Unit 5: Project Fabrication

The project fabrication unit gives students the opportunity to apply knowledge and skill developed throughout units 1 - 5. Depending on the facility, class size, and budgetary constraints instructors will split the students into small groups or have then complete the project individually. Students will create a technical drawing of the project, estimate the required materials , and develop a procedural process for creating the project. After preparatory processes have been completed students will utilize safe operational procedures to fabricate and finish the project within the required time and material constraints.

Standards Emphasized in this Unit

• • Standard 1.3 Student should be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems using those skills.

  • Standard 1.9 Student should be able to use time efficiently to manage workload.

  • Standard 1.10 Student should be able to assess one’s own mastery of skills

  • Standard 1.11 Student should be able to demonstrate accountability for individual performance.

  • Standard 2.1 Student should be able to interpret information and instructions presented in both verbal and written form.

  • Standard 2.2 Student should be able to communicate effectively in on-the-job situations using verbal and written skills.

  • Standard 2.5 Student should be able to effectively work in as a participating team member.

  • Standard 5.13 Inspect workplaces for safe working environment and report unsafe conditions.

  • Standard 5.15 Clean and maintain work area and leave in safe condition.

  • Standard 7.2 Use a standard ruler, a metric ruler, and a measuring tape to measure.