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Course · AL
Agricultural Welding I
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Agricultural Welding I provides students with opportunities to become familiar with basic safety and technical information in metal fabrication and to participate in hands-on activities in the laboratory. Topics include tools and equipment, metal preparation, metal cutting, weld quality, and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW).
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizingDemonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversityExplore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirementsDemonstrate digital literacy by using digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethicallyParticipate in a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadershipParticipate in Supervised Agricultural Experiences and/or work-based, experiential, and service learningRecount the history of metal fabrication and its impact on the construction industry. and SuppliesExplain the proper use of metal fabrication tools and equipmentDifferentiate between ferrous and non-ferrous metals used in metal fabricationDemonstrate techniques of cleaning, stripping, grinding, and buffing metal for fabricationPrepare an oxyfuel unit for operationPerform safe welding and cutting operations with an oxy-acetylene torchDemonstrate procedures for using plasma arc cutting equipmentAnalyze weld imperfections to determine corrective measuresCompare destructive and nondestructive weld-testing methods. (SMAW)Explain the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) processDemonstrate procedures for adjusting and operating the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) machine