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The Underwater Welding course

Facts2 week long courseBest priced underwater welding course, world wideYour qualification will be international (Lloyds Register approval)We are the only underwater welding school in AfricaAll oil rigs are made of steel and constantly needs maintenance care, thats why underwater welding is extremely relevant in the offshore diving industry

RequirementsYou need to be a commercial diver You must be able to swimYou must be able to understand, read, write & speak EnglishYou need Class III to do welding but that will only help you inshore. If you complete class II also you can work offshore, because Class II and the welding course is internationally recognized. And no, you dont need any previous welding experience, we teach you everythingYou must be older than 18You will have to be declared medically fit by adiving doctor before you start your course

We offer Safe underwater weldingIntroduction to SMAW / MMA plant & equipmentUnderwater welding techniquesPreparing to weldElectrode & weld terminologyBasic weldability & common weld defectsMonitor & record welding operations / write WPSQuality assurance & quality control

AccommodationSelf catering (you will buy & make your own food)Accommodation is based in a security complexIt includes a swimming pool, a gym, a tennis court, a squash court, laundry facilities, miniature golf (putt-putt), communal braai (BBQ) area, tuck shop, club house & bar.Go have a look at their website, just Google Beach Club, Hermanus, South Africa

Beach club

LocationWe are situated in a town called Hermanus, an hour and a half away from Cape Town, South Africa.

Hermanus, Western cape, south africa

Video : Topside welding (above water)

Video : Underwater welding

Students that successfully passed their international underwater welding qualification

Students that successfully passed their international underwater welding qualification

Companies that hire underwater weldersZamil Mermaid Offshore Services (ZMOS)Subsea 7Boskalis Offshore Subsea Services (BOSS)Bibby OffshoreOctomarSubtech GroupSmit Amandla MarineHydroDive Group& many more

For more info, student experiences, photos, videos & job opportunities, go have a look t our facebook page called diving Welder