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International Welder
Course Overview & Target Group

SAIW uses the International Institute of Welding (IIW) International Welder programme to train welders.  The graduating welder receives a qualification diploma and code certification to ASME IX and EN 287.  Trainees may enter the programme at the beginning or if they can demostrate their skill at an intermediate or high level they are able to by-pass lower level practical modules.  the course has three levels of theory training.  Each level is associated with a practical qualification level.

SAIW is also able to offer customised training programmes for individuals with specific requirements.

Course Duration: Practical training time may vary depending on capability of the individual student.

Entry Requirements
Appropriate health, physical and mental capability is assumed to gain entry to the course.  Access to higher levels is allowed providing the candidate passes the relevant theoretical examination and successfully demonstrates the required practical skill.
Course Content

This IIW course consists of theoretical education, practical training and examination and comprises of three levels of education and training. These modules consist of 'International Fillet Welder', International Plate Welder' and 'International Pipe Welder'.

Training is carried out using  carbon steel materials and consumables.  Should the candidate wish to specialise in alloy steels, stainless steels or aluminium a surcharge is added to the training cost to cover the additional cost of materials and consumables.

Main Processes
SMAW Shielded Metal Arc
MMA Manual Metal Arc
GMAW Gas Metal Arc
MIG / MAG Inert and Active Gas
GTAW Gas Tungsten Arc
TIG Tungsten Inert Gas
FCAW Flux Cord Arc
Training Evaluation
Demonstrating the required level of skill in accordance with ASME section IX or ISO EN 287-1 and passing the required theoretical examination.
Outcomes of Training
International Welder Diploma
Number of Students
Classes of up to 30 students can be accommodated.
Schedule
INTERNATIONAL WELDER - 2010
 
International Fillet Welder 2010
Position Duration Cost
1F, 2F, 3F & 4F 12 weeks R33 486
 
International Plate Welder 2010
1G, 2G, 3G& 4G 10 weeks R28 369
 
International Pipe Welder 2010
5G and 6G 6 weeks R16 688
NB: All prices include VAT

The training durations shown above are the average times required to attain the expected levels of practical skill and theory knowledge.  The time needed may vary individually according to the capability of the student. The practical training will bring the candidate to the skill level required by industry but both welders and employers are reminded of the need for trainees to gain workshop and site experience to complete a welder's competency.  Usually this will require a period of industry experience approximately equal to the time spent in a training school.

BANKING DETAIL FOR SAIW
Bank:                            First National Bank
Branch:                          Craighall
Branch No:                     255805
Account No:                   50523654470
Ref:                               Course Title & ID number

When you have made the deposit, please fax the slip and use your name and course for the ref. 
Fax:  011 836 4132
Tel:  011 298 2100
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