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ACRD 1140: Welding, Cutting and Heating Steel 1
Effective date
May 2019
Department
Auto Collision Refinishing Dip
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
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. Students also perform plasma arc cutting procedures. The course concludes with an industry standard weld performance qualification.
This course is part of the full-time Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing Diploma program.
Credits
3.5
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 oxyacetylene safety
- Perform oxyacetylene 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
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 37.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 50
Total Hours: 87.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 50
Total Hours: 87.5
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-ITA
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
- Steel Used In Vehicle Construction
- Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting
- Steel Unitized Structures,Technologies and Repairs
- Steel Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Plasma Arc Cutting
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.