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.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Steel Used In Vehicle Construction
- Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting
- Steel Unitized Structures,Technologies and Repairs
- Steel Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Plasma Arc Cutting
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60661 |
July 13, 2026 to August 5, 2026 |
Lab Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
VCC Broadway Building A | 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.