Industrial Fabrication & Metal Work
Read fabrication drawings, cut, form and assemble metal structures, and check them for accuracy.
20% theory · 80% practical
- For: Welders who want to move into fabrication; Workshop helpers and metal workers
- You'll produce: Drawing take-off and cutting list
- Duration4–6 months
- Modules8 modules
- Learning modeOn campus
- EligibilityMatric or equivalent; basic welding is helpful
- AssessmentFabrication project + practical assessment
- Next batchDates coming soon
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About This Training
ZEF's Industrial Fabrication & Metal Work training is a practical programme of 4–6 months covering fabrication drawings, cutting, forming, welding integration, structural fabrication, measurement and quality checks. You finish with a workshop fabrication project.
Why 4 to 6 months? Every batch covers the same modules, practical work and assessments. Full-time weekday batches finish in about 4 months; part-time evening or weekend batches, and learners who need extra practice before the final assessment, take up to 6 months.
Benchmarked against NAVTTC’s competency-based (NVQF) approach, about 80% practical (Fabricator) and AWS D1.1 structural welding awareness.
Training Outline
- 8 modules
- 8 hands-on tasks
1Workshop Safety4 topics
Topics
- Cutting, grinding and lifting hazards
- PPE
- Fire safety
- Housekeeping
You Will Be Able To
- Work safely in a fabrication shop
Hands-on
- Safety induction
2Fabrication Drawings4 topics
Topics
- Reading drawings
- Welding symbols
- Layout and development
- Cut lists
You Will Be Able To
- Plan fabrication from drawings
Hands-on
- Prepare a cut list from a drawing
3Measuring and Marking Out4 topics
Topics
- Measuring tools
- Squaring
- Templates
- Tolerances
You Will Be Able To
- Mark out accurately
Hands-on
- Mark out a frame
4Cutting4 topics
Topics
- Shearing and sawing
- Oxy-fuel and plasma cutting
- Grinding
- Edge preparation
You Will Be Able To
- Cut metal accurately and safely
Hands-on
- Cut parts for a frame
5Forming3 topics
Topics
- Bending and rolling
- Press brake basics
- Heat and distortion
You Will Be Able To
- Form metal to shape
Hands-on
- Bend and roll parts
6Welding for Fabricators4 topics
Topics
- SMAW and MIG for fabrication
- Tack welding
- Fit-up
- Distortion control
You Will Be Able To
- Assemble and weld fabrications
Hands-on
- Tack and weld a frame
7Structural Fabrication3 topics
Topics
- Beams, columns and trusses
- Bolted connections
- Erection basics
You Will Be Able To
- Fabricate structural steel parts
Hands-on
- Fabricate a small truss
8Quality Control and Project3 topics
Topics
- Dimensional checks
- Weld inspection
- Finishing and painting
You Will Be Able To
- Deliver fabrications to drawing and quality
Hands-on
- Capstone: fabricate a workshop project
Who It's for and Eligibility
Who It's For
- Welders who want to move into fabrication
- Workshop helpers and metal workers
- DAE mechanical students
- People preparing for Gulf fabrication yards
Eligibility
- Matric or equivalent; basic welding is helpful
- Ability to use measuring tools
- Safety boots required
Your Path Through This Training
- LearnFabrication drawings, layout and material handling
- PracticeCutting, forming and assembly in the workshop
- ProveA fabrication project and practical assessment
- PrepareCV, interview practice and trade-test preparation
- ProgressMetal fabricator and structural fabricator roles
What You'll Produce
Drawing Take-Off and Cutting List
Materials and cuts planned from a fabrication drawing.
Sheet Metal Part
A formed and assembled sheet metal component.
Capstone: Structural Frame
A fabricated frame checked for dimensions and square.
Tools and Equipment You'll Use
- Plasma and oxy-fuel cutting
- Band saw and grinders
- Sheet metal brake and rollers
- Welding machines
- Squares, tapes and levels
- Drilling machines
How You're Assessed
You fabricate a project from a drawing, and an assessor checks dimensions, fit-up, safety and finish against a checklist. Your result is Competent or Not yet competent, with a chance to reassess.
