SAIW Course Prospectus 2017

Southern African Institute of Welding
Course Prospectus 2017
SAIW
Promoting excellence in welding in Africa
SAIW COURSE WORLD
Career Paths
Fabrication & Welding Inspector
Welding Lecturer Quality Control Personnel
Competent Person – Pressure Vessels Fabrication Supervisor
Competent Person – Steam Generators Inspector of Pressurised Equipment
Fabrication Foreman
Robotic Operator
Heat
SAIW Courses Tradesman
Treatment for Welding Quality Control
Technical Sales
Representative Engineers AWS Competent Person Course Safety Officer
IWIP Comprehensive IWIP Basic IWIP Standard
Estimator Heat Paint Artisan Welder
Treatment Senior Welding Inspector
for Welding Inspector
Welding/Fabrication Robotic Welding ASME Code Welding Safety
Supervisor Artist/Sculptor
IIW Practitioner Welding National Welder
Project Manager Programme
Inspection Pipe Welder
Welding Symbols
Fabrication IIW Specialist
Workshop Manager Pipe Fitter
Welding Practical Welding
Heat Treatment for Co-ordination Welding
Research & International Plate Sheet Metal Worker
Engineers
Development Welder
IIW Technologist Non-
Fabrication
Management Welding Metallurgy Destructive International Fillet Structural Steel
Welder
Welder
IIW Engineer Testing
Welding International Pipe
Technologist Appreciation of Welding Operator
Welding for Engineers Visual Testing Welder
Eddy Current
Academic Industrial
Failure Analysis UTWT Robotic Operator/
Radiographic
Quality Auditor Appreciation Safety Programmer
of NDT for RT Interpreters
Quality Engineer Engineers MT RT
PT Boilermaker
UT
Welding Engineer NDT Consultant
NDT Training,
Examination & NDT Applied Scientist/ NDT Lecturer
Certification Physicist NDT Examiner
NDT Quality Engineering NDT Operator (Level 1) NDT Research/Developer
NDT Manager NDT Technician (Level 2) NDT Auditor
NDT Technologist (Level 3)
This diagram represents the entire offering of SAIW courses.

CONTENTS
Booking Procedures.............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Banking Details .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Welding Quality Control....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Welding Inspection Personnel (IWIP) – Basic Level*............................................................................................................ 8-13
Senior Welding Inspector (Level 2)....................................................................................................................................... 14-17
Welding Safety...................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Robotic Welding*................................................................................................................................................................. 19
IIW Welding Practitioner ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
IIW Welding Specialist ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
International Welding Specialist Bridging Course*............................................................................................................... 24
IIW Welding Technologist .................................................................................................................................................... 25
Appreciation of Welding....................................................................................................................................................... 27
ASME Codes of Construction ............................................................................................................................................... 29
AWS D1.1 – Steel Structures ................................................................................................................................................ 31
Heat Treatment Practitioner................................................................................................................................................. 33
Heat Treatment for Engineering .......................................................................................................................................... 35
Competent Persons: Foundation Week; Pressure Vessels – Core Week; Steam Generators – Core Week ......................... 36-40
Process Plant Inspection....................................................................................................................................................... 41
Paint Inspectors ................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Welding Symbols ................................................................................................................................................................. 45
Welding Metallurgy.............................................................................................................................................................. 46
Failure Analysis..................................................................................................................................................................... 47
ISO 3834 and ISO 14731....................................................................................................................................................... 48
Material Testing Laboratory................................................................................................................................................. 49
Career Planning for Inspectors ............................................................................................................................................ 50-51
Career Plan for IWIP............................................................................................................................................................. 52
Practical Welder Training...................................................................................................................................................... 53
IIW International Welder...................................................................................................................................................... 55-57
Re-write Examinations.......................................................................................................................................................... 58
Non Destructive Testing (NDT) ............................................................................................................................................. 59-72
Directions and Contact Details ............................................................................................................................................ 74-IBC
*NEW COURSE
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Booking Procedures
NOTE: Self-help online registration and booking available from January 2017 on www.saiw.co.za.
Please ensure that you comply with the course access conditions prior to enrolling for the course. Refer to the access conditions indicated on the NDT Access Conditions Table
Further information is available on the SAIW website : www.saiw.co.za
Full payment is to be made prior to the commencement of the course and exam
All prices indicate the combined total for both the training and initial qualification examination costs. All prices quoted includes VAT
ALL PRICES QUOTED INCLUDE VAT

1 The following documentation is required for course enrolment:
1.1 “Course Enrolment Application Form” – completed in full
1.2 Confirmation of full payment
1.3 Legible copy of highest academic qualifications (School, college, University, etc.) and / or, pass mark in Proficiency Test
1.4 Company letter stating delegate’s current employment status (if applicable)
1.5 Legible copy of ID or Passport
1.6 When doing a Level II or Level III course, confirmation of the preceding Level qualification (training record and examination result letter) is required
Please note that:
Once we have received all correct documents and payment has been confirmed, you will receive via email a “Booking Confirmation Notice”,
which will include the date of the NDT course, venue and full address
2 What you need to bring along:

2.1 Copy of your ID or Passport
2.2 Stationery, e.g. pen, pencil, note book, erasure and highlighter and scientific calculator
2.3 Copy of the booking confirmation letter
2.4 A 100% attendance of the course is mandatory
3 Cancellation of Training:
3.1 The SAIW reserves the right to cancel a course at short notice, should student numbers not meet our minimum course requirements.
Candidates shall be informed of the cancellation and arrangements will be made to book the candidate on the next available course
3.2 Only course fees will be reimbursed, if so required. Personal costs, relating to accommodation and travelling, cannot be claimed
3.3 If the application is cancelled by the applicant 30 days prior to the training start date, then no cancellation charge will apply
3.4 If the application is cancelled by the applicant less than 30 days prior to the training start date, the full charge will apply
4 Dress Code:
4.1 Practical Welding: Safety clothes – safety boots, full overalls with long sleeves, gloves and helmet
4.2 Any other course: Long pants, shirt and closed shoes
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Banking Details
For courses For examinations and re-write examinations
Account Name: South African Institute of Welding NPC Account Name: SAIW Certification
Bank: First National Bank Bank: First National Bank
Branch: Hyde Park Branch: Hyde Park
Branch Number: 255 805 Branch Number: 255 805
Account Number: 505 236 54470 Account Number: 620 739 56850
Reference No: Surname & ID number / Invoice Number Reference No: Surname & ID number / Invoice Number
Credit Card Facilities available
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About Welding Quality Control
T
he Basics of Welding Quality Control is a course designed to allow candidates who
have no industry experience to quickly familiarise themselves with the ins and outs
of welding quality control. The course introduces welding terminology, gives a brief
description of common welding processes, material science, inspection techniques, welding
and fabrication codes, quality control documentation, basic mathematics and science.
This course combines the Foundation week, which was previously in the Welding Inspection
Level 1 course. The course is also for those who do not meet direct entry requirements to
the Welding Inspection Level 1 course.
This course is intended for anyone who wishes to enter the field of fabrication and serves as
a basis to begin a career in welding quality control and inspection. The course can be used
to access other courses in Welding Inspection or Welding Coordination/Supervision. The
course meets the syllabus requirements of Module 0 for IIW courses.
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Welding Quality Control 2017
Prices (including VAT)
R 9 780 Entry Requirements
Course Duration 10 days None
Note: A 60% mark is required in end-of-course examination. Course Outline

Week 1 – Quality control, welding codes and standards, welding terminology
Week 2 – Overview for Mathematics, Science, Engineering and Materials for Welding Technology
JHB 1 JHB 2 JHB 3 JHB 4 JHB 5 JHB 6 JHB 7
WEEK 1 16 - 20 Jan 13 - 17 Feb 29 May - 02 Jun 21 - 25 Aug 09 - 13 Oct 30 Oct - 03 Nov 27 Nov - 01 Dec
WEEK 2 23 - 27 Jan 20 - 24 Feb 05 - 09 Jun 28 Aug - 1 Sep 16 - 20 Oct 06 - 10 Nov 04 - 08 Dec
CAPE TOWN 1 CAPE TOWN 2 SECUNDA 1 SECUNDA 2
WEEK 1 27 Feb - 03 Mar 26 - 29 Sep WEEK 1 16 - 20 Jan 14 - 18 Aug
WEEK 2 06 - 10 Mar 02 - 09 Oct WEEK 2 23 - 27 Jan 21 - 25 Aug
DURBAN 1 DURBAN 2 DURBAN 3
WEEK 1 06 - 10 Feb 10 - 14 Jul 23 - 27 Oct
WEEK 2 13 - 17 Feb 17 - 21 Jul 30 Oct - 03 Nov
Please contact course administrator on weld.insp@saiw.co.za – 011 298 2111 for further information
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About International Welding
Inspection Personnel (IWIP)
– Basic Level
T
he SAIW flagship Welding Inspector training programmes are tailored to meet
industry requirements for welding inspection personnel involved in the fabrication,
petrochemical, refinery, process plant, power generation, construction and other
industries. Qualification as a welding inspector is an ideal platform to build a career as a
third party inspector or to progress further as a technical expert or manager of an inspection
function.
The IWIP course is designed to equip an inspector to conduct basic inspections, to identify
welding defects and witness and validate welder qualification tests. Students obtain a useful
qualification which allows them to gain employment.
Important to note:
This course is the first level of a new 3-level programme, which will comprise International
Welding Inspector Personnel (IWIP) Basic, Standard and Comprehensive levels.
Upon completion of the Basic Level, two years working experience is required before moving
on to the Standard Level. To progress from the Standard Level to the Comprehensive Level,
two years working experience is required.
The SAIW has decided to fully implement the International Institute of Welding (IIW) IWIP
Programme in order to afford candidates an Internationally recognised qualification. Those
who pass will receive an IIW certificate.
The IIW is represented in more than 50 nations across five continents and is the leading
welding organisation in the world.
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International Welding Inspection (IWIP) – Basic Level 2017
Johannesburg, regular intervals
Recommended Access Conditions:
Prices (including VAT) Matric with a pass in both Mathematics and Science and a combined
Corporate Member R 36 000 average mark of 50% OR
Non-Member R 39 200 Successful completion of SAIW’s Welding Quality Control course OR
Course Duration 20 days Two years welding experience
Duration
(hrs) JHB 1 JHB 2 JHB 3 JHB 4 JHB 5 JHB 6
WEEK 1
Welding Processes
Materials Technology 40 16 - 20 Jan 13 - 17 Feb 13 - 17 Mar 03 - 07 Apr 08 - 12 May 05 - 09 Jun
Construction and Design
WEEK 2
Fabrication, Application, Engineering
Testing of Welds 40 13 - 17 Feb 13 - 17 Mar 03 - 07 Apr 08 - 12 May 05 - 09 Jun 03 - 07 Jul
QA/QC
WEEK 3
QA/QC
40 13 - 17 Mar 03 - 07 Apr 08 - 12 May 05 - 09 Jun 03 - 07 Jul 31 Jul - 04 Aug
Welder Perfomance Qualification
WEEK 4
Revision 24 03 - 05 Apr 08 - 10 May 05 - 07 Jun 03 - 05 Jul 31 Jul - 02 Aug 04 - 06 Sep
Welding Technology Exam 3 06 Apr 11 May 08 Jun 06 Jul 03 Aug 07 Sep
Welding Inspection Exam 3 06 Apr 11 May 08 Jun 06 Jul 03 Aug 07 Sep
Practical Exam 3 07 Apr 12 May 09 Jun 07 Jul 04 Aug 08 Sep
Continued on page 10
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Johannesburg, regular intervals
Continued from page 9
JHB 7 JHB 8 JHB 9 JHB 10 JHB 11 JHB 12
Week 1 03 - 07 Jul 31 Jul - 04 Aug 14 - 18 Aug 04 - 08 Sep 11 - 15 Sep 18 - 22 Sep
Week 2 31 Jul - 04 Aug 28 Aug - 01 Sep 11 - 15 Sep 02 - 06 Oct 09 - 13 Oct 16 - 20 Oct
Week 3 28 Aug - 01 Sep 18 - 22 Sep 09 - 13 Oct 30 Oct - 03 Nov 06 - 10 Nov 06 - 10 Nov
02 - 04 Oct 23 - 25 Oct 06 - 08 Nov 04 - 06 Dec 04 - 06 Dec 04 - 06 Dec
05 Oct 26 Oct 09 Nov 07 Dec 07 Dec 07 Dec

Week 4
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Johannesburg, continuous
Corporate Member R 36 000
Non-Member R 39 200
Course Duration 20 days
Duration
(hrs) JHB 30 JHB 31 JHB 32 JHB 33 JHB 34
WEEK 1
Weld Processes
Materials Technology 40 23 - 27 Jan 08 - 12 May 28 Aug - 01 Sep 02 - 06 Oct 30 Oct - 03 Nov
WEEK 2
Testing of Welds 40 30 Jan - 03 Feb 15 - 19 May 04 - 08 Sep 09 - 13 Oct 06 - 10 Nov
QA/QC
WEEK 3
QA/QC
40 06 - 10 Feb 22 - 26 May 11 - 15 Sep 16 - 20 Oct 13 - 17 Nov
WEEK 4
Revision 24 13 - 15 Feb 29 - 31 May 18 - 20 Sep 23 - 25 Oct 20 - 22 Nov
Welding Technology Exam 3 16 Feb 01 Jun 21 Sep 26 Oct 23 Nov
Welding Inspection Exam 3 16 Feb 01 Jun 21 Sep 26 Oct 23 Nov
Practical Exam 3 17 Feb 02 Jun 22 Sep 27 Oct 24 Nov
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Regional
Non-Member R 39 200
Duration
(hrs) Durban 1 Durban 2 Durban 3 Durban 4 Durban 5
WEEK 1
Weld Processes
Materials Technology 40 23 - 27 Jan 03 - 07 Apr 05 - 09 Jun 24 - 28 Jul 18 - 22 Sep
WEEK 2
Testing of Welds 40 20 - 24 Feb 08 - 12 May 03 - 07 Jul 21 - 25 Aug 16 - 20 Oct
QA/QC
WEEK 3
QA/QC
40 27 - 31 Mar 05 - 09 Jun 31 Jul - 04 Aug 18 - 22 Sep 13 - 17 Nov
WEEK 4
Revision 24 08 - 10 May 03 - 05 Jul 28 - 30 Aug 23 - 24 Oct 04 - 06 Dec
Welding Technology Exam 3 11 May 06 Jul 31 Aug 26 Oct 07 Dec
Welding Inspection Exam 3 11 May 06 Jul 31 Aug 26 Oct 07 Dec
Practical Exam 3 12 May 07 Jul 01 Sep 27 Oct 08 Dec
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Regional
Cape Town 1 Cape Town 2 Cape Town 3 Secunda 1 Secunda 2 Secunda 3 Secunda 4
Week 1 20 - 24 Feb 10 - 14 Jul 16 - 20 Oct 23 - 27 Jan 06 - 10 Feb 03 - 07 Jul 11 - 15 Sep
Week 2 27 Feb - 03 Mar 17 - 21 Jul 23 - 27 Oct 30 Jan - 03 Feb 06 - 10 Mar 10 - 14 Jul 09 - 13 Oct
Week 3 27 - 31 Mar 14 - 18 Aug 20 - 24 Nov 06 - 10 Feb 15 - 19 May 17 - 21 Jul 6 - 10 Nov
03 - 05 Apr 21 - 23 Aug 27 - 29 Nov 13 - 15 Feb 26 - 28 Jun 24 - 26 Jul 04 - 06 Dec

