Specific Outcomes – Welding, Soldering, and Metal Work in Agriculture | eLearning

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Welding-Specific Outcomes

• Understand the principles and relevance of welding in modern agriculture, including common applications on farms.

• Identify and describe different welding methods (SMAW, MIG, TIG, gas welding) and explain their suitability for various agricultural tasks.

• Interpret basic welding terminology, including concepts such as polarity, amperage, and electrode classifications.

• Recognize common weld defects and explain their causes, including porosity, undercutting, and cracking.

• Describe key safety procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE), and workshop best practices when working with welding tools and equipment.

• Understand routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting for welding machines and accessories in agricultural environments.

Soldering-Specific Outcomes

• Differentiate between soldering, welding, and brazing, and identify where soldering is most applicable in agricultural repairs.

• Identify and describe essential soldering tools and materials, including solder types, flux, and soldering irons.

• Explain standard soldering techniques used in electrical systems, plumbing joints, and basic farm electronics.

• Recognize common soldering faults (e.g., cold joints, bridging) and describe appropriate corrective actions.

• Apply theoretical safety procedures for soldering, including ventilation, PPE, and handling of lead-based materials.

Metal Work-Specific Outcomes

• Describe the role of metal work in agricultural operations, including structural maintenance, fabrication, and equipment adaptation.

• Identify the purpose and function of common metalworking tools and machines, including those used for cutting, drilling, grinding, and bending.

• Explain accurate measuring, marking, and layout techniques to support precise cutting and assembly in metalwork.

• Understand the theory behind bending, shaping, and forming metals for farm-related applications.

• Describe non-welded joining methods such as riveting, bolting, and fastening, and when they are used in place of welding.

• Identify surface finishing and rust prevention methods, including painting, priming, galvanizing, and oil-based treatments.

• Explain metalwork safety protocols, including PPE requirements, tool maintenance, and organized workshop practices.

• Recognize typical agricultural applications of metalworking, including repairs to gates, trailers, water tanks, and custom tool fabrication.