The trade at a glance.
A metalworker makes and installs gates, security grilles, doors, staircases, railings and light steel frames. The trade combines workshop work — cutting, welding, assembly — with on-site installation.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
Objectives of the programme.
Read a fabrication drawing and take measurements
Cut, bend and assemble steel profiles
Arc weld safely
Treat, paint and install structures
Skills acquired
- Marking out and cutting profiles
- Electric arc welding
- Drilling, grinding and fitting
- Making gates, grilles and doors
- Anti-corrosion protection and painting
- Installation and anchoring on site
Equipment and tools
Curriculum module by module.
- Workshop safety
- Reading plans
- Marking out and taking measurements
- Cutting profiles
- Drilling and grinding
- Mechanical assemblies
- Machine settings
- Welding positions
- Weld inspection
- Gates and grilles
- Doors and staircases
- Railings
- Anti-corrosion treatment and painting
- Installation and anchoring
- Costing a structure
- Internship in a partner workshop
- Supervised by a mentor
- Review and job preparation
And after the programme?
Working for a company
Our network of partner companies hosts interns and recruits our learners.
Starting your own business
A neighbourhood welding workshop meets a constant demand for gates, grilles and repairs. The institute helps learners assess start-up costs, find premises and showcase their work.
Our supportDIGITAL & AI IN THIS TRADE
Drawings made with software, a catalogue of designs shared on social media, cost calculations on a spreadsheet: all assets for selling your work.
“Digital skills and AI” moduleEntry requirements
- CEP or equivalent level
- Minimum age 17
- Fit for physical work
- Motivation interview
Free pre-registration with no commitment, followed by an orientation test and an interview at the institute.