Welding training at DPWAL academy

Training & Certification Programmes

AWS-certified, hands-on training for Nigeria's oil and gas workforce.

Why Train with DPWAL

Nigeria's AWS-Certified Welding Academy

DPWAL is certified by the American Welding Society (AWS) as a participating organisation in skills standards education, training, and testing programmes. Our curriculum adheres to AWS QC10 guidelines — the same standard used by leading welding schools worldwide.

Our training capacity supports large-scale personnel skill enhancement for both individual professionals and corporate clients across the oil and gas, construction, and engineering sectors.

10+ Programmes
Welding to Engineering Software
500+ Graduates
Trained & Certified
AWS Certified
International Standard
Port Harcourt
Training Centre
DPWAL welding student in training
Certified By
American Welding Society

AWS-Certified Curriculum

All welding programmes follow AWS QC10 standards and curriculum guidelines, ensuring internationally recognised qualifications.

Expert Instructors

Taught by CWI-certified instructors with 25+ years of onshore and offshore oil and gas experience.

Hands-On Practical Training

State-of-the-art welding bays and fabrication facilities for real-world, practical skill development.

Industry Placement Support

DPWAL's strong industry relationships help graduates secure placement with leading oil and gas operators.

Our Programmes

All Training Programmes

Choose from a comprehensive range of practical and software-based programmes designed for Nigeria's oil and gas professionals.

Core Welding

Welding Skills Transfer

Hands-on practical training in MIG, TIG, SMAW, and FCAW welding processes to international standards.

Duration: 4 – 12 weeks

Pipe Fitting

Pipe layout, fit-up techniques, and dimensional accuracy for process and structural piping systems.

Duration: 4 weeks

Surface Protection

Blasting & Painting

Surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and industrial coating application with certification.

Duration: 2 weeks

Safety & Access

Scaffolding Erection

Safe erection and dismantling of tubular scaffolding systems per CISRS/OPITO standards.

Duration: 2 weeks

Quality

QA/QC Engineering

Quality assurance and control principles, weld inspection, NDT awareness, and documentation.

Duration: 3 weeks

Technical

Machine Calibration

Calibration procedures for welding equipment, gauges, and inspection tools.

Duration: 1 week

Engineering Software

AutoCAD

2D and 3D drafting fundamentals for engineering design and plant layouts.

Duration: 4 weeks

Primavera P6

Project planning, scheduling, and resource management using Oracle Primavera.

Duration: 2 weeks

PDMS / AutoPlant

3D plant design and modelling using AVEVA PDMS and AutoPlant software.

Duration: 4 weeks

SolidWorks & Inventor

Mechanical 3D modelling, part design, and assembly simulation.

Duration: 4 weeks

Enrol Today

Start Your Welding Career with DPWAL

Contact us to discuss enrolment, corporate training packages, and programme schedules.

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Deliver Bigger, Better & Safer Projects Than Ever

Whether you need certified welders, pipeline construction, fabrication, training programmes, or equipment supply — DPWAL is ready to respond to your needs.

AWS Certified Centre
NIW Member
NCDMB Local Content Compliant
Est. 2005