The SAIW Level 1 course introduces candidates to welding processes, its applications, advantages and disadvantages as well as typical defects. It also introduces candidates to materials technology and the impact of welding on material properties. Visual inspection, quality assurance and quality control and welder code approval are covered in level 1.
Click here for more information on the course
Secunda Course Dates
| WEEK | COURSE INFORMATION | HRS | SEC 1 | SEC 2 | SEC 3 |
| 1 | Terms & Definitions | 40 | 17 - 21 Feb | 08 - 12 Jun | 31 Aug - 04 Sep |
| Welding Processes | |||||
| Welding Defects | |||||
| 2 | Materials, Welding Symbols | 40 | 16 - 20 Mar | 06 - 10 Jul | 05 - 09 Oct |
| Visual Inspection | |||||
| Inspection Reports & Regulation | |||||
| 3 | Welder Qualifications | 40 | 20 - 24 Apr | 03 - 07 Aug | 02 - 06 Nov |
| Welding Safety | |||||
| QA/QC | |||||
| 4 | Revision (3 days) | 24 | 25 - 27 May | 07 - 09 Sep | 30 Nov - 02 Dec |
| Exam | |||||
| Examinations | |||||
| Technology | 28 May | 10 Sep | 03 Dec | ||
| Inspection | 28 May | 10 Sep | 03 Dec | ||
| Practical | 29 May | 11 Sep | 04 Dec |
