SAIW

SAIW Southern African Institute of Welding

PRACTICAL
WELDER
COURSES 2025
Focused Approach to 2025 Course Offering................ 3
CONTENTS

Bookings & Queries Contact Details............................... 4

About Practical Welding................................................... 6
Practical Welding............................................................... 8
About IIW International Welder....................................... 11
Fast Track International Welder Qualifications for
Experienced Welders........................................................ 12
IIW International Welder................................................... 14
Explore the Future of Welding Education with
Virtual Reality...................................................................... 15
About Robotic Welding..................................................... 18
Introduction to Laser Welding......................................... 20

PROMOTING WORLD CLASS EXCELLENCE IN WELDING, NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING AND ALLIED TECHNOLOGY
 SAIW offers industry developed
training programmes, which aim
to provide the candidates with the
necessary skills to meet industry
needs.

Our skills programme is in the process

of being registered with the relevant
QCTO, and once registered, may
be recognised as part qualifications
and contribute credits towards NQF
alligned qualifications.

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FOCUSED APPROACH TO

2025 Course Offering

Rationalised number of courses means students
should PLAN AHEAD and BOOK TODAY!

The aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic and resultant shifts in student numbers and their availability have
seen the SAIW rationalise its current approach so that although the number of scheduled courses we offer
remains exactly the same, but the number of times these particular courses are offered through the year has
been reduced, to provide a more streamlined offering. In line with this more focused approach, we are therefore
proud to launch our courses for 2025!
(SEE THE FULL LIST IN THE TABLE ON THE NEXT PAGE WHICH PROVIDES A CLEAR IDEA OF THE COURSES WE
OFFER).

The cost benefit of this streamline approach is that a third of our courses
Cost benefit have been reduced in price and more than half our course prices have been
increased at less than the inflation rate.

The more streamlined and cost-effective approach means that students need
to plan their training schedule for 2025 well in advance and book early to
Plan ahead ensure they are in time for their desired course start date next year.
See your options on the next page.

Despite this streamlined approach, the SAIW remains committed to offering

Non-scheduled & scheduled and non-scheduled regional courses in Cape Town and Durban.
Regional Courses A minimum of five students are required per course to run. As soon as the
minimum number of people have booked in your region, the course will be
DEMAND DEPENDENT scheduled.

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TRAINING INVOICING
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PRACTICAL WELDING FEEDBACK

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EXAMINATIONS COMPLAINTS / COMPLIMENTS

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QUALIFICATION & CERTIFICATION APPEALS

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COMPANY AUDITS QUALITY

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TECHNICAL SERVICES FORMAL INTERACTION

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LABORATORY TESTING CREDITORS

BOOKINGS & QUERIES

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MANAGEMENT
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL EXAMINATIONS
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TRAINING PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION /

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PRACTICAL WELDING
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 Practical
ABOUT

Welding

At the Southern
African Institute of
Welding (SAIW), we
take immense pride in
offering a diverse range of
hands-on training programs
that empower individuals with the
knowledge and expertise required to
excel in welding. Our practical welding
training covers a spectrum of specialised
areas and caters to both beginners and
experienced welders.

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ABOUT
Practical Welding
Welders play a crucial role in joining various metals using electric arc
Welding processes, utilising gas shields or flux to protect the molten weld area
Essentials from contamin ing drawings, adhere to standards, and understand the
impact of welding on materials.

Our practical training encompasses popular welding processes, such as

Welding Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc, Flux Cored Arc,
Processes Submerged Arc and Laser Beam Welding. We tailor programmes to
individual needs.

Welders fabricate structures, pressure vessels, and more. They select

Applications equipment, adjust variables, and employ cutting and grinding techniques
to prepare joints.

Our training is flexible, offered week by week at SAIW or in-house,

Training catering to upskilling and qualification needs. We also offer the
Options International Institute of Welding’s (IIW) International Welder (IW)
qualification program and QCTO-approved welder apprenticeship training.

SAIW's IIW Welding Training Program aligns with international standards

IIW Welding and addresses the need for highly skilled welders and to achieve global
Training harmonisation in the training, examination and qualification testing of
Program welders.

Experience an accelerated journey to an IIW Standard Diploma, ideal

IIW Fast for experienced welders, who, depending on the welder, can achieve
Track qualification in one to two weeks, including all training and assessment at
Program a substantial cost savings.

Robotic Stay ahead with our robotic welding training, enabling you to operate and
Welding program welding robots efficiently in industries embracing automation.

SAIW's experienced instructors foster a hands-on learning environment, whether you're pursuing welding as a career
or enhancing your skills. We believe that practical welding proficiency is key to success in the welding industry.
Join us to embark on a journey of skill development and professional growth in the exciting world of welding.