06 Apr 24 Aug 30 Nov 16 Feb 29 Jun 27 Jul 07 Dec
Week 4
06 Apr 24 Aug 30 Nov 16 Feb 29 Jun 27 Jul 07 Dec
07 Apr 25 Aug 01 Dec 17 Feb 30 Jun 28 Jul 08 Dec
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About Senior Welding
Inspector
T
he SAIW flagship welding inspector training programmes are tailored to meet
industry requirements for welding inspection personnel involved in the fabrication,
petrochemical, refinery, process plant, power generation, construction and other
industries.
The Senior Welding Inspector course, which is for those who have successfully completed
the Welding Inspector Course, completes the training as a welding inspector and further
upgrades skills to a level where candidates are able to take on and manage all inspection
activities, including being able to confirm the code compliance of a welding procedure.
Since 2010, the SAIW welding inspectors training programmes and examinations are fully
aligned with the International Institute of Welding (IIW) IWIP Standard level inspection
diploma, but the combined Welding Inspector and Senior Welding Inspector courses are
more comprehensive than the IIW syllabus as they incorporate material identified as essential
by national industry experts. Important to note: From 2017, the SAIW Level Two Welding
Inspector Course will serve as a transition course for the IWIP Programme (see page 8).
Students having successfully completed the Senior Welding Inspector course automatically
qualify for the internationally recognised IIW IWIP standard level diploma, which is awarded
automatically, provided the student meets the following IIW course access conditions:
• The candidate has to be at least 20 years old at the time of taking the course
• The candidate has to have a senior certificate or equivalent with pass marks in mathematics
and science
• The candidate must have at least 2 years’ relevant practical experience
• Candidates with a GETC qualification (Grade 9) require an additional 3 years of relevant
experience, i.e. a total of 5 years’ experience
• Students who qualified as Senior Welding Inspectors (SAIW – Level 2) before 2010 have
to complete an extra 2 day module and exam in construction and design. (Details on
application)
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Senior Welding Inspector – Level 2 2017
Corporate Member R 44 500 General Access Conditions: Applicants are required to hold:
Non-Member R 48 300 Applicants for Senior Welding Inspector (Level 2) courses must have passed the relevant
Course Duration 25 days SAIW Certification Welding Inspector (Level I) qualification examination
Duration
WEEK 1 JHB 1 JHB 2 JHB 3 JHB 4 JHB 5 JHB 6
(hrs)
Construction and Design 16
16 - 20 Jan 06 - 10 Feb 20 - 24 Feb 13 - 17 Mar 27 - 31 Mar 22 - 26 May
Materials Technology II 24
WEEK 2
Destructive Testing 8
13 - 17 Feb 06 - 10 Mar 27 - 31 Mar 15 - 19 May 15 - 19 May 19 - 23 Jun
Non Destructive Testing 32
WEEK 3
Heat Treatment 16
13 - 17 Mar 03 - 07 Apr 08 - 12 May 19 - 23 Jun 19 - 23 Jun 24 - 28 Jul
Inspection and Quality Assurance 24
WEEK 4
Procedure Qualification 24
Fabrication Applications Engineering 8 03- 07 Apr 15 - 19 May 19 - 23 Jun 17 - 21 Jul 17 - 21 Jul 21 - 25 Aug
Legal Knowledge 8
WEEK 5
Revision 24 08 - 10 May 19 - 21 Jun 17 - 19 Jul 14 - 16 Aug 14 - 16 Aug 18 - 20 Sep
Theory Examination (2 x 3 hrs) 6 11 May 22 Jun 20 Jul 17 Aug 17 Aug 21 Sep
Practical Examination (1 x 5 hrs) 5 12 May 23 Jun 21 Jul 18 Aug 18 Aug 22 Sep
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JHB 7 JHB 8 JHB 9 JHB 10 JHB 11 JHB 12 JHB 13
Week 1 05 - 09 Jun 19 - 23 Jun 19 - 23 Jun 10 - 14 Jul 24 - 28 Jul 31 Jul - 04 Aug 14 - 18 Aug
Week 2 10 - 14 Jul 17 - 21 Jul 17 - 21 Jul 31 Jul - 04 Aug 21 - 25 Aug 04 - 08 Sep 11 - 15 Sep
Week 3 14 - 18 Aug 14 - 18 Aug 14 - 18 Aug 28 Aug - 01 Sep 18 - 22 Sep 02 - 06 Oct 09 - 13 Oct
Week 4 11 - 15 Sep 11 - 15 Sep 11 - 15 Sep 18 - 22 Sep 16 - 20 Oct 30 Oct - 03 Nov 06 - 10 Nov
09 - 11 Oct 09 - 11 Oct 09 - 11 Oct 16 - 18 Oct 13 - 15 Nov 27 - 29 Nov 04 - 06 Dec

Week 5 12 Oct 12 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 16 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec
13 Oct 13 Oct 13 Oct 20 Oct 17 Nov 01 Dec 08 Dec
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(Regional dates)
DBN 1 DBN 2 DBN 3 DBN 4 DBN 5 CAPE TOWN 1 CAPE TOWN 2 SECUNDA 1 SECUNDA 2
Week 1 16 - 20 Jan 30 Jan - 03 Feb 27 Feb - 03 Mar 29 May - 02 Jun 31 Jul - 04 Aug 06 - 10 Mar 04 - 08 Sep 30 Jan - 03 Feb 29 May - 02 Jun
Week 2 20 - 24 Feb 20 - 24 Feb 27 - 31 Mar 10 - 14 Jul 04 - 08 Sep 13 - 17 Mar 11 - 15 Sep 27 Feb - 03 Mar 26 - 30 Jun
Week 3 27 - 31 Mar 13 - 17 Mar 22 - 26 May 14 - 18 Aug 02 - 06 Oct 15 - 19 May 09 - 13 Oct 27 - 31 Mar 24 - 28 Jul
Week 4 15 - 19 May 15 - 19 May 26 - 30 Jun 11 - 15 Sep 06 - 10 Nov 22 - 26 May 16 - 20 Oct 15 - 19 May 21 - 25 Aug
26 - 28 Jun 26 - 28 Jun 24 - 26 Jul 09 - 11 Oct 04 - 06 Dec 19 - 21 Jun 13 - 15 Nov 19 - 21 Jun 02 - 04 Oct

Week 5 29 Jun 29 Jun 27 Jul 12 Oct 07 Dec 22 Jun 16 Nov 22 Jun 05 Oct
30 Jun 30 Jun 28 Jul 13 Oct 08 Dec 23 Jun 17 Nov 23 Jun 06 Oct
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About Welding Safety
T
he SAIW Welding Safety course has been developed to provide the student with a
detailed understanding of safety aspects associated with welding practices.
The course has a practical and workshop component where the student will obtain first-hand
experience of welding and safe practices for this technology. The course also has a classroom
section which deals with regulations and standards that are in place to ensure safety in
the welding fabrication workshop. The course covers all the processes used in fabrication
workshops including the common welding processes, cutting, grinding and gouging.
The Welding Safety course is ideal for safety officers, supervisors and managers who are
involved with welding workshops.
Students are required to bring their PPE for the workshop component of this training course.

This course is intended for:
Personnel carrying responsibility for safety in welding operations. 2017
Non-Member R 9 500 The ideal course for welding supervisors and safety officers
Duration
(hrs) JHB 1 JHB 2
Regulatory requirements of the OHS Act, Works Act Regulations and SANS 10238.
24 18 - 20 Apr 07 - 10 Aug
Aquaintance with safety procedures in welding processes.
all students to bring own safety boots and flame retardent overalls (cotton).
Please contact course administrator on weld.tech@saiw.co.za – 011 298 2130 for further information
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About Robotic Welding
T
he Robotic Welding course provides training to personnel in the robotic welding
industry on welding technology that is applicable to automated welding processes. The
course is designed to give personnel the necessary theoretical knowledge on welding
technology by equipping the candidate to manage all aspects of a robotic welding operation
including design of the welding task, safety and troubleshooting of the welding operation.
The course includes the following: welding terminology; equipment for robotic welding;
technical drawings including interpretation and application; welding symbols; welding
processes and technologies for robotic welding including selection of welding parameters;
factors affecting the weld; identification of welding defects and causes; resolution of
welding defects; standards for welding defects (ISO 5817); jigs, fixtures, manipulators and
rotators; sensors used for welding robots; seam tracking technologies; principles of robotic
programming; welding safety; weld procedures and application to robotic welding.

2017
Non-Member R 26 300

Duration JHB 1 JHB 2
No prior access conditions. 10 days 03 - 14 Jul 27 Nov - 08 Dec
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About IIW Welding Practitioner
W
elding supervisors are tasked with the responsibility of improving the productivity
of welders. With the correct training, welding supervisors will provide adequate
support for welders ensuring high quality production at minimum cost.
The International Welding Practitioner (IWP) course is ideal for welding personnel who wish to
progress their career and improve their knowledge of welding technology and quality control.
This course has both a theoretical and a practical component and covers:
• Welding processes and equipment
• Materials and their behaviour during welding, construction and design
• Fabrication applications engineering
• Practical Welding:
o Practical training is carried out on an individual basis with the main processes being
MMA, MIG/MAG, FCAW, TIG and Oxy-Fuel welding. Forty (40) hours are reserved
to broaden the student’s knowledge and skill in other relevant materials within this
main process. An additional twenty (20) hours shall be reserved to give the student
basic understanding of the possibilities of other processes
o NOTE: The student may be exempted from practical training under certain
circumstances
On completion of the course, students will have an understanding of:

• The characteristics and main components of the most common arc welding power sources
• The fundamentals of common and special welding processes and their applications
• Consumables used in the different processes
• Joint designs and weld configurations for specific materials, thicknesses, accessibility,
different loadings and allowable tolerances
• Basic metallurgy of steels, testing of materials and heat treatments
• Defects encountered with the various welding processes
• And more – see dedicated course brochure for additional details
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IIW Welding Practitioner 2017
Johannesburg
Prices (including VAT) General Access Condition:
Theory Only Practical Only Combined 1. A valid welder qualification certificate to weld in all positions without backing in
Corporate Member R 18 800 R 8 770 R 27 570 at least one process, eg. 6G (H-L045) pipe weld without backing, or horizontal and
Non-Member R 20 400 R 8 770 R 29 100 vertical groove weld without backing
Course Duration Practical: 8 days / Theory: 10 days / Exams: 2 hours 2. The recommended minimum age of 20 years including 2 years working experience
as a welder
3. Welder qualification tests will be conducted on completion of the theory in the 6G
positions and PF plate positions, in a choice of processes or materials
This course is intended for: Welding personnel who wish to improve their welding skills and knowledge to enable them to take on welding supervision tasks and positions
Please note: Practical Welding Module may be exempt on application if the candidate has a welder qualification for multiple materials and can demonstrate experience of all the
major welding processes
Must be completed prior to commencing

Practical Welding 8 days
the theory
Welding Processes and Equipment
Materials and their behaviour during welding

10 days 06 - 17 Feb 30 Oct - 10 Nov
Fabrication, Applications and Engineering
Examination 2 days
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About IIW Welding Specialist
An International Institute of Welding Course
T
he Welding Specialist course is aimed at equipping personnel with the necessary skills
and technical knowledge to plan, execute, supervise and test welding operations within
a limited technical field involving simple welded constructions. The course has been
designed to meet the requirements of welding coordination personnel.
Welding supervisors and coordinators make a valuable contribution to welding operations,

especially with regards to cost, quality, productivity and safety. The course is specifically
aimed at supervisors and coordinators but is also suitable for personnel involved in training
and technical sales. Candidates of at least 20 years of age with a senior matric certificate
or N3 qualification, including mathematics and science and at least two years’ relevant
experience may apply. Candidates with a Grade 9 or equivalent certificate, plus five years’
relevant experience will also be considered.
Candidates not meeting the above educational requirements may still be able to access the
course through artisan qualifications and experience. Contact the SAIW for more information.
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IIW Welding Specialist 2017
Johannesburg
General Access Conditions:
Prices (including VAT) 1. A senior certificate (matric, N3) with a pass in mathematics and science or
Theory Only Practical Only Combined equivalent AND
Corporate Member R 38 600 R 8 770 R 47 370 2. The recommended minimum age of 20 years including a minimum of 2 years of job
Non-Member R 42 000 R 8 770 R 50 770 related experience is required OR
Course Duration Practical: 8 days / Theory: 26 days / Exams: 8 hours 3. Hold a General Education and Training Certificate (GETC – Grade 9) plus 5 years
relevant metal working experience
This course is intended for: Welding supervisors and coordinators and for personnel involved in training and technical sales.
Duration JHB 1 JHB 2 JHB 3 JHB 4

PLEASE NOTE:
The practical component does not aim at providing practical
Practical Welding 8 days 16 - 25 Jan 13 - 23 Mar 15 - 24 May 19 - 28 Jun
skills to the welding Specialist, but rather at providing them
with knowledge on the control of the different welding
Welding Processes and Equipment 13 - 20 Feb 18 - 25 Apr 03 - 10 Jul 17 - 24 Jul
processes. The students will become as familiar as possible
with the problems and typical defects associated with
Materials and their behaviour during welding 22 - 31 Mar 22 - 31 May 08 - 18 Aug 28 Aug - 06 Sep incorrect use of the different welding methods.
26 days
Construction and Design 02 - 05 May 10 - 13 Jul 26 - 29 Sep 02 - 05 Oct Exemption is available from the practical training module
on application with a suitable CV showing experience with
Fabrication, Applications and Engineering 05 - 14 Jun 08 - 18 Aug 23 Oct - 01 Nov 13 - 22 Nov all the welding processes.
Examination (4 x 2 hrs) 8
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About International Welding
Specialist Bridging Course
Alternate Welding Inspector Route to obtain the
Specialist Diploma
T
he Welding Specialist Bridging course provides a route for candidates who have completed
SAIW Welding Inspector Level 2 to obtain the IIW International Welding Specialist diploma.
This one week training course covers the Welding Specialist syllabus requirements that are
not covered within the SAIW Welding Inspector Level 1 and Level 2 courses.
This course is aimed at equipping personnel with the necessary skills and technical knowledge
to coordinate welding activities within a fabrication environment. Welding supervisors and co
ordinators make a valuable contribution to welding operations especially with regards to cost,
quality, productivity and safety. The Welding Specialist Bridging course provides a route for
personnel to increase their welding inspection knowledge and skills to fulfil a welding supervision
and coordination role.
The normal access requirements for IIW Welding Specialist apply and candidates will be
required to write examinations for the four Welding Technology modules. Candidates will also
be required to undertake the practical module. This, however, may be exempt if the candidate
can demonstrate the requisite experience and knowledge of welding processes.

