This curriculum guide provides materials for a metal trades technology course of study at the high school level. Its stated purpose is to help students acquire the trade knowledge necessary to function effectively in the shipfitting, welding, and piping trades. Contents include: a course description, a list of general objectives; lists of shipfitting course objectives for grades 10, 11, and 12; lists of general as well as course objectives for welding in grades 10, 11, and 12; a list of general objectives for burning; and a list of general objectives for grinding. A curriculum outline index follows for shipfitting, welding, burning, and grinding and competencies are listed. Curriculum content outlines are provided for shipfitting, welding, burning, and grinding. A bibliography lists nine resources. Student progress record forms complete the guide. (YLB)