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Practical Welding
Course Information
The SAIW is dedicated to providing world-class practical welder training benchmarked against
international welding standards and international welder programmes. SAIW therefore strives to
ensure that when a candidate exits any of our tailormade programmes he/she can be assured
of good prospects in securing employment with excellent financial rewards.

These highly sought-after courses can be developed to suit company or individual needs and
are conducted at the SAIW practical welding school. They can also be offered in-house.

Practical welding courses are tailored to accommodate any welding skill level, from beginner to
experienced. Training is thus designed to meet the needs of the individual taking into account
the entry skill level and the desired end result. The pace of progress is determined through
practical assessments and so the duration will vary from one person to the next.

Entry Requirements
ü Good hand-eye coordination is the most important aspect to
allow one to excel in welding
ü Appropriate health as well as physical and mental capability
is also required

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Practical Welding
Examples of the welding positions commonly used in welder training can be seen in the diagram below.

FILLET WELDER PLATE WELDER PIPE WELDER

WELDING
POSITIONS

1F 2F 3F 1G 2G 1G 2G

4F 5F 3G 4G 5G 6G

Individuals seeking to learn how to weld or those wishing to acquire a new skill or
Course upskill themselves can attend any Monday to Friday session, once a booking is
Duration confirmed.

Outcomes of training will depend on the individual’s ability to successfully undertake

Asessment a Welder Performance Certification test as mandated by the various construction
standards i.e. ASME section IX and AWS D1.1 - 6.

The price of the course is R 7 680 per week. (Including VAT)

The above pricing includes certification testing (Coding) to the desired Construction
Course Standard most applicable to the work. Should only a welder competency test be
Schedule required, R3 405 will be charged per welding process, per position, per material.

A 25% surcharge is applied if the material is stainless steel or aluminium.

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An impressive
eye for detail.
Creative.
Passionate.
Wildlife
Photographer.
Mother.
I am an
International
Welder.
We think of welding as a ‘dirty’ job, of loud factories
and workshops, of noise, heat and risk. After all, it’s
merely a tradesman’s job, right? Think again, being
a qualified International Welder is a highly skilled
career and your expert welding skills are one of the
most internationally sought after, highly paid and
essential trades.

Being an International Welder isn’t just a trade, it’s

a craft, an art and a science and you’ll be able to work
in over 60 countries and do a lot more than simply
fusing metals together.
You’ll be building a better world, a better life for you
and the generations to come.

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 ABOUT
IIW International Welder
Course Information
The International Institute of Welding (IIW) has plate, and pipe welder. Trainees are required to
adopted the International Welder (IW) programme start with fillet welding and must pass a practical
to address the need for highly skilled welders and competency test before progressing to the next
to achieve global harmonisation in the training, level. Training periods for practical welding vary
examination and qualification testing of welders. from person to person.

Training and assessment in the IW programme Experienced welders are not required to undertake
are linked to the requirements of the international unnecessary practical training and may enter the IW
standard, ISO 9606 qualification testing of welders. programme at any level subject to completing the
The ISO 9606 standard is widely used in South relevant level practical qualification test including
Africa, but it is important to note that it is similar to those required for lower levels. A welder fully
other standards, which are relevant in South Africa, competent in fillet, plate and pipe welding would
eg. ASME IX and AWS D1.1. undertake the practical test for all three levels and
would then undertake only the relevant theory
The IW programme provides a combination of components.
theoretical knowledge and high-level practical skills
assessed by tests of increasing difficulty and by It is important that at each level there is an
theoretical examinations. associated level of theory, plus there may be process
specific and material specific theory modules which
The programme is presented at three levels – fillet, are applicable.

Entry Requirements
ü Good hand-eye coordination is the most important aspect to allow
one to excel in welding
ü Appropriate health as well as physical and mental capability is
required to enter at Fillet Welder level
ü Access to higher levels may be allowed upon passing of relevant
theoretical examinations and demonstration of required practical skill

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FAST TRACK
International Welder
Qualifications
FOR EXPERIENCED WELDERS

The SAIW has launched an exciting new streamlined international welder

qualification via a fast tracked IIW Standard Diploma for experienced welders.

The introduction of the new format IIW Standard Diploma means that
experienced welders can supercharge their training process over one to two
weeks including all training, the assessment (examination) and materials at a
cost of around R18 000, an 88% cost saving!

Why launch this type of training?

Most welders have developed a speciality and are highly
experienced in one position and one area and do not want to or need
to, go through the entire IIW programme again. They, therefore, require a
focused qualification that recognises their specific area of expertise.

