New Welding and Machining Programs at the Nîmes University Institute of Technology

The Nîmes University Institute of Technology (IUT) has recently developed two new micro-certifications in industrial technology designed to train students for careers in manufacturing:

1. Welding: Basics of TIG and Shielded Metal Arc Welding
2. Machining: CNC and computer-aided manufacturing

Objectives

Welding Micro-Certification

This micro-certification is designed to train senior technicians in arc welding processes and quality assurance methods.

1. Implement arc welding processes
2. Check that welding equipment and tools are in good working order
3. Set the welding parameters according to the DMOS associated with the operation
4. Review and verify the compliance of the technical components of the work plan (DMOS, work instructions, parts to be welded, etc.)

Micro-certification in machining

This micro-certification is designed to develop and improve CNC machine programs in order to train senior technicians in the operation of the digital production line during the advanced manufacturing phase.

1. Create the machining program
2. Check and correct the machining program
3. Suggest one or more ways to improve the machining of the part

Teaching staff

Cyril Bordreuil

Both courses are led by Cyril BORDREUIL, who has been teaching for over 20 years in the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (GMP) department at the IUT in Nîmes, where he currently serves as department head. As a member of the LMGC research laboratory (Laboratory of Mechanics and Civil Engineering), he conducts research in the field of physics related to arc welding processes.

Frédéric Meizonnet

Cyril Bordreuil will be joined by Frédéric Meizonnet for the Welding Micro-Certification.

Frédéric Meizonnet has been teaching in the GMP department for over 15 years, offering courses in welding and metal forming (boiler making). He teaches introductory, advanced, and specialized courses to students in the Bachelor of Applied Sciences (BUT) program and the professional bachelor’s degree program in Metallurgy, Metal Forming, and Welding (MMS).

It plays a significant role in the training program leading to the internationally recognized International Welding Technologist (IWT) certification.

He is also in charge of the GMP department's welding shop.

Frédéric Pardo

Frédéric Pardo will speak alongside Cyril Bordreuil as part of the Machining micro-certification program.

Frédéric Pardo has been teaching in the GMP department for over 10 years. He holds a Certificate of Qualification in Aeronautical Education and is responsible for teaching machining and methods, ranging from introductory courses to advanced mastery of 5-axis machines.

As the department’s deputy manager and head of the machining shop, he has expertise in the digital workflow related to mechanical manufacturing and in the hands-on operation of machining centers.

Training session

One training session is scheduled for this year: 

• from June 22, 2026, to June 26, 2026OR
• from June 29, 2026, to July 3, 2026

The two micro-certifications are separate but will take place at the same time. One of the two weeks will be selected based on demand. 

More information and contact details

For more information and to apply, please contact our team:sfc-iutn@umontpellier.fr