PRICING – TYPICAL DURATIONS
The estimated time required for the various processes and levels is shown below, but this is dependent on the individual’s aptitude.
Should the individual complete a process and level early credit will be given to contribute to the next level or process.
| Process | SMAW (MMA) Stick Welding | GTAW (TIG) Argon Welding | GMAW (MAG) & FCAW CO2 & Flux Core Welding | ||||||
| Level | Weeks | Price | Price/week/test | Weeks | Price | Price/week/test | Weeks | Price | Price/week/test |
| Fillet | 10 | R59 980 | R5 998 | 8 | R49 830 | R6 228 | 14 | R83 540 | R5 967 |
| Plate | 10 | R61 450 | R6 145 | 6 | R39 250 | R6 542 | 10 | R62 490 | R6 249 |
| Pipe | 6 | R40 000 | R6 733 | 4 | R28 720 | R7 180 | |||
| Tests | 6 Test Pieces | 5 Test Pieces | 4 or 8 Test Pieces | ||||||
| Theory* | 2 | R12 000 | R6 000 | 2 | R12 000 | R6 000 | 2 | R12 000 | R6 000 |
| TOTAL | 28 | R173 830 | R6 208 | 18 | R129 800 | R6 490 | 24 | R158 030 | R6 078 |
The above pricing includes practical welding training, welder certification testing (coding), theoretical training and examination fees. IIW Diploma after successful completion of the course
A 25% surcharge is applied if the material is stainless steel or aluminium.
Should only a welder competency test be required, R3 280 will be charged per welding process, per position, per material.
THEORY MODULES AND WELDER QUALIFICATION TESTS
The theory modules and welder qualification tests are included in the price of the International Welder qualification programme. However, an experienced welder may wish to become an International Welder through recognition of prior learning. In this case, the theory modules and welder qualification tests can be taken separately to the practical training:
| Course Duration | Pricing (including VAT) | |
| International Fillet Welder - Module A | 4 days | R6 322 |
| International Plate Welder - Module B | 3 days | R4 744 |
| International Pipe Welder - Module C | 1 day | R1 583 |
| Process Specific - Modules SA, ST and SM | 1 day | R1 583 |
| Material Specific - Modules PSS and PAL | 1 day | R1 583 |
| Welder Qualification Tests | R3 280 each |
