COURSE DESCRIPTION – GRADES 6-8

Subject Area: Agriculture Science & Technology

Course Title: AG 211, Advanced Agricultural Welding

Course Length: Year

Grade Level: 11-12

Major Concepts:

The purpose of this course is to provide students with skills in the areas of Oxyacetylene, MIG (Metal Inert Gas), TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), and SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding). Students will be trained in safety and will use their skills to complete a metal project.

Content:

The content shall include but not limited to the following:

· The importance of shop safety and the safe use of various power equipment and welding machines

· The processes and techniques involved in the four areas of welding

· Proper use of the cutting torch and plasma arc

· Construction of projects

· SAEP (Supervised Agriculture Experience Program) and basic record keeping

Special Note:

Safety glasses, coveralls, and welding gloves will need to be obtained and worn in all welding courses. FFA membership is suggested and is available to all students taking 1 semester of agriculture per school year.

Intended Outcomes:

After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to:

· Demonstrate proper safety and laboratory procedures in agricultural mechanics

· Complete welds in all positions with the four types of welding equipment

· Cut out patterns with the plasma arc and cutting torch

· Be able to enter the job market or college with marketable welding skills

Grading:

Students will be graded on the following criteria:

· Attendance - 90% attendance required

· Welds - approximately 50% of grade will be based on quality of welds turned in

· Work Grades – approximately 50% of grade will be based on the students clean up, safety, and work ethic in the shop

· Grading Scale