Professional Diploma in Welding and Fabrication Engineering

This Professional Diploma in Welding and Fabrication Engineering at Tamale Technical University is a hands-on route into metalworking careers. It is open to SHS graduates from General Science and Technical Studies streams. The programme is less competitive to enter, but still gives you solid skills for industry.

What welding and fabrication programmes cover

Welding and fabrication engineering is about joining metal parts and building metal structures. Courses in this field typically teach different welding methods such as arc, gas and MIG/TIG, along with reading technical drawings, cutting and bending metal, and workshop safety. You spend a lot of time practising with tools and equipment, so you leave with the confidence to handle real fabrication jobs.

Who can apply and how competitive it is

This diploma accepts SHS graduates with a General Science or Technical Studies background. Entry is less competitive than many other engineering programmes, meaning you have a better chance of getting a place. Still, admission depends on meeting the required grades, so check your placement eligibility before applying.

What you can do after you finish

Graduates of welding and fabrication programmes typically find work in construction firms, manufacturing plants, oil and gas operations, and repair workshops. You might start as a welder or fabrication technician, then advance to welding supervisor, quality inspector, or even start your own fabrication business. The practical skills are in steady demand wherever metal products are built or maintained.