Program Requirements and ExpectaƟons

And Master Plan of InstrucƟon

Welding Technology &

Welding Technology - Advanced

John Dahler, Chase Johnson, and

yler Carlson, Instructors

2026-2027

The mission of Lake Technical College is to be an integral component of the economic growth

and development in our communies by oﬀering a variety of high quality career-educaon and

training opportunies.

Lake Technical College does not discriminate on

the basis of race, religion, color, naonal

origin, gender, genec informaon, age, pregnancy, disability, or marital status in its educa-

onal programs, services or acvies, or in its hiring or employment pracces. The district also

provides access to its facilies to the Boy Scouts and other patrioc youth groups, as required

by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, or any other youth group listed in Title 36 of the

United States Code as a patrioc society.

LAKE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Program Requirements and Expectations

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and should be academically, physically, and emotionally capable of meeting

the demands of the chosen program. Applicants make initial application through the Admissions Office. A minimum skills

evaluation is part of the admission process.

The Career and Technical Education programs have the following minimum admissions requirements:

1. Complete an LTC online application.

2. Take the basic skills examination, if required.

3. Meet with a career advisor.

4. Fulfil additional entry requirements as needed for individual programs.

A high school diploma or GED is not required to enroll in most programs. However, it is recommended that all students

complete either a high school diploma or a GED prior to program completion.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS

All applicants for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs 450 hours or more, with the exception of Florida Law

Enforcement Academy and Paramedic applicants, take a state mandated basic skills evaluation prior to enrollment.

Basic skills evaluation scores must be valid at the time of enrollment. Testers must be 16 years of age or older.

If a student has met or exceeded standard scores on one area of one test, they may use another test to meet the

additional skill area requirements. It is acceptable to combine test scores from more than one test. (Rule 6A-10.315,

F.A.C.)

Assessment instruments meeting this requirement include:

Per 2020, FS 1008.30 – Common placement testing for public postsecondary education and Rule 6a-10.040

(eff.

2/16/21)

No expiration date:

• Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE), Forms 11 and 12, 2017;

• Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS), GOALS 900 Series, 2019;

• 2014 GED

Tests: Reasoning through Language Arts and Mathematical Reasoning where a minimum

score as required in Rule 6A-6.0201, F.A.C

(eff. 3/23/16), has been attained on each test.

Good for 2 years from the date of testing:

• A common placement test where a minimum score has been achieved pursuant to

Rule 6A-10.0315,

F.A.C.(eff. 9/24/19);

• PERT, SAT, The College Board, ACT, Next Generation, ACCPLACER, The College Board

Per 2020, FS 1004.91, FS 1008.30, and the 2021 CTE Basic Skills Assessment Technical Assistance Paper

–

Requirements for career education program basic skills – Programs 450 hours or more

• An adult student with a disability may be exempted. (per Rule 6a-10.040(eff. 2/16/21), FS 1004.02(6)

(eff.

2020) – must follow LTC policy and process);

• A student who possesses a college degree at the associate in applied science level or higher;

• Any student who entered 9th grade in a Florida public school in the 2003-2004 school year, or any year

thereafter, and earned a Florida standard high school diploma. (Graduated 2007+)

• A student who is serving as an active duty member of any branch of the United States Armed Services;

• A student who passes a state or national industry certification or licensure examination that is identified in

State Board of Education rules and aligned to the career education program in which the student is

enrolled;

• An adult student who is enrolled in an apprenticeship program that is registered with the Department of

Education in accordance with chapter 446;

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• A student who demonstrates readiness for public postsecondary education pursuant to s. 1008.30 (see

testing chart below) and applicable rules adopted by the State Board of Education. If a student has met or

exceeded standard scores in one area of one test, another test may be used to meet the additional skill

area requirements. It is acceptable to combine test scores from more than one test;

• A student who was previously tested and referred to developmental education at a Florida College

System (FCS) institution college may be reported as meeting basic skills requirements once they

successfully complete the required developmental education and will not need to be retested.

• Students enrolled in school district or FCS institution law enforcement training academies are not subject

to basic skills exit requirements in s. 1004.91 F.S. or Rule 6A-10.040 F.A.C. The Florida Department of

Law Enforcement (FDLE) has designated the Florida Basic Abilities Test (FBAT) for use with these

students; please refer to s. 943.17(6), F.S.,

for more information.

Applicants transferring appropriately leveled TABE, CASAS GOALS, GED® test sections, or other common placement

tests must do so by having an official score report sent directly to the Admissions Office prior to enrollment in the program.

Scores brought by hand will be accepted only if the document provided by the outside testing center is in a sealed

envelope.

Remediation of Basic Skills

Students who do not meet the basic skills exit scores set by the Florida Department of Education for their program are

strongly encouraged to begin attending remediation classes prior to or at the time of enrollment in a Career and Technical

Education program and make acceptable progress as determined by the ASB faculty member. Lake Technical College

follows vendor guidelines for all retesting. Students with an approved early testing waiver may be permitted to test early. It

is highly recommended students meet state mandated basic skills requirements by the time they have completed 50% of

their program. Students who do not meet state mandated basic skills exit scores may not receive a certificate of

completion as per Florida Department of Education rules.

