This course introduces students to welding regulations, metals, oxy-acetylene components, equipment, cutting, welding and brazing. 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
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Welding regulations
- Metals
- Oxy-acetylene components
- Oxy-acetylene equipment
- Mild steel cutting with oxy-acetylene equipment
- Mild steel welding with oxy-acetylene equipment
- Lap joint brazing with oxy-acetylene equipment
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42742 |
April 20, 2026 to April 22, 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.