For example, a structural steel welder would prefer to focus on plate welding
theory while tube welders in the petrochemical or power generation sectors are far
more familiar with specialised tube welding which forms the bulk of what they do.

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FAST TRACK
International Welder Qualifications
FOR EXPERIENCED WELDERS

Focused, fast and cost-effective

The new streamlined option bypasses the need Upon completion of the course, students get an
for experienced welders to go back to basics International Welder certificate which is proof of
and complete the full course and provides the them having trained in a certain position, process
highly specialised knowledge and assessment and material.
to take experienced welders to the next level.

Course structure & criteria

• The IIW Standard Diploma covers the theory behind • To access the course, a student must have
a single welding process either fillet, plate or pipe in been a full-time welder for at least two of the
the form of lectures as well as written and practical previous three years and possess a valid welder
tests. If these are passed the student receives an IIW qualification certificate. They also need a CV with
Diploma and a Welding Certificate of record which the endorsement from a current or previous
provides unequivocal proof that the welder complies employer to prove their experience.
with the IIW standards.

Reasons to obtain the diploma

THE KEY BENEFITS OF OBTAINING THE IIW DIPLOMA ARE:

• Qualification in an international level of welding • Springboard for more advanced careers in welding
will make students much more marketable and inspection and coordination. These jobs add much
increase their job prospects locally and allow them needed depth of experience on welding projects
to apply for jobs overseas. at ground level and are higher level skills.

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IIW INTERNATIONAL Course Prospectus 2025

Welder PRICING –TYPICAL DURATIONS

The estimated time required for the various processes and levels is
shown below, but this is dependent on the individual’s aptitude.
Should the individual complete a process and level early credit will
be given to contribute to the next level or process.

SMAW (MMA) GTAW (TIG) GMAW (MAG) & FCAW CO2 &
Process
Stick Welding Argon Welding Flux Core
Level Weeks Price Price/ Weeks Price Price/ Weeks Price Price/
week/test week/test week/test
Fillet 10 R 59 980 R 5 998 8 R 49 830 R 6 228 14 R 83 540 R 5 967
Plate 10 R 61 450 R 6 145 6 R 39 250 R 6 542 10 R 62 490 R 6 249
Tube 6 R 40 400 R 6 733 4 R 28 720 R 7 180
Tests 6 Test Pieces 5 Test Pieces **4 or 8 Test Pieces
Theory*** 2 R 12 000 R 6 000 2 R 12 000 R 6 000 2 R 12 000 R 6 000
TOTAL 28 R173 830 R 6 208 20 R 129 800 R 6 490 26 R 158 030 R 6 078
*Refer to page 47. The total theory training is two weeks for fillet, plate and pipe; for all processes and materials.
**Depending on either process or both processes
***International Harmonised Examination

THE ABOVE PRICING INCLUDES

A 25% surcharge is applied if the material is
ü Practical welding training stainless steel or aluminium.
ü Welder certification testing (coding)
Should only a welder competency test be required,
ü Theoretical training and examination fees R3 405 will be charged per welding process,
ü IIW Diploma after successful completion of per position, per material.
the course

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 EXPLORE THE FUTURE OF
WELDING EDUCATION WITH

Virtual Reality
Welcome to the SAIW’s Virtual Welder Welding Academy, where
we are revolutionizing welding education through the integration
of cutting-edge Virtual Reality (VR) technology. Our aim is to
provide an unparalleled learning experience that is not only more
cost-effective but also more immersive and effective than ever
before.

The Welding Academy of the Virtual Welder offers a world-class first solution for
Immersive immersive welding training. We recognise that welding is a skill that demands both
Welding theoretical knowledge and hands-on expertise. That's why our academy combines
Training progressive theoretical and practical modes with hands-on VR sessions to create a
comprehensive learning experience.

At our VR Welding academy, students embark on a hands-on journey through

four distinct levels, each escalating in complexity. These levels are designed to
Four Levels
ensure that students build a solid foundation and progressively advance their skills,
of Mastery ultimately becoming proficient welders. With each level, students gain confidence and
proficiency in both MIG/MAG and TIG welding techniques.

Guidance To aid in the learning process, we provide an assist mode that is available throughout
the training. This feature guides students through the intricacies of each level,
and ensuring they grasp essential techniques and principles. This way, students can learn
Assistance at their own pace and have the support they need to succeed.

