Welding is a scarce skill in South Africa with a resultant shortage of suitably qualified welders, who are equipped to meet the required skill level for new and existing projects. The current situation follows decades of non-regulated welder training, resulting in many welders but very few who are adequately qualified or competent welders. In fact, […]

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) will officially open its practical welding school on Monday, 8th June and will be accepting all other students from the 15th June 2020. This follows its shutdown in compliance with COVID-19 lockdown regulations. Executive Director John Tarboton says; “We are delighted to re-open as the SAIW is built

New work-based apprenticeship learning for the welding industry through the SAIW Foundation and the Quality Council for Trade and Occupation (QCTO) has set new professional standards for a skilled and capable South African welding workforce; one which promises respectable salaries and the overall economic growth of the industry through aligned skills delivery and quality national

Topic: Learn about a career path that is essential to production, overhaul and maintenenace, and which serves as an integral part of the engineering and manufacturing process. Date: Wednesday, 29 April 2020 Time: 12PM Presenter: SAIW NDT Training Manager Mark Digby NDT personnel test materials or products for any imperfections without destroying the products or

Topic : Screen employee proficiency at a fraction of the cost Date: Thursday, 23 April 2020 Time: 12PM Presenter: SAIW Business Development Manager Etienne Nell The SAIW is home to one of only two RealWeld simulators in the country , which uses virtual reality technology to test student skills on actual and simulated welds. Students

Topic : Augmented Reality can take your welding training to the next level Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2020 Time: 12PM Presenter: SAIW Business Development Manager Etienne Nell Students receive quicker and cheaper training while they practice, troubleshoot and master welding techniques, including welding plate, electrode or wire and shielding gas. With audio coaching and instructor

Topic : How to ensure quality control through proven certification procedures Date: Tuesday, 21 April 2020 Time: 12PM Presenter: SAIW Certification CEO – Herman Potgieter For products to be free from serious problems in production and in service, it is necessary to provide controls, from the design phase, through to material selection, into manufacture and