Some basic skills test scores are good for two years and must be valid at the time of enrollment. Basic skills test scores

that expire during continuous enrollment remain valid until the end of such enrollment. Under continuous enrollment,

students must be enrolled at least 50% of each semester. Continuous enrollment applies to attendance in a single

program.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the

secondary student’s IEP or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations plan to meet individual needs to ensure

equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request

accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their postsecondary provider.

Students desiring accommodations or updates to their accommodations are encouraged to self-identify before or as soon

as possible to the special populations staff and provide documentation that clearly shows evidence of a disability and

applicable accommodations. The special populations staff will schedule a meeting with the student and faculty to discuss

the documented disability and applicable accommodations.

Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education and are

reasonable as they relate to the industry or field. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with

disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments, assessments,

time demands, schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Note:

attendance does not qualify as an accommodation. Documentation of the accommodation requested and provided is

maintained in a confidential file.

Students in need of academic accommodations for a disability may consult with the special populations staff to arrange

appropriate accommodations. Students are required to give reasonable notice (typically 5 working days) prior to

requesting an accommodation.

TUITION

Tuition is charged to adult students at a rate established by the State legislature. Current fee information is available in the

Admissions Office. Tuition is waived for eligible high school, career dual enrolled students. Tuition is due prior to the first

day of each payment period based on the Lake Technical College payment calendar. Failure to pay fees at the time class

begins may result in not being able to attend class and/or clinical.

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INSURANCE

Personal injury/school accident insurance is required for all Career and Technical Education students. This insurance is

provided through Lake Technical College at the rate of $1.50 a month. The accident insurance fee will be charged to

students per payment period.

Health programs with clinical experiences require liability insurance in conjunction with requirements by the healthcare

facilities. The liability insurance fee is charged to students at the time of enrollment.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Guidelines for All Students

In an effort to develop professional skills, regular attendance is required of all students. Students are expected to be in

their class promptly in the morning, after break, and after lunch. If it is necessary to be absent due to illness or

emergencies, all students are to notify the faculty member as soon as possible prior to the start of class, as is expected in

the workplace. Some programs have more rigid requirements for attendance. LTC recognizes that students may face

extenuating circumstances that could negatively impact their attendance. In such cases, LTC employs a Student

Retention Specialist who works with students and faculty to track attendance, to collaborate in developing strategies to

improve attendance, and to develop a plan.

CDE students are responsible for maintaining attendance in good standing at LTC. Should a student need to miss class

due to mandatory high school activities or tests, the student should give notice to their instructor and meet with the

Student Retention Specialist to document the absence. Approved absences may be set to not count against the student’s

overall attendance average.

Enrollment Period – period of time a student begins his/her education and training in a CTE program (i.e., August 15

January 3

) through the date of withdrawal or completion.

Payment Period – a set block of time in which a student pays for program hours (i.e., 300 hours, 450 hours)

Students who are approved to make up missed time must complete the required hours through attendance during

designated times outside the regular program schedule. Failure to complete scheduled make-up time may result in

withdrawal from the program and/or loss of financial aid. Make-up hours may not exceed 5% of the scheduled hours in

the payment period. There is a $25.00 make-up time fee per payment period.

Regularly scheduled class hours will be reported for attendance. Practice exercises completed at home will not count

toward hours in a program. Students will be enrolled in additional hours if needed. Current tuition and fees will apply.

Excessive absences - A student who is absent for six (6) consecutive class sessions will be withdrawn from his/her

program. A student must petition and be approved in order to return. Students exhibiting a pattern of consecutive

absences of less than six days will be subject to dismissal as determined by a School Intervention Team. A School

Intervention Team will review all petitions for re-enrollment. No additional fees will be charged if the student returns

during that current payment period, provided fees have not been refunded; however, time missed may be added at the

end of the program and will incur additional fees.

The excessive absences policy also applies to the adult education student. If the student requests to be re-enrolled

during the same enrollment period, he or she will be assessed a $10.00 re-enrollment fee. This may be waived

depending upon mitigating circumstances.

Students with excessive absences will face the possibility of the loss of financial aid, lower professional skills grades and

the ability to continue in the program.

*Note: licensure program attendance policies may be more rigid due to licensure requirements and supersede this

policy.

Leaving Campus During School Hours

For safety reasons, students will notify their faculty when leaving campus early. Students may leave campus for lunch

provided this is done within the allotted time.

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CHECK IN/OUT FACTS AND RULES

1. Students are required to check in and check out using a designated school computer.

2. Students are to check out /in when going to lunch or leaving campus, but not for scheduled breaks or

restroom breaks. However, students who leave for extended periods of time without permission will be

hecked out by their instructor.

3. Checking in early does not add time to hours present.

4. Checking out after the scheduled time of class does not add time to hours present.

5. Students must check out/in for their lunch breaks. Taking less than a 30-minute lunch break does not a

ime to student hours present. Lunch break starts at the time a student logs out for lunch. Students ar

pected to return and log back in within 30 minutes of the logout time. Students will be marked absent

for each minute past the 30 minutes allowed.

