Lesson Plan
Course Title: Advanced Welding
Session Title: Clean-up Inspection
Performance Objective:
Upon completion of this assignment, the student will be able to clean the plates from
their welding projects for visual inspection.
Specific Objectives:
1. Check quality and workmanship of their work
2. Progress of their skills
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations
to the activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.
Advanced Welding:

130.324(c)(2)(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)
…apply academic knowledge and skills required for postsecondary education;
…use employers' expectations to evaluate student performance and customer
satisfaction;
…demonstrate the skills required in the workplace such as interviewing skills,
flexibility, willingness to learn new skills and acquire knowledge, selfdiscipline, self-worth, positive attitude, and integrity in a work situation;
…evaluate progress toward personal career goals;
…communicate effectively with others in the workplace to clarify objectives; and
…apply knowledge and skills related to health and safety in the workplace, as
specified by appropriate government regulations.

130.324(c)(4)(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)
…use welding equipment according to safety standards;
…dispose of environmentally hazardous materials used in welding;
…determine the performance impact of emerging technologies in welding;
…use appropriate personal protective equipment to follow safety measures;
and
…investigate the use of automated welding machines such as numerical
control, computer numerical control, and robotics-controlled welding
machines.
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
130.324(c)(6)(B)(C)
…work collaboratively with other students to complete a real-world application
item; and
…troubleshoot equipment.

130.324(c)(7)(A)(B)(C)
…inspect welding projects of team members;
…use advanced codes for weld inspections; and
…critique welds of team members.

130.324(c)(8)(A)(B)(C)
…observe safe operating practices;
…apply safe handling of compressed gases; and
…perform advanced cutting processes according to accepted welding
standards.

130.324(c)(9)(A)(B)
…observe safe operating practices; and
…perform advanced shape cutting processes according to accepted welding
standards.

130.324(c)(10)(A)(B)
…use safe operating practices; and
…demonstrate advanced knowledge of qualified welding positions using
accepted welding standards.

130.324(c)(11)(A)(B)(C)(D)
…use safe operating practices;
…perform fillet welds;
…perform groove welds; and
…perform welds in all appropriate positions according to accepted welding
standards.

130.324(c)(12)(A)(B)(C)(D)
…use safe operating practices;
…perform fillet welds;
…perform groove welds; and
…perform welds in all appropriate positions according to accepted welding
standards.

130.324(c)(13)(A)(B)(C)(D)
…use safe operating practices;
…perform fillet welds;
…perform groove welds;
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…perform welds in all appropriate positions according to accepted welding
standards; and
Interdisciplinary Correlations:
English:
110.42(6) – Reading/word identification/vocabulary development
 110.42(6)(A)
…expand vocabulary development through wide reading, listening, and
discussing;
Instructor/Trainer
References:
University of Michigan Inspection Form
Unidocs Fire Inspection Safety Form for Welding
Triangle Engineering
Instructional Aids:
1. Clean Up & Inspection PowerPoint
2. Clean Up & Inspection PowerPoint Slides
3. Clean Up & Inspection PowerPoint Notes
Materials Needed:
Coupons from previous lesson.
Personal safety equipment
Equipment Needed:
Wire brush
Chipping hammer
Power brush grinder
Learner
The student will participate in labs to clean-up coupons made from previous 3 lessons in
order to prepare their work for visual inspection.
Introduction
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
SAY: Today you will use the three different coupons you have made previously and
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prepare them for inspection.
Outline
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
This lesson has two main components: clean up and inspection. Students are
requested to use material previously made and have it cleaned and ready for
inspection for completion of three main lessons: mild-steel, stainless steel, and
aluminum. In completing clean-up and inspection the student will demonstrate
safe practices and how to complete the welding process.
I. Clean-up
A. Mild-steel coupon
B. Stainless steel coupon
C. Aluminum coupon
Grinder will be used to prepare the base metal for completion. Student will be
expected to explain or describe the welding clean-up and inspection process
(looking for edges and surface anomalies, welding codes and standards, tack,
completed welds, and guided bend tests). There will also be a safety inspection
on all equipment used. Students will complete pipe welding coupons (material
preparation) according to welding standards).
II. Inspection
A. Mild-steel coupon
B. Stainless steel coupon
C. Aluminum coupon
Inspection includes test plate welding inspection, Including test codes, weld test
coupon evaluation, evaluation of proper welding procedures and preparation of
test plates. Visual inspection includes preparing the sample for testing against
the appropriate standard, inspecting it for overlap, undercut, slag, and other
problems, and identifying defects.
Application
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
The teacher will demonstrate what to look for on each of the coupons for clean-up
purposes. He/she will demonstrate how to use the tools to clean-up the welds to make
them more presentable.
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
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Lab 1 – Clean-up
Lab 2 - Inspection
Summary
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Monitor students as they are cleaning-up their welds.
Evaluation
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
Observe students as they use the equipment and during labs and cleanup.
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
Visual inspection of the coupons and check sheet of proper procedures.
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
The students will work on personal projects or on work brought into the shop.
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CHECK SHEET FOR CLEANUP
Activity
Clean Up
Inspection
Mild-steel coupon
Stainless steel coupon
Aluminum coupon
Corrections:
List corrections and recheck when complete.
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