WELDER APPRENTICESHIP ASSESSMENT

COURSE WDA3401: TOOLS EQUIPMENT

Level: First Period Apprenticeship

Prerequisite: WDA3900: Apprenticeship Safety

Description: Students use workshop hand and power tools and develop proper material handling techniques.

Parameters: Access to a materials work centre, complete with basic hand and power tools, and to instruction from an individual with journeyperson certification as a welder.

ILM Resources: Hand Tools 120101f; Power Tools 120101g; Materials Handling 120101k

This sample rubric is for assessing technical elements that students need to know to be successful if they challenge the first-period apprenticeship exam. The rubric does not include the last two common outcomes that address the demonstration of teamwork and personal management and identification of steps to achieve personal goals. It is the certificated teacher’s responsibility to ensure that all outcomes are taught and assessed.

Assessment Tools / Notes
Checklist / ·  Prior to instruction, a copy of the checklist should be provided to the student to review outcomes that will need to be demonstrated.
·  The student may use this checklist as a guide when completing this course.
·  The teacher should review and sign the checklist when the course is complete to ensure student outcomes have been successfully demonstrated.
Rubric / ·  Prior to instruction, a copy of the rubric should be provided to the student to review and reflect on meeting expectations set out in the criteria.
·  This rubric may be used as one element of an assessment process. Teachers should use both formative and summative assessments to ensure students’ competency in this course.

COURSE WDA3401: TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

Checklist

Student Outcomes / Student
Check / Teacher
Check / Student, Teacher or Instructor Comments
1.  use hand tools
2.  use power tools
3.  apply materials handling procedures

