The Fabrication studies course is designed to expose students to fabrication and welding processes and provide the opportunity to build skills in working with metals. Course content has been developed by using first year welding apprenticeship modules with knowledge and skills linked directly to the Alberta education fabrication curriculum.
As a skill-based course, all students will be required to finish the 10 level assigned modules before moving on to the 20 level course, and 20 level modules must be completed before moving on to the 30 level course. This course is intended to support students who are interested in welding/fabrication as a possible career path, and also those students who are taking the course for personal interest.
Email contact is the preferred way for parents and students to contact the teacher if needed, a reply will be sent as soon as possible. Class progress emails (not individual) will be sent to parent guardians weekly/bi weekly updating on how far along students should be at that time and what assignments should be completed. PowerSchool will be updated weekly to the students current progress and parents/guardians can cross reference from there.
Students develop knowledge and skills in the use of basic hand tools and materials used in fabrication processes, and safely transform common metals into useful products.
Students develop basic knowledge and skills related to the use of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) processes in both personal use and commercial applications. They also develop introductory knowledge of Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) processes.
Students develop basic skills related to the safe use and operation of one or more common electric welding processes.
Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant