Written test will begin at 9:00 and will consist of 30 questions from the study guide. Construction project will begin at 9:30 and end at 12:30.

Tool list:
Saw horses
Crosscut handsaw
Framing hammer
Chisels (1/4″ to 1″)
Framing square
Tape measurer
Utility knife with standard and hookbill blades
Two pencils
#1 and #2 phillips and 4″ and 8″ standard screwdrivers
Wrecking bar
Cat’s paw
Chalk line and chalk
Carpenter’s level
Tool belt
Stair gauges
Combination and speed square
25′ power cord
Calculator
Circular saw

March 31, 2012

Notes

The DVD and Planning Form are to be submitted to:

Sue Tucker

Trade & Industrial Education Consultant

State Department of Education, Division of CTE

Andrew Johnson Tower, Fourth Floor

710 James Robertson Parkway

Nashville, TN  37243-0383

615-532-2835

FAX: 615-532-8226

sue.tucker@state.tn.us

There will be an additional welding contest at the Tennessee SkillsUSA State Competition on April 23/25, 2012, in Chattanooga and will be a Welding Sculpture Contest. This will be a single person contest. The contest rules are as follows:

Welding Sculpture

Purpose

To evaluate each contestant’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of Welding or Metal Trades.

Clothing Requirements

For men: Official SkillsUSA white polo shirt with black dress slacks, black socks and black leather shoes.

For women: Official SkillsUSA white polo shirt with black dress slacks or skirt, black socks or black or skin-tone seamless hose and black leather shoes.

These regulations refer to clothing items that are pictured and described at: www.skillsusastore.org.

If you have questions about clothing or other logo items, call 800-401-1560 or 703-956-3723.

Note: Contestants must wear their official contest clothing to the contest orientation meeting.

Eligibility:

Open to active SkillsUSA members enrolled in career and technical programs with Welding or Metal Trades as the occupational objectives.

Equipment and Materials:

Supplied by the Technical Committee:

One 4-foot table

Supplied by the contestant:

1. All competitors must create a one-page résumé using a word processor.

2. Student designed and produced sculpture finished prior to the state conference and brought to the conference as the finished product.

Scope of the Contest

The contest consists of two parts:

1. Evaluation of the Sculpture

2. Oral presentation and questions and answers session. All contestants will be asked the same questions, determined by the judges, before the start of the contest

Knowledge Performance

There will be no skill-related written test.

Skill Performance

The contest is designed to assess the ability of the competitor to design and produce a sculpture of that design, as well as give a presentation regarding all aspects of his or her creation of the design.

Contest Guidelines

Sculpture Design and Workmanship:

Materials used must be ferrous or non-ferrous metals. The sculpture must be an original and creative work of the student.

Sculptures may be welded, brazed, or soldered, depending on the material used.

Projects are to be left unpainted, including primers and other coatings.

All copyright laws must be followed in the creation of the design.

The sculpture must be one continual piece, not multiple pieces unconnected.

The sculpture cannot exceed the maximum size of 18” tall x 12” wide

x 18” long and cannot exceed a weight of 250 lbs.

Notebook – A notebook must be placed with the sculpture prior to judging. It must contain pictures and supporting evidence (i.e. receipts). It must include a brief description of the project and processes used to develop the sculpture. The first page of the notebook must include a letter certifying that the sculpture was designed and constructed by the student. The letter must contain an itemized list of all expenses. The letter must identify the school, city, state and local advisor. The letter must identify the student to be interviewed, division (high school or post-secondary), and the letter must be signed by the local administrator.

Presentation – The student will participate in a 3 to 5 minute presentation. Elements of the presentation should include:

1. General information (Individual’s name, school, and title of project).

2. Discuss elements of the notebook.

3. Inspiration for project design.

4. Details of processes and workmanship in the sculpture.

Question and Answer Session –

After each presentation the individual will be asked questions from the judges. Questions will be about the sculpture, presentation, materials, processes and workmanship.

-The Upper East Tennessee Regional competition will be held February 28, 2012 (Tuesday) at Northeast State with an inclement weather date of March 1, 2012 (Thursday)

-SkillsUSA membership registration deadline is February 3, 2012

-The next Upper East Tennessee Skills Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday January 18, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Mama’s House Buffet.

All regional contest questions or concerns should be addressed at this time, please attend if possible. Also at this meeting, a vote will be taken concerning a programs participation and eligibility for the National Trip Scholarship money. It has been proposed a program must participate in Fall leadership and/or Regional Competition to be eligible for the travel money awarded for Nationals.

-The Tennessee State Conference will be held April 23-25, 2012 in Chattanooga Tennessee