Plastic Panels and Components

Course code ACRF 1160

Credit 2.0

Length 50.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces students to automotive plastics identification, repair tools and equipment, and repair techniques. Students perform adhesive and weld repairs to rigid and flexible plastic interior and exterior parts.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Safety and Plastic Identification
  • Cleaning, Damage Types and Repair Techniques
  • Adhesive Repairs
  • Welded and Combination Repairs
  • Thermoplastic Repair Procedures
  • Thermoset Plastic Repair Procedures
  • Additional Repair Considerations

How to register

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

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60184 June 29, 2026
to July 9, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
61986 June 16, 2026
to June 26, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† 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.

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VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.