Training Course on Welding Skills Held at Basra Engineering Polytechnic College
Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Adnan Abdullah Atiq, President of Southern Technical University, and under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Dr. Diyah Kammel Shary, Dean of Basra Engineering Polytechnic College, the university’s Student Activities Department, in cooperation with the Busula Cultural Team and Basra Engineering Polytechnic College, organized a specialized training course on welding skills as part of its ongoing initiatives to develop vocational and practical competencies. The course targeted unemployed young people and ran from 28 September to 4 October 2026 at the college’s welding workshop, affiliated with the Workshops Unit.
The course combined theoretical instruction with practical training in welding. Participants learned about different types of welding, the equipment and tools used, and their proper operation. The training also included practical welding tasks carried out in accordance with technical standards and occupational safety procedures.
The course witnessed active participation and engagement from trainees, helping them strengthen their practical experience and acquire vocational skills that can be applied in technical and industrial fields.
This initiative reflects the commitment of Southern Technical University and Basra Engineering Polytechnic College to supporting vocational and applied training, developing participants’ skills, and strengthening partnerships with cultural and community organizations. These efforts contribute to community service and help address the needs of the labour market.


