Purpose: 
the purpose is to give students an overview of the nature and necessity of welding, to understand the developments of technology and to create a connection between the history of technology and the achievements of modern science. To analyze the possibilities and dangers of welding, to integrate theoretical materials with practical assignments and solve real-life problems; to introduce possible further learning and career opportunities related to welding; to solve individual/ pair/group assignments related to welding.
The student:
Can see and understand natural science and technology connections and express their opinion on the development of technology and the working world.
Can choose and analyze technical and creative solutions and realize the effects and dangers of them.
Can choose the suitable materials, equipment and processing methods to put their ideas into life, also understands the importance of safe and economical usage of their materials.
Has an overview of the working opportunities and professions in the field in the past and present, know the further learning opportunities in the production and processing field.
Integrates the field of welding with other learning subjects and areas of life.
The length of the module should be two lessons 4x45 minutes) that include theoretical and interactive assignments + 1 practical hands-on assignment. 2x45 minutes for each module, that can be used in both school lessons and mobile solutions.
Name of learning subject in which module can be used: technology, career studies, business studies
THEMES/SUBSECTIONS:
General information:
definitions, introduction, history, interdisciplinarity, real-life connections (plastics, metals). Devices and safety information. Technology, the human and the environment. The importance and usage of welding. The future perspective and innovation of welding.
Technical information:
types of welding. Schemes and diagrams.
Future studies and career information:
being a welder, career and learning opportunities, company stories and fields of work.