General Course Overview

  • Metal Fabrication 1 is a one-semester class that is designed to give students an understanding of processes in metal fabrication.   Students will be engaged in a variety of real-world fabrication lab activities.  There are class projects necessary for student experience, and will need to be purchased if the project is taken home.  There also may be opportunities for student designed and created projects – the cost of materials is dependent on the project. 

General Course Information

  • Course Number: 3525
    CTE Program and Course Code: 171710
    Grade Level: 9-12
    Duration: One Semester, One Class Hour per Day
    Credits Earned: .5
    Required Texts (provided): 

    • Modern Metalworking - John R. Walker

Course Goals

  • Objectives:

    • Demonstrate safe practices before working with shop equipment, passing all safety quizzes with 100% accuracy.

    • Demonstrate the principles of design and layout

    • Demonstrate the correct procedure for cutting, shaping, and fabrication various types of metal for project completion

    • Demonstrate skills and knowledge of assembly steps and processes

    • Demonstrate appropriate housekeeping and recordkeeping in the lab

    • Demonstrate an awareness of career opportunities in the manufacturing pathway 

    • Demonstrate appropriate 21st Century skills for successful classroom work experience – online course work, CAD drawings, CNC

    Topics Covered:                                                                                                    

    • Safety - Test passed with 100%

      • General Lab 

      • Housekeeping 

      • Hand Tools

      • Welding

      • Lathe

      • Manual Mill

      • Arc welding

      • Gas welding

    • Measurement- precision

    • Time Management

    • Project layout

    • Technical Writing / CAD drawing

    • Technical Reading / Blueprints      

    • Machine/Hand Tool Skills    

    • Types of metal and their Properties 

    • Fasteners

    • Assembly methods 

    • Project construction

    • Career Research and Exploration

    Student Organizations
    Students in Metals Fabrication 1 will have the opportunity to participate in SkillsUSA. The goal of SkillsUSA is to build a student’s technical and leadership skills in a career area. Students who wish to participate will be able to compete at local and state events. The students will also be involved in service learning projects to better one’s community.

    For more info please visit - www.skillsusa.org

    College Credit Opportunities
    College credit can also be earned with pre-determined Articulation Agreements.  Students may qualify if they can perform specific tasks at an acceptable level, and  maintain a “B” or above grade in the course. 

    Visit the following website for specific articulated college courses – www.ctecreditmn.com

Skills Needed

    • Time Management

    • Problem solving

    • Critical thinking

    • Communication skills

    • Math

    • Teamwork

    • Creativity

    • Innovation

    • Detail orientated