Anniston High School

Mr. Bentley Porterfield

porterfieldb@anniston.k12.al.us
Cluster: Architecture and Construction
Pathway Program: Construction
Course Name: NCCER Welding I
Course Number: Technical Education Code: 432901
Course Description
This is the first of four required one-credit courses in the Welding Technologies Pathway. It is designed to
complete all core requirements for NCCER Core Credentialing and to provide students with fundamental
knowledge and skills emphasizing use of hand tools, power tools, welding theory and practices which are utilized
in the manufacturing and construction industry. This entry-level course is required for NCCER Welding Level I
Credentialing and may be taken as one of the optional technical courses with credit applied to the Industrial
Maintenance Technology area.
Co-curricular components of this course are SkillsUSA Leadership Development and Technical Development
programs. These programs provide opportunities that help students develop their potential for premier leadership,
personal growth, employability, and career success.

Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 20

Recommended Hours of Instruction: 140 160
Prerequisite: Student should have appropriate 4-year plan and Career Interest documentation.
Project-Based Learning
Students will participate in project-based learning exercises that support the learning and performance
objectives of this course. These projects will simulate on-the-job experiences that include problem
solving, estimating, researching/referencing, and hands-on practice. Current industry-based technical
standards and modified SkillsUSA Contest Projects will serve as the basis for many of these projects.
CTSO Employability and Leadership Activities:
Each student will prepare and deliver a Job Skills Demonstration, a Prepared Speech, and participate in a
mock Job Interview based on the current SkillsUSA Technical Standards as graded exercises. Top
performing students may have the opportunity to represent our school at state-level competition.
Under adult supervision, a balanced SkillsUSA Program of Work will be developed and executed by
students as a co-curricular, integrated potion of this course. Outstanding student achievement will be
noted and submitted to SkillsUSA, ACRI, Go Build, and others for possibly further recognition.
CTSO Technical Development Activities:
Students will practice and develop technical skills pertinent to this career pathway as outlined in
SkillsUSA Technical Standards and Contest Projects through graded project-based learning experiences.
Top performing students may have the opportunity to represent our school at state-level competition.
Student Credentials:
Students who successfully complete each module written assessment with a score of 70% or higher and
pass the performance evaluation will earn the NCCER module credential for each module completed.
College Credit Articulation:
There is no state-wide articulation in place at this time.
Explain any local articulation agreements you may have with Postsecondary

Industry Credit and/or Articulation:

The credentials earned in this course are recognized by all NCCER member contractors and trade
associations. Students are urged to print copies of their NCCER transcript, accessible on-line through the
NCCER National Registry, and make it available to potential employers and/or organizations that will
provide additional craft education training and/or apprenticeships.
Course Outline with Training Goals & Objectives
Students will master the learning and performance objectives of the following:
Safety Procedures
Shielded Metal Arc Welding process
Plasma Arc Cutting
Drawings
Instructional Philosophy
Students will be expected to meet all course goals and be able to demonstrate their understanding of the
basic concepts. Instruction will be primarily laboratory related. Students will experience theoretical and
practical aspects of the subject. The course requires the student to use decision-making and critical
thinking skills and to complete assignments. Assignments will require students to use academic skills in
mathematics and language arts.
Student assessment will be based on individual completion of assignments, projects, presentations, and
test of concepts taught during the course.
Students will have to refer to the local business and industry contacts to obtain information for some
course assignments. Library research will be required for some projects. Students will learn how to self
evaluate their progress and be expected to make adjustments as needed throughout the course.
Individualized assistance will be provided to students who are performing poorly. An action plan will be
developed with the student to guide and clarify further behavior, progress performance expectations.
Culminating Product
Students who meet the requirements will earn NCCER module credentials, demonstrate mastery of
mathematics commonly used in the construction trades, and exhibit strong employability skills.
Essential Question
Has the student developed the competencies necessary to transition into employment, apprenticeship and
or further education?
Assessment Procedures
Grades for school reporting purposes are based on the first attempt at the written test and performance
tests. Final grades will be derived from classroom and lab activities.
NCCER Credentialing is only earned by achieving a 70% or higher score on each NCCER written test
and passing the corresponding NCCER Performance Evaluation. Retesting is guided by NCCER policy.
All students will prepare and deliver demonstrations and presentations based on the Technical Standards
outlined for SkillsUSA Job Skills Demonstration A, Job Interview, and Prepared Speech.

