Welding & Metal Fabrication

Welding & Metal Fabrication
12 Months

Duration

Diploma

Level

0/50

Enrolled

Full-time

Mode

Course Overview

The Welding & Metal Fabrication course is designed to equip trainees with the essential skills needed in the metalwork industry. The training introduces students to the fundamentals of welding, including arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding, MIG/TIG basics, and various metal cutting techniques. Learners progressively gain confidence in handling tools, preparing metals, and assembling structures while observing strict safety standards.
Throughout the course, participants engage in hands-on workshop practice, interpreting simple technical drawings and fabricating real-world items such as doors, windows, grills, frames, and basic machinery components. By the end of the program, trainees will have the competence to undertake fabrication work, perform repairs, and contribute actively to workshop or construction environments.

Prerequisites

Applicants should have basic literacy and numeracy skills and be physically fit enough to participate in hands-on metalwork activities. Prior welding experience is not required, as the course starts with foundational concepts.

Course Outline

The course begins with an introduction to metals, their properties, and the general expectations of the welding industry. Learners become familiar with essential workshop tools such as welding machines, grinders, clamps, and cutters, and receive guidance on tool care and maintenance. Training then progresses into key welding processes, including arc welding, gas welding, and basic MIG/TIG operations, followed by metal cutting and preparation techniques.
As trainees develop their skills, they begin working on fabrication tasks that involve bending, shaping, measuring, and assembling metal pieces according to technical sketches. Students learn how to interpret simple engineering drawings and translate them into practical fabrication work.
The final stage of the course focuses on real-life metalwork projects, including the construction of doors, windows, metal frames, and small structures. Learners also explore finishing techniques such as grinding, smoothing, painting, and protecting metal from corrosion. Safety practices and industry standards are reinforced throughout the program.

Career Prospects

Graduates of this program are prepared for employment as welders, metal fabricators, workshop technicians, steel structure assistants, and machine operators. Many also pursue self-employment, offering fabrication services for metal doors, windows, grills, and structural frames. The course provides a solid foundation for anyone seeking to build a career in the welding or manufacturing sector.

Course Fee

UGX 900,000

The fee includes tuition, protective gear, training materials, and assessment costs. Student...

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Course Details

  • Category: Engineering
  • Course Code: WMF-102
  • Start Date: Jan 05, 2026
  • Deadline: Feb 27, 2026
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