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ACRD 1240: Welding, Cutting and Heating Steel 2
Effective date
May 2019
Department
Auto Collision Refinishing Dip
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course builds on ACRD 1140. Students learn to perform modern welding procedures including squeeze-type resistance spot welding and silicone bronze MIG welding to meet technology advances in collision repair.
This course is part of the full-time Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing Diploma program.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
ACRD 1140.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe resistance spot welding
- Perform resistance spot welding procedures
- Describe silicon bronze MIG welding
- Perform silicon bronze MIG welding procedures
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 10
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Total Hours: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Total Hours: 25
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
- Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding
- MIG Brazing
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.