Theory Only Practical Only Combined
General Access Conditions:
1. Pass in SAIW Welding Inspection Level 1 and Senior Welding 2017
Corporate Member R 13 200 R 8 770 R 21 970 Inspector Level 2 AND
Non-Member R 14 200 R 8 770 R 22 970 2. Meet the access conditions for IIW Welding Specialist

Course Duration 5 days and 60 hours practical
JHB 1 JHB 2 JHB 3 JHB 4
To obtain the Specialist Diploma Level 7 and Level 2 plus IIW Specialist Briding Course: Exam: Course: Exam: Course: Exam: Course: Exam:
Course must be completed. 30 Jan - 03 Feb 27 - 28 Mar 22 - 26 May 27 - 28 Jul 28 Aug - 01 sep 23 - 24 Oct 13 - 17 Nov 11 - 12 Dec
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About IIW Welding
Technologist
An International Institute of Welding Course
T
he welding technologist course is aimed at equipping personnel with the necessary
skills and technical knowledge for the planning, executing, supervising and testing of the
tasks and responsibilities in welding fabrication, within a selective or limited technical
field involving simple welded constructions.
Engineering personnel, with a National Diploma in engineering or an equivalent qualification,

intending to pursue a career in welding fabrication should apply for this course. It is suitable for
engineers working on site and in fabrication workshops, in manufacturing, EPCM companies
and end users. The qualification is referenced as suitable for employees with welding
coordination responsibilities in ISO 3834 and ISO 14731 standards addressing welding quality
systems.
It is also an excellent qualification for Welding Coordination Personnel with the responsibility
for confirming the acceptability of welding procedures used in welded fabrications.
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IIW Welding Technologist 2017
Prices (including VAT) General Access Conditions:
Theory Only Practical Only Combined 1. National diploma in Engineering from a Technical University (Technikon)
Corporate Member R 63 800 R 8 770 R 72 570 approved by ECSA
Non-Member R 69 400 R 8770 R 68 170 2. BSc degree in Engineering (Metallurgical, Mechanical or Electrical approved
Course Duration Practical: 8 days / Theory: 44 days / Exams: 16 hours by ECSA)
3. IWS diploma with 6 years work experience as a Welding Coordinator at an
This course is intended for: Engineering personnel with a National diploma in appropriate level within 8 years after receiving the IWS diploma
engineering or an equivalent qualification, intending to pursue a career in welding 4. N6 Mechanical Engineering with 5 years work experience in the fabrication
fabrication and for engineers working in site and workshop fabrication. field in the last 10 years after receiving the N6 diploma
Practical Welding 8 days 16 - 25 Jan 12 - 22 Jun PLEASE NOTE:

The practical component aims to provide a candidate with
Welding Processes and Equipment 10 days 13 - 24 Feb 24 Jul - 04 Aug knowledge on the control of the different welding processes.
The candidate will become as familiar as possible with the
Materials and their behaviour during welding 13 days 22 Mar - 07 Apr 11 - 28 Sep problems and typical defects associated with incorrect use of
the different welding methods.
Construction and Design 13 days 05 - 12 May 20 - 27 Oct
Exemption is available from the practical training module on
application with a suitable CV showing experience with all
Fabrication, Applications and Engineering 10 days 26 Jun - 07 Jul 13 - 24 Nov
the welding processes.
Examinations are held on 1st day of the following module 4x4 hrs
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About Appreciation of Welding
W
elding is a complex subject with many welding processes available ranging from
the traditional “stick” welding through to advanced processes such as laser
welding.
In addition, there are many materials for the engineer to utilise including a large range of
ferrous alloys ranging from steel alloys through to cast iron as well as non-ferrous alloys.
Techniques have also been developed for welding plastics, ceramics and other exotic materials.
The Appreciation of Welding course is designed to provide candidates with an overview of
welding technology in order to understand welding better and make informed welding related
decisions.
With increasing operating stresses and temperatures, use of new materials and innovative
designs, engineers are finding it increasingly difficult to contain maintenance and fabrication
costs due to their lack of knowledge of welding technology and related sciences. With
increased knowledge of welding technology, it has been proven that substantial cost savings
are possible.
Personnel in senior positions must have an appreciation of welding technology to ensure that
maintenance, fabrication and construction work is being carried out effectively in terms of
quality and cost effectiveness.
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Appreciation of Welding 2017
Non-Member R 14 200
This course is intended for: Personnel who specify welding for design, construction or maintenance of equipment. This course provides an overview of welding and material
technology as well as quality control of welding operations to ensure suitable quality welds are produced and the design intent is met.

Duration
(per group)
(hrs) JHB DURBAN CAPE TOWN
Group 1 Group 1 Group 1

40
27 Feb - 03 Mar 06 - 10 Feb 18 - 22 Sep
Group 2 Group 2
The Appreciation of Welding course is designed to provide personnel
05 - 09 Jun 30 Oct - 03 Nov
with an overview of welding technology in order to understand
Group 3
welding better and make informed welding related decisions.
13 - 17 Nov
CPD credits available for this course
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About ASME Codes of
Construction
T
his ASME Code of Construction is ideal for welding inspectors involved in boiler and/or
pressure vessel fabrication, repair or modification according to the ASME codes. This
course is mandatory for inspectors aiming for Inspector of Pressurised Equipment (IPE)
certification with the intention of working for an Approved Inspection Authority.
The course is also suitable for project and maintenance engineers and engineering supervisors
with responsibility for boilers and pressure vessels as an introduction to the ASME codes.
Candidates should have a Grade 10 qualification as a minimum with 12 months welding

inspection experience. Candidates should preferably have completed the SAIW level 2 welding
inspector qualification prior to doing this course, which is a requirement for IPE certification.
The course addresses the requirements of ASME Section 1 – rules of construction for power
boilers. ASME section VIII Division 1 – rules of construction for pressure vessels, ASME
Section IX – welding and brazing qualifications and NBIC – National Board Inspection Code.
The following syllabus with an emphasis on code requirements for welding, fabrication
and inspection: design of vessels and boilers; allowable materials; strengthen calculations
for openings; fabrication requirements; qualification of welders and welding procedures;
Inspection and tests; marking and reports; pressure relief devices; duties of inspectors; using
the codes and calculations; practical solutions to problems.
Successful graduates will have an appreciation for the design requirements and be able to
use the codes and interpret and apply the fabrication and inspection requirements in their
daily work activities.
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ASME Codes of Construction 2017
Non-Member R 26 300
This course is intended for: Welding fabrication inspectors, engineers, technologists, technicians and supervisors who wish to improve their knowledge of these codes.
Duration
(per group)

80
20 Feb - 03 Mar 27 Feb - 10 Mar 19 - 30 Jun
Since 1986, the SAIW has held a two week course on the ASME Codes of Construction including the National
Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspection Code. This course now covers: National Board Inspection Code; Group 2 Group 2
ASME Section I; ASME Section VIII Division I; ASME Section IX; NBIC 22 May - 02 Jun 28 Aug - 08 Sep
It has been agreed, in conjunction with the relevant committees, that this course will be included in the modules
required for registration as an: - SAQCC (IPE) Inspector of Pressurised Equipment. The course is specifically Group 3
designed to introduce students on how to use the relevant code sections logically and methodically. This course 28 Aug - 08 Sep
is aligned with the NBIC for personnel aiming to qualify in the categories mentioned above.
Group 4
20 Nov - 01 Dec
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About AWS D1.1 – Steel
Structures
A
WS D1.1 code is widely used both internationally and locally for managing welding
quality in structural steel constructions and buildings, bridges, draglines, oil production
platforms, mining headgear, shaft steelwork, earthmoving and mining equipment, as
well as power station structures.
Personnel involved in the fabrication of steel structures including inspection, quality control
and fabrication should attend this course. Engineering personnel wishing to improve their
understanding of inspection and quality control during fabrication of steel structures are also
encouraged to attend this course.
This four-day course provides an analysis of this welding fabrication code and covers the
following aspects of the 2015 version of the code:
• Section 1 - General requirements related to welded steel structures
• Section 3 - Pre-qualified welding procedures
• Section 4 - Welding procedure and performance qualification
• Section 5 - Fabrication requirements
• Section 6 - Inspection requirements – including differences between structural steel and
pressurised equipment
• Practical exercises in the interpretation of the code requirements
Successful candidates will be able to use and interpret the code with regards to: pre-qualified
welding procedures; qualification of welders and welding procedures; allowable materials;
fabrication requirements; inspection and tests; marking and reports.
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AWS D1.1 – Steel Structures 2017
Non-Member R 9 600
This course is intended: To focus on the fabrication and inspection requirements of this code. It is not intended to cover the design aspects.
Duration
(per group)

32
20 - 24 Mar 02 - 05 May 02 - 05 May
AWS D1.1 code is widely used both internationally and locally for managing welding quality in structural steel
constructions and buildings, bridges, draglines, oil production platforms, mining headgear, shaft steelwork, Group 2
earthmoving and mining equipment, as well as power station structures. 12 - 15 Jun
Successful candidates will be able to use and interpret the code with regards to: Pre-qualified welding procedures; Group 3
Qualification of welders and welding procedures; Allowable materials; Fabrication requirements; Inspection and 26 - 29 Sep
tests; Marking and reports.
Examination – Self Assessment

CPD credits available for this course
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About Heat Treatment
Practitioner
H
eat treatment practitioners performing local heat treatment of welded fabrications
on site, or in a workshop, using resistance heating, will benefit from this course. The
course is also suitable for maintenance personnel who are responsible for supervising
heat treatment operations. Candidates should preferably have a Grade 12 qualification and
experience in engineering and/or metal working is recommended.
Course Content:
Theory: Basic metallurgy; heat treatment definitions; welding processes; welding effects on
materials – why is heat treatment necessary?; heat treatment cycles, heating and cooling
rates, soaking temperatures, soaking times; code and material specification requirements
for welding; pre-heat, post-weld heat treatment, normalising, annealing, hydrogen removal;
methods of heat treatment; equipment – machines, heaters, recorders, cables, thermocouples,
thermocouple welders, insulation materials; thermocouple locations; code requirements for
heating band width and insulation band width.
Practical: Determining pre- and post-weld heat treatment requirements to codes and standards;
determining heating and insulation band widths; determining heating configurations on
nozzles; setting up equipment for weld heat treatments – thermocouples, heaters, insulation;
operating heat treatment equipment.
Successful candidates will: Understand the necessity to perform pre- and post-weld heat
treatments; be able to determine heat treatment cycles in accordance with various codes; be
able to set up and operate heat treatment equipment.
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Heat Treatment Practitioner 2017
Johannesburg
Non-Member R 28 400
This course: Covers heat treatment requirements for the fabrication of pressure vessels, steam generators and process equipment. The following fabrication codes are dealt with
in this course: ASME VIII, BS2633, EN13480, EN1345, AWS D1.1.

Duration
(hrs) JHB 1 JHB 2
80 30 Jan- 10 Feb 13 - 24 Nov

Heat treatment practitioners performing local heat treatment of welded fabrications on site, or in a workshop,
using resistance heating, will benefit from this course. The course is also suitable for maintenance personnel
who are responsible for supervising heat treatment operations. Candidates should preferably have a Grade 12
qualification and experience in engineering and/or metal working is recommended.
Successful candidates will: Understand the necessity to perform pre- and post-weld heat treatments; be able to
determine heat treatment cycles in accordance with various codes; be able to set up and operate heat treatment
equipment.
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About Heat Treatment for
Engineering
H
eat treatment may be defined as the controlled heating and cooling of metals and alloys
in order to bring about desired microstructural and property changes. By manipulating
the microstructure the properties can be altered to suit requirements. The Heat
Treatment for Engineering course covers the processes used to manipulate the microstructure
and properties of steel. Steel is the most used material owing to the versatility of the material.
In part, the range of properties which may be obtained from steel is due to the response of
this material from heat treatment. This five day course is intended for personnel who are
involved in the engineering field and conduct, utilise or specify heat treatment processes
for engineering components. The course will deepen the understanding of the science and
technology of heat treatments and their effects on the properties of the material.

