The SAIW is gearing up to present its internationally recognised NDT Level 3 Workshop in March 2021 which builds on pre-existing Level 1 and 2 NDT Qualifications to enable attendees to take on a more senior managerial role within an organisation. This includes the ability to oversee all NDT procedural and quality checks and the […]
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The South African Institute of Welding (SAIW) has announced the winners of its internationally recognised welding student training bursaries worth R120 000 each. Fhumulani Netshakhuma (22) and Palesa Mokoena (28) were each awarded a prized bursaries which provide a 28-week welding training course carrying both global recognition and access to opportunities for a welding career in
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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,
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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
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Topic: Welding is in a strong growth phase and receiving increased interest as not only an opportunity for employment but meaningful advancement during your working years Date: Tuesday, 28 April 2020 Time: 12PM Presenter: SAIW Training Manager Shelton Zichawo In recent decades welding has become a dominant process in the fabrication of industrial products and
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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
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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
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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
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Following President Ramaphosa’s announcement of a total lockdown, we would like to inform our students and members that we will be closing on Thursday, 26 March. Most of our students have already opted to restart the courses they started at the beginning of this week and we are working on rescheduling the courses. This information
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