Skilled Trades
Learning Objects
Dive into Wisc-Online’s rich collection of learning objects — bite-sized, interactive, and designed for real learning. These modular digital tools include animations, drag-and-drop exercises, quizzes, videos, and more. You can explore topics across STEM, arts, humanities, career skills, and beyond. Each learning object is crafted to help learners actively engage with content—reviewing, applying, self-checking—in a way that’s flexible and self-paced.
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Calculating Board Feet (Screencast)
Learners review the process for calculating board feet and use virtual samples to practice the process.
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board, calculations, feet, lumber, math, measurement, quantity, volumetric, wood
Chemical Hair Bonds: The Hydrogen Bond (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the properties of the hydrogen bond and how the bond changes when hair is shampooed or styled.
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bond, crosslink, curling, hydrogen, side, styling, thermal, wet
Converting Between Standard and Metric Measurements
As a welder, you'll need to know how to convert between standard and metric measurements. Try this activity to practice converting between these two measurements. A conversion chart is provided to help you complete this work.
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conversion, convert, weld, welder, welding
Counting Programs
Robotic welding is an increasingly popular tool used in industrial welding applications. Knowing how to program the robot is key. Explore how to improve your programming skills by using if-then-else, calls, unconditional jumps, and counters in this learning activity.
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call, counter, jump, label, loop, robot, weld, welding
FVTC Welding Lab 360 Tour
A virtual 360 tour of the welding labs located at Fox Valley Technical College
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360, tour, welding
FVTC Welding Lab 360 Tour
Step inside this activity to view a 360° virtual safety tour of the FVTC Welding Labs.
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Files Identification Review
This review assesses the student's ability to use a file.
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file, review
GMAW Discontinuities
In this activity, we'll examine some common discontinuities associated with GMAW welding and review ways to prevent these problems from happening.
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defect, trouble shooting, welding
GMAW Modes of Transfer
The learner will identify the advantages and disadvantages of the four modes of GMAW transfer.
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globular welding, pulsed spray welding, short-circuit transfer, spray transfer mode, spray welding, welds
GMAW Process Variable Definitions
The learner will understand and be able to apply the common welding variables of the GMAW process.
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gmaw, welding, welding definitions, welding technique
GTAW Defects and Discontinuities
In this activity, we'll examine some common discontinuities associated with GTAW welding and review ways to prevent these problems from happening.
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GTAW Electrode Characteristics
In this learning module you'll become familiar with different types of GTAW electrodes.
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Electrodes, GTAW, Welding
GTAW Equipment ID
Identify and learn more about the parts of a welding torch, cables, and a welding machine.
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GTAW torch, weld, welding
Grinding Safety for Welders
The learner will...be able to safely use grinding equipment in the welding and metal fabrication shop.
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grinding, metal fabrication, safety, welding
Hacksaws Identification Review
This review assesses the student's ability to identify a hacksaw correctly.
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benchwork, hacksaw, review
How to Use the Fillet Gage
The learner will understand how to properly use a fillet gage to measure weld size.
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blueprints, fillet, fillet gage, fillet gauge, inspection, t-joint, weld inspection, weld size, weld symbols, welding
Identifying Hand Tools by Function
In this quiz you'll identify common hand tools by their function.
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different types of hand tools, hand tools function quiz, hand tools quiz, how do hand tools work
Identifying Hand Tools by Name
In this quiz, you'll practice identifying hand tools by name.
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different types of hand tools, Hand tools quiz, how do hand tools work
Improving Your Welding Technique
Learners will follow general tips and tricks for improving their basic welding technique.
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proper welding procedure, welding, welding basics, welding posture, welding stance, welding technique
Interpolating WSFU’s to GPM's
In this interactive object, learners assign water supply fixture units to a water distribution system using Section 82.40 of the Wisconsin Plumbing Code.
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non, piping, public, sizing, supply
Introduction to 5S Practices in the Workplace
Let's explore what 5S is and how we use it in the welding workshop.
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Lathe Construction - Review
This review tests the student's knowledge of lathe construction.
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quiz, review
Layout Procedures
This document gives the procedures for layout on the surface of material.
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design, layout
Lockout / Tagout
In this learning activity you'll review the information and images on lockout and tagout procedures.
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lockout, safety, tagout
Mounting and Indicating a Vise
In this video, you’ll explore how to use a vise on a Bridgeport mill to securely hold your workpiece.
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Bridgeport, indicator, Machine Tool, Mill, Milling Machine, Vise
O.D. Turning on a Lathe
This video clip shows the outside diameter turning on an engine lathe.
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lathe, turning
Pedestal Grinder Procedures
This lesson gives the student an overview of grinding wheels and pedestal grinder procedures.
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benchwork, dressing, grain, grinder, mounting, pedestal, wheel
Pedestal Grinder Review
This review assesses the student's ability to use a Pedestal Grinder.
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grinder, pedestal, review
Power Tapping on a Bridgeport Milling Machine
This video will demonstrate power tapping on a Bridgeport milling machine.
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Bridgeport, Machine Shop, Milling, Tap
Preparing Thread Cutting Tools
This document is a visual and text description of preparing thread cutting tools, primarily used on a lathe.
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cutting tools, grinder, grinding, lathe, threads
Press Brake - Hydraulic
Identifies the parts of the hydraulic press brake featuring the Adira up-acting press brake. Interactive section asks to identify parts after first learning them.
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acting, brake, brakes, metal, press, up
Print Reading: Holder
2D and 3D views used to help convey information from a drafter or designer to the welder are provided. This activity will focus on a holder. A short quiz to test your ability to correctly read this information follows.
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Print Reading: Holder
Learners test their ability to visualize a holder in this interactive exercise that features animated pictorial views.