6. If a student accidentally checks out, he/she should check back in immediately. If done within a minute,

there is no reduction in student hours present.

7. It is NOT acceptable to check in or out for other students. Check in/out student IDs are to be kept

confidential as stated in the Acceptable Use Policies. Violation will result in dismissal from the program.

8. A student must notify his/her instructor if it is suspected that someone is tampering with another student’s

check in/out ID.

9. Instructors are permitted to perform attendance overrides to correct attendance errors; however, these

orrections must be made within two weeks of the original attendance date. Any changes needed bey

ond

is two-week window must be submitted to the appropriate administrator for review and approval. Each

instructor is allowed to complete one attendance override per student per academic year in cases of

student oversight (e.g., forgetting to log out at the end of the day). Any additional overrides for the sa

tudent must be approved by an administrator.

10. There is NO limit to the number of instructor overrides if NOT due to the student’s negligence. Instructors

must record a reason for the override.

11. If a student’s check in/out ID does not work, he/she should see the instructor.

PLAN OF INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES

Teaching Methods

Lecture, demonstration, discussion, group interaction, verbal and written quizzes, skill practice, individualized instruction,

computerized tutorials, interactive learning, web-based learning, textbooks, workbooks, projects, journals, reports,

simulations, hands-on computer experience, collaborative learning, video-taped instructions, guest speakers, field trips,

customer service projects, program job shadowing, cooperative on-the-job training, interactive learning, and web-based

learning are among the teaching methods utilized.

Among the provisions made to allow for individual differences are pre-testing to determine entry level, workbooks and

study guides for progress at individual rate, progress grading, individualized instruction, individual project assignments,

and referral for basic skills remediation.

Online Access

Technology is an integral part of our daily lives. From smart phones to electronic tablets, these devices are becoming

items that many cannot function without. In addition, the Internet is changing the way education is delivered. Lake

Technical College strives to ensure that our students are able to compete in this technology driven world. With this in

mind, it is recommended that students have an online presence and access to the internet.

It is also important that students have an email address that they check for on a regular basis. A lot of information may

come to you through your email, so it is important that you check it regularly. If you do not have an email address, there

are numerous services that provide FREE email addresses. Please make sure your faculty have a current, working email

address for you. See your faculty for more information.

Social Media

The advent of social media has created a world-wide communication medium for people of all ages. While extremely

popular, these websites have also created their own set of “not-so-popular” problems such as cyber-stalking, identity theft,

cyber-bullying, cyber-cheating (posting of exam, or other course material), and a host of other nebulous challenges that

users may face. Another reality associated with social media is its far-reaching consequences for those who share posts

that may be seen by others as inappropriate.

Potential employers, current employers, civic, or educational organizations you may be associated with, and many others

are looking at social media sites for information that may tell them things about an individual. Students should also be

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cautioned on how private their social media content really is – despite the settings on an account. All social media sites

are potentially vulnerable. A simple search of how to view pages that are set as “private” for a popular social media

website yielded numerous responses for ways to view the content. Everything from blogs to online videos offer to explain

how to accomplish this task.

Students in all programs need to be cognizant of the fact that most professions rely on great moral character. It is

recommended that when using social media, assume that all posts will be seen/read by everyone with access to the internet.

Evaluation

Class performance, quizzes, tests, attendance, portfolio assessments, completion of project assignments, decision-

making, professional skills, achievement of entry-level competencies, and other methods are used for evaluation. See

“Grading Procedures”.

Work Based Activities

Work-based learning activities play an integral part of the curriculum of LTC’s career-technical training programs. These

activities are planned with two objectives in mind. First, the activity provides students with the opportunity to develop and

apply a “real world” experience using the knowledge and skills attained in the program. Second, the activity provides the

faculty with objective input from potential employers or customers of program graduates. Each work-based activity has a

written instructional plan outlining objectives, experiences, competencies and evaluation required during the activity.

Work-based activities are program specific and may include:

• Unpaid in-school shop/lab activities to provide customer service opportunities under the direct supervision

of the program faculty.

• Unpaid job shadowing experiences that may include in-school or off-campus employer-based

experiences under the supervision of a qualified employer representative who is working closely with the

program faculty.

• Paid or unpaid cooperative training experiences conducted at the employer’s work location under the

supervision of a qualified employer representative and under the direction of the program faculty.

Cooperative Education

Cooperative training is available for students and coordinated by the faculty. Cooperative training is for students who

have shown competence in program training that indicates readiness for placement in an on-the-job program. High

school students participating in the cooperative job placement program must be in at least grade 12. Students must be

enrolled in their last course of their program in order to participate in Co-op. In addition, basic skills exit levels must be met

and the student can have no outstanding debt with the school. Students must be approved for Co-op prior to beginning,

including clearance through financial aid.

Students may be returned to the program for additional training if they do not function satisfactorily on the job or when the

cooperative agreement is terminated at the request of the student, parent, employer, or program faculty.

Veterans will be accepted into the program in accordance with the Department of Veterans Affairs approved program.

Additional information regarding co-op opportunities may be obtained from the program faculty.

