Namibian Institute of Welding

Namibian Institute of Welding

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Coded Welding Courses

NIW offers Coded Welder Training and related services to the companies and/or employees in all welding related industries as well as individual students in Namibia since 2012.

25/05/2026

This Africa Day, we celebrate the strength, skill, resilience, and potential of Africa and its people. ๐ŸŒโšก

At the Namibia Institute of Welding, we are proud to help shape the next generation of skilled professionals who will build, repair, innovate, and drive industries across our continent. From infrastructure and manufacturing to mining and marine industries โ€” welding plays a vital role in Africaโ€™s future.

Every spark represents opportunity.
Every weld represents progress.
Every skilled artisan represents the future of Africa.

Happy Africa Day from the Namibia Institute of Welding. ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐ŸŒ

๐Ÿ“ Einstein Street, WR Industrial Unit 2, New Industrial Area, Swakopmund
๐Ÿ“ฒ WhatsApp: +264 81 150 7105
โ˜Ž๏ธ Phone: +264 064 406 348
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

18/05/2026

Today, the Namibia Institute of Welding proudly celebrates the incredible women making waves across the maritime and industrial sectors. โš“๐Ÿ”ฅ

From welding workshops to shipyards, offshore projects to technical training, women continue to break barriers, build industries, and shape the future with skill, resilience, and determination.

At NIW, we celebrate every woman choosing a path in welding, engineering, fabrication, and maritime trades โ€” proving that strength, precision, and leadership know no limits.

Hereโ€™s to the women forging their future and inspiring the next generation to step boldly into the industry. ๐Ÿ’™

Happy Women in Maritime Day!

๐Ÿ“ Einstein Street, WR Industrial Unit 2, New Industrial Area, Swakopmund
๐Ÿ“ฒ WhatsApp: +264 81 150 7105
โ˜Ž๏ธ Phone: +264 064 406 348
๐Ÿ“ง Email: [email protected]

12/05/2026

Behind every certified welder is dedication, discipline, and countless hours of hands-on training. ๐Ÿ”ฅโš™๏ธ

At the Namibia Institute of Welding, our trainees donโ€™t just learn welding โ€” they build confidence, precision, and industry-ready skills through practical experience every day. From striking the first arc to mastering technique, every session is a step toward a stronger future.

Hereโ€™s a behind-the-scenes look at the hard work happening in our workshop as the next generation of welders sharpen their craft. ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿพโ€๐Ÿญ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€๐Ÿญ

Ready to start your welding journey?
๐Ÿ“ฒ WhatsApp: +264 81 150 7105
๐Ÿ“ž Phone: +264 064 406 348
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

08/05/2026

Did you know? ๐Ÿ”ฅ
A properly completed weld can sometimes be stronger than the original metal itself. Thatโ€™s why skilled welders play such an important role in industries like construction, mining, shipbuilding, oil & gas, and manufacturing.

At the Namibia Institute of Welding, students learn the techniques, precision, and discipline needed to produce high-quality welds that meet industry standards.

Because welding isnโ€™t just joining metal โ€” itโ€™s building strength, safety, and the future. โšก

๐Ÿ“ฒ Ready to build your welding career?
WhatsApp: +264 81 150 7105
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

06/05/2026

Not all welding courses are created equal. At the ๐—ก๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐˜๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด, we are one of the few training providers in Namibia offering ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€ โ€” the gold standard in the welding industry.

Unlike regular welding courses, ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด equips you with internationally recognized skills, rigorous testing, and certifications that meet global safety and quality standards. This means more opportunities, higher credibility, and the confidence to take on critical projects in industries like mining, oil & gas, and maritime.

With NIW, youโ€™re not just learning to weld โ€” youโ€™re building a career thatโ€™s ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—š๐—ผ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ผ anywhere in the world.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Enroll today and take your skills to the next level!
WhatsApp: 081 150 7105 | โœ‰๏ธ [email protected]

01/05/2026

Happy Workersโ€™ Day!

Today we celebrate the dedication, resilience and skill of workers everywhere โ€” especially the artisans and tradespeople who help build industries, communities and futures.

At Namibia Institute of Welding, we believe skilled hands shape strong nations. Every weld laid, every skill learned and every trade mastered contributes to progress.

To our students, graduates, trainers and all hardworking professionals in the welding and engineering industries โ€” today we salute you.

Happy Workersโ€™ Day from NIW โ€” Ready to Go Solo.

