WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE
WELDER
O*NET-SOC CODE: 51-4121.02 RAPIDS CODE: 0622
This work process schedule is attached to and a part of the Apprenticeship Standards for the above identified occupation. This sequence of Related Classroom Instruction is competency based and will be offered as traditional classroom training or independent study, which may include electronic media.
1. TERM OF APPRENTICESHIP
The term of the occupation shall be three (3) years with an OJL attainment of 6000 hours supplemented by the required hours of related technical instruction.
2. RATIO OF APPRENTICES TO JOURNEYWORKERS
One (1) Apprentice to one (1) Journeyworker: one apprentice for the first skilled journeyworker employed, and one additional apprentice for each additional skilled journeyworker employed thereafter.
3. APPRENTICE WAGE SCHEDULE AND FRINGE BENEFITS
Apprentices shall be paid a progressively increasing schedule of wages and fringe benefits based on a percentage of the current journeyworker wage rate.
Term: 6000 Hours
1st 1000 hours = 50 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
2nd 1000 hours = 60 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
3rd 1000 hours = 70 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
4th 1000 hours = 75 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
5th 1000 hours = 85 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
6th 1000 hours = 90 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
4. SCHEDULE OF WORK EXPERIENCE (See attached Work Process Schedule)
Apprenticeship Committees may add to the work processes prior to submitting these Standards to the appropriate Registration Agency for approval.
5. SCHEDULE OF RELATED INSTRUCTION (See attached Related Classroom Instruction Outline)
Instruction can incorporate elements of both electronic media and traditional classroom including online training, distance learning, or independent study of established curriculum. Curricula modules are based on industry standardized applications of current construction practices. Modules are knowledge and skill based including a system for assessment. The assessment will include task objectives, procedures, review materials, and competency-based performance tests.
A27.1 – WELDER WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE
This instruction and experience shall include the following operations, but not necessarily in the listed sequence. Time spent on specific operations need not be continuous.
1. General Trade
a. Demonstrate proper safety precautions and procedures
b. Electrode identification
c. Interpretation of blueprints and specifications
d. Proper use of welding tools and equipment
2. Cutting Process
a. Oxyfuel Cutting
3. Welding Process
a Use of low hydrogen electrodes
b. Fast freeze electrodes
c. Pipe welding
d. SMAW pipe welding
e. GTAW pipe welding
4. Related Welding Activities
a. Welded joints
b. Power joints
c. Weld testing
d. Polarities & Arc Blow
e. Codes and Qualification
TOTAL HOURS
A27.2 – WELDER RELATED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
Note: Due to regional and local code differences and climate conditions, duration of instructional competencies/modules are suggested estimates only.
Modules:
- Basic Safety 15
- Introduction to Construction Math 15
- Introduction to Hand Tools 10
- Introduction to Power Tools 5
- Introduction to Blueprints 7.5
- Basic Rigging 20
- Welding Safety
- Oxyfuel Cutting
- Base Metal Preparation BULLETIN 2012-04
- Weld Quality
- SMAW – Equipment and Setup
- SMAW – Electrodes and Selection
- SMAW – Beads and Fillet Welds
- SMAW – Groove Welds with Backing
- Joint Fit-Up and Alignment
- SMAW – Open V-Groove Welds
- SMAW – Open-Root Pipe Welds
- Welding Symbols
- Reading Welding Detail Drawings
- Stainless Steel Groove Welds
- Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging
- Plasma Arc Cutting
- GMAW and FCAW – Equipment and Filler Metals
- GMAW and FCAW – Plate
- GTAW – Equipment and Filler Metals
- GTAW – Plate
- GTAW – Aluminum Plate
TOTAL HOURS
*DOL apprenticeship program standards recommend 144 hours related instruction per level and/or year