Job Shadowing

Job shadowing experiences, or volunteer experiences, are available to students as part of their program training. These

experiences are designed to give the student actual hands-on experience doing a variety of related tasks. Length and

type of experiences will vary. The program faculty determines appropriateness of the experience. Additional information

regarding job-shadowing experiences may be obtained from the program faculty.

Career Dual Enrollment Students

All students enrolled in Lake Technical College are expected to function as adults. High school students will be held to

the same behavioral and performance standards as adult students.

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GRADING PROCEDURE

The grading scale for LTC is as follows:

90 – 100 A (4 quality points)

80 – 89 B (3 quality points)

70 – 79 C (2 quality points)

60 – 69 D (1 quality point)

< 59 F (0 quality points)

I Incomplete

NG Not Graded

Note: passing thresholds may vary by program based on industry standards. Separate program requirements are listed

in the Master Plan of Instruction.

Lake Technical College is a postsecondary institution designed to provide trained individuals to industry. The grading

scale for this program reflects industry standards. The approved postsecondary program grading requirements must be

met if the student is to receive a certificate. In determining grades, most programs evaluate students equally in the areas

of skills (33.34%), knowledge (33.33%), and professional skills (33.33%). This structure should be included in the Master

Plan of Instruction. A few programs do not use this structure due to State licensure, board and/or curricular requirements.

Program Progress

Students are expected to complete the program of training within the hours allotted by the State of Florida for completion.

The student’s rate of progress will be closely monitored by the faculty and the Student Retention Specialist to ensure

program completion in a timely manner. Most tests, projects, and similar assignments must be completed in class under

the direction of the instructor.

Requirements for a Certificate

All competencies specified in the State of Florida Curriculum Framework for the program must be successfully completed

with at least a passing grade in the areas of skills, knowledge, and professional skills. Students must also meet minimum

basic skills requirements prior to graduation.

Professional Skills

Effective professional skills are the cornerstone to successful employment. Students are expected to demonstrate

productive professional skills during all phases of enrollment. Faculty will work with students who need assistance in this

area to improve the overall possibility for successful employment.

Attendance: Attends class for all scheduled hours assigned, arrives/leaves on time, contribute to class

discussion and is actively involved in all activities.

Character: Displays academic integrity (inclusive of not committing plagiarism), trustworthiness, dependability,

reliability, self-discipline, and self-responsibility.

Teamwork: Respects the rights of others; is a team worker; is cooperative; ensures confidentiality in all

classroom, clinical and other matters; demonstrates professional behavior in interactions with peers, preceptors,

and faculty.

Appearance: Displays appropriate dress, grooming, hygiene, and wears full regulation uniform of the day.

Attitude: Displays a willingness to cooperate and accept constructive criticism; sets realistic expectations;

approaches assignments with interest and initiative.

Productivity: Follows safety practices; conserves materials and supplies; maintains equipment; stays on task

and utilizes time constructively; demonstrates proactive learning through involvement in activities and

contributions to class discussions.

Organization: Manifests skill in prioritizing and management of time and stress; demonstrates flexibility in

handling change; completes assignments on time; uses work time appropriately.

Communication: Contacts faculty to report concerns; notifies faculty of tardy/absence one hour before start of

class; seeks clarification and understanding through appropriate, pertinent questions.

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Leadership: Displays leadership skills; appropriately handles conflict and concerns; demonstrates problem-

solving capability; maintains appropriate relationships with supervisors/faculty and peers; follows the chain of

command.

Respect: Deals appropriately with cultural/racial diversity; does not engage in harassment of any kind to include

but not limited to verbal, nonverbal, and written; addresses faculty and peers in appropriate tone and with

appropriate language to include but not limited to electronic (email, text, etc.) communications.

STUDENT DRESS CODE

Students who attend Lake Tech shall dress in a manner appropriate for the job in which they are receiving training,

including any special protective gear and professional uniforms. All clothing, makeup, and jewelry must be clean, neat,

modest, in good repair, appropriately sized, and be neither distracting nor offensive. Students are expected to display

their valid student ID, or have on their person when unable to display due to safety in the program, at all times. Shorts are

not permitted in CTE program areas.

The Executive Director or designee has the final authority for determining whether or not a student’s apparel conforms to

the dress code. If it is determined that it does not, students will be required to change into clothing which will conform to

this code or leave campus. Students may return to campus when they have changed into appropriate clothing.

Students will wear the designated program uniform each day to class and while on a Job Shadow experience, Co-op or

clinical assignment. Shirts may be worn with pants or skirts. Shorts are not permitted. On designated days, some

programs will require students to dress in business attire suitable for a job interview. This is defined to be clothing that

would be acceptable for most job candidates to wear to a standard job interview.

NOTE - Remember that you are preparing for employment in a position in which public relations may be a factor in your

success. Individual desires cannot always take precedence.

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

Campus Safety

Lake Technical College makes every effort to provide a safe environment for all students, visitors, faculty and staff. Basic

safety standards, which will include fire drills, weather drills, equipment usage, and traffic regulations, will be covered in

the program orientation. These basic safety standards will be reinforced throughout the program enrollment. See the

current school catalog for additional campus safety information.

