Copper Country ISD

WELD-Fundamentals
Fall Semester

Instructors:
Mr. Murr Email: pmurr@copperisd.org
Mr. Schulze Email: jschulze@copperisd.org
Mr. LaMuth Email: jlamuth@copperisd.org

Offered: Fall
3 Credit: (1 lecture, 4 lab, 0 clinical) 5 Contact Hours
Book: Miller Open Book

Resources:
American Welding Society Welder Qualification Testing D1.1 (2020)
Lincoln Electric Online Welding and Cutting

Resources:
American Welding Society Welder Qualification Testing D1.1 (2020)
Lincoln Electric Online Welding and Cutting

Course Description:

In this course students will learn the setup and proper use of Mig (GMAW), flux-core arc

(FCAW), and Arc (SMAW) equipment. Students will practice SMAW with cellulose and low-

hydrogen electrodes. Students will also perform welds using short circuit and spray transfer

methods. Students will learn theory, metallurgy, and electrode selection in this class. Welding

performance is held to the American Welding Society standards for performance and proper

weld profile.
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Course Goals:

Goal 1: Demonstrate welding theory and processes on various metals.

1. Assess the requirements of a proposed weld.

2. Select the appropriate welding process for a particular job.

3. Create a structurally sound weld on various metals in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and

overhead positions.

Goal 2: Apply basic knowledge of metallurgy.

1. Classify metals in terms of physical, chemical, electrical, and mechanical properties.

2. Select appropriate metals for cutting and welding processes.

3. Identify hazards associated with various metals.

Goal 3: Apply electrical theory to welding and cutting processes.

1. Conduct welding and cutting operations within industrial standards for electrical safety.

Assessment Strategies:
Employability Skills- Safety, Work ethic, Housekeeping, and attitude will be graded every day
according to rubrics*
Assignments will be graded upon completion*
Projects will be graded per the rubric*
Tests will be a mix of practical welding skills and written exams*
*Subject to change
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Attendance Policy:
Attendance is required as it is directly related to the employability grade. Unexcused absences
will result in a zero grade for the employability grade. A parent/guardian needs to call to excuse
any absences (not sanctioned by the school) within 2 school days to excuse an absence. No
exceptions.

Cheating Policy:
Cheating on any assignment, whether in class or lab will not be tolerated. A student who is
caught cheating will receive zero points for the assignment and will not be allowed to make it up.

Post-Secondary Connections:
Upon successful of year one students are eligible for 16 credits at Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa
Community College. Upon successful completion of 2 years students are eligible to earn a
Welding Technology Certificate from Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College.

Safety Training:
Students must first complete the online 10-hour OSHA safety training before receiving safety
training on each individual piece of equipment. Students must pass safety training on a piece of
equipment before being allowed to use it.

Work Based Learning:

In the second year of this course eligible students may be placed in a work-based learning
environment at a local manufacturing facility.

Certifications:
Students will be eligible to earn American Welding Society certifications upon the successful
completion of testing.