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. The course concludes with an industry standard weld performance qualification test.
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.
- Properties of Steel 1: Steel Used in Vehicle Construction
- Oxyacetylene Heating and Cutting
- Properties of Steel 2: Steel Unitized Structures, Technologies and Repairs
- Steel Gas Metal Arc Welding
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70330 |
November 10, 2026 to November 27, 2026 |
Lecture Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | |
| 70337 |
December 3, 2026 to December 22, 2026 |
Lecture Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
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.