Corporate Member R 12 160 2017

Non-Member R 13 120
Course Duration 4 days CPD credits available for this course JHB
Course Outline: • The nature and basic properties of metals, alloying, metallurgical reactions and microstructures • Iron/carbon system and microstructures • Heat treatments
processes and hardening of steel • Martensitic transformation and tempering of martensite • Isothermal transformation of steel, TTT and CCT diagrams • Quenching and
12 - 15 Jun
hardenability of steel • Surface treatments, induction hardening, plasma and LASER treatments •.Alloy and tool steels and their heat treatment • Cast iron heat treatments
• Heat treatment of stainless steels
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About Competent Persons
Training Course
T
he SAIW Competent Person courses are ideal for persons intending to work as inspectors
for an Approved Inspection Authority (AIA) which has in-service inspection included in
the scope of its accreditation and approval by the Department of Labour (DOL). These
courses are also suitable for engineering personnel responsible for in-service inspection
requirements according to the Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER). The qualification will
ensure that the user’s responsibility in terms of the in-service inspection requirements of the
PER are appropriately managed.
Competent persons perform the in-service inspections which are required by the Pressure
Equipment Regulations (PER) according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Competent
persons are required to be certified by the SAQCC CP certification body and it is an essential
requirement that the candidates have successfully completed an approved training course
for certification.
CP PV CP PV Additional
Core Syllabus PLUS Plant Syllabus
5 Days 20 Days
Foundation Course
Welding and NDT For PV Certification limited to For unlimited PV Certification
Syllabus air receivers or small autoclaves
5 Days
Exemption from the Foundation CP Steam Generator
Week is possible depending on
prior training qualifications
Core Syllabus
10 Days
NOTE: The Competent Person Foundation module is mandatory for all new students not holders of Welding
Inspector qualification (SAIW Level 1).
Continued on next page
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About Competent Persons
Training Course (Continued)
Certification is available in two categories – pressure vessels or steam generators. In the
case of pressure vessels, there are two basic sub-categories; limited or unlimited. Limited
certification is aimed at those personnel working only in the field of inspection of compressor
air receivers or small medical autoclaves. Other pressure vessel inspectors working in the
industry, including refinery and process industries or power generation industries are
required to have unlimited certification.
It is recommended that candidates should have a minimum of Grade 10 or an equivalent

qualification and some relevant experience in inspection or operation of pressurised
equipment, however, all candidates will be considered.
Successful candidates will: have a basic knowledge of common welding processes used
in steam generator manufacture and repair and the defects that may occur in original
manufacture; have gained knowledge and understanding of the defects that arise in service
and possible equipment failure mechanisms; have gained knowledge of the suitability of NDT
test methods; understand the roles and responsibilities of the USER, the AIA in-service and
the competent person inspector in complying with the in-service inspection requirements of
the PER; have sufficient technical knowledge to be able to perform in-service inspection of
steam generators.
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Competent Persons Foundation Week 2017
Non-Member R 14 500
This course is intended for: The SAIW Competent Person courses are ideal for persons intending to work as inpsectors for an Approved Inspection Authority (AIA) which has
in-service inspection included in the scope of its accreditation and approval by the Department of Labour. These courses are also suitable for engineering personnel responsible for
inservice inspection requirements according to the Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER).
Duration
(per group)

40
23 - 27 Jan 30 Jan - 03 Feb 06 - 10 Mar
This one week Foundation Course covers an introduction to the common welding processes, their application and
Group 2
the defects arising; common non-destructive testing methods, their application, advantages and disadvantages.
06 - 10 Mar
NOTE: The Competent Person Foundation module is mandatory for all new students not holders of Welding Group 3
Inspector qualification (SAIW Level 1). This Foundation Week is an introduction to welding and NDT for those
21 - 25 Aug
candidates who do not have any qualifications or experience on those fields.
Examination 2
Training Evaluation:
The Foundation Week ends with an examination aimed to ensure the candidate has sufficient background knowledge in welding and NDT to start work in Competent Person activities and study further courses leading to
certification.
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Competent Person – Pressure Vessels – Core Week 2017
Corporate Member R 14 000 Completed Competent Persons Foundation Module or hold a Welding Inspector
Non-Member R 14 500 qualification (SAIW Level 1). For description and dates of the CP Foundation Module
Course Duration 5 days see page 38.
Duration
(per group)

40
Pressure vessels (core week): background to legislation; pressure equipment regulations; codes and standards; 06 - 10 Mar 19 - 23 Jun 29 May - 02 Jun
safety procedures and vessel entry; autoclaves; external and internal inspections (defects arising in service – what
Group 2
to look for); failures and repairs, including specific equipment and service conditions; overpressure protection
26 - 30 Jun
devices; pressure testing; report writing; information and discussion forum for inspection and testing of pressure
vessels. Group 3
04 - 08 Sep
Examination (2 x 1.5 hrs) 3
The Core Week examination has two parts, which ensure candidates understand the requirements of the PER and have a good general knowledge of the common defects and failure mechanisms arising with pressure
vessels in-service.
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Competent Person – Steam Generators – Core Week 2017
Corporate Member R 28 200 Completed Competent Persons Foundation Module or hold a Welding Inspector
Non-Member R 29 000 qualification (SAIW Level 1). For description and dates of the CP Foundation Module
Course Duration 10 days see page 38.
Duration
(per group)

80
Steam generators: background to legislation; pressure equipment regulations; codes and standards; types of 20 Feb - 03 Mar 27 Feb - 10 Mar 30 Oct - 10 Nov
steam generators; knowledge of operation; safety prior, during and after inspections; external and internal
Group 2
inspections; failures and repairs, including specific equipment and service conditions; water treatments; fire
22 May - 02 Jun
side inspection; overpressure protection devices; appreciation of NDT methods; pressure testing; report writing
requirements; information and discussion forum for the inspection and testing of steam generators. Group 3
30 Oct - 10 Nov
Examination (2 x 2.5 hrs) 5
The Core Week examination has two parts which ensure candidates understand the requirements of the PER and have a good general knowledge of the common defects and failure mechanisms arising with steam generators
in-service.
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About Process Plant Inspection
T
he Process Plant Inspection course is a follow-on course from the Competent Person
Pressure Vessel course. This course builds on pre-existing inspection knowledge and
is focused on areas of knowledge which are needed specifically for process plant
equipment.
The course has been specifically designed for the petrochemical industry to address the
inspection requirements on a petrochemical refinery and is focused around the best operating
standards developed by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
On completion of this course, the candidate may apply for unlimited certification for
Competent Persons: Pressure Vessels. Persons intending to complete the SAIW inspection
diploma should apply for this course, as it is an essential module for this diploma.
Module 1 API 510: Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service inspection, rating, repair
and alteration; ASME VIII: Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Div 1 – Calculations
to API 510; ASME IX: Welding, Brazing and Fusing Qualifications – Procedure and welder
qualification; Engineering Drawing and Design.
Module 2 API 574: Inspection Practices of Piping System Components; API 570 Piping
Inspection Code: In-service inspection, repair, and alteration of piping systems; ASME B31.3
Process Piping; API 576 Inspection of Pressure Relieving Devices.
Module 3 API 571: Damage mechanisms affecting fixed equipment in the refining industry;
API 580 Risk Based Inspection; Process Equipment Knowledge; API 572 Inspection of Pressure
Vessels ; Towers, Drums, Reactors, Heat Exchangers and Condensers – Process Equipment;
Process Diagrams; Recommended Repair Methods (National Board Inspection Code).
Module 4 API 579: Fitness for service; Advanced NDT; API 653: Tank inspection repair,
alteration and reconstruction; Report writing.
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Process Plant Inspection 2017
Johannesburg General Access Conditions:
Completed Competent Persons Pressure Vessel Core Week (see page 36) or Senior Welding Inspector
(SAIW – Level 2).
Corporate Member R 37 100 Please note:
Non-Member R 40 100 Process Plant Inspection modules are essential modules for persons wishing to become Competent Persons
Course Duration 20 days with unlimited certification or for persons wanting to obtain the SAIW Inpsection Technology Diploma.
Duration
(hrs) JHB 1 JHB 2 DBN
40 15 - 18 May 16 - 19 Oct 16 - 19 Oct

MODULE 1
Examination (approx. 1 x 1 hr) 1 19 May 20 Oct 20 Oct
40 22 - 25 May 23 - 26 Oct 23 - 26 Oct

MODULE 2
Examination (approx. 1 x 1 hr) 1 26 May 27 Oct 27 Oct
40 10 - 13 Jul 20 - 23 Nov 20 - 23 Nov

MODULE 3
Examination (approx. 1 x 1 hr) 1 14 Jul 24 Nov 24 Nov
40 17 - 20 Jul 27 - 30 Nov 27 - 30 Nov

MODULE 4
Examination (approx. 1 x 1 hr) 1 21 Jul 01 Dec 01 Dec
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About Paint Inspectors
T
he SAIW Paint Inspectors (PI) course provides candidates with the basic knowledge
regarding surface preparation and paint application to ensure engineering materials
are suitably protected from environmental decay and/or corrosion, through the use of
protective coatings.
Furthermore, the practical content of the course enables the candidate not only to assess the
application process and newly applied protective layers, but also to identify coating damage
on established installations.
Candidates who are involved in the surface preparation, paint application or corrosion
protection industries, who want to further their career opportunities in the supervisory or
coating evaluation facets of corrosion protection of engineering materials, may apply.
Course content includes:
Theory: Principles of corrosion; corrosion protection; selection of coating systems; surface

preparation methods and applicable standards; paint constituents; application methods
and applicable standards; paint specifications and datasheets; measurement and evaluation
techniques and processes; site and shop applications; coating defects and failures; definitions
of coating related terms.
Practical: Assessment of environmental conditions relating to coating application, perform

inspections on newly prepared substrates, evaluate newly coated surfaces, test various
aspects of an established coating system and identify typical coating damage and failures.
These results and instructions are consequently used to generate suitable report sheets.
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Paint Inspectors 2017
Johannesburg
Non-Member R 14 400
Course Duration 4 days and 1 day examination

Duration
(hrs) JHB 1 JHB 2 JHB 3 JHB 4 JHB 5
Course Content: 32 30 Jan - 03 Feb 13 - 17 Mar 26 - 30 Jun 02 - 06 Oct 20 - 24 Nov

THEORY: Principles of corrosion, corrosion protection, selection of coating
systems, surface preperation methods and applicable standards, paint
constituents, application methods and applicable standards, paint specifications DBN
and datasheets, measurement and evaulation techniques and processes, site
and shop applications, coating defects and failures, definitions of coating related
terms. 17 - 21 Jul
PRACTICAL: Assessment of environmental conditions relating to coating

application, perform inspections on newly prepared substrates, evaluate newly CPT
coated surfaces, teste various aspects of an established coating system and
identify typical coating damage and failures. These results and instructions are
consequently used to generate suitable report sheets. 21 - 25 Aug
Examination: Multiple choice 2 hrs; Narrative 2 hrs; Practical 3 hrs 7
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About Welding Symbols
W
elding symbols are used as a pictorial language to convey weld requirements. The
weld symbol conveys to the fabricator the position of welds, type of joint to be
used, the size of the weld and the amount of weld metal to be deposited. Welders
that work with fabrication drawings must be able to interpret welding symbols to prepare the
joint and apply a weld that meets the specifications. Welding inspectors must be able to read
and interpret welding plans.
The welding symbol course provides a detailed review of the use of welding symbols in the
fabrication environment. The course covers the use of the European system for welding
symbols (ISO 2553) as well as the use of the American system (AWS A2.4). The course will also
deal with the difficulties encountered in engineering design and fabrication workshops with
the use of two different systems. Concepts covered in the course include orthographic views,
joint types and weld types, basic joint geometry, key terms, and basic rules of welding symbols
and non-destructive testing symbols. The course covers all types of welds including groove
welds, fillet welds, plug and slot welds, spot and projection welds, and stud, seam, surfacing,
and edge welds.
This course is ideal for all fabrication personnel including welding supervisors, quality controllers
and welding inspectors. The course is also ideal for personnel involved in engineering design
as well as draughting and detailing personnel.

Corporate Member R 2 900 JHB 1 JHB 2 DBN CPT
2017
Non-Member R 3 200 22 Mar 26 Sep 07 Aug 12 Jun
Course Duration 1 day
No general access conditions
Please contact course administrator on weld.tech@saiw.co.za – 011 298 2130 for further information CPD credits available for this course
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Welding Metallurgy
W
elding usually involves the melting of a filler metal and its deposition in a groove
between two pieces of solid metal in order to join them. This and similar processes
involve some important physical and chemical processes such as the rapid heating,
melting and superheating of the filler metal and possible reactions that may take place
between the molten or re-solidified metal from contact with the atmosphere and the parent
metal(s): the fast re-solidification of the molten metal upon contact with the cold parent
metal(s) and its effects on the structure and properties of the weld: the rapid heating and
cooling of the parent metal(s) and their effects on the structure and properties of the heat
affected zone: reactions between the parent metal and the environment due to the heating
and cooling cycles.
The response of metals and alloys to welding is different to that in other processes due to
the rapid heating and cooling cycles. The heating cycle leads to substantial overheating while
the rapid cooling cycles lead to substantial undercooling, which has a significant effect on the
microstructure and properties of the metals concerned. This course deals with fusion welding
and its characteristics followed by a discussion of solid state welding and joint properties. The
metallurgy of carbon, low alloy and high alloy steels including stainless steels is discussed in
relation to welding.
Preheating and post weld heat treatment are dealt with as well as stresses and distortion. The
metallurgy of dissimilar metal joints and the welding of castings and clad materials are dealt
with. Quality assurance in welding is finally discussed.
2017

Non-Member R 16 400
Duration
Course Duration 5 days (hrs) JHB
This course should prove of value to welding personnel who may not have a
40 27 Feb - 03 Mar
sound appreciation of the metallurgical principles of welding.
Please contact course administrator on weld.tech@saiw.co.za – 011 298 2130 for further information CPD credits available for this course
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Failure Analysis
E
ngineering components and structures will fail at some stage. Those failures which occur
after the design life has been exceeded are normally easy to predict and manage. What
is of concern are the unexpected or premature failures which may result in substantial
financial loss and often injury or loss of life. There are indeed countless examples of recent
catastrophic failures which had dire consequences. Many of these failures can be prevented
by taking appropriate steps at the outset and all failures of importance should be analyzed to
ensure they do not happen again.
It is important for the design engineer to appreciate that codes and specifications do not tell
one everything there is to know about structural materials and their behaviour, just like a
chemical analysis does not reveal much about a steel and its properties. This course aims to
review the mechanical properties of metals and alloys and the more common failure types
and how to avoid them. The principles of failure analysis will be discussed in some detail. The
characteristics of the different failure types will be outlined including those of ductile failure,
brittle failure, fatigue fracture, torsion failure, creep failure, corrosion failures, wear failures
and failures due to inadequate design. It also covers aspects of embrittlement and defects
arising from fabrication processes which may initiate failure.
The treatment will be fundamentally descriptive and candidates with a basic engineering or
technical background should benefit from this course. Some case studies will be presented to
illustrate various failures and their treatment.

