Gastronauten Institute

Bending and Welding

Brazing and bending copper pipe safely and accurately, for HVAC, plumbing and refrigeration work.

Duration
4 to 6 weeks
Next start
4 January 2027, Accra, Ghana
Minimum age
18 years
Prior knowledge
None required
Locations
Accra, Ghana and Texas, USA

Programme description

Brazing and bending copper pipe is a core skill for professionals in plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation (HVAC), and for technicians in related fields. Copper pipe is widely used in water and heating systems because it is durable, resists corrosion and is flexible.

This training gives participants the practical skills to work with copper pipe efficiently and safely.

Programme objective

Participants learn to braze and bend copper tubing accurately, using the right techniques and safety measures, so that their pipe installations are of high quality and built to last.

Programme structure

The programme lasts 4 to 6 weeks and is mostly hands-on. The length can be adjusted to participants' prior knowledge and the scope of the content.

The detailed module plan is available from the Institute on request: write to info@gastronauten-institute.com.

Requirements

  • No specific prior knowledge required
  • Experience with craft work or similar training is an advantage
  • Basic knowledge of safety measures and manual work

Certification and careers

On successful completion, participants receive a certificate of their skills and knowledge in brazing and bending copper tubing. It is recognised in the HVAC industry and helps graduates find skilled work in related trades.

Start dates and fees

  • 5 April 2027Texas, USA
  • 5 July 2027Accra, Ghana
  • 4 October 2027Texas, USA

For the current fees, write to info@gastronauten-institute.com and the Institute will send you the fee schedule.

The cost depends on the length and scope of the training. Funding may be available through scholarships, subsidies or partnerships with companies.

Further learning

  • Workshops and seminars on new techniques and special applications, such as bending pipe in confined spaces or with special equipment
  • Further training in related areas, such as ducting for air conditioning systems or industrial pipe systems
In the workshop

Hands-on from the first day

A trainee brazes a copper pipe in a vice while a classmate watchesTrainees show the copper pipes they bent