International Welding Technologist (IWT)

PRACTICAL

• The practical training component of the course is not intended to bring the skill of trainees to a specific competency level but is aimed at ensuring they are exposed to a number of different processes and are familiar with the reasons for typical defects arising during welding.
• Exemption is possible from the practical training module subject to a suitable CV showing experience with welding processes and is at the discretion of the
  Approved Training Body.

THEORY

• Welding Processes and Equipment including advanced welding processes.
• Materials and their behavior during welding including advanced materials.
• Construction and Design of welded fabrications.
• Fabrications, Applications Engineering covering welding standards & their use.

THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR

Engineering personnel with a National diploma in engineering or an equivalent qualification, intending to pursue a career in welding fabrication and for engineers working in site and workshop fabrication.

Course Duration

Practical: 7 days
Theory: 37 days
Exams: 16 hours

• National diploma in Engineering from a Technical University (Technikon) OR
• Higher level Engineering qualification OR
• IWS diploma with 6 years work experience as a Welding Coordinator at an appropriate level within 8 years after receiving the IWS diploma OR
• N6 Mechanical Engineering with 5 years welding experience on Technologist level in the last 10 years.

Corporate Member:

Theory Only – R74,100 (incl VAT)
Practical Only – R10,400 (incl VAT)
Theoretical & Practical Combined  – R84,500 (incl VAT)

Non- Corporate Member:

Theory Only – R80,100 (incl VAT)
Practical Only – R10,400 (incl VAT)
Theoretical & Practical Combined – R90,500 (incl VAT)

Course Duration

Practical 7 days | Theory 37 days | Exams 16 hours