Peak industry body

About Weld Australia

Weld Australia is the peak body representing the welding and fabrication industry in Australia — connecting industry, education, research, and government since 1947.

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Weld Australia by the numbers

Representing welding across every corner of Australia

14,454 welders registered on the Australia Welder Certification Register (AWCR)

10,223 people in the Weld Australia community

509 people completed training courses in 2025

102 projects delivered by the Engineering Team last year

International standing

Part of a global welding network

As the Australian representative body to the International Institute of Welding (IIW), Weld Australia provides members with access to internationally recognised qualifications, global best practice, and a professional network spanning more than 60 countries.

IIW qualifications are recognised by employers, certifying bodies and government agencies worldwide — opening doors for Australian welding professionals on the global stage.

IIW qualifications

60+ Member countries worldwide

50,000+ IIW-certified professionals

100+ Years of IIW operation

1 Australian representative body

In the field

Weld Australia at work across industry

Mining & Resources

Supporting sovereign manufacturing

Providing engineering support and certification to major mining and resources projects across Australia.

Infrastructure

Building Australia's future

Training and certifying the welders and inspectors behind Australia's most critical infrastructure projects.

Defence

Defence supply chain quality

Delivering internationally recognised certification and engineering expertise to Australia's defence and naval sector.

People

Our Team

Our team brings together world-class experts from across the globe — leaders, innovators, and technical specialists who live and breathe welding, fabrication, and manufacturing. Driven by a shared passion for excellence, our people are committed to advancing Australia's welding industry on the global stage. 

• IWEs on staff

  Australia's largest team of International Welding Engineers

• Global expertise

  Specialists drawn from industry, academia, and research

• Cross-industry

  Experience across mining, defence, infrastructure, and manufacturing

Madeleine du Toit

Chair | Professor, University of Wollongong

Richard Fowles

Deputy Chair | Senior Product Manager – Strategic Marketing, BOC Pty Ltd

Bec Cameron

Senior Welding Coordinator, MTE

Mick Cameron

CEO, MC Quality Control

Giselle Coromandel

National Market Development Manager – Renewables, BlueScope

Brenda Micale

General Manager of Training Services, South Metro TAFE

Geoff Crittenden

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director

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Frequently asked questions

What is Weld Australia

Weld Australia is the peak industry body representing the welding sector in Australia. As a not-for-profit, membership-based organisation, we provide training, certification, engineering expertise, and advocacy on behalf of our members. 

Who can join Weld Australia

Membership is open to individuals, companies, and organisations of all sizes involved in the welding and fabrication industry — from apprentices and welders through to engineering firms and large corporations. 

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Become part of Australia's welding community

Join Weld Australia and access exclusive member pricing, technical resources, certification pathways, and a network of Australia's leading welding professionals.

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