Corporate Member

Non-Member
R 12 160
R 13 120
2017
Duration
Course Duration 4 days CPD credits available for this course
(hrs) JHB
The treatment of the course content will be fundamentally descriptive and attendees with a basic engineering or technical
32 26 - 29 Sep
background should benefit. Some case studies will be presented to illustrate various failures and their treatment.
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Weld Quality Management and
Welding Coordination:
ISO 3834 and ISO 14731
M
anufacturing processes such as fusion welding are widely used to produce many products, and
for some companies, these are the key production features. Products may range from simple
to complex. Examples include pressure vessels, domestic and agricultural equipment, cranes,
bridges, transport vehicles and other items.
These processes exert a profound influence on the cost of manufacture and on the quality of the
product. It is therefore important to ensure that these processes are carried out in the most effective
way and that appropriate control is exercised over all aspects of the operation. The ISO 3834 Quality
Management System will be consulted to clearly define all the welding related aspects and how to
manage them on a day to day basis.
The course is aimed at assisting those in the Welding Coordination teams to implement and manage ISO
3834 as well as to familiarise them with their roles as stated in ISO 14731.
Price (including VAT)

R 3 200
Course Duration 1 day

JHB 1 JHB 2 JHB 3 CPT 1 CPT 2
30 Mar 27 Jul 09 Nov 15 Jun 19 Oct

The course is aimed at assisting those in the Welding Coordination teams to implement and manage ISO 3834
as well as to familiarise them with their roles as stated in ISO 14731.
DBN 1 DBN 2
25 May 28 Sep
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Material Testing Laboratory
In addition to the SAIW’s certification, consultancy and industry support services, the SAIW has a material testing laboratory on site. This facility is fully equipped to perform
mechanical and non destructive testing on weld samples, either welded in the welding school or during the performance of welding procedure qualifications in industry. The
material testing laboratory supports the consulting services offered by the SAIW, which include failure analysis, welding related research and development, welding consumable
evaluation, weld procedure qualification, welder qualification, post weld heat treatment and positive material identification.
All testing is performed to international standards, with the following testing services offered:
Service Equipment available
Mechanical testing
Tensile & Bend testing MTS Criterion 64.305

(300 kN)
Charpy V notch Impact testing 450 joule SANS Charpy impact test machine
Vickers hardness testing emcoTEST Durascan 70 (10 grams to 10 Kg load)
Rockwell hardness testing Wilson Rockwell hardness tester
Chemical Testing
Spectrographic analysis Bruker Q2 Ion spectrometer
X-Ray Fluorescence analysis (XRF) & Bruker S1 Titan XRF analyser

positive material identification
Diffusible hydrogen analysis Bruker G4 Phoenix diffusible hydrogen analyser
Microstructural evaluation and reporting Nikon microscope Eclipse MA-200
All equipment needed for test sample preparation is available in house.
The SAIW material testing laboratory, laboratory number T0693, is accredited by SANAS to comply with ISO 17025
The SAIW material testing laboratory is managed by a team of qualified and experienced metallurgists.
For more information, please contact administrator on mat.lab@saiw.co.za or on 011 298 2104
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Career Planning
Steps 1 2 3 4 5
To obtain an IIW Inspector –

Standard Diploma
Must have (Mathematics and
Science at Matric Level) and
two years industry experience
Practical Welding Welding Inspector Senior

Entry Introduction Welding Inspector ASME SAIW
(Level 1) Code of Construction Paint Inspector
(Level 2)
2 Weeks 4 Weeks 5 Weeks 2 Weeks 1 Week

OR OR
IWIP Basic Level IWIP Standard Level
After
Completion
SAIW Paint Inspector
ASME Diploma
Certificate of Attendance Welding Inspection Diploma at a Diploma
You will
receive relevant level PLUS
RT Interpreters
2 Weeks
PLUS
2 Years IPE Experience

(18 Tasks)
IPE Certification
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for Inspectors
6 7 8 9 10 11 Outcome
Competent Person
Steam Generators CP Experience
Core Week Apply for
Qualification CP Steam Generators
Certification
Dependent*
2 Weeks
ISO 9712
NDT Module’s
PT (level 1 & 2) Competent Person Competent Person Industry Specific Specialist or
MT (Level 1 & 2) Foundation Module Pressure Vessels Module 1 Inspection
Technology
UT (Level 1) (If no Inspector Level 1) Core Week Eg. Process Plant Inspection Years Technology
Management
RT: VT: ECT Exp Diploma
Career
21Weeks 1 Week 1 Week 4 Weeks
Do Step 1 to 10
After Relevant Industrial CP Experience CP Experience

Experience Qualification Dependant* Qualification Dependant*
(Vessel Inspection) (Vessel Inspection)
Apply for Certification Apply for Certification Apply for Certification
CP Pressure Vessels CP Pressure Vessels

Certification Limited Certification Unlimited
*See CP guidelines for application for initial certification.
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Career Plan for International Welding Inspection Personnel
Steps 1 2 3 4 5 6
Matric with pass in Maths

and Science with overall
average of 50%
Pass Welding Quality

Control
IWIP Two years working at
IWIP Two years working at
IWIP
Pass IIW Welding Basic Level the Basic Level Standard Level the Standard Level Comprehensive
Practitioner
Two years professional International International

welding related experience Welding Specialist Welding
Complete all requirments Technologist
for the Basic and Standard Complete all requirments
Levels as per above chart for the Basic, Standard
(Details on application) and Comprehensive Levels
as per above chart
(Details on application)
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About Practical Welder Training
T
he Practical Welder Training course is tailored around the needs of the student. The
training will be geared to meet the needs of the student welder, whether the student
is a beginner welder or a skilled welder, who just needs to improve his technique in a
particular area.
Practical welder training can be booked in blocks of a week to address the particular areas
where the student requires training.
Training can be provided for practical welding with the following welding processes:
SMAW / MMA – Stick welding
GMAW / MIG / MAG – CO2 welding
GTAW / TIG welding – Argon welding
FCAW – Flux cored welding
SAW – Submerged arc welding
Training can be undertaken for welding in all positions. At the end of the training period, a
welder qualification in accordance with any of the fabrication standards (e.g. ASME IX, AWS
D1.1, ISO 9606) can be undertaken and issued on a successful result.
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Practical Welder Training 2017
Johannesburg
introduction
The SAIW assists companies to produce high quality welds and increase productivity through training by highly skilled instructors. Courses can be developed to suit company or
individual requirements at the SAIW Practical Training School, which can accommodate up to 40 students.
Price (including VAT)

Minimum booking for training 5 days Students are to supply their own personal protective equipment (safety boots, flame retardent overall)
Welder Competency Test per test piece R 2 500 Different test pieces may be required for each welding process and test position.
Test can be tailored to meet the relevant standard.
Training is based on carbon steel and for any other material prior arrangements need to be made.
MAIN PROCESS
SMAW: Shielded Metal Arc Welding GMAW: Gas Metal Arc Welding GTAW: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding FCAW: Flux Cored Arc Welding
MMA: Manual Metal Arc Welding MIG/MAG: Inert or Active Gas Welding TIG: Tungsten Inert Gas Welding
R 5 480 per week R 5 480 per week R 5 480 per week R 5 480 per week
MAIN POSITIONS
FILLET WELDER PLATE WELDER PIPE WELDER
1F, 2F, 3F, 4F and 5F 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G 1G, 2G, 5G and 6G
Castings, Special materials

Welding of castings, Welding of alloy steels, Oxy-fuel welding and brazing, Oxy-fuel cutting, Stove pipe welding.
R 6 400 per week (For Castings and Special Alloys Material and Consumables are to be supplied by candidate attending)
Add 30% to price list for training using Aluminium or Stainless Steel suppplied by SAIW or student to supply own material.
Please inform us 10 days prior to commencement of training your choice of type, grade of material and dimensions.

Courses run weekly Monday – Friday. To confirm booking full payment is required.
Please contact course administrator on prac.weld@saiw.co.za or 011 298 2119
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About IIW International Welder
INTRODUCTION
S
outh Africa is in need of high quality welding skills. The International Institute of
Welding (IIW) has developed a training programme for welders where the IIW seeks to
achieve harmonisation in the training, examination and qualification testing of welders
in the world. The training and assessment is linked to the requirements of ISO 9606, which
provides a scheme for qualification testing of welders. Internationally, and specifically in
South Africa, industry requires welders with more skill for the sake of flexibility in production.
The International Welder programme provides a combination of comprehensive theoretical
knowledge and high practical skills assessed by tests of increasing difficulty including ISO 9606
qualification tests and by theoretical examinations. The programme is presented at three
different levels which are progressive, fillet, plate and pipe welder.
Training times for practical welding vary from person to person; therefore the training times
detailed on page 60 are based on previous training experience. It is possible to finish the
required modules in a shorter period of time whilst some individuals may require additional
training time compared to that indicated in the table on page 60.
OBTAINING QUALIFICATION FOR EXPERIENCED WELDERS

Experienced welders may enter the programme at any level. In order to obtain the
qualification, the relevant theory training and examination will need to be completed along
with all the relevant qualification (including lower levels, ie Module A & B) tests pertaining
to the qualification required. Example: If a welder requires the International Pipe Welder
qualification (all positions) for TIG welding, the theory modules and examinations (A, B, C &
ST – 9 days) would need to be completed and the 5 qualification tests (Fillet, Plate & Pipe) as
detailed opposite. No practical training is necessary if the welder is competent to achieve the
required quality standard as detailed in international standards (ISO 9606) for all the required
qualification tests. Once an assessment has been undertaken on the welders skill level, an
individual training programme can be specified which will be quoted individually.
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About IIW International Welder
(continued)
OUTCOMES OF TRAINING
Upon completion of the course, trainees will be able to demonstrate the required level of skill
in accordance with ISO9606 or similar standard (ASME IX) and pass the required theoretical
examination. Candidates will be able to produce basic Fillet, Plate and Pipe Welds with the
chosen welding process depending on the level of qualification and have a basic understanding
of the theory of welding. The graduating welder will be awarded with an IIW Diploma plus a
Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) as per International Standards.
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IIW International Welder 2017
Johannesburg
COURSE ACCESS
Appropriate health as well as physical and mental capability is required to enter at Fillet Welder level. Access to higher levels is allowed upon passing of relevant theoretical
examinations and demonstration of required practical skill. The International Welder programme consists of theoretical as well as practical modules.
Welding Process SMAW (MMA) GTAW (TIG) GMAW (MAG) & FCAW Pricing
Stick Welding Argon Welding CO2 & Flux Core Welding
Core Module: R 52 500 including VAT.
Theory Practical Qualification Practical Qualification Practical Qualification The core modules includes 12 weeks of training which is inclusive of the
Module – Module Tests – Module Tests – Module Tests – 2 weeks theory module. Additional blocks of 12 weeks training can be booked
All Processes – Training ISO 9606 – Training ISO 9606 – Training ISO 9606 at the above price to complete the International Welder training programme
Period Period Period as required.
International Module A - 12 weeks 2 test pieces 12 weeks 2 test pieces 12 weeks 4 test pieces
Fillet Welder 4 days practical practical practical Additional weeks: R4 780 including VAT per additional week.
including including including Individual training weeks can be purchased at the above rate as required
theory theory theory in order to complete a further qualification after the core module has been
module module module completed, qualification tests undertaken during training periods are inclusive.
International Module B - 10 weeks 2 test pieces 8 weeks 2 test pieces 8 weeks 4 test pieces
Plate Welder 3 days THEORY MODULES (Training and Examination)
International Welder theory module dates
International Module C - 6 weeks 2 test pieces 4 weeks 1 test pieces On request 2 test pieces
Pipe Welder 1 day JHB 1 JHB 2 JHB 3 JHB 4
Process Specific Module SA - 1 day Module ST - 1 day Module SM - 1 day
Week 1 06 - 10 Feb 15 - 19 May 24 - 28 Jul 20 - 24 Nov
Theory Module
Week 2 13 - 17 Feb 22 - 26 May 31 Jul - 04 Aug 27 Nov - 01 Dec
Estimated Cost R 113 600 R 104 000 R 90 200
Additional Stainless Steel – Module PSS: 1 day Theory modules may be taken independently or all modules undertaken
Material Specific Aluminium – Module PAL: 1 day collectively.
Theory Modules (* Modules presented on special request only) Fillet Welder Core Module – Module A R 4 780 including VAT
Plate Welder Core Module – Module B R 4 780 including VAT
Should a student welder undertake multiple modules, experience has shown that the student will progress quicker through the modules Pipe Welder Core Module – Module C R 1 710 including VAT
compared to the estimated periods detailed above. For a welder with limited skill, it is recommended that the training programme is Process Specific Modules - Module SA, ST, SM R 1 710 including VAT each
started with SMAW using carbon steel. Alternative materials can be added once the welding process and position technique have been Material Specific Modules – Module PSS, PAL R 1 710 including VAT each
mastered. The different training work pieces are designed to improve the welders skills in different welding configurations in all welding All modules undertaken collectively
positions progressing to more difficult welding tasks. (2 weeks training) R 14 940 including VAT
Qualification Tests Only: R 2 500 each including VAT

Please contact course administrator on prac.weld@saiw.co.za or 011 298 2119
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Re-write Examinations 2017
Please note that the re-write examination schedule could be revised in line with the training schedule - please refer to the
SAIW website for the latest version as well as related information.
Please note: C/B = closed book and O/B = open book
Calendar Week (All levels) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Prices per Theory Paper & per Practical Exam R 1 710 R 1 710 R 1 710 R 1 710 R 1 710
Week 3: 23 - 27 Jan L1 C/B & O/B L1 Prac L2 C/B & O/B L2 Prac Misc.
Week 9: 27 Feb - 03 Mar L1 C/B & O/B L1 Prac L2 C/B & O/B L2 Prac Misc.
Week 13: 27 - 31 Mar Holiday L1 C/B & O/B L2 C/B & O/B + L1 Prac L2 Prac Misc.
Week 16: 18 - 21 Apr L1 C/B & O/B L1 Prac Holiday L2 C/B & O/B L2 Prac & Misc.
Week 17: 24 Apr Holiday L1 C/B & O/B L2 C/B & O/B + L1 Prac L2 Prac Misc.
Week 22: 29 May - 02 Jun L1 C/B & O/B L2 C/B & O/B L1 Prac L2 Prac Misc. Holiday Misc.
Week 26: 26 - 30 Jun L1 C/B & O/B L1 Prac L2 C/B & O/B L2 Prac Misc.
Week 30: 24 - 28 Jul L1 C/B & O/B Holiday L1 Prac: L2 C/B & O/B L2 Prac Misc.
Week 34: 21 - 25 Aug L1 C/B & O/B L1 Prac L2 C/B & O/B L2 Prac Misc.
Week 37: 11 - 15 Sep L1 C/B & O/B L1 Prac L2 C/B & O/B L2 Prac Misc.
Week 43: 23 - 27 Oct L1 C/B & O/B L1 Prac L2 C/B & O/B L2 Prac Misc.
Week 48: 27 Nov - 01 Dec L1 C/B & O/B L1 Prac L2 C/B & O/B L2 Prac Misc.
Week 49: 04 - 08 Dec C/B O/B Prac C/B & O/B Prac
Note: International Welding prices per theory paper = R 350,00. * Valid until end 2019
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About Non Destructive Testing (NDT)
N
on Destructive Testing (NDT) refers to the testing of material and components without inhibiting
its further usefulness. Applied scientific principles such as electromagnetic induction, magnetism,
capillary action, mechanical vibration, electromagnetic waves, etc. are utilised to identify and
characterise discontinuities within tested samples or areas of interest.
Training
SAIW-NDT, being an SAQCC-NDT Approved Training Organisation (ATO), provides courses in compliance with
the requirements of the SAQCC Scheme and the international standard for qualification and certification of
NDT personnel namely ISO 9712: 2012.
The ISO technical reports of ISO TR 25107 (Syllabus) and ISO TR 25108 (Service Provider) are used as guides
for the training programmes, designed to facilitate ISO 9712: SAQCC NDT qualification. Compliance with
these documents is established via an annual assessment and on-going monitor programme, controlled by
the personnel certification body (PCB), which, in this case, is SAIW Certification.
NDT Training is provided at all levels defined in ISO 9712 namely Level 1, 2 and 3 and for the following
methods:
Surface Testing: Eddy Current Testing (ECT); Magnetic Testing (MT); Penetrant Testing (PT); Visual Testing
(VT).
Volumetric Testing: Radiographic testing (RT); Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
A progressive NDT career path in NDT could consist of the following:

