Aluminium and Glass Framing Works

The Certificate in Aluminium and Glass Framing Works at Tamale Technical University is a practical programme for anyone interested in the trade of fabricating and installing aluminium frames and glass fittings. It is part of the Faculty of Built and Natural Environment, reflecting its place within the construction and engineering sector. This page explains what the programme typically covers, the skills you can build, and the kinds of work graduates go on to do.

What aluminium and glass framing actually involves

Programmes in this field usually focus on the hands-on craft of making and installing aluminium frames for windows, doors, shopfronts, curtain walls and partitions, and setting glass into those frames. Students learn to read and interpret drawings, measure and cut aluminium sections to size, assemble frames with joints and hardware, and install glazing properly. Working safely with tools and on site is a key part of the training, along with understanding how frames and glass perform in real buildings.

Where a certificate in this trade can lead

Most graduates start out as junior fabricators or installers with aluminium and glass companies, construction firms, or window and door fabricators. With experience, many move into independent work as self-employed craftsmen, taking on residential or commercial jobs. The trade also offers natural progression to related areas such as metalwork, construction, or even site supervision, particularly within the built environment sector.