Instructional Delivery Plan

After a short review, the teacher introduces the class to any new information and what to expect in the
lab and classroom that period. The teacher will then discuss and demonstrate any safety procedures to
the students. Students may be required to generate Job Safety Analysis sheets or complete safety tests
specific to the equipment being used for that unit. Next the teacher will go over how students will be
assessed in the lab and classroom for that unit or project. Industry partners and advisory committee
professionals may assist the instructor with course delivery and assessment.
Grading Scale
A students final grade for LEA reporting will be based on the following levels of performance:
Performance Standards
Grade A - Independent Learner, Managed time wisely; needed some help from teacher; applied
academic skills; evaluated work and made adjustments; sought and found resources independently;
demonstrated knowledge with a grade of 90% or higher.
Grade B Semi-independent learner, managed time wisely; needed some help from teacher to complete
assignments and find errors; did quality work with few flaws; demonstrated knowledge with a grade of
80% or higher.
Grade C Dependent learner, needed help to manage time wisely; relied a great deal on help from
teacher to complete assignments and find errors; needed help to evaluate projects; with corrections, the
final products met standards; demonstrated knowledge with a grade of 70% or higher.
Grade D Unsatisfactory, did not complete many assignments; finished products are of low quality;
failed to meet standards; lack of effort; demonstrated knowledge with a grade of 60% or higher.
Grade F Unsuccessful did not complete any assignments; finished products are of such low quality that
they did not pass; no effort put forth towards work; demonstrated knowledge with a grade of 59% or
less.
Employability and Professional Development Behavioral Indicators
In conjunction with the teacher, students will participate in self assessment exercises that will describe
and measure employability behaviors. Professional improvement plans will be developed, practiced, and
assessed. SkillsUSA professional development materials may also be utilized.
Math, Science, and Reading in the Content Area:
Students will be expected to demonstrate math and reading competencies at levels commensurate with
their grade level. A diagnostic math assessment will be given at the beginning of the semester to
determine student readiness. Coursework will include graded exercises and projects that require such
competencies.
Committee Identified Academic Skills
The national technical committee has identified that the following academic skills are embedded in this
training program and related assessments:
Source: NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. To view high school standards, visit:
standards.nctm.org/document/chapter7/index.htm. Select Standards from menu.
Source: McREL compendium of national science standards. To view and search the compendium, visit:
www.mcrel.org/standards-benchmarks/.

Identified Math Skills

Use fractions to solve practical problems
Convert fractions to decimal equivalents including measurement conversions
Convert decimals to fractional equivalents including measurement conversions
Accurately measure, interpret measurements, and perform tasks to specified measurements
Measure and interpret angles
Use proportions and ratios to solve technical problems
Develop and interpret three-dimensional models
Construct three-dimensional models
Use algebra to solve equations
Use right-angle trigonometric rules to solve technical problems
Use trigonometric functions to solve technical problems
Identified Science Skills
Describe and recognize the properties of solids, liquids and gases
Use knowledge of principles of electricity and magnetism
Language Arts Skills
Provide information in conversations, in group discussions, and in oral presentations
Demonstrate effective listening skills by following instructions, note taking, and procedure writing
Demonstrate use of verbal communication skills, such as word choice, pitch, feeling, tone and voice
Demonstrate use of nonverbal communication skills: eye contact, posture, and gestures using
interviewing / questioning techniques to gain information
Demonstrate comprehension of a variety of informational texts
Understand source, viewpoint and purpose of texts
Demonstrate knowledge and use of appropriate reference materials
Use print, electronic databases, and online resources to access information in books and articles
Demonstrate informational and technical writing
Edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure and
paragraphing
Course Guidelines
Safety Guidelines

All Students will take a comprehensive written safety test and pass it with 100% accuracy, before
any lab work can take place. This test will be given within the first two weeks of school.

All school system drug and substance abuse policies will be enforced to their fullest extent.

1. All students will wear safety glasses while in the lab area.
2. Earplugs will be used when necessary, this means if a student has to talk above his or her normal voice
when grinding or using hammers, earplugs are required.
3. Face shields will be required for all grinding tasks. No exceptions.
4. At a minimum, students are required to have 100% cotton long-sleeved shirts if welding or burning.

5. Work gloves will be used while the student is in the lab. Please keep in mind, gloves are not required
while using a drill or other rotating hand tools or equipment.
6. Horseplay and harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.
7. Sturdy leather work shoes/boots are required while in the lab. Steel-toe shoes/boots are preferred.

Lab Rules
1. All students will meet in the classroom each day for roll call, once roll has been taken, the students may
be dismissed to the lab.
2. Students should only take 5-8 minutes to dress out and be in their work area.
3. Students may be assigned a work area in the lab, and a desk in the classroom. Students will only use his
or her assigned area or classroom desk.
4. Any student, who arrives after the tardy bell, will be required to have a late arrival slip before entering
class.
5. No student will be allowed to leave class before the bell rings, nor linger outside the shop doors.
6. No student will be allowed outside the shop unless he or she has permission from the instructor.
7. Students will have 5-8 minutes at the end of each block/period to clean up and dress-out before the bell
rings.
8. Each student will be responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of his or her work area.
9. Horseplay of any kind will not be tolerated!
Classroom Rules
1. Students must raise their hand to be recognized.
2. Students requesting to go to the restroom, need only raise their hand to be excused.
3. Students will stay in their assigned seat until class is over.
4. No student will be allowed to sleep in class.
5. No student will toss or throw items in the classroom or lab.
6. No student will sit on top of any desk.
7. Students will not write on the dry erase board without permission from the instructor.
8. Students will not write in their assigned books.

9. Students will not write on any written test, unless the instructor gives prior permission. All tests must be
turned returned to the instructor. No tests will leave the classroom. Answer sheets will be distributed for
students use and record keeping.
10. No student will put his or her feet on a desk or walls for any reason.
11. All student information required on the answer sheet must be filled out properly.
12. Any student filling out paper work will be required to print the information legibly, if not, 10 points will
be taken off the students test.
13. Female students will be allowed to use main building restrooms.
14. Students will not leave throwaway items at his or her desk, i.e., paper, drink bottles, paper wrappers, etc.
15. No head phones or other electronic devices will be allowed in the classroom or lab.
Parents: In the rare case a student receives a minor burn in the lab, will it be okay to apply
BURNJELPLUS ointment to the burn. If there are any questions about this please feel free to call me
at 931-703-6302.

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There is a $25.00 class fee for this class and must be paid within the first two weeks of school.
No exceptions.