Teacher Signature Date


COURSE WDA3401: TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

Rubric

Student Name: / Date:
Level
Criteria / Excellent / Proficient / Adequate / Limited / Not Yet Demonstrated
1.  use hand tools
1.1 describe safety precautions for hand tools / I can consistently describe safety precautions for hand tools. / I can usually describe safety precautions for hand tools. / I sometimes need assistance to describe safety precautions for hand tools. / I often need assistance to describe safety precautions for hand tools. / I have not yet provided evidence of this performance task.
1.2 identify layout and measuring tools and their uses / I can consistently identify layout and measuring tools and their uses. / I can usually identify layout and measuring tools and their uses. / I sometimes need assistance to identify layout and measuring tools and their uses. / I often need assistance to identify layout and measuring tools and their uses. / I have not yet provided evidence of this performance task.
1.3 identify clamping tools and their uses / I can consistently identify clamping tools and their uses. / I can usually identify clamping tools and their uses. / I sometimes need assistance to identify clamping tools and their uses. / I often need assistance to identify clamping tools and their uses. / I have not yet provided evidence of this performance task.
1.4 identify cutting tools and their uses / I can consistently identify cutting tools and their uses. / I can usually identify cutting tools and their uses. / I sometimes need assistance to identify cutting tools and their uses. / I often need assistance to identify cutting tools and their uses. / I have not yet provided evidence of this performance task.
1.5 identify other hand tools used by welders / I can consistently identify other hand tools used by welders. / I can usually identify other hand tools used by welders. / I sometimes need assistance to identify other hand tools used by welders. / I often need assistance to identify other hand tools used by welders. / I have not yet provided evidence of this performance task.
2. use power tools
2.1 demonstrate the operation of bench and pedestal grinders, angle grinders and straight grinders / I can consistently demonstrate the operation of bench and pedestal grinders, angle grinders and straight grinders. / I can usually demonstrate the operation of bench and pedestal grinders, angle grinders and straight grinders. / I sometimes need assistance to demonstrate the operation of bench and pedestal grinders, angle grinders and straight grinders. / I often need assistance to demonstrate the operation of bench and pedestal grinders, angle grinders and straight grinders. / I have not yet provided evidence of this performance task.
2.2 demonstrate the operation of portable power drills, drill presses and twist drills / I can consistently demonstrate the operation of portable power drills, drill presses and twist drills. / I can usually demonstrate the operation of portable power drills, drill presses and twist drills. / I sometimes need assistance to demonstrate the operation of portable power drills, drill presses and twist drills. / I often need assistance to demonstrate the operation of portable power drills, drill presses and twist drills. / I have not yet provided evidence of this performance task.
2.3 describe the operation of metal forming and shaping tools / I can consistently describe the operation of metal forming and shaping tools. / I can usually describe the operation of metal forming and shaping tools. / I sometimes need assistance to describe the operation of metal forming and shaping tools. / I often need assistance to describe the operation of metal forming and shaping tools. / I have not yet provided evidence of this performance task.
2.4 describe the operation of metal cutting tools / I can consistently describe the operation of metal cutting tools. / I can usually describe the operation of metal cutting tools. / I sometimes need assistance to describe the operation of metal cutting tools. / I often need assistance to describe the operation of metal cutting tools. / I have not yet provided evidence of this performance task.
2.5 describe the use of power positioners / I can consistently describe the use of power positioners. / I can usually describe the use of power positioners. / I sometimes need assistance to describe the use of power positioners. / I often need assistance to describe the use of power positioners. / I have not yet provided evidence of this performance task.
3. apply materials handling procedures
3.1 identify procedures for handling and storing materials / I can consistently identify procedures for handling and storing materials. / I can usually identify procedures for handling and storing materials. / I sometimes need assistance to identify procedures for handling and storing materials. / I often need assistance to identify procedures for handling and storing materials. / I have not yet provided evidence of this performance task.
3.2 determine weight and centre of gravity of loads / I can consistently determine weight and centre of gravity loads. / I can usually determine weight and centre of gravity loads. / I sometimes need assistance to determine weight and centre of gravity loads. / I often need assistance to determine weight and centre of gravity loads. / I have not yet provided evidence of this performance task.
3.3 identify the load limits of wire rope and synthetic slings / I can consistently identify the load limits of wire rope and synthetic slings. / I can usually identify the load limits of wire rope and synthetic slings. / I sometimes need assistance to identify the load limits of wire rope and synthetic slings. / I often need assistance to identify the load limits of wire rope and synthetic slings. / I have not yet provided evidence of this performance task.
3.4 describe the use of plate clamps and cable clips / I can consistently describe the use of plate clamps and cable clips. / I can usually describe the use of plate clamps and cable clips. / I sometimes need assistance to describe the use of plate clamps and cable clips. / I often need assistance to describe the use of plate clamps and cable clips. / I have not yet provided evidence of this performance task.
Teacher feedback and assessment.

Welder Apprenticeship Assessment CTS, TMT: WDA3401 / 3

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WELDER APPRENTICESHIP ASSESSMENT

COURSE WDA3403: OXYFUEL & PLASMA ARC

Level: First Period Apprenticeship

Prerequisites: WDA3900: Apprenticeship Safety

WDA3401: Tools & Equipment

Description: Students develop knowledge, skills and attitudes to use oxyfuel heating and cutting equipment as well as plasma arc and gouging equipment and tools.

Parameters: Access to a materials work centre, complete with oxyfuel heating and cutting equipment as well as plasma arc equipment, and to instruction from an individual with journeyperson certification as a welder.

ILM Resources: Oxy-fuel Equipment 120101h; Oxy-fuel Cutting120101i; Plasma Arc Cutting and Gouging 120101j

This sample rubric is for assessing technical elements that students need to know to be successful if they challenge the first-period apprenticeship exam. The rubric does not include the last two common outcomes that address the demonstration of teamwork and personal management and identification of steps to achieve personal goals. It is the certificated teacher’s responsibility to ensure that all outcomes are taught and assessed.

Assessment Tools / Notes
Checklist / ·  Prior to instruction, a copy of the checklist should be provided to the student to review outcomes that will need to be demonstrated.
·  The student may use this checklist as a guide when completing this course.
·  The teacher should review and sign the checklist when the course is complete to ensure student outcomes have been successfully demonstrated.
Rubric / ·  Prior to instruction, a copy of the rubric should be provided to the student to review and reflect on meeting expectations set out in the criteria.
·  This rubric may be used as one element of an assessment process. Teachers should use both formative and summative assessments to ensure students’ competency in this course.