Follow Up

Lake Technical College is proud of its graduates and celebrates the next step graduates take whether it is employment,

military or further education. Prior to completing, students may visit the Career Success Center for assistance with

employability skills such as resume writing. In addition, faculty may provide students with employment leads. However, it

is up to the individual student to actively pursue employment opportunities. We like to hear how our graduates are doing

and want to celebrate your successes so be sure to communicate with your faculty any employment, military, or further

education you enter. Students are required to participate in an Exit Interview prior to their last day in their program.

Food and Drink

To protect equipment and furnishings in the classroom and laboratory areas, only water, in closed, covered containers, is

permitted. No other food or drinks are allowed, unless specific permission is granted by the faculty. However, under no

circumstance may food or drinks be in the computer lab areas.

Lunch

Food services are provided on the main campus in the Lake Tech Café and are available during breaks and lunch. Adult

students may leave the LTC campus during the scheduled 30-minute lunch break as long as they return to the program

on time.

Parking Regulations

Students may park only in the south parking lot in spaces not designated as staff or customer service parking. For safety,

loitering in or around vehicles once the vehicle is parked is not allowed, and a 5 mph speed limit is enforced. In

consideration of the neighbors and classes in session, loud music in vehicles on campus is prohibited.

Smoking

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Lake Tech is a tobacco free institution. The use of tobacco products of any kind, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted at

any Lake Tech location. This includes the parking lots.

FINANCIAL AID

Policies and guidelines for the administration of all financial aid are established according to federal and state law.

Applicants complete an information form, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and furnish documentation needed to

verify eligibility. More information on the application process may be obtained in the Financial Aid Office.

The Financial Aid Office will assist students, where possible, with access to financial support offered by federal agencies

(U.S. Department of Education – Pell Grants, Department of Veterans’ Affairs), other state and local agencies and local

organizations (scholarships).

TEXTBOOKS

For the most recent book list for any program visit Lake Technical College’s bookstore located in the Business Office.

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LAKE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Welding Technology

Welding Technology – Advanced

INTRODUCTION

Welding Technology and Welding Technology – Advanced are 1050 and 750 hour programs, respectively, responsible for

training individuals to attain an entry-level status in the welding industry. The programs cover a broad range of instruction

that may be found in the program outline of this master plan. An appropriate amount of time is allotted to each area to

thoroughly cover needed instructional material as well as to gain manipulative skills.

In the program, students learn shop safety regulations, tool crib procedures, record keeping, and the history of welding.

After students have seen a demonstration of each unit, they practice all units in basic, advanced, oxyacetylene, heli arc,

and micro wire welding. Upon completion of each block of work, students review all units until they can demonstrate at

least 80% proficiency in the welding of all standard joints and in all standard positions. The display board in the welding

shop is the standard.

Students will be evaluated by the faculty as to their skills, their ability to work safely, and their professional skills (e.g.,

appearance, dress, attendance and compliance with school and program policies and procedures).

After completion of all program competencies, students may elect to test for code certification on plate and pipe welding.

These programs requires basic skills exit scores of Reading/Language 9 and Math 9.

PROGRAM MISSION

The mission of the Welding program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the welding industry.

This program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.

WELDING TECHNOLOGY PHILOSOPHY

We believe in assisting the student in the development of his/her ability to get along with others, show integrity, develop

safe professional skills both on and off the job, evidence personal and job cleanliness and demonstrate the ability to become

a better adjusted, more productive citizen.

ESSENTIAL TRAINING TASKS

Top Physical Requirements:

• Reach overhead and work in awkward positions.

• Must be able to recognize visual defects and color

variations.

• Perform repetitive hand and arm motions.

• Tolerate heat, noise, and fumes up to 8 hours/day.

• Lift and carry welding materials up to 50 pounds,

and assist with team lifts for items up to 100

pounds.

• Stand, walk, bend, crouch, kneel, and crawl.

• Handle welding tools and equipment with dexterity.

• Maintain balance while climbing ladders or working

on uneven shop or outdoor surfaces.

• Operate welding machines safely.

• Maintain posture during long welding tasks.

Top Mental/Cognitive & Emotional/Professional Requirements:

• Ability to communicate in verbal, written, and

electronic form.

• Read and interpret blueprints and welding manuals.

• Monitor weld quality and troubleshoot defects.

• Adapt to new welding techniques and materials.

• Demonstrate pride in craftsmanship and weld

quality.

• Work independently and take accountability.

• Maintain continuous engagement in assigned

training activities for up to 8 hours per day in an

industrial learning environment.

• Ability to manage tasks and complete assigned

activities within expected time constraints.

• Ability to retain, recall, and follow all industry and

program safety protocols.

• Follow multi-step welding procedures accurately.

• Collaborate safely when needed.

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• Maintain composure in stressful and hazardous

environments.

• Apply math and measurements for precise welding.

• Breaks are limited to scheduled times, and personal

phone use is restricted except during designated

break periods or when required for training

purposes.

• Exhibit patience and persistence.

MATERIALS

Students are required to purchase the following equipment, supplies, and textbooks:

• Textbook, current edition

• Welding helmet

• Jacket, leather sleeves with bib

• Wire brush

• Burning safety glasses

• Grinding glasses

• Chipping hammer

• Gloves

• Mig welding plier

• 100% cotton long-sleeved shirt

• 100% cotton pants

CLASS SCHEDULE

Full-time Day students attend class from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch period.

