Lesson Plan

Course Title: Welding

Session Title: Basic Welds and Joints
Time: Weeks/Days/Hours/Minutes 1 hour
[Lesson length is subjective and will vary from instructor to instructor]

Performance Objective:

Upon completion of this assignment, the student will be able to use basic welds & joints
in the welding shop

Specific Objectives: Identify basic types of weld joints; Identify various types of welds

Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to
the activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.

Welding:
 130.323(c)(8)(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(H)
…observe safe operating practices;
…perform safe handling of compressed gases;
…identify components of oxy-fuel gas cutting;
…demonstrate proper set-up procedures for oxy-fuel process;
…distinguish factors affecting base metals;
…demonstrate proper cutting techniques such as piercing, straight line, and
bevel;
…perform welding and brazing; and

• 130.323(c)(9)(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)
…observe safe operating practices;
…demonstrate knowledge of the theories of plasma arc cutting;
…apply safe handling of compressed air supply;
…identify components of plasma arc cutting;
…demonstrate correct set-up procedure for plasma arc cutting;
…define cutting terms; and
…perform shape cutting

 130.323(c)(10)(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(H)(I)
…use safe operating practices;
…demonstrate knowledge of the theories of electrical relationships such as
alternating current and direct current, heat transfer, and polarity;
…apply shielded metal arc welding principles;
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 …demonstrate proper set-up procedure for shielded metal arc welding;
…determine appropriate filler for base metal in shielded metal arc welding;
…perform welds such as fillet and groove;
…perform passes such as root, hot, filler, and cover;
…perform plate preparation; and
…perform heating processes such as pre-heating and post-heating.

 130.323(c)(11)(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)
…use safe operating practices;
…demonstrate knowledge of the theories of electrical relationships such as
alternating current and direct current, heat transfer, and polarity;
…apply gas metal arc welding principles;
…demonstrate proper set-up procedure for gas metal arc welding;
…determine appropriate filler for base metal in gas metal arc welding; and
…perform fillet welds.

 130.323(c)(12)(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)
…use safe operating practices;
…demonstrate knowledge of the theories of electrical relationships such as
alternating current and direct current, heat transfer, and polarity;
…apply flux cored arc welding principles;
…demonstrate proper set-up procedure for flux cored arc welding;
…determine appropriate filler for base metal in flux cored arc welding;
…perform fillet welds; and
…perform welds in all appropriate positions.

 130.323(c)(13)(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)
…use safe operating practices;
…demonstrate knowledge of the theories of electrical relationships such as
alternating current and direct current, heat transfer, and polarity;
…determine the common types of tungsten and filler materials;
…demonstrate proper set-up procedure for gas tungsten arc welding;
…perform fillet welds;
…perform welds in all appropriate positions; and
…perform welds on carbon steel.

Interdisciplinary Correlations:

English:

110.42(6) – Reading/word identification/vocabulary development

 110.42(6)(A)
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 …expand vocabulary development through wide reading, listening, and
discussing;

Instructor/Trainer

References:
Blueprint Reading for Welders (Bennett & Siy, 1999)
Modern Metalworking (Walker, 2004)
Print Reading for Welders (Giachino & Beukema, 1978)

Instructional Aids:

1. Basic Welds & Joints PowerPoint Presentation

2. Basic Welds & Joints Worksheet
3. Types of Welds Worksheet
4. Types of Welds Worksheet 2
5. Basic Welds & Joints Test

Materials Needed:
Welds & Joints handouts, Test

Equipment Needed:
Examples of joints & types of welds; Pieces of metal for practice, computer for PPT
presentation

Learner

Prior knowledge of basic GTAW procedure & safety practices

Introduction

Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):

Give a job scenario where the worker is given orders by his boss to build a specific item.
Ask students what they would do to begin the build project. The discussion should
include how the design pieces are going to fit together and how do the students know
what type of “joining” of pieces will be best.
Outline

Outline (LSI Quadrant II): Instructor Notes:

Powerpoint 1 Prior to lesson ,choose
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Pass around examples of joints (discuss examples of several examples of various
times when various joints would be appropriate) beads & joints

Overview types of welds (pass around samples of

various beads)
Guided practice student handouts
Independent practice
Review
Test

Application

Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):

Students take notes on handout during slide presentation.

Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):

Have students choose or use an assigned partner to go into the shop to create one of
each type of joint. Provide students with the pieces necessary to complete the project.

Summary

Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):

Ask individual students what type of weld/joint is present in examples shown

Evaluation

Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):

Teacher monitors during independent practice

Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):

Student completes test labeling welds & joints from shop samples. Key will be
determined by shop instructor’s chosen samples.

Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):

Use of welds & joints will be applied in future shop experiences and in the work place.

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 Basic Welds Joints Worksheet
Fill in the Blanks.

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Types of Welds Worksheet 2 - Fill in the blanks.

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 Types of Welds Worksheet 2
Fill in the Blanks.

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 Basic Welds Joints Worksheet Key

Butt Joint T-Joint

Lap Joint Corner Joint

Edge Joint
Plug

Slot

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 Types of Welds Worksheet 2 Key
Fill in the Blanks.

U Groove
Flare-Bevel Groove

Double U Groove Edge Flange

J Groove Corner Flange

Double J Groove Fillet

Flare V Groove Plug

TOTAL:

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 Types of Welds Worksheet 2 Key
Fill in the Blanks.

Slot Bevel Groove

Spot or Double V Groove

Projection

V Groove
Seam

Square Groove
Double Bevel Groove

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 Name:________________

Date:_________________

Class/section:_________

Basic Joints & Welds Test

Identify the type of joint:

1.____________________

2. ___________________

3. ___________________

4. ___________________

5. ___________________

Identify the type of weld:

6. ___________________

7. __________________

8. __________________

9. ___________________

10. ___________________

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