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ACRD 1145: Welding, Cutting & Heating Steel 1
Effective date
September 2026
Department
Auto Collision Refinishing Dip
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students begin this course learning to safely setup and operate an oxyacetylene torch to perform cutting and heating operations. Students then learn alternate methods using plasma arc to perform cutting and use heat induction equipment to heat steel. Students also learn to perform gas metal arc welding (GMAW) processes as well as troubleshooting, equipment maintenance and safe welding practices. The course concludes with an industry standard weld performance qualification.
Credits
3.0
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 the effects of heat on steel.
- Describe oxyacetylene safety.
- Perform oxyacetylene cutting and heating procedures.
- Describe Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) safety.
- Describe the GMA welding process.
- Perform various GMA welds on sheet steel.
- Describe and use plasma arc cutters.
- Maintain welding and cutting equipment.
- Describe alternate heating and cutting methods.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 75
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 75
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies may include lectures, demonstrations, assigned homework, group work,
individual work, field trips, and project work in an authentic shop environment.
individual work, field trips, and project work in an authentic shop environment.
Grading System
Percentages-STBC
Passing grade
70
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Quizzes and Assignments (formative - theory) |
|
Exam |
20 |
Theory exam ( summative - theory) |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Ongoing observations of workplace behavior and use of personal protective equipment. |
|
Participation |
25 |
Observable active participation and team work |
Course topics
- Automotive Steels and the Affects of Heat
- Heating and Cutting Steel
- Steel Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
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.