Evening students attend from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, with a 30-minute dinner break. This

schedule provides 7.5 hours of instruction each day for a total of 30 hours per five-day week, excluding holidays and school

breaks as outlined in the current school calendar.

CLASSROOM/LAB PROCEDURES

Methods of Teaching

Material used is self-paced and competency based. Students proceed at their own pace with written, web-based, and

hands-on training. They are tested periodically with written and practical testing. Practical shop experiences are designed

to enhance and reinforce the theories involved as well as to develop manipulative skill and good work and safety practices.

Methods of instruction include: associated activities; demonstrations; manipulative operations; group instruction; related

technology; shop talk; safety and motivation; individual instruction; and remedial work. Materials are reviewed and updated

periodically to keep them as current and as relevant as possible.

Laboratory Activities

Shop or laboratory activities are an integral part of this program and provide instruction in various processes and techniques

of welding and fabrication skills, including thermal cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding

(GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Certification Test Preparation, and use of

current industry standards, practices and techniques.

Student Job System

1. Tool Room Foreman

a. Checks out tools

b. Issues welding supplies

2. Safety Foreman

a. Checks fire extinguishers

b. Keeps safety lanes painted

3. Shop Foreman

a. In charge of cleanup and break time

b. Helps with student problems

GRADING PROCEDURE

Using the grading scale set by Lake Technical College, students must pass each program category with a score

of 80% or higher. If a student does not meet the 80% minimum in any category, the final course grade recorded in

the Student Information System will reflect the category in which the student was not successful.

KNOWLEDGE (33.33% of the grade)

The Knowledge grade is composed of quizzes, written exams, and assignments.

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PROFESSIONALSKILLS (Work Habits) (33.33% of the grade)

The Professional Skills grade is based on the attributes listed.

SKILLS (33.34% of the grade)

The Skills grade results from performance during lab work.

Professional Skills

Effective professional skills are the cornerstone to successful employment. Students are expected to demonstrate

productive professional skills during all phases of enrollment. Faculty will work with students who need assistance in this

area to improve the overall possibility for successful employment.

PROGRAM PROGRESS

Students are expected to complete the program of training within the hours allotted by the State of Florida for completion.

The student’s rate of progress will be closely monitored by the faculty to ensure program completion in a timely manner.

Most tests, projects, and similar assignments must be completed in class under the direction of the instructor. Practice

exercises may be completed at home. Practice exercises completed at home does not count toward hours in the program.

The final course grade recorded in the Student Information System will reflect the category in which the student

was not successful. At the end of any welding course, students with academic, professional or skills grades below

80% will be dismissed.

STUDENT DRESS CODE FOR SAFETY

1. Full welding safety attire shall be worn while working in the lab at all times.

2. Pants shall be worn fastened and at the waist. Pants should be dark colored, straight legged or boot cut (jeans are

acceptable). Baggy pants are not permitted in any program area. Baggy pants are considered to be more than one

size larger than the individual’s waist. Shorts are not permitted.

3. Shoes must meet safety/industry standards. Sandals are not permitted

4. Program logo school T-shirts are to be worn.

5. Clothing should be clean and in good repair.

6. For safety reasons, shorts, loose clothing, jewelry, and loose hair below the collar are not allowed.

7. Hats are only permitted in shop areas and must meet the faculty’s specifications for safety and appropriateness.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The welder constructs, erects, installs, and repairs all types of metal fabrication, machine frames, pipelines, and pressure

tanks. He/she used oxyacetylene, SMAW, GTAW (high frequency and air cooled), GMAW, and FCAW processes.electric

and, heli arc, micro wire, plasma arc cutter, and plasma arc welding machines.

He/she studies blueprints and sketches to determine the type of electrodes and metals to use in construction and

measurements required.

He/she prepares layouts using tapes, square, and straight edge and marks cutting and assembly lines on material using

pencil, soapstone, and metal markers.

The work of the welder is active and sometimes strenuous, but exceptional physical strength is not required. Prolonged

standing as well as climbing and squatting is often necessary. Good physical condition, eyesight, and the ability to

communicate are important.

The welder works both inside and outside in heat and cold and is subject to extreme temperature changes. The work may

be performed under wet or humid conditions. Job conditions may be noisy.

Welders risk injury from slips and falls, contact with sharp metal, burns, spark radiation from the arc fumes, electric shock,

and grinding machines. Welders should always have good ventilation and stay as dry as possible.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

See the attached Florida State Department of Education curriculum framework for program objectives and desired

competencies.

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Florida Department of Education

Curriculum Framework

Program Title: Welding Technology

Program Type: Career Preparatory

Career Cluster: Manufacturing

Career Certificate Program

Program Number

J400400

CIP Number

0648050805

Grade Level

30, 31

Program Length

1050 hours

Teacher Certification

Refer to the Program Structure section

CTSO

SkillsUSA

SOC Codes (all

applicable)

For program SOC codes, please see the Program and Course Tables section of the CTE

Program Resources page linked below.

