Grayson County Technology Center
Industrial Welding Department 2016-2017
WLD121: Shielded Metal Arc Welding Groove Lab Syllabus
Trimester 3, Period 1
Instructor: Larry Baker
Room: 65
Phone: (270) 259-3195
E-mail:
Course Description:
This course is designed to teach students the identification, inspection, and maintenance of SMAW electrodes; principles of SMAW; potential hazards and required safety practices; the effects of variables on the SMAW process to weld plate and pipe; and metallurgy.
Prerequisite: WLD120B
Class Objectives
Students will:
1. Recall potential hazards and safety procedures for the SMAW
2. Select, identify, and store electrodes
3. Set up SMAW power supplies for welding
4. Identify and prepare metal for welding practice and tests
5. Identify weld joint geometry
6. Understand and apply various techniques for welding plate and pipe with SMAW
7. Apply knowledge of basic metallurgy to control chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of carbon steel.
8. Use shop equipment and tools.
9. Learn how to perform SMAW multi-pass groove welds W/E7018 electrodes in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions controlling: bead placement; electrode work angle and travel angle; and travel speed
10. Inspect welds for defects and troubleshoot defects to determine needed changes in techniques or parameters
11. Practice welds towards proficiency and passing a visual performance test
Class Requirements:
1. Textbook (furnished)
2. #2 pencil & paper
3. folder (furnished)
4. Pad lock\locker (furnished, but $4.00 lost key)
5. Safety glasses (first pair furnished)
6. Shade # 5 Cutting glasses (or goggles)
7. Gauntlet (long cuff) leather welding/cutting gloves
8. High-top leather boots (steel toed preferred)
9. Cotton work pants and shirt
10. Tape Measure
Grading Scale:
90 – 100 A
80 – 89 B
70 – 79 C
60 – 69 D
0 – 59 F
Grading Policy:
– all classroom tests require a minimum of 80% - or retest
– Classroom & Shop Test scores makeup 1/2 of Total grade average, Daily Grade scores make up 1/2
– Daily Grade averages are assigned at the end of each week
– Student participation in class/shop activities result in a ‘100% Daily Grade score’ , lack of participation will result in a ‘0’ Daily Grade score
– At the end of the week, a ‘0’ Daily Grade is assigned for each unexcused absence. If a student has an unexcused absence changed to excused, the student is to notify the Welding Instructor to confirm this change (so the ‘0’ grade can be dropped) – or that grade shall remain!
– tardiness results in a Discipline Referral write-up and a 20 point deduction for that day’s Daily Grade
– excessive tardiness results in school discipline
General Class Policies & Procedures:
– All policies shall be adhered to that are outlined in the GCHS handbook
– Students are expected to be on time for class.
– Never leave class without permission of instructor, or substitute teacher.
– If absence occurs, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain lecture notes, make-up tests, etc.
– Students are expected to be alert and attentive to class lectures.
– Class disruptions or distractions to other students result in disciplinary actions.
– No caps in class or shop (the only exception is a welder’s cap that may only be worn during welding or cutting operations).
– No cell phones (turned in to GCTC Director – see handbook procedures).
– Vulgarity or profanity (of any form) (direct or implied) will result in disciplinary action
– All students have a right to a safe environment – shop safety infractions may result in student being confined to classroom at the discretion of the instructor (disciplinary action may also be taken). Students who display willful, dangerous behavior to self & classmates will be removed to an area or situation that is safer for everyone.
– Makeup work is the responsibility of the student who has missed days – makeup tests are arranged for after-school ESS.
– Unexcused absences result in ‘0’ daily grade.
General Shop Safety Policies:
– Students must all pass a written shop safety tests by 100% before allowed to participate in shop activities.
– There shall be no horseplay in shop or classroom.
– Safety glasses shall be worn in all shop areas.
– In addition to safety glasses, face shields shall also be worn while operating a bench grinder or chop saw.
– All welding, tacking, arc and flame cutting shall require appropriate eye protection.
– Boots and clothing shall comply to safety guidelines given in OFC and Arc Welding classes.
– Cape-sleeves (or leather jacket) shall be worn for all welding and cutting operations.
– Gloves shall be worn for all flame cutting and welding operations.
– Gloves shall not be worn using a bench grinder.
– ‘Frayed’ (or extended) edges of pants and shirts shall be covered with duck-tape before shop work.
– No projects shall be undertaken without Instructor’s prior approval.
– No student shall use any equipment without previous training from Instructor.
– No student shall tamper with any arc welding power source while the weld operation is underway (another student welding).
– No student shall operate equipment while using prescription medication without previous approval of Instructor.
– All defective equipment shall be reported to Instructor immediately.
– All accidents shall be reported to Instructor immediately.
– No student shall leave the Welding classrooms without Instructor’s approval.
– No student shall enter a welding booth not assigned to them without Instructor’s approval.
– No aerosols (such as anti-spatter cans) shall be placed in welding booths.
– No butane lighters permitted in classroom or shop area.
– Tampering with safety, shop, or emergency equipment shall receive a discipline referral and a meeting w/parent or guardian.
Class Content
Lesson: SMAW Lab E6010 & E7018 multi-pass groove welds w/bend tests
Lesson duration: 12 weeks
Kentucky's Learning Goals / Academic Expectations:
AE 1.11 Students write using appropriate forms, conventions, and styles to communicate ideas and information to different audiences for different purposes.
AE 1.12 Students speak using appropriate forms, conventions, and styles to communicate ideas and information to different audiences for different purposes.
AE 1:2 Students make sense of the variety of materials they read.
AE 1.3 Students make sense of the various things they observe.
AE 1.4 Students make sense of the various messages to which they listen.
AE 2.3 Students identify and analyze systems and the ways their components work together or affect each other.
AE 2.34 Students perform physical movement skills effectively in a variety of settings.
AE 2.36 Students use strategies for choosing and preparing for a career.
AE 2.37 Students demonstrate skills and work habits that lead to success in future schooling and work.
Kentucky Occupational Skills Standards:
AD002 Demonstrate ability to learn new process steps
AD003 Implement new process steps given oral instructions
EB001 Assume responsibility for the personal safety of self and others
EB002 Maintain a clean and safe work environment
EB003 Demonstrate a positive personal attitude towards safety
EB004 Comply with established safety practices
EB005 Identify fire exits and fire-fighting equipment
EB006 Report unsafe practices to appropriate personnel
OB002 Wear protective safety clothing as required
OB003 Maintain and use protective guards and equipment on machinery
OB009 Operate equipment in a safe, prescribed manner
OB018 Respond to emergencies in the appropriate manner
OE001 Demonstrate safe use, treatment and maintenance of tools, equipment and machines
OE002 Demonstrate basic mechanical skills
Common Core Standards:
Speaking & Listening:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11–12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.1a Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
Reading:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
Writing:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.1a Introduce precise, knowledgeable claim(s), establish the significance of the claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that logically sequences claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.2d Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary, and techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to manage the complexity of the topic.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.2f Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic).
Potential Activities and Resources:
· Handouts (study-sheets)
· PowerPoint lesson
· Modern Welding textbook
· Guest speakers
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