AgriMetal Fabrication is a one-credit course that provides students with opportunities to examine safety and technical information in agricultural metal fabrication and additional opportunities to participate in hands-on activities in the laboratory. Careers, safety, robotics, new technology, environmental issues, tools and equipment, metal structure planning, metal preparation and finishing, oxyacetylene welding, shielded metal are welding, gas metal are welding, plasma cutting, sheet metal work, and tap and die procedures are addressed in this course.

The content standards are not intended to serve as the entire curriculum. Teachers are encouraged to expand the curriculum beyond the limits of these content standards to accommodate specific community interests and utilize local resources. This course encourages critical thinking, use of the scientific method, integration of technology, development of student leadership skills, and application of knowledge and skills related to practical questions/problems. Safe field and laboratory investigations should be used in instruction to the maximum extent possible to illustrate scientific concepts and principles and to support inquiry instruction.

Students receive instruction and participate in hands-on activities in the following areas:

Career choices, safety, technological advances, employability skills, SAEP, agricultural sales, leadership development, arc welding, mig welding, oxyacetylene welding and cutting, drilling and tapping

Students are expected to meet all course goals listed below and to work with other students in a setting as near to the industry as we can duplicate with our facilities. Work ethics, cooperation, and planning together are stressed. The majority of the course work is hands-on work. Students are expected to work with less direction as the course progresses using their reasoning skills to solve problems that arise.

Course Goals:

1. Students will accept responsibility for their own work.

2. Students will learn to work together in a cooperative effort to complete projects.

3. Students will learn to follow drawn plans for projects.

4. Students will learn to solve problems by developing reasoning skills.

5. Students will learn technical skills required for GMAW and SMAW welding.

6. Students will demonstrate proficiency in oxyacetylene cutting.

7. Students will demonstrate basic skills required for entry-level employment.

Assessment and Evaluation:

Student progress will be assessed by written tests, performance tests, and project construction. General attitude, willingness to accept responsibility, and cooperation with other students is also considered.

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