2022 - 2023
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Professional Welder
Career Cluster:	Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

CCC	
CIP Number	0647060516	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	16 Credits	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	49-3051 - Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
49-9071 - Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 
51-4121 – Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
51-4122 - Welding & Brazing Machine Setters, Operators & Tenders	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Marine Engineering, Management and Seamanship AAS degree program (0647060500).  

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

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 Transportation, Distribution and Logistics  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 Transportation, Distribution and Logistics  career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to industry safety practices, common hazards, personal protective equipment, welding techniques and positions using multiple welding processes including shielded metal ARC welding, gas metal ARC welding, and gas tungsten ARC welding.   

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 16 credit hours.

Standards

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

01.0	Perform basic shop practices.
02.0	Use service manuals and parts references.
03.0	Perform basic welding skills.
04.0	Perform corrosion experiments and understand corrosion control.
05.0	Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
06.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills.
07.0	Demonstrate appropriate understanding of basic science.
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship.
09.0	Auxiliary systems.

2022 - 2023
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Professional Welder
CIP Numbers:	0647060516
Program Length:	16 credit hours
SOC Code(s):		49-3051, 49-9071, 51-4121, 51-4122

This certificate program is part of the Marine Engineering, Management, and Seamanship AAS degree program (0647060500).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Perform basic shop practices.--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Perform calculations with square roots and percentage.	
01.02	Change fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions.	
01.03	Calculate the basic concepts of force, work, power, and motion.	
01.04	Determine metric system measurements.	
01.05	Comply with safety rules and regulations.	
01.06	Understand the basic concepts of technical drawing including orthographic projections, isometric, schematics, and measurements.	
01.07	Understand the concept of friction and the different types of mechanical friction.	
01.08	Operate hand tools safely and properly.	
01.09	Set up and use power tools safely and properly.	
01.10	Set up and use precision measuring tools.	
01.11	Drill and remove broken studs and install helicoils.	
01.12	Identify threaded fasteners by size, type, thread series, thread classes, material hardness and compatibility.	
01.13	Install fasteners such as screws, bolts and keys; and utilize screw extractor, thread cutting tape and dies.	
01.14	Identify engine specifications and recommended propeller selection based on manufacture’s engine data.	
01.15	Demonstrate the ability to analyze and solve mechanical problems.	
02.0	Use service manuals and parts references.--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Demonstrate use of manufacturer parts catalogs.	
02.02	Demonstrate use of manufacture’s service bulletins.	
03.0	Perform basic welding skills.--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Set up and operate gas and electric various welding equipment.	
03.02	Burn (cut) material using mechanized or hand-held gas torch equipment.	
03.03	Prepare metal surfaces for welding.	
03.04	Identify type of metal to be welded.	
03.05	Fabricate metal frames and structures.	
03.06	Pressure test weldment.	
03.07	Perform various advanced welding techniques.	
03.08	Describe techniques used to gas weld ferrous metals with or without filler rod.	
03.09	Perform Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) on ferrous and non-ferrous metals.	
03.10	Maintain a variety of welding equipment.	
03.11	Use welding principles to heat and remove broken screws and bolts.	
03.12	Identify five basic welding joints.	
03.13	Perform shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) on ferrous metals.	
04.0	Perform corrosion experiments and understand corrosion control.--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Demonstrate a basic knowledge of electricity.	
04.02	Identify protective coatings.	
05.0	Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Write logical and understandable statements, or phrases, to accurately fill out forms/invoices commonly used in business and industry.	
05.02	Read and understand graphs, charts, diagrams, and tables commonly used in this industry/occupation area.	
05.03	Read and follow written and oral instructions.	
05.04	Answer and ask questions coherently and concisely.	
05.05	Use effective vocabulary, conventional sentence structure, and standard American English grammar and usage.	
05.06	Demonstrate appropriate telephone/communication skills.	
06.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills.--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Solve problems for volume, weight, area, circumference and perimeter measurements for rectangles, squares, and cylinders.	
06.02	Measure tolerance(s) on horizontal and vertical surfaces using millimeters, centimeters, feet and inches.	
06.03	Add, subtract, multiply and divide using fractions, decimals, and whole numbers.	
07.0	Demonstrate appropriate understanding of basic science.--The student will be able to:	
07.01	Understand molecular action as a result of temperature extremes, chemical reaction, and moisture content.	
07.02	Identify health related problems which may result from exposure to work related chemicals and hazardous materials, and know the proper precautions required for handling such materials.	
07.03	Understand pressure measurement in terms of P.S.I., inches of mercury, and K.P.A.	
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship.--The student will be able to:	
08.01	Define entrepreneurship.	
08.02	Describe the importance of entrepreneurship to the American economy.	
08.03	List the advantages and disadvantages of business ownership.	
08.04	Identify the risks involved in ownership of a business.	
08.05	Identify the necessary personal characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.	
08.06	Identify the business skills needed to operate a small business efficiently and effectively.	
09.0	Auxiliary systems.--The student will be able to:	
09.01	Familiarize with fire protection systems.	
09.02	Discuss currently used fire extinguishing agent characteristics	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the intercurricular career and technical student organization(s) providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml