Welding & Metal Fabrication | COWA Uganda

Welding &
Metal Fabrication

Gain practical skills in welding, cutting, shaping and fabrication through hands-on workshop training.

Duration3, 6 or 12 Months
TrainingPractical & Theory
IntakeContinuous

Practical training for real opportunities

This course prepares learners for work in construction, manufacturing and industrial maintenance. Training covers the safe joining, cutting and shaping of metals, supported by technical theory and workplace skills.

  • Read and interpret basic technical drawings
  • Use welding and fabrication tools safely
  • Cut, shape and join different metal materials
  • Produce and finish practical fabrication projects
  • Apply workplace safety and quality standards
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Foundation Training

A focused introduction for learners seeking basic practical competence.

  • Workshop safety and protective equipment
  • Measurement and marking-out
  • Basic cutting and metal preparation
  • Introduction to ARC welding
  • Simple fabrication project

Certificate Training

A balanced pathway combining a solid technical foundation with practical projects.

  • Foundation skills and workshop safety
  • Blueprint and technical drawing
  • ARC welding in multiple positions
  • Gas cutting and metal forming
  • Quality checks and finishing
  • Entrepreneurship and work readiness

Advanced Training

Deeper technical preparation for employment, larger projects or self-employment.

  • Certificate-level skills
  • MIG and TIG welding processes
  • Metallurgy and material selection
  • Structural and pipe fabrication
  • Costing and project planning
  • Industry practice and DIT preparation

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  • Technical drawing
  • ARC, MIG and TIG welding
  • Metal cutting and shaping
  • Material selection
  • Safety and quality control
  • Costing and customer care
  • Structural welder
  • Metal fabricator
  • Pipe welder
  • Workshop technician
  • Welding supervisor
  • Self-employed artisan

Applicants should present available school documents, a National ID or birth certificate, four passport photographs and a signed code of conduct declaration. A parent or guardian should accompany the learner on the first day of admission.

The programme combines practical and theoretical training, DIT assessment preparation, life skills, entrepreneurship education and support for entry into employment.

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