The centre
A workshop built like a site
A large welding and pipefitting workshop, classrooms, changing rooms and a canteen. The centre opens in Dakar; its address will be announced here.
Welding workshop
30 individual booths
Each trainee has their own booth, from the first bead to the final tests.
- AC/DC TIG and stick machine with HF start
- Coupon positioner for all-position welding
- Flame-retardant welding curtains
- Fume extraction: one mobile extractor for two booths
Cutting and pipework
Prepare the way a prefabrication shop does
- Tube cutting machine and portable bevelling machine
- Band saw and professional grinders
- MIG/MAG machines with push-pull for aluminium, plasma cutting
- 2-tonne jib crane for heavy parts
Safety
Safety first, from day one
No trainee strikes an arc before passing the first-week safety quiz.
Equipment provided
Leather apron, sleeves, spats and gloves, welding helmet, safety glasses, safety shoes, ear plugs.
Fumes captured
One mobile extractor for two booths, arm positioned before every arc strike.
Fire
Fire detection, marked extinguishers, evacuation plan and floor marking.
First aid
A workplace first-aid instructor trains every intake.
A typical week
37.5 hours a week
- Monday to Thursday
- 8–12 am · 1–5 pm
- Friday
- 8 am – 1.30 pm
- Welders
- 6 half-days in the workshop
- Classroom
- 3 half-days
Classrooms, men's and women's changing rooms, toilets and a canteen complete the workshop.
Enrolment
Be the first to know when enrolment opens
Enrolment opens once the centre has its operating authorisation. Leave your details and we will let you know by WhatsApp or email.
