Center for Career and Technical Education
5 Pinkerton Street, Derry, NH 03038-1501
603-437-5200 x 1173
PINKERTON ACADEMY
Student Competency Profile
Welding Technology
YOG/Completed Program: 2009
The student has demonstrated
proficiency at the level indicated:
0-No exposure
1-Not yet proficient
2-Proficient
3-Surpasses proficiency
Authorized Signatures:
Instructor: ___________________________
SCH = School
I.
Sch
Core Technical Competencies
OJT
1. Identify safety policies and
demonstrate the proper use of
personal safety equipment and
emergency equipment.
2. Interpret and comply with Material
Safety Data Sheets and explain and
interpret information on labels and
signs.
3. Demonstrate the proper use of tools
and power equipment and proper setup
and operation of portable and fixed
power tools/equipment.
4. Demonstrate proper service and
repair techniques for equipment
systems and implement preventive
maintenance practices.
5. Select proper torch and tip size for
the task and demonstrate igniting and
adjustment for the proper flame for the
task.
6. Demonstrate the installation of
regulators, lines and torch;
demonstrate a check for gas leaks
using approved methods; and
demonstrate securing from the task
and shutting down oxy/fuel system.
7. Demonstrate proper equipment
safety and identify the major
components of the machine.
8. Demonstrate proper base metal
cleaning techniques and joint fit up,
demonstrate setup procedures and
correct polarity for the task, and
demonstrate proper electrode selection
for the task.
Sch
OJT
Employer: __________________________
OJT = On-the-Job Training
9. Demonstrate a groove weld in the
1G (flat) position, in the 2G
(horizontal) position, and in the 3G
(vertical) position, in accordance with
the ANSI/AWS standards.
10. Demonstrate proper equipment
safety and identify the major
components of the machine.
11. Demonstrate proper base metal
cleaning techniques and joint fit up,
demonstrate setup procedures and
correct polarity for the task,
demonstrate proper wire selection for
the task (e.g., solid or flux core), and
demonstrate compressed gas for the
task.
12. Demonstrate a groove weld in the
1G (flat) position in the 2G (horizontal)
position, and in the 3G (vertical)
position, in accordance with the
ANSI/AWS standards.
13. Demonstrate proper equipment
safety and identify the major
components of the machine.
14. Demonstrate proper base metal
cleaning techniques and joint fit up,
demonstrate setup procedures and
correct polarity for the task, and
demonstrate proper wire selection and
compressed gas for the task.
15. Demonstrate a groove weld in the
1G (flat) position, in the 2G (horizontal)
position, and in the 3G (vertical)
position, in accordance with the
ANSI/AWS standards.
Sch
OJT
16. Demonstrate safety procedures for
cutting, describe theory of plasma
cutting, and set up and operate plasma
cutting equipment.
17. Demonstrate layout and make
straight line cuts.
18. Extrapolate information from
multiple industry sources (e.g.,
reference books, blue prints and
technical bulletins)
19. Explain and define (in written and
spoken word) vocabulary to peers,
instructors and employers in the
fabrication field.
20. Recognize and discuss national
standards and technical association.
21. Recognize and discuss the skills
in quality assurance and quality
control.
22. Demonstrate effective welding
shop management skills.
II.
Sch
Core Career Competencies
OJT
23. Venture creation potential and
steps in planning the venture
24. Venture startup and operation.
25. Planning the venture’s future
26. Identify characteristics of an
entrepreneur
27. Community leadership,
democratic principles, and social
responsibility
28. Decision making & problem
solving
29. Self management
30. Communication skills
31. Ability to work with others
32. Information use - research,
analysis, technology
33. Mathematical concepts
34. Safety
35. Career development
III.
Work Experience
Cooperative Education
Employer #1
Hours
Job Description
Employer
Comments
Employer #2
Hours
Job Description
Employer
Comments
IV.
Sch
Other Technical Competencies
OJT
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