.
· interpret and explain manual or computer-assisted estimate to customer/client.
· maintain cleanliness of work area.
Fundamentals of Welding Technology WVEIS 1985
Skill Set / Welding SafetyKnowledge Objectives / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· safe welding practices.
· tool and equipment safety.
· the processes in relation to welding.
· the basic nomenclature and symbols for welding.
Performance Objectives / Students will
· review and practice general welding shop safety guidelines.
· describe the precautions to be taken when welding in confined areas.
· describe and discuss electrical safety precautions when using arc welding equipment.
· solve problems involving heat flow and temperature.
· review sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
· select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation for welding.
· position and adjust work pieces.
· set up, adjust, and demonstrate the use of all of the basic welding tools and machines.
Skill Set / Thermal Welding a Cutting Processes
Knowledge Objectives / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· welding processes.
· preparing base metal for welding.
· setting up oxy-fuel equipment.
· welding and cutting techniques using oxy-fuel equipment.
Performance Objectives / Students will
· perform safety inspections of equipment and accessories.
· explain how to transport oxy-fuel cylinders, assemble and set-up oxy-fuel welding and cutting equipment.
· connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained.
· explain and describe base metal preparation techniques for cutting and welding.
· prepare base metal for cutting and welding.
· select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thickness of metals.
· solve problems involving heat flow and temperature.
· perform oxy-fuel gas cutting, beveling, and piercing operations.
· perform shape cutting and bevel cutting on plain carbon steel.
· position and weld mild steel using oxy-fuel equipment.
· position and braze mild steel using oxy-fuel equipment.
· operate a motorized, portable oxy-fuel gas cutting machine.
Skill Set / Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging
Knowledge Objectives / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· air carbon arc equipment .
· air carbon arc cutting process.
· metal removal using the air carbon arc equipment.
Performance Objectives / Students will
· perform set-up procedures for manual air carbon arc gouging and cutting on mild steel.
· demonstrate using the air carbon arc the process of gouging.
· demonstrate using the air carbon arc the process of cutting.
Skill Set / Plasma Arc Cutting
Knowledge Objectives / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· plasma arc equipment .
· plasma arc cutting process.
Performance Objectives / Students will
· perform set-up procedures for manual plasma arc cutting operations on plain carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
· demonstrate using the plasma arc the process for cutting.
· demonstrate using the plasma arc the process of shape cutting on plain carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
Shielded Metal Arc Welding WVEIS 1993
Knowledge Objectives / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· safe (SMAW) welding practices.
· tool and equipment safety.
· the processes in relation to welding.
· how to setup a machine for welding.
Performance Objectives / Students will
· review and practice general welding shop safety guidelines.
· describe the precautions to be taken when welding in confined areas.
· describe and discuss electrical safety precautions when using arc welding equipment.
· identify factors that affect electrode selection.
· select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation for welding.
· explain joint design considerations based on a welding procedure specification.
· set up, adjust, and demonstrate the use of all of the basic welding tools and machines.
· position and adjust work pieces.
· identify and explain weld imperfections and their causes.
Skill Set / SMAW-Beads and Fillet Welds
Knowledge Objectives / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· operate SMAW equipment
· properly striking and extinguish an arc.
· distortion and how it is controlled.
· explain grove welds and backing.
Performance Objectives / Students will
· perform safety inspections of equipment and accessories.
· determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
· weld stringer, weave and overlapping beads.
· weld components in flat, vertical and overhead position.
· check for joint misalignment or poor fit-up before and after welding.
· solve problems involving heat flow and temperature.
· monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid over heating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
· chip or grind off excessive weld, slag, or spatter to finish metal surfaces.
Fundamentals of Machine Tool Technology WVEIS 1903
Knowledge Objectives / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· the types of steel used in general fabrication work.
· the basic forms that steel comes to the shop from the supplier.
· the materials and processes in relation to machining.
· the basic nomenclature and symbols for blueprint reading.
Performance Objectives / Students will
· identify the types of steel and their differing characteristics and attributes.
· solve problems involving heat flow and temperature.
· review sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determine product dimensions and tolerances.
· measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
· calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
· lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.
· measure and mark reference points and cutting lines on workpieces, using traced templates, compasses, and rules.
· select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
· align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
· position and fasten work pieces.
· set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.
· measure and mark reference points and cutting lines on workpieces, using traced templates, compasses, and rules.
· set up or operate metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding, or cutting equipment.
· shrink-fit bushings, sleeves, rings, liners, gears, and wheels to specified items, using portable gas heating equipment.
Machine Tool Operations WVEIS 1907
Knowledge Objectives / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· specific safety rules applicable to the machine lathe.
· setting up the metal lathe in a shop setting.
· the sequence of operations for a part requiring facing or turning.
Performance Objectives / Students will
· identify the basic parts of a lathe.
· identify and use the controls that are used to start and stop the spindle.
· identify and use the carriage handwheel and the cross slide handwheel.
· demonstrate how to change the speed of the chuck.
· practice moving the hand slide.
· read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions and to plan operational sequences
· confer with instructor before turning on machine.
· calculate machine speed and feed ratios and the size and position of cuts.
· start lath or turning machines and observe operations to ensure that specifications are met.
· operate engine lathe to grind, file, and turn, taper, and thread machine parts to dimensional specifications.
· monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
· adjust machine controls and change tool settings in order to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.
· set machine stops or guides to specified lengths as indicated by scales, rules, or templates.
· program computers or electronic instruments, such as numerically controlled machine tools.
· remove and sharpen dull cutting tools.
· inspect sample workpieces to verify conformance with specifications, using instruments such as gauges, micrometers, and dial indicators.
Skill Set / Basic Milling Operations
Knowledge Objectives / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· specific safety rules applicable to the milling machine.
· the sequence of operations for a part requiring milling.
Performance Objectives / Students will
· interpret scaled machine tool and materials forming prints to produce parts or finished products.
· select cutting tools and tooling instructions, according to written specifications or knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
· select and use appropriate inspection devices.
· align the vise to be parallel with the table.
· position and fasten work pieces.
· lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.
· set controls to regulate machining: keyway, boring head, angular indexing, simple indexing, and direct indexing.
· select the proper coolants and lubricants and start their flow.
· stop machines to remove finished workpieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences.
· clean machines, tooling, or parts, using solvents or solutions and rags.
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