CTE Program

Resources

http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml

Basic Skills Level

Computation (Mathematics): 9

Communications (Reading and Language Arts): 9

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging

academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in

the manufacturing career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning

that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general

employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the manufacturing

career cluster. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in the

welding industry.

The content includes but is not limited to planning, management, technical and product skills, underlying principles of

technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this

document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of three occupational completion points.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course

Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S. Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the

student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44 (3)(b), F.S.

To teach the course(s) listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that

course.

The following table illustrates the postsecondary program structure:

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OCP

Course

Number

Course Title Teacher Certification Length

PMT0070

PMT0071

Welder Assistant 1

Welder Assistant 2

METAL WORK 7G

WELDING @7 7G

150 hours

PMT0072

PMT0073

Welder, SMAW 1

Welder, SMAW 2

150 hours

C PMT0074 Welder 450 hours

National Standards

Programs identified as having Industry or National Standards have been crosswalked with the corresponding standards

and/or benchmarks. Industry or National Standards for the Welding Technology program can be found using the following

link: https://www.aws.org/certification/page/home

Florida’s Career Readiness Skills for CTE Programs

Employability Skills

01.0 Apply academic skills to workplace scenarios.

01.01 Use reading skills.

01.02 Use writing skills.

01.03 Use mathematical strategies and procedures.

01.04 Use scientific principles and procedures.

02.0 Design a solution to an industry problem.

02.01 Use critical thinking.

02.02 Use creativity.

02.03 Make sound decisions.

02.04 Solve problems.

02.05 Reason.

02.06 Plan and organize.

03.0 Manage resources within an industry project

03.01 Manage time.

03.02 Manage money or resources.

03.03 Manage materials.

03.04 Manage personnel.

04.0 Oversee the subcomponents, operations and output of a technical or organizational system.

04.01 Manage systems.

04.02 Monitor systems.

04.03 Improve systems.

05.0 Use information for decision making.

05.01 Locate information.

05.02 Organize information.

05.03 Use information.

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05.04 Analyze information.

05.05 Communicate information.

06.0 Apply relevant technology to workplace scenarios to aid productivity.

06.01 Use technology.

07.0 Interpret and express interpersonal communication.

07.01 Communicate verbally.

07.02 Listen actively.

07.03 Comprehend written material.

07.04 Convey information in writing.

07.05 Communicate nonverbally.

07.06 Interpret nonverbal communication.

08.0 Interact with others to accomplish workplace goals.

08.01 Collaborate with others in a team.

08.02 Respond to customer needs.

08.03 Exercise leadership.

08.04 Negotiate to resolve conflict.

08.05 Respect others.

09.0 Manage personal behavior to maximize productivity and professional growth.

09.01 Demonstrate responsibility and self-discipline.

09.02 Adapt and show flexibility.

09.03 Work independently.

09.04 Demonstrate a willingness to learn.

09.05 Demonstrate integrity.

09.06 Demonstrate professionalism.

09.07 Take initiative.

09.08 Display positive attitude.

09.09 Take responsibility for professional growth.

Job Attainment

10.0 Find, assess and apply to job opportunities.

10.01 Identify online job posts relevant to his or her career aspirations.

10.02 Compare and contrast the job posts’ required qualifications, job duties, compensation,

benefits and employers.

10.03 Define what information, documentation and writing prompts are required for the positions.

11.0 Communicate personal competence, character and fit for a job opportunity.

11.01 Develop a resume.

11.02 Write a cover letter.

11.03 Curate a professional portfolio that includes work products.

11.04 Prepare for and experience a mock job interview.

12.0 Cultivate and leverage relationships to professionally advance.

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12.01 Request a signed reference letter, letter of recommendation and/or an online

skill/professionalism endorsement.

12.02 Develop a plan to cultivate a professional digital footprint.

12.03 Develop a networking plan for a specific industry of interest.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0 Demonstrate an understanding and apply workplace safety and workplace organization skills.

02.0 Demonstrate basic knowledge of industrial and manufacturing processes.

03.0 Describe and identify metals and their properties accurately.

04.0 Demonstrate and apply basic knowledge of drawing and interpreting AWS welding symbols.

05.0 Apply basic oxy-fuel gas cutting principles and practices.

06.0 Create a product using basic oxy-fuel gas cutting principles and practices.

07.0 Apply intermediate oxy-fuel gas cutting principles and practices.

08.0 Demonstrate plasma arc cutting principles and practices.

09.0 Demonstrate a basic understanding of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW).

10.0 Create a product using basic shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) principles and practices.

11.0 Apply basic shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) skills.

12.0 Demonstrate and apply Carbon Arc Gouging (GAC) principles and practices.

13.0 Apply visual examination skills.

14.0 Create a product using Carbon Arc Gouging and basic shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) principles and

practices.

15.0 Demonstrate an understanding of employability skills and career opportunities related to the welding industry.

16.0 Apply intermediate shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) skills.

17.0 Create a product using intermediate shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) principles and practices.

