Tophane Center of Vocational Excellence

Tophane Technical and Vocational High School (TMTAL) Established on March 29, 1868, Tophane Technical and Vocational High School (TMTAL) has a distinguished history, dating back to its establishment in 1868. Over the years, it has undergone several transformations, adapting to the evolving needs of vocational and technical education. • 1899: The institution was renamed Hamidiye Industrial School. • 1910: Forging, smoothing, and moulding ateliers were re-established to enhance practical training. • 1916: Departments for carpentry, fitting, turning, foundry, wood-turning, modeling, shoemaking, and forging were inaugurated, marking a significant expansion of its technical education capabilities. • : A new building housing four ateliers and classrooms was constructed, and a motor atelier was opened. • 1952: The school was renamed Bursa Male Industrial Institute. • 1958: An Evening Vocational School was established. Additionally, an electricity department was introduced during the academic year, complementing the existing machinery department. • 1974: The school adopted the name Bursa Technical High School and Industrial Vocational High School School. • 1986: The "Apprenticeship and Vocational Education Law" (Law No. 3308) introduced significant reforms, integrating vocational education into schools and companies. • 1987: The Tophane Anatolian Technical and Vocational High School was established, initially offering an electronics department. Subsequently, departments for IT, machinery, and CNC technology were added. • 2012: The Industrial Automation Technologies Department was launched to keep pace with advancements in state-of-the-art technologies. Contributions to Lifelong Learning and Sector Collaboration Tophane MTAL actively supports lifelong learning by organizing vocational education programs for adults. In collaboration with various institutions, the school delivers vocational education and training courses. It also conducts occupational health and safety training, as mandated by the "Regulation Regarding Methods and Basics of the Occupational Health and Security Trainings, enacted under the Law of Occupational Health and Safety. Excellence in Vocational Education Located in Bursa, a city renowned for its machinery industry, Tophane MTAL is a cornerstone of vocational and technical education. With a legacy of excellence since 1868, the institution provides high-quality education to meet industry demands. The school currently educates approximately 2,000 students with the support of 204 teachers, offering programs in a wide range of fields, including: • Computerized Machinery Manufacturing • Computer-Aided Machine Design • Computer-Aided Modeling • Computerized Mould • Metal Works • Metallurgy • Plastic Processing • Furniture • Informatics • Electricity and Electronics • Firefighting and Security Through its comprehensive programs and industry-aligned training, Tophane MTAL continues to prepare students for successful careers in the technical and vocational sectors.