Objectives of the HND Boilermaking and Welding training
- Master the industrial fabrication techniques of metal parts from sheets, tubes, and profiles
- Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines and manual tools for shaping and assembling metals
- Design and lead industrial boilermaking projects, integrating quality, safety, and metrology standards
- Work on site, in the workshop, or on construction sites for the assembly, installation, and maintenance of metal structures
- Develop skills in drawing reading, computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
Skills developed
- CAD and CAM software for the design and construction of metal structures
- Computer-aided tracing and reading of complex technical drawings
- Advanced welding techniques and industrial machining
- Assembly and installation on site of boiler-made structures and metal structures
- Mastery of manual and numerical control machines
- Application of quality, safety, and metrology standards in industrial boilermaking
Career opportunities
Graduates of the HND in Boilermaking and Welding find opportunities in various sectors, notably:
- Agri-food industry, chemistry, and energy (oil, gas)
- Aeronautics and automotive
- Shipyards and naval construction
- Buildings, gas and liquid storage (tanks, reservoirs)
- Fabrication of metal joinery and industrial furniture
Professions accessible after the HND in Boilermaking and Welding
- Industrial boilermaker technician
- Industrial designer and draftsman in a design office
- Production manager in boilermaking
- Workshop fabrication manager
- Quality and safety controller on site
- Industrial maintenance installer and technician
- Welding manager
- Technical sales representative in industrial equipment
Why choose the HND in Boilermaking and Welding at YIMGA Higher Institute?
- Career-oriented training adapted to the needs of the Cameroonian industrial fabric
- Workshops equipped with numerical and traditional machines for complete practical training
- Supervision by experienced professionals in the metallurgical industry
- Possibility of internships in local and international companies for rapid professional integration
- Campus located in the heart of Douala, facilitating access to the main industrial centers
Practical information
- Duration: 2 years
- Qualification: HND in Boilermaking and Welding, recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Cameroon
- Prerequisite: Technical and scientific Baccalaureate
Join YIMGA Higher Institute in Douala and become a key player in the metallurgical industry thanks to a high-performing and recognized HND in boilermaking and welding!
