STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Demonstrate and explain accident prevention.

 II.     Describe and demonstrate best practices for work site safety.

 III.    Describe and demonstrate best practices for fire and electrical safety.

 IV.     Explain and demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts of electrical theory.

 V.      Explain and demonstrate understanding of the basic circuit types.

 VI.     Define and explain circuit characteristics.

 VII.    Define and explain alternating current.

 VIII.   Define and explain direct current.

 IX.     Define and explain inductance.

 X       Define and explain capacitance.

 XI.     Define and explain AC power and circuits.

 XII.    Explain, define and describe the principles of hydraulic theory.

 XIII.   List and describe typical hydraulic circuits.

 XIV.    Explain and demonstrate the proper use of common hand & power tools.

 XV.     Explain and demonstrate the proper use of common precision measurement devices.

 XVI.    Explain what a blueprint is and describe some of the methods used to create blueprints.

 XVII.   Accurately identify two basic types of drawings used to illustrate objects on paper.

 XVIII.  Describe the types of drawings typically included in a set of blueprints.

 XIX.    Identify and describe the parts of a blueprint.

 XX      Identify and describe the engineer¿s scale, the architect¿s scale, and the metric scale.

 XXI.    Identify and describe the lines commonly used on blueprints.

 XXII.   Explain how to use dimensions on blueprints to show sizes and distances.

 XXIII.  Demonstrate general procedures to follow to protect blueprints.

 XXIV.   Identify, interpret and demonstrate basic use and understanding of common symbols on electrical and hydraulic diagrams.

 XXV.    Describe and demonstrate how read various types of hydraulic and electrical diagrams.

 XXVI.   Explain and demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts and process of arc welding.

 XXVII.  Explain and demonstrate understanding of the equipment and preparations required for arc welding.

 XXVIII. Identify and describe the equipment required for various welding methods.

 XXIX.   Explain and demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts and process of oxy-fuel gas welding.

 XXX     Demonstrate and describe the proper safe use, storage and transport oxy-fuel gas welding equipment.

 XXXI.   Identify and describe the characteristic component parts of an oxy-fuel gas welding rig.

 XXXII.  Describe and demonstrate the assembly, lighting and maintenance of an oxy-fuel gas welding rig.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Safety

 II.     Electrical Theory

 III.    Hydraulics

 IV.     Tools

 V.      Diagrams

 VI.     Welding