Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Introduction to Metals (2013)

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Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industryAC-IM-1

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    Communicate effectively through writing, speaking, listening, reading, and interpersonal abilities.AC-IM-1.1

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    Demonstrate creativity by asking challenging questions and applying innovative procedures and methods.AC-IM-1.2

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    Exhibit critical thinking and problem solving skills to locate, analyze and apply information in career planning and employment situationsAC-IM-1.3

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    Model work readiness traits required for success in the workplace including integrity, honesty, accountability, punctuality, time management, and respect for diversityAC-IM-1.4

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    Apply the appropriate skill sets to be productive in a changing, technological, diverse workplace to be able to work independently and apply team work skills.AC-IM-1.5

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    Present a professional image through appearance, behavior and language.AC-IM-1.6

Explore the history of the machining, welding, and sheet-metal tradeAC-IM-2

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    Research and describe the history of the machining, welding, and sheet metal trade by utilizing technology, collaboration, and other sourcesAC-IM-2.1

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    Describe the history of the machining, welding, and sheet-metal trade through group discussions and written summary or presentation.AC-IM-2.2

Demonstrate knowledge and practice of metals safety.AC-IM-3 

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    Identify and explain the common hazards in machining, sheet metal, and welding.AC-IM-3.1

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    Demonstrate basic knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the regulations related to preventive measures for personal safetyAC-IM-3.2

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    Demonstrate the proper use and care of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) used in machining, sheet metal, and welding. AC-IM-3.3

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    Demonstrate the safe use of equipment in the metals laboratory.AC-IM-3.4

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of hand and power tools specific to the tradeAC-IM-4

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     Demonstrate knowledge of proper care, maintenance, and safe use of hand and power tools specific to the metals tradeAC-IM-4.1

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    Demonstrate proficiency in the techniques of power and hand tools specific to the metals trade.AC-IM-4.2

Demonstrate the ability to use measuring instruments specific to the metals trade.AC-IM-5 

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    Demonstrate proficiency in measuring work pieces with the English and metric system scales.AC-IM-5.1

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    Demonstrate proficiency in the use of measuring tools used in the metals trade including but not limited to fillet weld gauge, caliper, micrometer, tape measure, divider, protractor, angle finder, etcAC-IM-5.2

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    Demonstrate proficiency in the proper care, cleaning, and storage of measuring instruments.AC-IM-5.3

Demonstrate and explain the ability to safely set up and operate basic equipment for welding and cutting specific to the metal tradeAC-IM-6 

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    Identify and explain the use of oxyfuel cutting equipment.AC-IM-6.1

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    Properly set up oxyfuel equipment for acetylene and alternate fuel gases (i.e. propane).AC-IM-6.2

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    Safely perform basic cuts, straight lines, arches, and piercing holes using oxyfuel equipmentAC-IM-6.3

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    Identify and explain the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) processAC-IM-6.4

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    Demonstrate proficiency in safely setting up SMAW equipment and welding continuous beadsAC-IM-6.5

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    Identify and explain the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processAC-IM-6.6

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    Demonstrate proficiency in safely setting up GMAW equipment and welding continuous beads.AC-IM-6.7

Demonstrate the ability to perform basic layout for parallel line development.AC-IM-7

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    Demonstrate proficiency in the selection and use of layout tools for parallel line developmentAC-IM-7.1

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    Demonstrate proficiency in the selection and use of hand tools and equipment for parallel line development.AC-IM-7.2

Demonstrate and explain the ability to perform basic layout for machined projectsAC-IM-8

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     Identify and explain the use of a conventional and Computer-Controlled Shaping Machine (CNC) machining equipment used in current manufacturing.AC-IM-8.1

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    Demonstrate proficiency in the selection and use of basic layout tools used in the machining tradeAC-IM-8.2

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    Demonstrate proficiency in the selection and use of machine shop equipment to produce basic layout projectsAC-IM-8.3

Examine how SkillsUSA is a co-curricular part of career and technical education through leadership development, school and community service projects, and competitive eventsAC-IM-9

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    Explain the purpose, mission, objectives, motto, colors, official dress and other distinguishing characteristics of SkillsUSA.AC-IM-9.1

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    Explain how participation in SkillsUSA can promote lifelong responsibility for community service, professional growth and development.AC-IM-9.2

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    Explore the impact and opportunities that SkillsUSA can develop to bring business and industry together with education in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programsAC-IM-9.3

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    Explore the local, state, and national opportunities available to students through participation in SkillsUSA, including but not limited to conferences, competitions, community service, philanthropy, and other SkillsUSA activities.AC-IM-9.4

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