Fabricator Training Program

Program Overview

This program prepares trainees for fabrication roles, focusing on structural, sheet metal, and pipe fabrication. It combines theoretical knowledge, hands-on practice, and safety training to ensure compliance with international standards.

Program Objectives

  • Train participants in fabrication techniques, including cutting, shaping, and assembling metals.
  • Develop proficiency in reading technical drawings and blueprints.
  • Ensure safe and efficient use of tools, machines, and welding equipment.
  • Familiarize participants with international standards and best practices.

Program Duration

  • Basic Level: 6 Weeks
  • Intermediate Level: 8 Weeks
  • Advanced Level (International Standards): 12 Weeks

Course Modules

  1. Core Knowledge
  • Introduction to Fabrication
    • Roles and responsibilities of a fabricator
    • Types of fabrication (structural, sheet metal, pipe, etc.)
  • Materials and Tools
    • Properties of metals (steel, aluminum, alloys)
    • Tools and equipment: cutting tools, grinders, welding machines, etc.
  • Technical Drawings
    • Understanding blueprints, schematics, and technical plans
  1. Technical Skills
  • Metal Cutting and Shaping
    • Techniques: manual cutting, machine cutting, plasma cutting
    • Bending and shaping using press brakes and rollers
  • Joining and Assembly
    • Riveting, bolting, and welding (MIG, TIG, Arc welding)
    • Fitting and assembly of components
  • Welding and Brazing
    • Welding techniques for different metals
    • Inspection of welds for quality assurance
  1. Specialized Fabrication Skills
  • Pipe Fabrication
    • Measuring, cutting, and assembling pipes
    • Techniques for high-pressure and low-pressure systems
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
    • Forming, cutting, and assembling sheet metal
    • Applications in HVAC systems and automotive industries
  • Structural Fabrication
    • Fabricating beams, columns, and frameworks for buildings
    • Installation and alignment of fabricated components
  1. Safety and Compliance
  • Workplace Safety
    • Proper use of PPE
    • Fire safety and emergency protocols
  • International Standards
    • ISO and AWS standards
    • Compliance with Gulf and Japan safety regulations

Practical Assessments

  • Fabrication of live projects (e.g., pipe sections, structural frameworks)
  • Weld inspections and defect identification
  • Final assembly tasks and quality control evaluations