Lesson Plan
Course Title: Welding
Session Title: Joint Preparation
Lesson Duration:
2-4 days
[Lesson length is subjective and will vary from instructor to instructor]
Performance Objective:
Identify and solve problems related to various types of joints.
Specific Objectives:
Upon completion of this lesson, the learner will be able to:
1. Demonstrate proper safety procedures.
2. Identify the proper tools and equipment necessary.
3. Identify types of joints and welding positions
4. Set up and troubleshoot equipment
5. Successfully weld a joint
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.
Welding:
 130.323(c)(2)(F)
…demonstrate skills related to health and safety in the workplace, as specified by
appropriate government regulations.
 130.323(c)(3)(A)(B)(C)
…demonstrate effective communication skills with individuals from varied cultures
such as fellow workers, management, and customers;
…demonstrate mathematical skills to estimate costs;
…demonstrate technical writing skills related to work orders;
 130.323(c)(5)(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)
…demonstrate knowledge of a welding blueprint;
…interpret blueprints, drawings, charts, and diagrams;
…analyze components of the welding symbol;
…analyze types of welding joints;
…analyze positions of welding; and
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…identify types of welds such as fillet, groove, spot, plug, and flanged.
 130.323(c)(6)(A)(B)(C)(D)
…explore careers in welding;
…work independently to fabricate a welded project with minimal assistance;
…work collaboratively with other students to complete a relevant project; and
…troubleshoot equipment.
 130.323(c)(7)(A)(B)
…evaluate weld inspection processes; and
…analyze welding codes.
Interdisciplinary Correlations:
English:
110.42(6) – Vocabulary Development
 110.42(6)(A)(B)
…expand vocabulary through…listening and discussing
…rely on context to determine meaning of words…
Instructor/Trainer
References:
American Welding Society (AWS)
Modern Welding (2004)
Welding Principles and Applications (1999)
Instructional Aids:
1. Joint Preparation PowerPoint Presentation
2. Joint Preparation PowerPoint Presentation Slides
3. Joint Preparation PowerPoint Presentation Notes
4. Joint Preparation PowerPoint Presentation Handouts
5. Joint Preparation Rubric Handout
Materials Needed:
Sample pieces of flat metal
Sample pieces of various shaped metals
Safety materials
Pictures of types of welds
Equipment Needed:
Computer & monitor to support PowerPoint
Safety equipment
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Welding Equipment
Metal for welding
Learner
The student should provide writing instrument and paper for note-taking.
Completion of safety lesson.
Introduction
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
SAY: “The joint welding procedure mentioned includes the materials, practices
and detailed methods employed in the welding of a particular joint. In the industry
of welding,
there are many different types of materials joined together. Take a look around
the room and let me know how many joints you see. If you could see through the
walls, do you think you would see joints welded together? One of the essential
types of welding if that done on joints.”
You may wish to show various pictures of types of joints welded together.
Outline
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
Introduction
Instructor Notes:
The PowerPoint presentation Should be
shown after Introduction
List the objectives on the board. .
Show the PowerPoint.
I. Safety Terms
i. Bevelii. Chamfer
iii. Groove angel
iv. Lack of fusion
v. Land
vi. Stag
vii. Weld reinforcement
viii. Lameliar tearing
II. Weld Positions
i. Flat
ii. Overhead
iii. Vertical
iv. Horizontal
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III. Joints & Positions
i. Lap joint
ii. Butt joint
iii. Tee joint or T-joint
iv. Edge
v. Corner
IV. Pass out and explain rubric.
V. Preparing to weld
i. Preparations
ii. Guidelines
iii. Safety
iv. Set up equipment
VI. Students practice joint welding
with instructor guidance.
VII. Independent practice.
This is a sample rubric and the individual
instructor may wish to emphasize other
skills for higher points.
Application
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
The teacher will demonstrate safety, set up, and weld. A student may or may not
be used to demonstrate if they are advanced.
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
1. Safety setup (students must be checked off on safety)
2. Equipment setup.
3. Students practice weld. Instructor goes around and checks for understanding
and safety.
Summary
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Check for mastery/understanding by orally reviewing the students on the information.
Answer any questions the class may have. Ask individual students identify stages of the
process.
Evaluation
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
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Instructor should monitor student understanding throughout the lesson. If further
explanation is needed on a given topic, instructor should elaborate or re-teach that
portion of the lesson. Check for general mastery level of each student during review
time.
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
Mastery of at least 70% on the rubric.
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
For those students who need remediation, a re-teach and review session will reinforce
the topics of concern. The remediation will need to be tailored to the individual needs of
the student.
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GRADING JOINT PREP WELDING Rubric
Grading for flat weld
Grading for HORIZONTAL weld
Uniformed
Uniformed
No under welds
No under welds
Cosmetic
Cosmetic
Total score
Total score
5- best score for each
1-lowest score for each
Perfect score 15
Grading For vertical weld
5- best score for each
1-lowest score for each
Perfect score 15
Grading for overhead weld
Uniformed
Uniformed
No under welds
No under welds
Cosmetic
Cosmetic
Total score
Total score
5- best score for each
1-lowest score for each
Perfect score 15
5- best score for each
1-lowest score for each
Perfect score 15
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