Introduction to Artisan Training Institutes Short Courses
Artisan Training Institute (ATI) is a leading provider of high-quality technical skills training in South Africa, dedicated to changing lives through engineering excellence. Our short courses are practical, industry-focused programs designed to upgrade the skills of existing engineering artisans, technicians, and tradespeople in critical areas of their professions.
ATI offers a wide range of practical, hands-on short courses across key artisan trades. These courses typically last from 1 to 10 days (or longer for more intensive programs) and focus on refreshing, upgrading, or specializing skills for working artisans, foremen, technicians, and companies. They emphasize real-world application with 80%+ practical training in equipped workshops.
Here are some examples grouped by category:
1. Boilermaker / Welder Short Courses
- Advanced Arc Welding — Focuses on welding in multiple positions (1G, 2G, 5G, 6G pipe positions). Aimed at qualified boilermakers and welders.
- MIG & TIG Welding — Covers Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) techniques for welding different metals and positions.
- Angle Grinder & Plating — Safe use of grinders, torch cutting, and gas welding/plating skills.
- Other welding specials: Pipe welding, coded welding refreshers, and fabrication techniques.
2. Mechanical / Fitting & Turning Short Courses
- Basic Hydraulics (5 days) Hydraulic safety, schematic symbols, circuit construction, fault-finding, and servicing hydraulic systems.
- Basic Pneumatics — Pneumatic principles, circuit building, and maintenance.
- Alignment Refresher — Aligning V-belt drives, chain drives, tyre couplings, pin & bush couplings, and fluid drive couplings.
- Basic Rigging (3 days) Safe lifting, slinging methods, inspecting rigging equipment, and understanding safe working loads.
- Safe Lifting Orientation (1 day) Lifting procedures and safety.
3. Electrical / Instrumentation Short Courses
- Basic Electronics Level 1 (5 days) Identifying and using resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, and basic circuits.
- Advanced Electronics (10 days) Constructing amplifiers, transistor switching circuits, multivibrators, and more complex electronic systems.
- Other common offerings include fault-finding, PLC basics, motor control, and instrumentation calibration/repair.
4. Automotive Short Courses
- Basic Air Brake System (5 days) Air brake maintenance, adjustment, and safety.
- Service a Petrol or Light Diesel Vehicle (5 days) Focused vehicle servicing procedures.
- Wheel Alignment (5 days) Practical wheel alignment techniques.
- Additional options in auto electrical, heavy vehicle maintenance, and diagnostics.
5. Other Short Courses
- Conveyor Maintenance (5 days)
- Medium Voltage Cable Joint & Termination (3 days)
- Medium Voltage Novice (5 days)
- Rigging Skills and Resin Capping / hoist rope inspection
Typical Features of ATI Short Courses:
- Start on any Monday (subject to availability).
- Small class sizes for maximum hands-on practice.
- Targeted at artisans with existing trade certificates or equivalent experience.
- Certificates of attendance or competence issued upon completion.
- Designed to address immediate workplace needs like safety compliance, new technology, fault-finding, and efficiency improvements.
Key Benefits of Our Short Courses
- Hands-on and practical training in well-equipped workshops.
- Focused on real-world application to address immediate workplace challenges.
- Flexible durations to minimize disruption to work schedules.
- Aligned with industry needs and best practices for measurable skill improvement.
Tailor-Made / Custom Short Courses for Your Specific Requirements
At ATI, we understand that every organization and individual has unique training needs. That’s why we specialize in custom-designed (tailor-made) short courses that are built around your exact requirements. ATI excels at creating bespoke short courses based on your exact needs:
- Company-specific procedures, equipment, or safety protocols can be incorporated.
- On-site delivery at your premises is available.
- Duration, content, and group size are fully flexible.
- Examples of custom areas: Advanced PLC programming for your plant, specialized welding for specific materials, hydraulic system maintenance for your fleet, or electrical fault-finding tailored to your machinery.
These short courses deliver quick ROI through improved productivity, fewer breakdowns, better safety records, and compliance.
How it works
Needs Assessment — We consult with you to identify skill gaps, job-specific challenges, equipment used, and desired outcomes.
Custom Curriculum Design — Our experienced trainers develop a program that incorporates your company’s procedures, safety protocols, machinery, and performance targets.
Flexible Delivery — Courses can be delivered at our Roodepoort campus, on-site at your premises, or in a blended format. Group sizes, schedules, and duration are adjusted to suit your operations.
Industry-Relevant Outcomes — Training emphasizes practical competence, assessment, and certification where applicable, ensuring immediate return on investment through improved efficiency and reduced downtime.
Whether you need specialized training in advanced welding techniques, electrical fault-finding, PLC programming, heavy vehicle maintenance, or any other artisan-related skill,
ATI can create a bespoke short course that delivers results tailored to your team and business goals.
Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation and quote. Let Artisan Training Institute help you build a skilled, competent, and confident workforce.
