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Basic Stainless Steel Course

COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course is a basic introduction to Stainless Steel and is suitable for students with matric level English and Science.  This course serves the needs of newcomers to the Stainless Steel industry as well as refreshing the knowledge of old hands.
This course provides an opportunity to learn more about Stainless Steel and specifically the South African Stainless Steel Industry.
A written open-book examination is scheduled approximately two weeks after completing the course.

CPD POINTS:
Sassda’s Basic Stainless Steel Course has been recognized by “The South African Institution of Mechanical Engineers” for the awarding of continuous professional development points.  This means that delegates who belong to any of the voluntary associations recognized by “The Engineering Council of South Africa” can claim CPD points for attending the course.
Delegates may claim 2 CPD points in category 1 for “The Basic Stainless Steel Course”. The CPD registration number for this course is SAIMechE-0188-08/10.

COURSE CONTENTS :

  • Introduction to Sassda and the South African Stainless industry
  • The History of Stainless Steel - origin and growth, both in South Africa and the World
  • Introduction to Stainless Steel - types, classifications, properties and applications
  • Corrosion - Corrosion mechanisms
  • Mechanical Properties - how they are measured and their significance with regard to design
  • Welding - an overview of basic processes
  • Fabrication - do's and don'ts
  • Forms and Finishes - the different shapes and surface finishes available
 

Cost :
R900 (members of Sassda) excluding VAT
R1 100 (non members) excluding VAT

February
Region
Venue
16 & 17 Feb (Tues & Wed)
Gauteng Sassda's Offices, Gauteng
23 & 24 Feb (Tues & Wed) KZN Westville Country Club, Morningside, Gauteng
March
Region
Venue
08 & 09 March (Mon & Tues) George TBA
15 & 16 March (Mon & Tues) Western Cape CPUT Campus, Bellvile South
April
Region
Venue
19 & 20 April (Mon & Tues) Eastern Cape East Cape Training Centre, Port Elizabeth
May  
Region
Venue
11 & 12 May (Tues & Wed) Gauteng Sassda's Offices, Gauteng
18 & 19 May (Tues & Wed) KZN Westville Country Club, Westville
June
Region
Venue
21 & 22 June (Mon & Tues) Western Cape CPUT, Bellville South
August
Region
Venue
17 & 18 Aug (Tues & Wed) Gauteng Sassda's Offices, Morningside
17 & 18 Aug (Tues & Wed) KZN Westville Country Club, Westville
September
Region
Venue
20 & 21 Sep (Mon & Tues) Western Cape CPUT, Bellville South
October
Region
Venue
12 & 13 Oct (Tues & Wed) KZN Westville Country Club, Westville
19 & 20 Oct (Tues & Wed) East London TBA
November
Region
Venue
09 & 10 Nov (Tues & Wed) Richards Bay
TBA
08 & 10 (Tues & Wed) Western Cape CPUT, Bellville South

Advanced Stainless Steel Course

COURSE OVERVIEW:

Suitable for those who have successfully completed the Basic Stainless Steel Course and graduate Engineers wishing to refresh their knowledge of Stainless Steel.
Designed to give students a higher level of understanding of Stainless Steel, its composition, metallurgy and workability (forming, machining & welding).
A written open-book examination is scheduled ± two weeks after completing the course.

COURSE CONTENTS :

    • Production of Stainless Steel
    • Metallurgy of Stainless Steel
    • Corrosion
    • Mechanical Properties
    • Forming and Machining
    • Welding Technology

Cost :
R1 000 (members of Sassda) excluding VAT
R1 200 (non members) excluding VAT

June
Region
Venue
28 & 30 June (Mon & Wed) Western Cape CPUT, Bellville South
14 & 15 June (Mon & Tues) Eastern Cape East Cape Training Centre, Port Elizabeth
September
Region
Venue
14 & 15 Sep (Tues & Wed) KZN Westville Country Club, Westville
November
Region
Venue
09 & 10 Nov (Tues & Wed) Gauteng
3M Offices, Woodmead
15 & 16 Nov (Mon & Tues) Western Cape
CPUT, Bellville South

 

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