Technician Certification is only issued to individuals who are:
Linked to a SAWRA-Accredited Workshop, or
Holding an active SAWRA Workshop Membership in their own name.
No SAWRA Technician IDs, listings, or permission to perform SAWRA-recognised repairs will be granted without workshop affiliation.
SAWRA sets the national standards for professional windscreen repair and replacement in South Africa. Training is delivered through SAWRA-accredited Specialist Certified Training Providers (SCTPs). SAWRA then evaluates competence, oversees assessments, and issues official accreditation.
Whether you are new to the industry or already experienced, SAWRA provides a clear route to professional recognition.
Practical training takes place at an accredited SCTP that follows SAWRA’s official standards and curriculum requirements.
After training, your SCTP submits your assessment results to SAWRA.
Experienced technicians may apply directly to SAWRA via the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway.
Upon meeting all requirements — including proof of tools, workshop affiliation, and competence — SAWRA issues:
A SAWRA Technician Certificate & ID, and
A linked Workshop or Business listing (where applicable).
Technicians and workshops maintain SAWRA recognition through:
Annual membership
Use of SAWRA-approved tools and consumables
Compliance with audits and ongoing development requirements
Aligned to SAWRA/NOS-001:2025 – Windscreen Chip Integrity Standards Protocol
Covers:
Aligned to SAWRA/NOS-002:2025 – Automotive Glass Fitment & Structural Integrity Standards Protocol
Covers:
Some SCTPs may offer optional business modules supporting:
These modules help strengthen operational readiness for workshop accreditation.
If you require training, complete the application below and select:
“Training Referral to a SAWRA-Accredited Specialist Certified Training Provider (SCTP)”
SAWRA will guide you to an approved provider in your region.
If you already have experience and tools, you may apply for:
SAWRA Membership
Workshop Accreditation
RPL Technician Assessment
