Polytechnic · Bauchi State
Admission requirements for Welding & Fabrication Technology at Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi, Bauchi State, Bauchi State.
You must get credit passes in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English Language at the O'level. You need one more credit pass from any of these subjects: Biology, Agricultural Science, Technical Drawing, Basic Electronics, Basic Electricity, Auto Mechanics, Metal Work, Woodwork, Further Mathematics, Geography, Economics, or Commerce.
Welding and Fabrication Technology equips students with practical and theoretical knowledge in metal joining processes, structural fabrication, pipe welding, blueprint reading, and materials science. Students gain hands-on competence in arc welding, gas welding, MIG and TIG welding techniques, alongside training in workshop safety and quality control. The programme blends engineering principles with skilled trade practice, preparing graduates for the demands of Nigeria's industrial and construction sectors. Career opportunities include working as welding inspectors, fabrication engineers, pipeline technicians, and plant maintenance specialists across oil and gas companies, construction firms, and manufacturing industries. Graduates may pursue professional recognition through the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), which validates engineering-related competencies and enhances career prospects in both public and private sectors.