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blueprint, holder, reading
Print Reading: Mounting Wedge
2D and 3D views used to help convey information from a drafter or designer to the welder are provided. This activity will focus on a mounting wedge. A short quiz to test your ability to correctly read this information follows.
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2D, 3D, interactive, orthographic projection, three dimension, two dimension
Print Reading: Mounting Wedge
Learners test their ability to visualize a mounting wedge in this interactive exercise that features animated pictorial views.
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blueprint, orthographic, projection, reading, views, visualization
Print Reading: Slotted Block
2D and 3D views used to help convey information from a drafter or designer to the welder are provided. This activity will focus on a slotted block. A short quiz to test your ability to correctly read this information follows.
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Print Reading: Slotted Block
In this learning activity you'll illustrate your ability to visualize a slotted block.
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blueprint, orthographic, projection, reading, views, visualization
Print Reading: Step Block
In this animated print reading exercise, the learner calculates missing dimensions and identifies surfaces on projected views.
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dimensions, missing, print, reading, surfaces
Print Reading: Three-Step Block
Learners test their ability to visualize a three-step block in this interactive exercise that features animated pictorial views.
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blueprint, orthographic, projection, reading, view
Print Reading: Three-Step Block
2D and 3D views used to help convey information from a drafter or designer to the welder are provided. This activity will focus on a three-step block. A short quiz to test your ability to correctly read this information follows.
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Questions Associated with Steel Rules
In this learning object you'll explore some frequently asked questions concerning steel rule usage.
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how do I use a steel rule, measurement, questions, rule, steel, use
REVIEW: Work Holding
The student reviews milling machine work-holding devices.
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holding, milling, work
Radial Drilling Machines
In this document you'll review text and photos of the radial drilling machines.
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arm, radial
Reading a Micrometer
In this learning activity you'll practice reading an inch micrometer.
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calculations, how to read a micrometer, measuring, micrometer, precision
Review - Drill Press Accessories and Procedures
This review tests the student's knowledge of drill press accessories and procedures.
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drilling
Review - Radial Drill Press Parts Identification
This interaction tests the student's knowledge of parts on a radial drill press.
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drilling
Review: Drill Press Advanced Cutting Tools and Operations
This review tests the student's knowledge of advanced cutting tools and operations on a drill press.
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drilling
Rigging & Lifting Safety
This content module will review rigging and lifting techniques and equipment.
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Machine Tool, shop
Safe Handling and Installation of Shielding Gas Cylinders
The learner will understand proper safe handling and installation procedures for shielding gas cylinders.
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cylinder valves, flowmeter, regulator, shielding gas, shielding gas cylinders, transporting shielding gas cylinders, welding gas, welding station
Safety Scene - Grinding Edition
In this learning activity you'll recognize potential safety hazards around grinding equipment
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avoiding welding hazards, grinding safely, Welding safety, what are welding hazards
Safety Scene - Welding Edition
In this activity you'll identify several hazards in a welding environment.
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, hazard, problems in a welding shop, safety, welding hazards, welding shop, wrong
Sawing Review
In this interaction the student is asked 19 questions related to sawing machines.
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machines, review, sawing, saws
Screw Threads and Fasteners
This document gives the student a text and graphic overview of screw threads and fasteners.
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benchwork, fasteners, screws, thread, threads
Screw Threads and Fasteners Review
This review assesses the student's ability to understand screw threads and fasteners.
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fasteners, review, screws, threads
Sectional Views
In this interactive object, learners examine sectional views used in engineering drawings. The sections shown are full, half, offset, aligned, revolved, and broken-out. Learners match drawings of sectional views with the names of the views.
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aided, aligned, arrow, blueprint, broken, computer, cutting, design, detail, dimensional, drafting, drawings, engineering, front, full, half, hatch, isometric, line, model, object, out, pictorial, plane, profile, reading, revolved, sections, side, sketch, three, top, two, view, visualize
Seven Barriers to Listening
The learner will identify common barriers to effective listening.
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core skills, Gamma+, Seven Barriers, soft skills
Successfully Completing Your Weld Test
The learner will...review the process for successfully completing a weld procedure specification for weld testing in the educational setting.
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The Basics of Welding Electricity
Explore welding electricity fundamentals including electron theory, parts of a circuit, welding power sources, and types of current.
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amperage, electricity fundamentals, parts of a circuit, resistance, voltage, welding input power
The Welder's Tool Bag
In this learning object, you’ll explore what tools should be a part of every welding tool bag.
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Welding tools, what tools help welders, what's in a welding tool bag
Tips for Completing Welding Assignments
In this learning activity you'll gain tips for successfully completing welding assignments.
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how can I improve my welding techniques, tips for welding assignments, welding, welding class
Using Coupons in Welding Classes
We’ll explore why everyone should reduce the waste they produce in the welding shop. We'll also demonstrate some ways to reduce waste as you work.
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Weaving Terms
Robotic welding allows welders to create more consistent and higher quality welds. But, it requires you to understand the terminology associated with its programs. Watch this module to review terminology associated with robotic arc welding and the weaving process.
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correctly set the values, create a proper weave, goal of the weld, weld amplitude, weld dwell, weld frequency, weld pattern, welding terms
Welding Wire Spool Installation Instructions
The learner will identify the steps and proper techniques for installing a wire spool on a welding machine.
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drive roll, drive roll spindle, drive roll tension, external wire feed, internal wire feed, welding gun, welding gun cable, welding station, wire feed, wire feed systems, wire spool
Wire Feed Equipment ID (GMAW)
This module is identify parts of the GMAW wire feed equipment.
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GMAW, weld torch