Metal-X Engineering Limited in conjunction with YTEPP Limited offers a well rounded training programme, designed by Metal-X Engineering Limited and YTEPP Limited to meet the standards set by American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC). This programme started on April 25th 2012 (Afif Najjar’s birthday) and is the only one of its kind in the Caribbean. On September 10th 2014, the name of the school was changed to Afif G. Najjar Fabrication and Welding Institute, by the late honourable Minister Fazal Karim. The course instructors are all certified, with many years of experience in the field. Upon completion of this programme, successful students graduate with a certificate. Registration cost is TTD 200 and all course requirements, including PPE and books, are available through YTEPP.

The programme consists of both academic and practical learning content. It runs for one year with three months being spent in the classroom and nine months outside in the fabrication workshop. Classes run from 8:00am-2:30pm on weekdays. The coursework is very diverse and well rounded. Some of its content includes: AutoCAD and Technical drawing (for fabrication and buildings), Structural Fabrication (welding, grinding, cutting, drilling, shaping, rigging, painting etc.) of all steel members (beams, columns, trusses, rafters, decking pan, etc.), Joints and Angles, Tool Usage, Measuring, Business Skills, Life Skills and working on real-world projects, to name a few.

There has been a 100% success rate of our graduates in landing a job, after completing the programme. For further information about the programme and  how to register call YTEPP at (1868) 672-5411 or (1868) 672-1206/6721/4138/8022. Also through Metal-X Engineering Limited at (1868) 671-4693 or emails can also be sent to (info@ytepp.gov.tt) and (info@metalxtt.com).