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EXPLORE THE FUTURE OF Course Prospectus 2025
WELDING EDUCATION WITH

Virtual Reality
Shaping the Future of eLearning
Our VR Welder is at the forefront of shaping the future of eLearning. By integrating
virtual reality into welding education, we are creating an engaging and dynamic learning
environment that prepares students for the real-world challenges of welding. Approximately
50% of your learning time will be spent using our VR Welder, allowing you to gain practical
experience and proficiency in a controlled, risk-free environment.

Blend of VR and Welding School

We understand the importance of practical, hands-on experience in welding.
That's why the remaining 50% of your learning time will be spent in our state-of-
the-art Welding School. Here, you'll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge
in real-world welding scenarios, under the guidance of experienced instructors.

30% Discount on IIW International Welder Programme

If you're interested in enrolling in our IIW International Welder programme using
this blended approach, you will qualify for a 30% discount. This is an exclusive
opportunity to receive world-class welding education at a reduced cost, making
it more accessible to aspiring welders.

Join us at the SAIW’s Virtual Welder Welding Academy, where we are breaking new
ground in welding education. Explore the future of welding training with us and embark on
a journey toward becoming a skilled and proficient welder. Your future in welding starts
here, with the power of virtual reality and hands-on experience. Enroll today and take the
first step towards an exciting and rewarding career in welding.

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Welder
Theory Modules and Welder Qualification Tests
The theory modules and welder qualification tests are included in the price of
the International Welder qualification programme. However, an experienced
welder may wish to become an International Welder through recognition of prior
learning. In such a case, the theory modules and welder qualification tests can
be taken separately to the practical training:

Course Pricing
Duration (including VAT)
International Fillet Welder – Module A 4 days R 6 322
International Plate Welder – Module B 3 days R 4 744
International Pipe Welder – Module C 1 day R 1 583
Process Specific – Modules SA, ST and SM 1 day R 1 583
Material Specific – Modules PSS and PAL 1 day R 1 583
Welder Qualification Tests R 3 405 each

COURSE SCHEDULE | IIW International Welder

JOHANNESBURG
JHB 01
Week 1 Upon request
Week 2 Upon request

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ABOUT

Robotic
Welding
Individuals wishing to do robotic arc welding must understand the various
issues that will be encountered when moving from manual application
methods. Therefore, it is important for the individual to understand what must
be controlled and by whom to produce sound welds

The Robotic Welder training course is designed to give the candidate the necessary
theoretical and practical knowledge on welding technology by equipping him/her
with the skills to manage all aspects of a robotic welding operation including design and
programming of the welding task, safety and troubleshooting of the welding operation.

The course also serves as a foundation to more advanced robotic welder training.

SAIW – Robotic Welding

JOHANNESBURG
*ON REQUEST

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Course Information
Access Conditions
You should be a holder of a valid Code Certification as a Gas Metal Arc
Welder (GMAW) in the 1F and 1G welding positions respectively to gain
access to the course. Should you not meet these requirements you
need to attend a one-week practical welding course enabling you to
weld a Fillet and Plate in the 1F and 1G positions.

Course duration: 5 days

PRICING (Including VAT)

Practical welding (if required) R 7 400
Corporate Member R 16 600
Non-Corporate Member R 17 900

COURSE CONTENT

Safety Linear Circular

around a Welding Operating motion motion
robot procedures the pendant programming programming

1 2 3 4 5

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 INTRODUCTION TO
Laser Welding
Course Information
The Introduction to Laser Welding course is designed to provide a
comprehensive introduction to laser welding technology, focusing on
the fundamentals, applications, and hands-on practical training.

Candidates will engage with both theoretical and practical elements of

laser welding, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge
to effectively utilise laser welding in various equipment settings.

Participants will leave the course with a solid foundation in laser

welding, equipped with the skills necessary to apply this advanced
technology effectively in their respective fields.

Entry Requirements
ü Good hand-eye coordination
ü Basic understanding of welding principles is
beneficial but not mandatory

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INTRODUCTION TO
Laser Welding
Course duration: 3 days

PRICING (Including VAT)

R 4,680
• The above pricing includes theory, practical and certification testing (coding)
• 25% surcharge is applied if the material is stainless steel or aluminum

Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, candidates will be able to:
• Understand the fundamental principles of laser welding technology
• Identify different welding processes and their applications
• Safely operate laser welding equipment
• Recognise various materials and their properties in relation to laser welding
• Adjust process parameters for optimal welding results
• Perform hands-on practical laser welding techniques

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JOHANNESBURG CAMPUS
GPS co-ordinates: 26°12′39.6′′S 28°01′35.8′′E
Southern African Institute of Welding NPC.
52 Western Boulevard, off Main Reef Road,
City West, Johannesburg
P O Box 527, Crown Mines, 2025

Tel: +27 (0)11 298 2100

Email: [email protected]

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