COURSE WDA3403: OXYFUEL & PLASMA ARC

Checklist

Student Outcomes / Student
Check / Teacher
Check / Student, Teacher or Instructor Comments
1.  assemble oxyfuel equipment
2.  perform oxyfuel cutting
3.  cut and gouge using the plasma arc and carbon arc cutting processes

Teacher Signature Date


COURSE WDA3403: OXYFUEL & PLASMA ARC

Rubric

Student Name: / Date:
Level
Criteria / Excellent / Proficient / Adequate / Limited / Not Yet Demonstrated
1.  assemble oxyfuel equipment
1.1 describe the characteristics and handling procedures for oxygen and fuel gases / I can consistently describe the characteristics and handling procedures for oxygen and fuel gases. / I can usually describe the characteristics and handling procedures for oxygen and fuel gases. / I sometimes need assistance to describe the characteristics and handling procedures for oxygen and fuel gases. / I often need assistance to describe the characteristics and handling procedures for oxygen and fuel gases. / I have not yet provided evidence of this performance task.
1.2 describe the functions of oxyfuel equipment components / I can consistently describe the functions of oxyfuel equipment components. / I can usually describe the functions of oxyfuel equipment components. / I sometimes need assistance to describe the functions of oxyfuel equipment components. / I often need assistance to describe the functions of oxyfuel equipment components. / I have not yet provided evidence of this performance task.
1.3 demonstrate the use, care and maintenance of oxyfuel equipment components / I can consistently demonstrate the use, care and maintenance of oxyfuel equipment components. / I can usually demonstrate the use, care and maintenance of oxyfuel equipment components. / I sometimes need assistance to demonstrate the use, care and maintenance of oxyfuel equipment components. / I often need assistance to demonstrate the use, care and maintenance of oxyfuel equipment components. / I have not yet provided evidence of this performance task.
1.4 explain the procedure for placement, set-up and shutdown of oxyfuel equipment / I can consistently explain the procedure for placement, set-up and shutdown of oxyfuel equipment. / I can usually explain the procedure for placement, set-up and shutdown of oxyfuel equipment. / I sometimes need assistance to explain the procedure for placement, set-up and shutdown of oxyfuel equipment. / I often need assistance to explain the procedure for placement, set-up and shutdown of oxyfuel equipment. / I have not yet provided evidence of this performance task.
1.5 identify causes and preventive measure for backfires, flashbacks and burn backs / I can consistently identify causes and preventive measure for backfires, flashbacks and burn backs. / I can usually identify causes and preventive measure for backfires, flashbacks and burn backs. / I sometimes need assistance to identify causes and preventive measure for backfires, flashbacks and burn backs. / I often need assistance to identify causes and preventive measure for backfires, flashbacks and burn backs. / I have not yet provided evidence of this performance task.
1.6 describe pressure and flame adjustments / I can consistently describe pressure and flame adjustments. / I can usually describe pressure and flame adjustments. / I sometimes need assistance to describe pressure and flame adjustments. / I often need assistance to describe pressure and flame adjustments. / I have not yet provided evidence of this performance task.
2. perform oxyfuel cutting
2.1 describe how to operate a hand-held oxyfuel cutting torch on mild steel plate and structural shapes / I can consistently describe how to operate a hand-held oxyfuel cutting torch on mild steel plate and structural shapes. / I can usually describe how to operate a hand-held oxyfuel cutting torch on mild steel plate and structural shapes. / I sometimes need assistance to describe how to operate a
hand-held oxyfuel cutting torch on mild steel plate and structural shapes. / I often need assistance to describe how to operate a hand-held oxyfuel cutting torch on mild steel plate and structural shapes. / I have not yet provided evidence of this performance task.
2.2 perform straight line, bevel and shape cutting on mild steel / I can consistently perform straight line, bevel and shape cutting on mild steel. / I can usually perform straight line, bevel and shape cutting on mild steel. / I sometimes need assistance to perform straight line, bevel and shape cutting on mild steel. / I often need assistance to perform straight line, bevel and shape cutting on mild steel. / I have not yet provided evidence of this performance task.