Welding Performance and Visual Inspection Rubric
Trait
Below Basic - 1
Careless and carefree
attitude in the shop during
the welding process.
Safe Work
Safety glasses and PPE
Habits
were not worn during the
welding process or during
the duration of class
period.
Base metal dimensions are
inaccurate to plus or
minus 1/2". Edges are
Weldment
sharp, jagged and not
Preparation refined. Mill scale was not
and Base Metal removed. Parts were
fitted with no care.
Student ID and task # is
not imprinted.
Weld Size
(Weld Width
and Height)
Weld was attempted but
proper width and weld
buildup is not present.
Weld is visibly not fused
Quality of Weld to base metal. Weld has
excessive undercut.
Fusion
Weld has excessive
convexity or concavity.
Joint
Penetration
Appearance
Name
Student #
Basic - 2
Average - 3
Competent - 4
Advanced - 5
Showed careless attitutude
towards safety. Takes off
glasses and PPE on occasion
because they are found to
be annoying.
Wears safety glasses but
often takes them off during
more safe type of activities
in the shop.
Wears safety glasses and PPE
and operates equipment
safely. Expresses concern
over the real need to wear
and use protective
equipment.
Wears proper PPE and
glasses at all times.
Demonstrates positive
attitude towards safety and
understands the importance
of safety in the workplace.
Base metal dimensions are
accurate to plus or minus
1/4". Edges have been left
rough, with little
refinement. Little care was
used when fitting parts.
Base metal dimensions are
accurate to plus or minus
1/8". Edges are generally
rough and jagged. Mill
scale not removed. Parts
are visibly out of square.
Student ID and task # is
incorrectly imprinted.
Base metal dimensions are
accurate to plus or minus
1/16". Some sharp/rough
edges are present. Parts are
assembled somewhat square.
Base metal dimensions are
correct. Cuts are precise and
perfectly square. Pieces are
properly fit. All edges are
ground and/or filed. Mill
scale is completely removed
at the weld zone. Student ID
and task # is correctly
imprinted.
Proper Width of weld in
portions of the weld, but not
consistent throughout the
length of the weld. Build-up
is not uniform throughout the
weld
Width of weld is uniform
throughout the entire width of
the bead. Size of weld is
correct per drawing/task
specifications. Weld legs are
equal.
Erratic weld width and
Proper width and build-up
height throughout the weld. on portions of the weld.
Weld shows overlap at the
toes. Weld shows severe
undercut at the toes.
Student
Teacher
Weld is properly blended into
Some element of
Evidence of penetration in
penetration/fusion. Weld
portions of the weld. Begin to base metal at the toes.
has some signs of undercut. show some signs of burn
through indicating excess
heat.
Complete Joint Penetration is
Evidence of penetration in
portions of the weld. Begin to evident. Back side of weld
show some signs of burn
also shows signs of
through indicating excess
penetration throughout the
heat.
entire contour of the weld.
Reinforcement does not
exceed 1/8".
Weld was done too fast or Weld shows definite areas Weld shows definite areas
Much of the weld is smooth Weld bead face is smooth and
too slow. Weld is not
of speeding up and slowing of speeding up and slowing and aesthetically pleasing.
has dense and uniform
complete. Trapped
ripples. No discontinuities.
down. Ripples tend to be
down.
There is almost no surface
impurities in the weld.
irregular.
Bead is somewhat clean.
slag or bead discontinuity.
All slag removed.
Slag is clearly present.
Minimum slag at the edges
of the bead.
Groove weld is underfilled Lack of consistent
or has excessive
penetration. Undercut is
reinforcement.
present.
Some element of
penetration/fusion. Some
signs of burn through.
Task #:
Total Points
Possible Points
30
30