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RACM 1130: High Temperature Welding
Effective date
September 2026
Department
Refrigeration & Air Condt Mech
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to basic safety and welding procedures using oxyacetylene and oxygen welding equipment. It includes safety, shop practice, procedures and operation of related equipment. The welding work carried out in this course prepares for the work typically required by refrigeration contractors.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe common welding processes in refrigeration industry
- Identify safety precautions for welding, cutting, and allied processes
- Identify protective equipment and clothing for welding
- Perform safety procedures for equipment start-up and shut down
- Perform basic butt joints using high temperature welding rods
- Perform basic high temperature brazing applications
- Perform basic low temperature brazing on copper pipe
- Perform basic cutting tasks
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Methods of assessment may include a challenge exam, submission of a product or portfolio for review, or a practical demonstration. Please contact the Department for details.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 5
Total Hours: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 5
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
A combination of lecture, demonstration, simulations, problem solving, practical lab activities and reflective discussion will be used throughout this course.
Grading System
Percentages-STBC
Passing grade
70
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Participation |
10 |
|
|
Assignments |
30 |
|
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
|
|
Final Exam |
20 |
|
|
Lab Work |
20 |
|
Course topics
- Oxyacetylene welding
- Welding safety procedures
- Protective equipment
- Butt joints and brazing
- Copper pipe brazing
- Cutting techniques
- Equipment operation
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.