Cutting and Welding 2 (HMEC 1161)
This course introduces students to tubing and sheet metal soldering, the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process, SMAW equipment, mild steel electrodes for SMAW, mild steel welding with SMAW, mild steel welding wire feed processes, and air-arc gouging. Topics included are from the Industry Training Authority Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program section A14. See: http://www.itabc.ca/sites/default/files/docs/partners/RTO/heavy-mechanical-foundation-march-2014.pdf for more information.
This course is part of the full-time Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program
This course is part of the full-time Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program
Course code: HMEC 1161
Credits: 1.0
Length: 25.0 hours
Course outline:
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| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location |
|---|---|---|
| 42928 | April 28, 2025 to April 30, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building B |
| 61099 | July 7, 2025 to July 9, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building B |
Additional Information
- The SMAW process
- SMAW equipment
- Mild steel electrodes for SMAW
- Mild steel welding with shielded metal arc
- Mild steel welding using wire feed processes
- Air-arc gouging
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.