18.0 Apply basic gas metal arc welding (GMAW) skills.

19.0 Apply intermediate gas metal arc welding (GMAW) skills.

20.0 Apply basic flux-core arc welding (FCAW) skills.

21.0 Apply intermediate flux-core arc welding (FCAW) skills.

22.0 Apply basic gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) skills.

23.0 Apply intermediate gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) skills.

24.0 Demonstrate and apply basic pipe welding principles and practices.

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Florida Department of Education

Curriculum Framework

Program Title: Welding Technology - Advanced

Program Type: Career Preparatory

Career Cluster: Manufacturing

Career Certificate Program

Program Number

J400410

CIP Number

0648050806

Grade Level

30, 31

Program Length

750 hours

Teacher Certification

Refer to the Program Structure section

CTSO

SkillsUSA

SOC Codes (all

applicable)

For program SOC codes, please see the Program and Course Tables section of the CTE

Program Resources page linked below.

CTE Program

Resources

http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml

Basic Skills Level

Computation (Mathematics): 9

Communications (Reading and Language Arts): 9

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging

academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in

the manufacturing career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning

that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general

employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the manufacturing

career cluster. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in the

welding industry.

The content includes but is not limited to planning, management, technical and product skills, underlying principles of

technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety and environmental issues.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this

document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of two occupational completion points.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course

Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S. Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the

student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44 (3)(b), F.S.

The standard length of this program is 750 hours. Welding Technology is a core program. It is recommended that

students successfully complete Welding Technology or demonstrate mastery of the outcomes in that program prior to

enrollment in the Welding Technology - Advanced program.

To teach the course(s) listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that

course.

The following table illustrates the postsecondary program structure:

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OCP

Course

Number

Course Title Teacher Certification Length

PMT0075

Advanced Welder 1

METAL WORK 7G

WELDING @7 7G

600 hours

B PMT0076 Advanced Welder 2 150 hours

National Standards

Programs identified as having Industry or National Standards have been crosswalked with the corresponding standards

and/or benchmarks. Industry or National Standards for the Welding Technology - Advanced program can be found using

the following link: https://www.aws.org/certification/page/home

Florida’s Career Readiness Skills for CTE Programs

Employability Skills

13.0 Apply academic skills to workplace scenarios.

13.01 Use reading skills.

13.02 Use writing skills.

13.03 Use mathematical strategies and procedures.

13.04 Use scientific principles and procedures.

14.0 Design a solution to an industry problem.

14.01 Use critical thinking.

14.02 Use creativity.

14.03 Make sound decisions.

14.04 Solve problems.

14.05 Reason.

14.06 Plan and organize.

15.0 Manage resources within an industry project

15.01 Manage time.

15.02 Manage money or resources.

15.03 Manage materials.

15.04 Manage personnel.

16.0 Oversee the subcomponents, operations and output of a technical or organizational system.

16.01 Manage systems.

16.02 Monitor systems.

16.03 Improve systems.

17.0 Use information for decision making.

17.01 Locate information.

17.02 Organize information.

17.03 Use information.

17.04 Analyze information.

17.05 Communicate information.

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18.0 Apply relevant technology to workplace scenarios to aid productivity.

18.01 Use technology.

19.0 Interpret and express interpersonal communication.

19.01 Communicate verbally.

19.02 Listen actively.

19.03 Comprehend written material.

19.04 Convey information in writing.

19.05 Communicate nonverbally.

19.06 Interpret nonverbal communication.

20.0 Interact with others to accomplish workplace goals.

20.01 Collaborate with others in a team.

20.02 Respond to customer needs.

20.03 Exercise leadership.

20.04 Negotiate to resolve conflict.

20.05 Respect others.

21.0 Manage personal behavior to maximize productivity and professional growth.

21.01 Demonstrate responsibility and self-discipline.

21.02 Adapt and show flexibility.

21.03 Work independently.

21.04 Demonstrate a willingness to learn.

21.05 Demonstrate integrity.

21.06 Demonstrate professionalism.

21.07 Take initiative.

21.08 Display positive attitude.

21.09 Take responsibility for professional growth.

Job Attainment

22.0 Find, assess and apply to job opportunities.

22.01 Identify online job posts relevant to his or her career aspirations.

22.02 Compare and contrast the job posts’ required qualifications, job duties, compensation,

benefits and employers.

22.03 Define what information, documentation and writing prompts are required for the positions.

23.0 Communicate personal competence, character and fit for a job opportunity.

23.01 Develop a resume.

23.02 Write a cover letter.

23.03 Curate a professional portfolio that includes work products.

23.04 Prepare for and experience a mock job interview.

24.0 Cultivate and leverage relationships to professionally advance.

24.01 Request a signed reference letter, letter of recommendation and/or an online

skill/professionalism endorsement.

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24.02 Develop a plan to cultivate a professional digital footprint.

24.03 Develop a networking plan for a specific industry of interest.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0 Apply intermediate shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) pipe welding (Class-B Pipe Welder) skills.

02.0 Apply and understand fabrication techniques using pipe fitting techniques.

03.0 Apply advanced gas-tungsten arc welding (GTAW) pipe skills.

04.0 Apply advanced gas-tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) heavy-wall pipe

skills.

05.0 Apply emerging welding technologies.

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