Plastics and Composites

Course code ACRD 1210

Credit 1.0

Length 25.0 hours

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This course introduces students to plastic and composite materials, tools and equipment, and repair techniques. Students learn to perform a variety of adhesive and weld repair techniques. Students are also introduced to automotive uses of carbon fiber.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Characteristics of Plastic and Composite Materials
  • Repair Tools and Equipment
  • Adhesive Repair Techniques for Plastics and Composites
  • Weld Repair Techniques for Plastics

How to register

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

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
61980 June 22, 2026
to June 30, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

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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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

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.