VT 1 ⇨ PT 1 ⇨ MT 1 ⇨ ECT 1 ⇨ VT 2 ⇨ MT 2 ⇨ PT 2 ⇨ ECT 2 ⇨ RT Safety ⇨ RT 1 ⇨ UT 1 ⇨ RT 2 ⇨ UT 2
Progression into NDT Level 3 is strongly advised should a candidate be interested in developing, maintaining
and managing the quality environment / systems within which NDT is performed.
You are invited to visit our website http://www.saiw.co.za/ for more detail.
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About Non Destructive Testing
(NDT) (Continued)
Nationally, the requirements of IAEA Tecdoc 628 and ASNT CP 105 are also considered and
included in the NDT training syllabus when pursuing a MERSETA NDT related occupation.
Internationally, NDT is a regional designated training centre for the International Atomic
Energy Agency (IAEA) and the secretariat for the African Federation of NDT. International
co-operation and harmonisation of NDT is achieved via the world organisation of NDT called
the International Committee for NDT (ICNDT).
Qualification
Qualification is defined as the demonstration of physical attributes, knowledge, skill, training
and experience required to properly perform NDT tasks. According to ISO 9712, a candidate
must complete an independent qualification examination once the training has been
provided.
Certification
Certification is defined as the procedure used by the certification body to confirm that the
qualification requirements for a method, level and sector have been fulfilled, leading to the
issuing of a certificate. Personnel certification depends on the submission of the following
during the application:
Continued on next page
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About Non Destructive Testing
(NDT) (Continued)
• Being trained at an approved ATO
• Passing the qualification examination
• Submitting a valid (not older than 6 months) vision acuity certificate from registered
optometrist for submitting a verifiable industrial experience log book for a period as
stipulated on the SAIW website and based on ISO 9712. This must include company
specific training and assessment as well as specific tasks as detailed in the Professional
Body for NDTs log book
SAIW Certification is an internationally recognised Personnel Certification Body accredited by

SANAS based on ISO 17024 under the scope of ISO 9712 Schedule 2.
International harmonisation of personnel certification schemes and bodies is achieved via an

ICNDT operating procedure and Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) Registration.
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Training: NDT – Access Conditions 2017
Level 1 : MT, VT, PT Direct access to the course shall be granted if the candidate has passed both mathematics and science at Grade 10 (Proof of Grade 10 – or equivalent such as N1; certificate is required).
Please note that RT Safety is mandatory for access to an RT 1 course and no RT 1 certificate shall be issued unless a RT Safety certificate in accordance with DOH and issued by Nelson Mandela
Metropiltan University Certificate can be shown.
Direct access to the course shall be granted if the candidate has passed both mathematics and science at Grade 12 (Proof of Grade 12 – or equivalent such as N3 certificate is required).
Level 1 : UT, RT, ECT Alternatively, the candidate shall be required to pass a Proficiency Exam for surface methods, prior to being eligible to sit the applicable NDT course.
Please note that the Proficiency test is free of charge and only assesses the basic skills relating to mathematics, science, comprehension and communication capabilities required within
the applicable NDT method. The pass mark for the Proficiency test is 70%. Please contact Harold Jansen (harold.jansen@saiw.co.za) to ascertain availability and to make a booking.
Proficiency tests are performed on Thursdays between 8:00 and 11:00. In the case of candidates not being able to attend the Proficiency test due to transport problems, arrangements can
be made to have the test e-mailed to a suitable invigilator and returned via email once completed.
Candidate shall be qualified i.e. have received training in accordance with ISO9712: 2012 requirements and have passed the Level 1 qualification examinations (certified is preferred) as a
Level 1 NDT Technician in the applicable method and sector.
Level 2 - All Methods Direct Access to Level 2:

Candidate shall have passed both mathematics and science at Grade 12 level (Equivalent to N3 - Proof of Grade 12 certificate is required) and have applicable tertiary qualification(s) and / or
relevant NDT experience. Combination of Level 1 and Level 2 Training hours in accordance with an approved syllabus and training programme as per SAQCC - NDT requirements and based on
Certification body approval. The Level 1 qualification examinations shall also have been successfully passed.
Candidate shall be qualified i.e. received training in accordance with ISO9712: 2012 requirements and have passed the Level 2 qualification examinations (certified is preferred) as a Level 2
NDT Technician in the applicable method and sector, appropriate tertiary qualifications (relevant to the NDT method - chemistry, mathematics or physics; and / or to the product or industry
sector - chemistry, metallurgy, engineering etc.) are advantageous.
All candidates for Level 3 Certification in any NDT method shall have successfully completed the Level 2 Practical exam. (If not certified as Level 2, the practical examination shall have been
passed within 1 year from date of writing the Level 3 main method examination)
Level 3 - All Methods
Valid Level 2 Certificate in the applicable method and sector is mandatory when equipment operation or accepting tested components are required
Direct Access to Level 3:

Combination of Level 1, 2 and 3 Training hours in accordance with an approved syllabus and training program as per ISO 9712 : 2012 and SAQCC NDT requirements and based on Certification
body verification. The Level 2 qualification examinations shall also have been successfully passed. No reduction in requirements for industrial experience. Suitable tertiary qualifications
(relevant to the NDT method - chemistry, mathematics or physics; and / or to the product or industry sector - chemistry, metallurgy, engineering etc.) are mandatory.
Please contact course administrator on ndt@saiw.co.za – 011 298 2106
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Appreciation of NDT for Engineers Course
Prices (Including VAT)
Course Industrial Training Training

NDT Method and Level Product Sector Duration & Initial & Initial Course Dates
Code Sector Initial
Examination Examination
Certification
(Non (Corporate
Members) Members)
Appreciation of NDT for Engineers Training JHB - Gr. 1 DBN - Gr. 1 CPT - Gr. 1
Mandatory Access 40 hours TRA 13 - 17 Feb TRA 13 - 17 Mar TRA 10 - 14 Jul
Pre- and In-
Gr 12 with Maths & Science UT211 11 300 10 750 2 300
service Testing
OR Examination
Proficiency Test ≥ 70% Conditions N/A
GENERAL NDT
NDT LEVEL 3: Basic – SAQCC Scheme

NDT Level 3 Basic (ISO 9712) JHB - Gr. 1
Part A Materials Training
Mandatory Access NDT 3.A and Processes 80 hours TRA 08 - 19 May
Gr 12 with Maths & Science NDT3_ Pre- and In- Part B Qual & Cert 16 930 16 100 2 300
Tertiary Qualification Advantageous EXAM 20 - 21 May
service Testing Schemes Examination (Sat & Sun)
& Level 2 Qualification in at least 2 Surface Part C NDT Level 2 8 hours
& 1 Volumetric Methods Conditions
EDDY CURRENT TESTING (ECT) - SAQCC Scheme

Eddy Current Testing (ECT) JHB - Gr. 1 JHB - Gr. 2 JHB - Gr. 3
Level 1 Training TRA 27 Feb - 10 Mar TRA 19 - 30 Jun TRA 28 Aug - 08 Sep
ETC 1.A
80 hours
Mandatory Access Conditions ECT1A_ ETC 1.1 Surface 21 400 19 670 2 300 EXAM 13 - 17 Mar EXAM 03 - 07 Jul EXAM 11 - 15 Sep
Gr 12 with Maths & Science Pre- and In-
ETC 1.2 Tubes Examination
OR service Testing
40 hours
Proficiency Test ≥ 70%
SURFACE METHODS : ISO 9712
Eddy Current Testing (ECT) Training JHB - Gr. 1

Level 2 ETC 2.A ECT 2.1 Surface TRA 06 - 17 Nov
80 hours
ECT 2.2 Tubes
Mandatory Access Conditions ECT2A_ 21 400 19 670 2 300 EXAM 20 - 24 Nov
Pre- and In- ECT 2.3 Complex
ECT 1.A Qualification (Training & Examination
service Testing Shapes
Examination) 40 hours
ADVANCED OPTION Training

Eddy Current Testing (ECT) ETC 2.5
80 hours
Level 2 Digital Application and
ECT25 28 200 26 870 2 300 SUBJECT TO DEMAND
Pre- and In- Signal Analysis
Mandatory Access Conditions Examination
service Testing
ECT 2.A Certification 40 hours
Eddy Current Testing (ECT) JHB - Gr. 1

Level 3 Training TRA 22 - 27 May (Sat)
ETC 3.A
18 hours
Mandatory Access Conditions ECT3A_ 16 930 16 120 2 300
Pre- and In- EXAM 12 Jun
ECT 2.A Qualification Examination
(Training & Examination) service Testing
16 hours
+ NDT Level 3 Basic
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MAGNETIC TESTING (MT) - SAQCC Scheme

Code Sector Initial
Certification
(Non (Corporate
Members) Members)
JHB - Gr. 1 JHB - Gr. 2 JHB - Gr. 3 JHB - Gr. 4 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 5 (COMPANY)
TRA 09 - 12 Jan TRA 13 - 16 Feb TRA 06 - 09 Mar TRA 27 - 30 Mar TRA 03 - 06 Apr
Magnetic Testing (MT) EXAM 13 Jan EXAM 17 Feb EXAM 10 Mar EXAM 31 Mar EXAM 7 Apr
Level 1 MT 1.A Training
JHB - Gr. 6 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 7 JHB - Gr. 8 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 9 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 10 (COMPANY)
32 hours
Mandatory Access Conditions MT 1.1 Forgings TRA 10 - 13 Apr TRA 15 - 18 May TRA 21 - 24 Aug TRA 26 - 29 Sep TRA 02 - 05 Oct
MT1A_ Pre- and 13 000 12 000 2 300
Gr 10 with Maths & Science MT 1.2 Castings
In-service Examination EXAM 18 Apr EXAM 10 May EXAM 25 Aug EXAM 30 Sep (Sat) EXAM 06 Oct
OR MT 1.3 Welds
Testing 8 hours
Proficiency Test ≥ 70% JHB - Gr. 11 DBN - Gr. 1 DBN - Gr. 2 DBN - Gr. 3
TRA 20 - 23 Nov TRA 30 Jan - 02 Feb TRA 05 - 08 Jun TRA 11 - 14 Sep
EXAM 24 Nov EXAM 3 Feb EXAM 09 Jun EXAM 15 Sep
JHB - Gr. 1 JHB - Gr. 2 JHB - Gr. 3 JHB - Gr. 4 JHB - Gr. 5
TRA 23 - 26 Jan TRA 20 - 23 Feb TRA 13 - 16 Mar TRA 22 - 25 May TRA 19 - 22 Jun
EXAM 27 Jan EXAM 24 Feb EXAM 17 Mar EXAM 26 May EXAM 23 Jun
Magnetic Testing (MT) MT 2.A Training
Level 2 JHB - Gr. 6 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 7 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 8 JHB - Gr. 9 JHB - Gr. 10 (COMPANY)
32 hours
MT 2.1 Forgings TRA 26 - 29 Jun TRA 03 - 06 Jul TRA 31 Jul - 03 Aug TRA 27 - 30 Nov TRA 04 - 07 Dec
Mandatory Access Conditions MT2A_ Pre- and 13 000 12 000 2 300
MT 2.2 Castings
MT 1.A Qualification (Training In-service Examination EXAM 30 Jun EXAM 07 Jul EXAM 04 Aug EXAM 01 Dec EXAM 08 Dec
MT 2.3 Welds
& Examination) Testing 8 hours
JHB - Gr. 11 (COMPANY) DBN - Gr. 1 DBN - Gr. 2
TRA 11 - 14 Dec TRA 10 - 13 Jul TRA 16 - 19 Oct
EXAM 15 Dec EXAM 14 Jul EXAM 20 Oct
JHB - Gr. 1
Magnetic Testing (MT)
Level 3 TRA 29 May - 02 Jun
MT 3.A Training
40 hours EXAM 13 Jun
Mandatory Access Conditions
MT 2.A Qualification MT3A_ Pre- and Multi-sector 16 900 16 100 2 300
(Training & Examination) In-service Examination
+ Testing 16 hours
NDT Level 3 Basic
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PENETRANT TESTING (PT) - SAQCC Scheme

