Module 3: Hand Tools and Power Equipment (Core)

Module 3: Hand Tools and Power Equipment (Core)

Suggested time: 2-4 hours Level: Introductory

Foundational Objectives

To become familiar with tools and equipment used in the welding trade.
To develop effective use of tools and equipment in order to develop entry level skills in the welding trade.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To use the language and terms specific to the welding field and express knowledge of the area using communication skills. (TL, COM)
To analyze the projects to determine the equipment and procedures necessary to complete the task. (CCT).

Learning Objectives	Notes
3.1 To become familiar with hand tools and power equipment prior to the students’ need to utilize them. (COM)	Students are made familiar with the tools and equipment as they progress through the program and as the need arises to use each item. Teacher explanation and demonstration would be required for each tool and piece of equipment. Reference to this module would occur throughout all grade levels.
3.2 To recognize correct procedures for the handling, use, safety, and care associated with the tools and equipment in the welding shop.	Topics include grinders (stationary and portable), buffers (stationary and portable), hammers, pliers, wire brushes, strikers, anvils, files, tip cleaners, screw drivers, hand shears, power shear, iron worker, hand hacksaw, power hacksaw, cutoff saw, band saw, clamps, vices, drill press, and marking tools. (TL) Teacher demonstrations and information are required to enable students to understand the processes of acquiring necessary tools and equipment to be used for every task and project. Students need to return tools and equipment to the appropriate storage facility at the end of the work period.
3.3 To list the necessary hand tools and power equipment required to perform tasks from start to completion. (TL, COM, CCT).	Use these terms as organizers for discussion and notes about tools: selection, safety, procedure, shut-down, and cleanup.

Module 4: Intermediate Hand Tools and Power Equipment (Core)

Suggested time: 2-4 hours Level: Intermediate

Foundational Objectives

To become familiar with tools and equipment used in the welding trade.
To develop the knowledge of the care and maintenance of welding tools and equipment.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To enable students to understand and use the vocabulary in the field of welding. (COM)
To maintain the equipment, tools and welding area. (TL, CCT, PSVS)

Learning Objectives

Notes

4.1 To list the available hand tools and power equipment in the welding area. (TL, COM)

Review Welding Module 3: Hand Tools and Power Equipment.

4.2 To maintain or assist in maintaining tools and equipment in the welding area. (PSVS)

Clean weld spattered tools.

Change saw blades.

Check and repair extension cords.

Grind welding table surfaces.

Replace or repair weld-distorted welding surfaces. (TL)

Students must learn to judge when tools and equipment need maintenance. (CCT)

Module 5: Oxy-Acetylene Start-up, Shut-down, and Cutting (Core)

Suggested time: 2-4 hours Level: Introductory

Foundational Objectives

To develop a systematic routine for setting up a welding workstation and putting away materials and equipment in the workplace or school setting.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To use the language, symbols, and terms specific to the welding field, and express knowledge of welding using communication skills.(TL, COM)
To be aware of safety issues when using oxy-acetylene equipment. (TL)

Note: Other CELs may be emphasized.

Learning Objectives

Notes

5.1 To perform the correct start-up and shut down procedures for the oxy-acetylene system.

Review Module 1.

Caution students to wear appropriate clothing, gloves, leather apron, footwear, goggles, and to use a catch tub. (PSVS)

Teacher explanation and demonstration must be followed by student practice and demonstration. (COM) Topics include: valves, torches, tips, and types of flames.

5.2 To recognize the required manual adjustments necessary to acquire a quality cut. (CCT)

5.3 To cut 6 mm. (1/4") mild steel. (TL)

Discuss and demonstrate: neutral flame, flame distance, angle of tip, tip control, direction of travel, speed of travel, and motion of tip.

Students are required to cut a uniform straight line with square edges, vertical drag lines, and a minimal amount of slag.

Cut 6 mm. x 100mm. flat bar at 100 mm. Intervals. (NUM)

Note: Autobody students are to cut sheet metal.