VPA408 · Vocational Petroleum Academy
Pipe Welding (SMAW/GTAW) with Coded Test*
Intensive booth time on carbon-steel pipe, ending with a coded welding test for an international certificate.
- Duration
- 15 days
- Level
- Intermediate
- Class size
- 12 learners
- List fee
- TZS 6,500,000
Course overview
Skills you can put to work.
Who this course is for
Welders with basic experience
What you will cover
- 01Welding safety and set-up
- 02SMAW and GTAW on pipe
- 03Positional welding (up to 6G)
- 04Coded test and inspection
Entry requirements
Work experience or a technical certificate.
Where and when
Campus
On centre approval (target 2028). Enquire for confirmed dates.
Assessment and certificate
International*. At least 90% attendance and a pass in practical and written assessments. One free resit.
* International awards depend on centre approval. Until then, Petrogas and OEM certificates apply.
2027 fees
Priced in shillings.
| Rate | Fee in TZS | USD guide |
|---|---|---|
| List fee · 1–2 corporate learners | TZS 6,500,000 | About USD 2457 |
| Group (3+) or government · per learner | TZS 5,850,000 | About USD 2212 |
| Self-sponsored Tanzanian · per learner | TZS 5,200,000 | About USD 1966 |
| Closed cohort · all 12 seats | TZS 66,300,000 | About USD 25066 |
One discount per booking. Fees exclude VAT. USD is a guide at TZS 2,645. Closed cohorts add trainer travel at cost.
Included
Tuition, materials, online platform access, lunch, two tea breaks, assessment, certificate and training records.
Not included
Accommodation, travel, VAT and additional resits after a second failed assessment.
Course confirmation
Courses run once minimum numbers are reached. We confirm 10 working days before the start.
Your next step
Enquire about VPA408.
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