By Stanley Senya
Accra, Dec. 21, GNA – The Design & Technology Institute (DTI) has joined the prestigious American Welding Society’s (AWS) Schools Excelling through National Skills Education (SENSE) Programme as a training institution member.
The AWS SENSE is a comprehensive set of minimum standards and guidelines established by AWS for welding educators to follow when developing their training curriculum.
A statement issued in Accra by the Institute said while comprehensive, these standards were flexible enough to be readily implemented by any welding programme.
It said the programme gave DTI a competitive advantage and publicly demonstrated the institute’s commitment to providing high-quality training compliant with international standards.
“The certification applies to all DTI Precision Welding and Fabrication programmes. This means DTI will now offer two levels of certification: Entry (Level I) and Advanced (Level II),” it added.
Ms Constance Swaniker, Founder and President of DTI, said
as the first Institute in Africa to join the AWS SENSE programme, this membership signified their commitment to developing and training high-quality learners for industry.
She said for their learners and stakeholders, it assured them of enhanced training modules, compliance with international standards, and trust in our ability to train qualified workforce while enhancing the educational experience.
She said membership was significant because it established a framework for implementing, maintaining, and continually improving teaching and learning.
“It also demonstrates the institute’s commitment to providing relevant skills training, mitigating skills gaps, and reducing unemployment,” she said.
The AWS SENSE Registered Training Organization requires institutions to meet rigorous standards for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving welding training.
The American Welding Society is the highest authority in welding and fabrication worldwide, Established in 1919, it sets the gold standard for welding education, certification, and research and shapes the industry’s future globally.
The SENSE programme is a globally recognised benchmark, equipping students with the precision, safety, and technical expertise demanded by leading industries.
She said by aligning with the AWS SENSE programme, DTI was pioneering a momentous change in technical education in Africa.
She said the partnership would ensure that graduates meet the rigorous standards of local and international industries, bridges the technical skills gap, fuels innovation, and positions Africa as a hub for industrial growth and global competitiveness.
GNA