Cutting and Welding 1

Course code HMEC 1160

Credit 1.0

Length 25.0 hours

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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

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • 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

Course schedules

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How to take this course

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

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† 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 who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.