West Africa Competence Institute

Supporting West African Competence

accredited training provider

West Africa Competence Institute (WACI) is a technical training center dedicated to developing professional skills for engineers, technicians, and supervisors working in industrial environments across West Africa. Our mission is to strengthen the region’s workforce by providing high-quality training in electrical safety, low voltage (LV) systems, installation, maintenance, inspection, and hazardous area operations.

West Africa’s industrial sectors, including offshore, minerals, manufacturing, utilities, and infrastructure, require highly competent personnel to operate safely and efficiently. At WACI, we aim to support this need by equipping professionals with the practical knowledge and competence required to work safely with electrical systems and equipment in demanding environments.

Through structured training programs and internationally aligned standards, we contribute to improving safety culture, technical quality, and operational reliability across the West African industry. Our goal is not only to train individuals, but also to support companies in building a more competent and safety-focused workforce.

REDUCe COSTS. IMPROVe SAFETY & QUALITY

Our positive, collaborative, customer service based approach leads to a safe, high quality, compliant installation whilst delivering significant cost benefits.

“Competence isn’t optional in our industry—it's the current that powers safety, quality, and progress”

Joseph Atherton, Certified Trainer and Assessor

Industry-Focused Training

Our courses are designed specifically for professionals working in industrial environments, focusing on practical knowledge that can be immediately applied in the workplace.

Experienced Trainers

Our instructors have extensive industry, engineering, and training experience, ensuring that participants receive practical insights and real-world knowledge.

International Standards

Our training programs are aligned with globally recognized standards and certification frameworks, supporting companies in meeting international safety and competence requirements.

regional commitment

WACI is committed to developing technical competence within West Africa, helping local professionals build the skills needed to support the region’s growing industries.

We place strong emphasis on safe working practices, technical competence, and quality workmanship, helping organizations reduce risk and improve operational performance.