Program Overview

Higher Professional Training Course in Soldadura e Construçőes Metálicas

The Higher Professional Training Course in Soldadura e Construçőes Metálicas is a 2-year program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to develop technical documentation for welding and metal structures products, conceive and optimize production processes, and handle various welding equipment.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

• Develop technical documentation for welding and metal structures products
• Conceive, develop, monitor, and optimize production processes by cutting, forming, and welding
• Handle electric arc, resistance, laser, and other welding equipment
• Develop and implement automated and/or robotic welding systems
• Carry out quality control activities for metallic parts and inspect welding work
• Plan and manage welding processes

Course Details

• Duration: 2 years
• Mode: Evening
• Course Type: Higher Professional Training Course
• National/EU Student Tuition Fee (2025/2026): 600/year
• Scientific Area: Metalúrgica e Metalomecânica
• Teaching Language: Portuguese
• International Tuition Fee (2025/2026): 600/year

Admissions

The course does not have an active applications phase.

Professional Outcomes

Graduates of the program can expect to work in roles involving modeling, producing, and controlling metal constructions using CAD modeling and drawing, welding equipment, and quality control equipment.

Curricular Plan

The Higher Professional Training Course in Soldadura e Construçőes Metálicas has a duration of 2 years.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by a3es.

Director

The director of the program is Soraia Luísa Pereira Pinto Ala.

Departments/Polytechnic Schools

The program is offered by the Aveiro North Higher School.