- Assessment 1After modules 1–3
- Assessment 2After modules 4–6
- Final assessmentAfter all 8 modules, for your certificate
Career Pathway
Roles in Pakistan
- Metal Fabricator
- Structural Fabricator
- Workshop Technician
- Fabrication Helper
International
- Pakistan industry
- GCC fabrication yards
- International construction/manufacturing
Subject to employer, licensing, visa and qualification-recognition requirements.
Opportunities in Pakistan and Abroad
- 727,381Pakistanis registered for jobs abroad in 2024Source: BE&OE
- $38.3 billionsent home by overseas Pakistanis in 2024-25Source: State Bank of Pakistan
- 62%of workers going abroad in 2024 went to Saudi ArabiaSource: BE&OE
Where the Jobs Are
Live listings for “fabricator”. Opens the job site.| Country | Demand | Find jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | See live listings | Rozee.pk LinkedIn Indeed |
| Saudi Arabia | 452,562Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Oman | 81,587Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| United Arab Emirates | 64,130Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Qatar | 40,818Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Bahrain | 25,198Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
Overseas figures: all occupations, 2024, Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BE&OE). They show where Pakistani workers find jobs abroad, not vacancies for this training.
What the Same Job Pays Abroad
Official pay figures for welder and fabricator roles in four countries that recruit skilled workers.
| Country and job | Pay (local) | ≈ US$ a year | ≈ Rs a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| USAWelders, cutters, solderers and brazers | US$53,750 a year (median)US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 | ≈ US$ a year: $54k | ≈ Rs a month: Rs 1,245,000 |
| CanadaWelder | C$30 an hour (median)Job Bank, Government of Canada, 2023-2024 | ≈ US$ a year: $44k | ≈ Rs a month: Rs 1,015,000 |
| AustraliaStructural steel and welding trades workers | A$1,688 a week (median, full time)Jobs and Skills Australia, May 2025 | ≈ US$ a year: $61k | ≈ Rs a month: Rs 1,420,000 |
| United KingdomWelder | £25,000–£45,000 a yearUK National Careers Service, 2026 | ≈ US$ a year: $33k–60k | ≈ Rs a month: Rs 769,000–1,384,000 |
Employee pay before tax: medians, or starter-to-experienced ranges (UK). Hourly and weekly medians are shown for a full-time year (2,080 hours or 52 weeks). Converted at European Central Bank reference rates (6 Oct 2026) and Rs 278 per US dollar. Living costs abroad are much higher than in Pakistan. Working abroad is subject to employer, licensing, visa and qualification-recognition requirements.
Jobs in Each Country
Welder and fabricator: how many people do this job, openings, the outlook and the usual way in, from official labour statistics.
- USAWelders, cutters, solderers and brazers
- People employed (2025)
- 437,700
- Openings a year
- 40,300
- Average pay a month
- US$4,480≈ Rs 1,245,000
- Outlook
- 2% (Slower than average), 2025–35
- Experience
- No prior work experience needed
- Usual entry
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CanadaWelder
- People employed (2023)
- 90,900
- Average pay a month
- C$5,200≈ Rs 1,015,000
- Outlook
- Moderate risk of shortage, 2024–2033
Counts are for the whole occupation in that country, not vacancies for ZEF students. Average pay is the official median (or the middle of the UK range) shown above, per month before tax.
Employers in This Field
Examples of organisations in Pakistan and abroad that employ people in this role. This is not a list of current vacancies: check each company’s careers page.
- Descon EngineeringPakistan
- OGDCLPakistan
- Saudi AramcoSaudi Arabia
- SABICSaudi Arabia
- ADNOCUAE
- QatarEnergyQatar
- Larsen & ToubroInternational
- BechtelInternational
Company websites, checked October 2026.
These are published national figures and market benchmarks to help you plan, not a promise of a job or income. What you earn depends on your skills, experience, employer and city. Subject to employer, licensing, visa and qualification-recognition requirements.
Questions
Do I need to know welding first?
Basic welding helps, and the training includes welding for fabrication. If you have never welded, a counsellor may suggest the Welding training first or alongside.
What will I make during the training?
Sheet metal parts, brackets and a structural frame, each built from a drawing and checked for accuracy, as in a real fabrication shop.
Where do fabricators work?
In engineering workshops, construction steel fabrication, industrial plants and Gulf fabrication yards, subject to employer, trade test and visa requirements.
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