Professional Certificate in Welding and Fabrications
Master the essential skills of welding and metal fabrication. This intensive 2‑week programme covers welding processes, safety procedures, blueprint reading, and fabrication techniques used in construction, manufacturing, and repair industries. 100% online, globally recognised.
Master Welding Techniques & Fabrication Processes
Designed for welders, fabricators, maintenance technicians, and engineers entering the metalworking industry. Learn the fundamentals of arc welding, gas welding, cutting processes, joint design, material preparation, and quality inspection.
Your 2‑Week Learning Journey
Four comprehensive modules covering welding processes, safety, fabrication, and quality control.
🔥 Welding Fundamentals & Safety
- Introduction to welding: history, applications, and industry standards
- Welding safety: PPE, fume extraction, fire prevention, electrical hazards
- Basic metallurgy for welders: steel, aluminium, stainless steel
- Welding symbols and terminology
- Joint types and weld positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead)
- Welding codes and certifications (AWS, ASME, ISO)
⚡ Arc Welding Processes
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) – equipment, electrodes, techniques
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG) – settings, wire selection, shielding gases
- Flux‑Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) – self‑shielded and gas‑shielded
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG) – tungsten types, filler rods, applications
- Common defects: porosity, slag inclusion, undercut, cracking
- Practical troubleshooting and parameter adjustment
📐 Fabrication Techniques & Blueprint Reading
- Reading engineering drawings and welding symbols
- Material preparation: cutting (oxy‑fuel, plasma), grinding, beveling
- Fit‑up and tack welding procedures
- Jig and fixture design for repeatable assemblies
- Distortion control and heat treatment basics
- Fabrication of structural steel, pipe, and sheet metal components
🔍 Quality Control & Inspection
- Visual inspection of welds: acceptance criteria per AWS D1.1
- Non‑destructive testing (NDT) methods: PT, MT, UT, RT overview
- Destructive testing: bend test, tensile test, macro etch
- Documentation and traceability in fabrication
- Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)
- Career pathways: certified welder, CWI, fabrication supervisor
Application fee ₦2,740 is included in the total above.
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Designed for Welding & Fabrication Professionals
This certificate is ideal for individuals seeking foundational skills in welding processes and metal fabrication.
Learning Outcomes & Career Pathways
Key Competencies
- Identify welding processes and select appropriate methods
- Apply welding safety and PPE requirements
- Read and interpret fabrication blueprints
- Perform basic weld quality inspection
- Understand fabrication workflow from cutting to finishing
Career Opportunities
- Welder / Fabricator
- Welding Technician
- Fabrication Shop Assistant
- Quality Control Inspector (entry)
- Maintenance Welder
Assessment & Delivery
100% online, self‑paced over 2 weeks (flexible up to 4 weeks). Assessment includes module quizzes and a final practical project (fabrication plan). Professional Certificate awarded.
What Welding & Fabrication Professionals Say
Ready to Build a Career in Welding and Fabrications?
Enrol in the 2‑Week Professional Certificate in Welding and Fabrications. Gain hands‑on skills and a verifiable credential recognised by employers in construction, manufacturing, and repair industries worldwide.
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