๐Ÿ“ Einstein Street, WR Industrial Unit 2, New Industrial Area, Swakopmund
๐Ÿ“ž WhatsApp: +264 81 150 7105
โ˜Ž๏ธ Phone: +264 064 406 348
โœ‰๏ธ [email protected]

28/04/2026

On World Day for Safety & Health at Work, we recognize that safety is not just a rule โ€” it is a mindset, a discipline, and a foundation for every skilled welder.

At Namibia Institute of Welding, safety is built into every lesson, every weld, and every practical session. From proper PPE and safe procedures to industry best practices, we train welders to protect themselves while mastering their craft.

Because great welding starts with working safely.

Hereโ€™s to safer workplaces, stronger skills, and a future built on responsibility.

Ready to go Solo? Start your welding journey with training that puts safety first.

๐Ÿ“ž WhatsApp: +264 81 150 7105
โ˜Ž๏ธ Phone: +264 064 406 348
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

22/04/2026

๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐Ÿฏ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—ฃ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฒ๐—Ÿ

Elevate your welding career to its pinnacle with our Level 3 Coded Welding course! Specialize in Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (GTAW-TIG) on stainless steel pipe (316L) and achieve mastery in this high-demand skill. This advanced course is tailored for seasoned welders ready to excel in complex welding applications and meet international welding standards.

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚'๐—น๐—น ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป:
* Advanced GTAW techniques on stainless steel pipe (316L).
* Precise equipment selection and power source adjustments.
* Expert-level preparation, assembly, and welding of stainless steel pipes.
* Conducting simple visual and destructive tests on welds for quality assurance.

๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—–๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ก๐—œ๐—ช:
* 200 hours of intensive, hands-on training from industry experts.
* Cutting-edge facilities and real-world welding scenarios.
* Achieve international certification and recognition.
* Unmatched support and guidance from experienced instructors.

At NIW, our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way, making sure you get real-world skills that are in high demand. Weโ€™re in Swakopmund, near Namibiaโ€™s largest maritime industry and mining industries โ€“ perfect for hands-on training.

Take the first step towards a rewarding welding career. Send us a WhatsApp 081 150 7105, or email to [email protected] if you have any questions.

17/04/2026

Whatโ€™s your ultimate welding dream?

Whether you're just starting out or already laying down perfect beads, we want to know what fires you up the most about a future in welding.

Would you choose any of the reasons below?
Drop your answer in the comments and tell us why! Letโ€™s see which dream job sparks the most votes.

15/04/2026

๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฆ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ข๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐Ÿฎ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ!
You've mastered the basics, now it's time to step up your game with the Namibia Institute of Welding (NIW) and our advanced Level 2 Coded Welding Course! Perfect for those who've completed Level 1 or hold an AWS D1.1 certificate, this course is your gateway to becoming a pipe welding expert.

๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—–๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ข๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐Ÿฎ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ?

Advanced Techniques: Learn the intricate processes of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick) for carbon steel pipe.
Comprehensive Training: With 320 hours of hands-on, instructional training, you'll master the skills needed to weld pipe to international standards.
Safety First: Emphasize safe welding practices and gain the confidence to tackle complex welding projects.
Skill Enhancement: Assemble and tack joints with precision, avoid distortion, and perform quality checks with simple visual and destructive tests.
Real-World Applications: Understand and follow welding symbols and instructions to ensure flawless ex*****on.
Learn from industry veterans like Donovan Diergaardt, who bring years of expertise and passion to the classroom.
๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐——๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: 320 hours, including one final assessment. Time may vary based on individual capability.

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ผ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐˜†?

Structural Welders: Ideal for those with AWS D1.1 certificates looking to specialize in pipe welding.
Passionate Learners: If you're eager to advance your welding career, this course is for you.
๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ: 05 August & 02 September

At NIW, our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way, making sure you get real-world skills that are in high demand. Weโ€™re in Swakopmund, near Namibiaโ€™s largest maritime industry and mining industries โ€“ perfect for hands-on training.

Ready to elevate your welding career? Visit Namibian Institute Of Welding to learn more and sign up today, or send us a WhatsApp 081 150 7105, or email to [email protected] if you have any questions.

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Einstein Street
Swakopmund

Opening Hours

Monday 07:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 07:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 07:30 - 16:30
Thursday 07:30 - 04:30
Friday 07:30 - 16:00