Welding is an art; skill; trade; engineering discipline; and science.
It is an enabling technology used across a wide range of industries and applications, from micro-joining of medical devices, electronics and photonics to larger scale applications such as mining equipment, pressure vessels, ships, rail transport, water pipelines and components.
The technology of bonding materials is essential to the economic growth of Australia.
Looking for the WTIA? Rest assured, you’re in the right place: The Welding Technology Institute of Australia (WTIA) recently changed its name to Weld Australia.
Our core values and our mission remain unchanged – we will continue to represent the interests of members and safeguard the public by ensuring the integrity of in-service welds, and to promote the use of best practice technology and quality systems.
For further information, read this announcement from Weld Australia CEO Geoff Crittenden.
Weld Australia (formerly known as the WTIA) represents the welding profession in Australia. Its members are made up of individual welding professionals and companies. Weld Australia members are involved in almost every facet of Australian industry and make a significant contribution to the economy.
Weld Australia is the Australian representative member of the International Institute of Welding (IIW).
Mission
Our mission is to represent the interests of members and safeguard the public by ensuring the integrity of in-service welds, and to promote the use of best practice technology and quality systems.
Weld Australia (formerly known as the WTIA) brings individual and company members together into a community to deliver:
Weld Australia (formerly known as the WTIA) offers apprentice welders free membership and a unique opportunity to network with leaders in the profession and to access cutting edge education and professional development. Weld Australia mentoring and employment network will help you steer your career to the top.
Welding is a universal skill that is in high demand, and strong welding skills are sought after in many Australian industries. In keeping with our vision to facilitate the growth of a world class welding industry, Weld Australia is committed to empowering women to become qualified for and able to enjoy a career in welding.
Join some of Australia’s leading female welding professionals in a networking group focused on addressing the unique issues faced by women in our profession. Find out more…
Weld Australia (formerly known as the WTIA) is proud to partner with other like minded organisations.
Weld Australia Partners with Naval Shipbuilding College Welders will play a critical role in the workforce required for the Australian Government’s $90 billion continuous Naval Shipbuilding Program, resulting in the creation of hundreds of new jobs and careers across the country. With Australia facing a shortage of qualified and certified welders, the Naval Shipbuilding College… Read more »
AUSTRALIA’S tradies are leading the way in professionalism, respectability and innovation. That innovation is currently being further showcased through an augmented reality course which is being touted to revolutionise how welding courses are taught. Created by Tafe Queensland, the Queensland Government and Weld Australia, the Course in Fusion Welding to ISO 9606 is claimed to… Read more »
‘Ticking time bombs all over Australia’ Weld Australia chief executive Geoff Crittenden believes nearly all states in Australia need to introduce better compliance regimes for the fabricated steel industry. “There are ticking time bombs all over Australia,” Mr Crittenden said. “I am desperately concerned somebody will die. “There is absolutely no question, lives are at… Read more »
