Welding, Cutting and Heating Steel 1 (ACRD 1140)

Students begin this course learning to safely perform oxyacetylene welding, cutting and heating operations to establish basic skills as a foundation for additional welding processes. Then, students learn to perform gas metal arc welding processes as well as troubleshooting, equipment maintenance and safe welding practices. Students also perform plasma arc cutting procedures. The course concludes with an industry standard weld performance qualification.

This course is part of the full-time Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing Diploma program.
Course code: ACRD 1140
Credits: 3.5
Length: 87.5 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=ACRD&number=1140

Schedule

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location
61013July 14, 2025
to August 6, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: Varies
61005July 16, 2025
to August 8, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: Varies

Additional Information

  • Steel Used In Vehicle Construction
  • Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting
  • Steel Unitized Structures,Technologies and Repairs
  • Steel Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Plasma Arc Cutting

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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