Welding and Repairing Aluminum

Course code ACRD 2280

Credit 3.0

Length 75.0 hours

Course outline View

In this course students learn how to MIG weld aluminum and special processes used to repair sheet aluminum. The course focusses on the differences between welding and repairing steel sheet panels as learned in Term 2.

Prerequisites

ACRD 1145, ACRD 1200, ACRD 1205 and ACRD 1240.

What you will learn

  • MIG Welding Aluminum: Terminology, Equipment, and Consumables
  • MIG Welding Aluminum: Welding Preparation, Tuning, and Techniques
  • Aluminum Overview
  • Aluminum Panel Repairs
  • Aluminum Exterior Panel Attachment and Refinish Prep

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial. Learn about VCC’s commitment to decolonization and Indigenization.