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Welding And Fabrication - Diploma

Dandora Green Light Vocational Training Centre
WeldingandFabrication

This course equips learners with foundational and practical skills in welding techniques, metal fabrication, blueprint reading, and workshop practice. Trainees will gain hands-on experience in arc welding, gas welding, cutting, and assembling metal structures essential for the construction and manufacturing industries.

Duration

30 months

Fees

Course fee: KES 16,500.00

Application fee: KES 7,200.00

Test booking fee: KES 14,000.00

Training Format

Face-to-face, instructor-led sessions supported by hands-on workshop practice. The course includes fabrication projects and continuous assessments.

Minimum entry requirements

  • Minimum KCPE certificate or its equivalent (basic literacy and numeracy).
  • Basic computer literacy is an added advantage but not mandatory.
  • National ID or valid identification document.
  • Passport-sized photos for registration.
  • Personal stationery (notebooks, pens, flash disk, etc.).
  • Willingness to adhere to the institution's code of conduct and class attendance policy
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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Welding and Fabrication course, learners will possess practical knowledge and skills in welding techniques and metal work, enabling them to work in workshops, construction sites, or start their own fabrication businesses.

  • Perform arc welding, gas welding, and cutting techniques
  • Read and interpret fabrication drawings and symbols
  • Fabricate metal structures including gates, windows, and furniture
  • Use welding and fabrication tools and equipment safely
  • Apply quality control and testing methods for welds
  • Estimate material requirements and costs for fabrication jobs
  • Understand workshop organization and safety practices
  • Prepare for trade testing under NITA or KNEC certification requirements

Graduates of this course will be awarded a nationally recognized certificate upon successful completion, examined by either NITA (Grade III–I) or KNEC (Artisan/Craft Level/Diploma), depending on the selected track.

Testimonials

Dandora Weld

Alex Karanja

Former Student, Class of 2025
"I always wanted to work with metal but had no formal training. This course taught me everything from basic welding to complex fabrication. I now work at a busy workshop in Industrial Area and take on private jobs on weekends. The skills are in high demand."