Code Sector Initial
Certification
(Non (Corporate
Members) Members)
JHB - Gr. 1 JHB - Gr. 2 JHB - Gr. 3 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 4 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 5 (COMPANY)
TRA 09 - 12 Jan TRA 06 - 09 Feb TRA 27 - 30 Mar TRA 03 - 06 Apr TRA 03 - 06 Apr
Penetrant Testing (PT) EXAM 13 Jan EXAM 10 Feb EXAM 31 Mar EXAM 7 Apr EXAM 7 Apr
Level 1 PT 1.A Training
JHB - Gr. 6 JHB - Gr. 7 JHB - Gr. 8 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 9 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 10 (COMPANY)
32 hours
Mandatory Access Conditions PT 1.1 Forgings TRA 15 - 18 May TRA 17 - 20 Jul TRA 14 - 17 Aug TRA 26 - 29 Sep TRA 02 - 05 Oct
PT1A_ Pre- and 13 000 12 000 2 300
Gr 10 with Maths & Science PT 1.2 Castings
In-service Examination EXAM 19 May EXAM 21 Jul EXAM 18 Aug EXAM 30 Sep EXAM 06 Oct
OR PT 1.3 Welds
Testing 8 hours
Proficiency Test ≥ 70% JHB - Gr. 11 JHB - Gr. 12 DBN - Gr. 1 DBN - Gr. 2 DBN - Gr. 3
TRA 30 Oct - 02 Nov TRA 20 - 23 Nov TRA 16 - 19 Feb TRA 29 May - 01 Jun TRA 04 - 07 Sep
EXAM 03 Nov EXAM 24 Nov EXAM 20 Feb EXAM 02 Jun EXAM 08 Sep
JHB - Gr. 1 JHB - Gr. 2 JHB - Gr. 3 JHB - Gr. 4 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 5 (COMPANY)
TRA 30 Jan - 02 Feb TRA 08 - 11 May TRA 19 - 22 Jun TRA 26 - 29 Jun TRA 03 - 06 Jul
EXAM 03 Feb EXAM 12 May EXAM 23 Jun EXAM 30 Jun EXAM 07 Jul
Penetrant Testing (PT) PT 2.A Training
Level 2 JHB - Gr. 6 JHB - Gr. 7 JHB - Gr. 8 JHB - Gr. 9 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 10 (COMPANY)
32 hours
PT 2.1 Forgings TRA 31 Jul - 03 Aug TRA 28 - 31 Aug TRA 27 - 30 Nov TRA 04 - 07 Dec TRA 11 - 14 Dec
Mandatory Access Conditions PT2A_ Pre- and 13 000 12 000 2 300
PT 2.2 Castings
PT 1.A Qualification In-service Examination EXAM 04 Aug EXAM 01 Sep EXAM 01 Dec EXAM 08 Dec EXAM 15 Dec
PT 2.3 Welds
(Training & Examination) Testing 8 hours
DBN - Gr. 1 DBN - Gr. 1 DBN - Gr. 3
TRA 02 - 05 May TRA 24 - 27 Jul TRA 09 - 12 Oct
EXAM 06 May (Sat) EXAM 28 Jul EXAM 13 Oct
Penetrant Testing (PT) JHB - Gr. 1

Level 3 PT 3.A Training TRA 05 - 09 Jun
Mandatory Access Conditions 40 hours EXAM 14 Jun
PT 2.A Qualification PT3A_ Pre- and Multi-sector 16 900 16 100 2 300
+ Testing 16 hours
NDT Level 3 Basic
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RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING (RT) – SAQCC Scheme

Code Sector Initial
Certification
(Non (Corporate
Members) Members)
RT SAFETY JHB - Gr. 1 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 2 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 3 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 4 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 5 (COMPANY)
Radiographic Testing (RT)
Level 1 RT 1.5 X - Ray of TRA 09 - 27 Jan TRA 10 Apr - 05 May TRA 15 May - 02 Jun TRA 09 - 27 Oct TRA 06 - 24 Nov
RT 1.A Training
dense alloy EXAM 30 Jan - 03 Feb EXAM 08 - 12 May EXAM 05 - 09 Jun EXAM 30 Oct - 03 Nov EXAM 27 Nov - 01 Dec
Mandatory Access Conditions 120 hours
welds
DOH Safety RT1A_ Pre- and 31 000 28 600 2 300
RT 1.6 Gamma -
+ Gr 12 with Maths & Science In-service Examination
Ray of
OR Testing 40 hours
dense alloy
Proficiency Test ≥ 70% welds
JHB - Gr. 1 JHB - Gr. 2 JHB - Gr. 3 JHB - Gr. 4

LIMITED OPTION
Radiographic Testing (RT) RT 2.I Film interpretation Training TRA 06 - 16 Feb TRA 27 Mar - 06 Apr TRA 29 May - 08 Jun TRA 04 - 14 Sep
Level 2 72 hours EXAM 17 Feb EXAM 07 Apr EXAM 05 - 09 Jun EXAM 15 Sep
of dense alloy
RT2I_ Pre- and 22 580 21 500 2 300
Mandatory Access Conditions welds only DBN - Gr. 1 DBN - Gr. 2 CPT - Gr. 1 CPT - Gr. 2
In-service Examination
RT 1.A Qualification (Training & (No Operational RT)
Testing 8 hours TRA 26 Jun - 06 Jul TRA 18 - 29 Sep TRA 20 Feb - 02 Mar TRA 04 - 14 Dec
Examination)
EXAM 07 Jul EXAM 30 Sep (Sat) EXAM 03 Mar EXAM 15 Dec
RT 2.5 X - Ray of JHB - Gr. 1 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 2 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 3 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 4 (COMPANY)
Radiographic Testing (RT) RT 2.A dense alloy Training
Level 2 TRA 27 Feb - 10 Mar TRA 03 - 18 Apr TRA 10 - 21 Jul TRA 14 - 25 Aug
welds 80 hours
RT2A_ Pre- and RT 2.6 Gamma - 22 580 21 500 2 300 EXAM 13 - 17 Mar EXAM 19 - 21 Apr EXAM 24 - 28 Jul EXAM 28 Aug - 01 Sep
RT 1.A Qualification (Training & In-service Ray of Examination
Examination) Testing dense alloy 40 hours
welds
ADVANCED OPTION JHB - Gr. 1 JHB - Gr. 2

RT 2.9 Training
Radiographic Testing (RT) 80 hours TRA 21 Aug - 01 Sep TRA 02 - 13 Oct
Level 2 RT29_ Pre- and Digital Radiography 28 200 26 870 2 300 EXAM 04 - 08 Sep EXAM 16 - 20 Oct
Mandatory Access Conditions In-service Examination
RT 2.A Certification Testing 40 hours
ADVANCED OPTION JHB - Gr. 1

Radiographic Testing (RT) TRA 10 - 23 June
Level 3 RT 3.A Training
40 hours EXAM 10 Jul
Mandatory Access Conditions RT3A_ Pre- and Multi-sector 16 900 16 100 2 300
RT 2.A Qualification In-service Examination
(Training & Examination) Testing 16 hours
+
NDT Level 3 Basic
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ULTRASONIC TESTING (UT) – SAQCC Scheme

Code Sector Initial
Certification
(Non (Corporate
Members) Members)
JHB - Gr. 1 JHB - Gr. 2 JHB - Gr. 3 JHB - Gr. 4 JHB - Gr. 5 (COMPANY)
TRA 23 - 26 Jan TRA 30 Jan - 02 Feb TRA 13 - 16 Feb TRA 27 Feb - 02 Mar TRA 19 - 24 Apr
LIMITED OPTION Limited to EXAM 27 Jan EXAM 03 Feb EXAM 17 Feb EXAM 03 Mar EXAM 25 Apr
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) UT 1.WT wall thickness Training
Level 1 measurement 32 hours JHB - Gr. 6 JHB - Gr. 7 JHB - Gr. 8 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 9 JHB - Gr. 10
UT1WT Pre- and using compression 11 300 10 750 2 300 TRA 10 - 13 Jul TRA 14 - 17 Aug TRA 28 - 31 Aug TRA 18 - 21 Sep TRA 30 Oct - 02 Nov
Gr 12 with Maths & Science In-service probe only Examination EXAM 14 Jul EXAM 18 Aug EXAM 01 Sep EXAM 22 Sep EXAM 03 Nov
OR Testing (A-scan & D-meter 8 hours
applications) DBN - Gr. 1
Proficincy Test > 70% TRA 08 - 11 May
EXAM 12 May
UT 1.1 Wrought JHB - Gr. 1 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 2 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 3 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 4 JHB - Gr. 5 (COMPANY)
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Products/ TRA 06 - 24 Feb TRA 10 Apr - 05 May TRA 15 May - 02 Jun TRA 04 - 22 Sep TRA 09 - 27 Oct
Level 1 UT 1.A Forgings Training
120 hours EXAM 27 Feb - 02 Mar EXAM 08 - 12 May EXAM 05 - 09 Jun EXAM 26 - 29 Sep EXAM 30 Oct - 03 Nov
Mandatory Access Conditions UT 1.2 Castings
VOLUMETRIC METHODS : ISO 9712
UT1A_ Pre- and 28 200 26 870 2 300 JHB - Gr. 6 (COMPANY)

Gr 12 with Maths & Science UT 1.3 Butt weld
In-service Examination
OR Testing in plate 40 hours TRA 06 - 24 Nov
Proficincy Test > 70% UT 1.5 Butt weld EXAM 27 Nov - 01 Dec
in pipe
UT 2.1 Forgings JHB - Gr. 1 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 2 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 3 JHB - Gr. 4 (COMPANY) JHB - Gr. 5 (COMPANY)
UT 2.2 Castings TRA 09 - 27 Jan TRA 06 - 28 Mar TRA 05 - 26 Jun TRA 10 - 28 Jun TRA 14 Aug - 01 Sep
UT 2.3 Butt welds
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) UT 2.A Plate Training EXAM 30 Jan - 03 Feb EXAM 29 - 31 Mar EXAM 27 - 30 Jun EXAM 31 Jul - 04 Aug EXAM 04 - 08 Sep
Level 2 UT 2.4 Butt welds 120 hours
Mandatory Access Conditions UT2A Pre- and Pipe 28 200 26 870 2 300
UT 1.A Qualification In-service UT 2.5 T joints & Examination
(Training & Examination) Testing other 40 hours
UT 2.6 Nozzles
UT 2.7 Nodes
(Optional)
ADVANCED OPTION Training CPT - Gr. 1

Ultrasonic Testing (UT) 80 hours TRA 17 - 28 Jul
Level 2 UT28_ UT 2.8 Critical Flaw Sizing 28 200 26 870 2 300 EXAM 31 Jul - 04 Aug
UT 2.A Certification 40 hours
ADVANCED OPTION CPT - Gr. 1

Training
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) 80 hours TRA 04 - 15 Sep
Level 2 Austenitic Stainless
UT29_ UT 2.9 28 200 26 870 2 300 EXAM 18 - 22 Sep
Steel
40 hours Continued on page 69
UT 2.A Certification
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ULTRASONIC TESTING (UT) – SAQCC Scheme

Course Industrial Training

NDT Method and Level Product Sector Duration Training Course Dates
Code Sector & Initial
& Initial Initial
Examination
Examination Certification
(Corporate
(Non Members)
Members)
ADVANCED OPTION JHB - Gr. 1 JHB - Gr. 2 JHB - Gr. 3

Training
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) 120 hours TRA 27 Feb - 17 Mar TRA 03 - 21 Apr TRA 30 Oct - 17 Nov
Level 2 UT210 UT 2.10 UT Phased Array 33 860 31 170 2 300 EXAM 22 - 24 Mar EXAM 24 - 28 Apr EXAM 20 - 24 Nov
VOLUMETRIC METHODS : ISO 9712

UT 2 A Certifications 40 hours
ADVANCED OPTION JHB - Gr. 1

Training
Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
80 hours TRA 27 Nov - 08 Dec
Level 2 UT Time of Flight
UT211 UT 2.11 28 200 26 870 2 300
Diffraction EXAM 11 - 15 Dec
UT 2 A Certifications 40 hours
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) JHB - Gr. 1

Level 3 Training TRA 26 - 30 Jun
UT 3.A 40 hours
Mandatory Access Conditions UT3A Pre- and In- Multi-sector 16 900 16 100 2 300 EXAM 11 Jul
UT 2 A Qualification service Testing Examination
(Training & Examination) 16 hours
NDT Level 3 Basic
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VISUAL TESTING (VT) - SAQCC Scheme

Code Sector Initial
Certification
(Non (Corporate
Members) Members)
Visual Testing (VT) JHB - Gr. 1 JHB - Gr. 2 JHB - Gr. 3 JHB - Gr. 4 JHB - Gr. 5
Level 1 VT 1.A Training TRA 16 - 19 Jan TRA 06 - 09 Feb TRA 27 - 30 Mar TRA 08 - 11 May TRA 24 - 27 Jul
VT 1.1 Forgings 32 hours EXAM 20 Jan EXAM 10 Feb EXAM 31 Mar EXAM 12 May EXAM 28 Jul
Mandatory Access Conditions VT1A_ Pre- and VT 1.2 Castings 12 390 11 290 2 300
Gr 10 with Maths & Science In-service VT 1.3 Welds Examination JHB - Gr. 6 DBN - Gr. 1 DBN - Gr. 2 CPT - Gr. 1 CPT - Gr. 2
OR Testing 8 hours TRA 30 Oct - 02 Nov TRA 21 - 24 Aug TRA 27 - 30 Nov TRA 03 - 06 Jul TRA 04 - 07 Sep
Proficiency Test ≥ 70% EXAM 03 Nov EXAM 25 Aug EXAM 01 Dec EXAM 07 Jul EXAM 08 Sep
JHB - Gr. 1 JHB - Gr. 2 JHB - Gr. 3 DBN - Gr. 1 CPT - Gr. 1
Visual Testing (VT) VT 2.A Training
Level 2 TRA 20 - 23 Feb TRA 22 - 25 May TRA 14 - 17 Aug TRA 31 Jul - 03 Aug TRA 02 - 05 Oct
VT 2.1 Forgings 32 hours
VT2A_ Pre- and VT 2.2 Castings 12 390 11 290 2 300 EXAM 24 Feb EXAM 26 May EXAM 18 Aug EXAM 04 Aug EXAM 06 Oct
VT 1.A Qualification (Training & In-service VT 2.3 Welds Examination
Examination) Testing 8 hours
JHB - Gr. 1
Visual Testing (VT)
Level 3 TRA 03 - 07 Jul
VT 3.A Training
40 hours EXAM 12 Jul
VT 2.A Qualification VT3A_ Pre- and Multi-sector 16 900 16 100 2 300
+ Testing 16 hours
NDT Level 3 Basic
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2017
EXAMINATIONS: NDT Rewrite / Transition Examination dates for Johannesburg
EDDY CURRENT TESTING

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3
DATE 26 Apr 17 Aug 26 Oct
08:00 to 12:00 ECT P ECT P ECT P

