An ATB, Approved Training Body, is a training entity which has been assessed by an ANB, Authorised Nominated Body, such as SAIW, to offer IIW, International Institute of Welding training programs.

There are a few ATBs in South Africa and each one has an approved scope i.e. course it is approved to give training on. The ATB only provides training and the examinations are provided by SAIW except for the practical welding examinations.

SAIW is accredited by IIW to offer approval for the following courses:

• IWE
• IWT
• IWS
• IWP
• IW
• IWI

Upon completion of the training and examinations, which must fulfill IIW requirements, the successful students are issued with IIW qualifications. The students must be registered with SAIW so as to maintain a national database of those who completed the training.

To apply to be an ATB and all documentation related to ATB’s should be directed to email iso3834@saiw.co.za or by phone at 011 298 2109.