13:00 to 16:00 ECT G & S ECT G & S ECT G & S
MAGNETIC TESTING
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10 Session 11
DATE 17 Jan 18 Jan 28 Feb 01 Mar 28 Mar 29 Mar 18 Apr 19 Apr 09 May 10 May 30 May 31 May 18 Jul 19 Jul 15 Aug 16 Aug 29 Aug 30 Aug 10 Oct 11 Oct 24 Oct 25 Oct
08:00 to 12:00 MT 1 P MT 2 P MT 1 P MT 2 P MT 1 P MT 2 P MT 1 P MT 2 P MT 1 P MT 2 P MT 1 P MT 2 P MT 1 P MT 2 P MT 1 P MT 2 P MT 1 P MT 2 P MT 1 P MT 2 P MT 1 P MT 2 P
13:00 to 16:00 MT 1 G & S MT 2 G & S MT 1 G & S MT 2 G & S MT 1 G & S MT 2 G & S MT 1 G & S MT 2 G & S MT 1 G & S MT 2 G & S MT 1 G & S MT 2 G & S MT 1 G & S MT 2 G & S MT 1 G & S MT 2 G & S MT 1 G & S MT 2 G & S MT 1 G & S MT 2 G & S MT 1 G & S MT 2 G & S
PENETRANT TESTING
DATE 24 Jan 25 Jan 21 Feb 22 Feb 14 Mar 15 Mar 11 Apr 12 Apr 02 May 03 May 06 Jun 07 Jun 25 Jul 26 Jul 22 Aug 23 Aug 12 Sep 13 Sep 17 Oct 18 Oct 14 Nov 15 Nov
08:00 to 12:00 PT 1 P PT 2 P PT 1 P PT 2 P PT 1 P PT 2 P PT 1 P PT 2 P PT 1 P PT 2 P PT 1 P PT 2 P PT 1 P PT 2 P PT 1 P PT 2 P PT 1 P PT 2 P PT 1 P PT 2 P PT 1 P PT 2 P
13:00 to 16:00 PT 1 G & S PT 2 G & S PT 1 G & S PT 2 G & S PT 1 G & S PT 2 G & S PT 1 G & S PT 2 G & S PT 1 G & S PT 2 G & S PT 1 G & S PT 2 G & S PT 1 G & S PT 2 G & S PT 1 G & S PT 2 G & S PT 1 G & S PT 2 G & S PT 1 G & S PT 2 G & S PT 1 G & S PT 2 G & S
RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9
DATE 14 Feb 15 Feb 22 Mar 23 Mar 13 Jun 14 Jun 20 Jun 21 Jun 01 Aug 02 Aug 05 Sep 06 Sep 26 Sep 27 Sep 31 Oct 1 Nov 28 Nov 29 Nov
08:00 to 12:00 RT G & S RT P RT G & S RT P RT G & S RT P RT G & S RT P RT G & S RT P RT G & S RT P RT G & S RT P RT G & S RT P RT G & S RT P
13:00 to 16:00 RT INT P RT P RT INT P RT P RT INT P RT P RT INT P RT P RT INT P RT P RT INT P RT P RT INT P RT P RT INT P RT P RT INT P RT P
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2017
EXAMINATIONS: NDT Rewrite / Transition Examination dates for Johannesburg
ULTRASONIC WALL THICKNESS

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10
DATE 09 Feb 09 Mar 06 Apr 18 May 06 Jul 13 Jul 10 Aug 05 Oct 09 Nov 07 Dec
08:00 to 12:00 UTWT P UTWT P UTWT P UTWT P UTWT P UTWT P UTWT P UTWT P UTWT P UTWT P
13:00 to 16:00 UTWT G & S UTWT G & S UTWT G & S UTWT G & S UTWT G & S UTWT G & S UTWT G & S UTWT G & S UTWT G & S UTWT G & S
ULTRASONIC TESTING
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10
DATE 07 Feb 08 Feb 07 Mar 08 Mar 04 Apr 05 Apr 16 May 17 May 04 Jul 05 Jul 11 Jul 12 Jul 07 Aug 08 Aug 03 Oct 04 Oct 07 Nov 08 Nov 05 Dec 06 Dec
08:00 to 12:00 UT G & S UT P UT G & S UT P UT G & S UT P UT G & S UT P UT G & S UT P UT G & S UT P UT G & S UT P UT G & S UT P UT G & S UT P UT G & S UT P
13:00 to 16:00 UT P UT P UT P UT P UT P UT P UT P UT P UT P UT P UT P UT P UT P UT P UT P UT P UT P UT P UT P UT P
VISUAL TESTING
DATE 19 Jan 01 Feb 16 Mar 25 Apr 01 Jun 28 Jun 3 Aug 31 Aug 20 Sep 19 Oct 30 Nov
08:00 to 12:00 VT P VT P VT P VT P VT P VT P VT P VT P VT P VT P VT P
13:00 to 16:00 VT G & S VT G & S VT G & S VT G & S VT G & S VT G & S VT G & S VT G & S VT G & S VT G & S VT G & S
Please note that the re-write examination schedule could be revised in line with the training schedule - please refer to the SAIW website for the latest version as well as related information.
Rewrite Examination information - Please contact course administrator on ndt@saiw.co.za – 011 298 2106.
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2017
EXAMINATIONS: NDT Rewrite / Transition Examination dates for Durban
MAGNETIC TESTING
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 7
DATE 07 Feb 22 Mar 03 May 13 Jun 25 Jul 05 Sep 19 Sep 31 Oct
08:00 to 12:00 MT P MT P MT P MT P MT P MT P MT P MT P
13:00 to 16:00 MT G & S MT G & S MT G & S MT G & S MT G & S MT G & S MT G & S MT G & S
PENETRANT TESTING
DATE 15 Feb 09 Mar 19 Apr 23 May 14 Jun 11 Jul 25 Oct 21 Nov
08:00 to 12:00 PT & P PT & P PT & P PT & P PT & P PT & P PT & P PT & P
13:00 to 16:00 PT G & S PT G & S PT G & S PT G & S PT G & S PT G & S PT G & S PT G & S
RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING (Only RT Inter - Practicals shall be performed at our Durban branch. X - and Gamma Ray exposures, as part of the RT 1 and RT2 practical exams, shall be performed at our Johannesburg branch)
DATE 01 Feb 08 Mar 12 Apr 10 May 12 Jul 15 Aug 11 Oct 8 Nov
08:00 to 12:00 RT G & S RT G & S RT G & S RT G & S RT G & S RT G & S RT G & S RT G & S
13:00 to 16:00 RT INT P RT INT P RT INT P RT INT P RT INT P RT INT P RT INT P RT INT P
ULTRASONIC WALL THICKNESS

DATE 17 Jan 23 Mar 04 May 27 Jun 26 Jul 12 Sep 17 Oct 15 Nov 14 Dec
08:00 to 12:00 UTWT P UTWT P UTWT P UTWT P UTWT P UTWT P UTWT P UTWT P UTWT P
13:00 to 16:00 UTWT G & S UTWT G & S UTWT G & S UTWT G & S UTWT G & S UTWT G & S UTWT G & S UTWT G & S UTWT G & S
ULTRASONIC TESTING
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
DATE 28 Feb 01 Mar 01 Aug 02 Aug 27 Sep 28 Sep 12 Dec 13 Dec
08:00 to 12:00 UT G & S UT P UT G & S UT P UT G & S UT P UT G & S UT P

13:00 to 16:00 UT P UT P UT P UT P UT P UT P UT P UT P
VISUAL TESTING
DATE 24 Jan 14 Feb 07 Mar 20 Apr 20 Jun 18 Jul 13 Sep 10 Oct 22 Nov
08:00 to 12:00 VT P VT P VT P VT P VT P VT P VT P VT P VT P
13:00 to 16:00 VT G & S VT G & S VT G & S VT G & S VT G & S VT G & S VT G & S VT G & S VT G & S
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Come swing with us at the SAIW 2017 Golf Days
One of the highlights of the SAIW Calendar are the fun-filled, exciting golf days held in Johannesburg,
Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth.
With plenty of prizes to be won and an opportunity to network with friends and business associates in
the industry, the SAIW golf days can’t be missed.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE GO TO
www.saiw.co.za
SAIW Annual Dinner Magic

It’s no secret that the SAIW annual dinner is our magical social event of the
year. Not only do we reward those who have performed outstandingly for the
Institute and the Welding Industry generally but we also celebrate the existence
and contribution of the SAIW to the welding and industrial communities of
Southern Africa.
Don’t miss this exceptional evening!
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE GO TO

www.saiw.co.za
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SAIW Directions and
SAIW Johannesburg Directions GPS co-ordinates: 26°12′39.6′′S 28°01′35.8′′E
John
Jhb Vorster
MAYFAIR NEWTOWN
CBD Police
Lovers’ Walk
De Villiers Graaf Motorway M1

Station
Park Road
Hanover
FORDSBURG Commissioner
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CITY WEST
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MACRO SAIW
End of M2 Motorway M2 Motorway
Roodepoort off-ramp
Bloemfontein SELBY
BOOYSENS
SAIW Cape Town Directions GPS co-ordinates: 33°52′11.8′′S 18°30′17.9′′E

Racecourse Road ← R27 SAIW Durban Directions GPS co-ordinates: 29°49′49.8′′S 30°57′03.6′′E
Jan Hofmeyer Essex Terrace NORTH Not to Scale

Jasmin Rockdale Ave University COAST
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N1 ← Bosmansdam Road
Spine Rd Spaghetti
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COAST
& N7
& N2
Contact Details
Contact Details
JOHANNESBURG (HEAD OFFICE)
Southern African Institute of Welding, 52 Western Boulevard off Main Reef Road, City West, Johannesburg
P O Box 527, Crown Mines, 2025
Tel: +27 (0)11 298 2100, Fax: +27 (0)11 836 4132, Email: jhb@saiw.co.za
CAPE TOWN
Western Cape Representative: Liz Berry
P O Box 179, Table View, 7439
Mobile: +27 (0)84 446 0629, Fax: +27 (0)86 566 7421, Email: cape.town@saiw.co.za
DURBAN
Training Administrator: Elizabeth Shole
40 Essex Terrace, Westville, 3629
Mobile: +27 (0)87 351 6568, Email: durban@saiw.co.za
www.saiw.co.za
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Southern African Institute of Welding

Course Prospectus 2017

This diagram represents the entire offering of SAIW courses.

ALL PRICES QUOTED INCLUDE VAT

2 What you need to bring along:

Credit Card Facilities available

Note: A 60% mark is required in end-of-course examination. Course Outline

JHB 1 JHB 2 JHB 3 JHB 4 JHB 5 JHB 6 JHB 7

WEEK 2 23 - 27 Jan 20 - 24 Feb 05 - 09 Jun 28 Aug - 1 Sep 16 - 20 Oct 06 - 10 Nov 04 - 08 Dec

CAPE TOWN 1 CAPE TOWN 2 SECUNDA 1 SECUNDA 2

WEEK 1 27 Feb - 03 Mar 26 - 29 Sep WEEK 1 16 - 20 Jan 14 - 18 Aug

WEEK 2 06 - 10 Mar 02 - 09 Oct WEEK 2 23 - 27 Jan 21 - 25 Aug

DURBAN 1 DURBAN 2 DURBAN 3

WEEK 1 06 - 10 Feb 10 - 14 Jul 23 - 27 Oct

WEEK 2 13 - 17 Feb 17 - 21 Jul 30 Oct - 03 Nov

JHB 7 JHB 8 JHB 9 JHB 10 JHB 11 JHB 12

Week 1 03 - 07 Jul 31 Jul - 04 Aug 14 - 18 Aug 04 - 08 Sep 11 - 15 Sep 18 - 22 Sep

Week 2 31 Jul - 04 Aug 28 Aug - 01 Sep 11 - 15 Sep 02 - 06 Oct 09 - 13 Oct 16 - 20 Oct

Week 3 28 Aug - 01 Sep 18 - 22 Sep 09 - 13 Oct 30 Oct - 03 Nov 06 - 10 Nov 06 - 10 Nov

02 - 04 Oct 23 - 25 Oct 06 - 08 Nov 04 - 06 Dec 04 - 06 Dec 04 - 06 Dec

05 Oct 26 Oct 09 Nov 07 Dec 07 Dec 07 Dec

Week 1 20 - 24 Feb 10 - 14 Jul 16 - 20 Oct 23 - 27 Jan 06 - 10 Feb 03 - 07 Jul 11 - 15 Sep

Week 3 27 - 31 Mar 14 - 18 Aug 20 - 24 Nov 06 - 10 Feb 15 - 19 May 17 - 21 Jul 6 - 10 Nov

03 - 05 Apr 21 - 23 Aug 27 - 29 Nov 13 - 15 Feb 26 - 28 Jun 24 - 26 Jul 04 - 06 Dec

JHB 7 JHB 8 JHB 9 JHB 10 JHB 11 JHB 12 JHB 13

Week 1 05 - 09 Jun 19 - 23 Jun 19 - 23 Jun 10 - 14 Jul 24 - 28 Jul 31 Jul - 04 Aug 14 - 18 Aug

Week 2 10 - 14 Jul 17 - 21 Jul 17 - 21 Jul 31 Jul - 04 Aug 21 - 25 Aug 04 - 08 Sep 11 - 15 Sep

Week 3 14 - 18 Aug 14 - 18 Aug 14 - 18 Aug 28 Aug - 01 Sep 18 - 22 Sep 02 - 06 Oct 09 - 13 Oct

Week 4 11 - 15 Sep 11 - 15 Sep 11 - 15 Sep 18 - 22 Sep 16 - 20 Oct 30 Oct - 03 Nov 06 - 10 Nov

09 - 11 Oct 09 - 11 Oct 09 - 11 Oct 16 - 18 Oct 13 - 15 Nov 27 - 29 Nov 04 - 06 Dec

26 - 28 Jun 26 - 28 Jun 24 - 26 Jul 09 - 11 Oct 04 - 06 Dec 19 - 21 Jun 13 - 15 Nov 19 - 21 Jun 02 - 04 Oct

Prices (including VAT)

Prices (including VAT)

No prior access conditions. 10 days 03 - 14 Jul 27 Nov - 08 Dec

On completion of the course, students will have an understanding of:

Duration JHB 1 JHB 2

Must be completed prior to commencing

Welding Processes and Equipment

Materials and their behaviour during welding

Fabrication, Applications and Engineering

Welding supervisors and coordinators make a valuable contribution to welding operations,

Duration JHB 1 JHB 2 JHB 3 JHB 4

Prices (including VAT)

Engineering personnel, with a National Diploma in engineering or an equivalent qualification,

Duration JHB 1 JHB 2

Practical Welding 8 days 16 - 25 Jan 12 - 22 Jun PLEASE NOTE:

Group 1 Group 1 Group 1

CPD credits available for this course

Candidates should have a Grade 10 qualification as a minimum with 12 months welding

Group 1 Group 1 Group 1

Group 1 Group 1 Group 1

Examination – Self Assessment

80 30 Jan- 10 Feb 13 - 24 Nov

Prices (including VAT)

Continued on next page

It is recommended that candidates should have a minimum of Grade 10 or an equivalent

Group 1 Group 1 Group 1

Group 1 Group 1 Group 1

Examination (2 x 1.5 hrs) 3

Group 1 Group 1 Group 1

Examination (2 x 2.5 hrs) 5

40 15 - 18 May 16 - 19 Oct 16 - 19 Oct

Examination (approx. 1 x 1 hr) 1 19 May 20 Oct 20 Oct