Weld Australia Certification

Welding Certification Australia

Australia's leading provider of internationally recognised welding certification — for companies and individuals. Aligned with AS/NZS ISO 3834, AS/NZS 5131, ISO 9606, EN 15085, and DIN 2303.

Company certification Individual certification

Australia's peak certification body

IIW Authorised Nominated Body for Company Certification

As the International Institute of Welding (IIW) Authorised Nominated Body for Company Certification (ANBCC), Weld Australia delivers internationally recognised certification pathways trusted across both Australian and global markets.

For individuals, welder certification provides independent, third-party verification of skills and competence — building credibility with employers and clients, and providing a clear pathway for career progression.

For employers, hiring certified welders delivers measurable benefits — improving productivity, reducing rework and risk, and helping businesses win new work, meet compliance requirements, and build a culture of continuous improvement.

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For organisations

Company welding certification

Weld Australia provides internationally recognised company certification pathways for welding quality, structural steel, rail and defence applications.

These programs help organisations demonstrate compliance, strengthen technical capability, reduce audit duplication and compete for high-value Australian and international supply chain opportunities.

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AS/NZS ISO 3834 — Welding Quality Management The internationally recognised benchmark for welding quality, specifying production control requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials — in workshop or on site. Learn more IIW MCS + AS/NZS 5131 — Combined Certification A streamlined pathway for steel fabricators to demonstrate compliance with both global welding quality standards and Australian structural steel requirements. Learn more EN 15085 — Rail Welding Certification The internationally recognised standard for welding in railway applications, covering manufacture, maintenance, and overhaul of rail vehicles, components, and sub-assemblies. Learn more DIN 2303 — Defence Welding Certification The internationally recognised standard for welding in military and defence applications, including naval vessels, submarines, and military vehicles. Learn more

Why choose Weld Australia

The premier independent certification body for welding quality

ANBCC

Australia's trusted certification body

Weld Australia is the IIW Authorised Nominated Body for Company Certification (ANBCC) — making us Australia's most trusted and respected independent welding certification body.

Experts

Highly-qualified assessors

Our assessors are qualified and experienced in quality system auditing, welded fabrication, factory production control systems and quality management systems.

Support

Smooth certification pathway

Our welding experts work closely with you to improve processes and procedures, ensuring alignment with Australian and International Standards.

For individuals

Welder certification for individuals

Individual certification delivers ongoing professional development, career opportunities, and greater assurance throughout the welding sector — offering third-party verification of qualifications and a recognised career path.

IIW International Qualifications

IWI-S Welding Inspectors Welding inspection View pathway IWE International Welding Engineer IIW International Qualifications View pathway IWT International Welding Technologist IIW International Qualifications View pathway IWS International Welding Specialist IIW International Qualifications View pathway IWI-B International Welding Inspector - Basic IIW International Qualifications View pathway IWP International Welding Practitioner IIW International Qualifications View pathway

Australian Qualifications

ISO 9606 / AS 1796 Welders Welder certification View pathway AS 2214 / AS 1796 Cert 10 Welding Supervisors Welding supervision View pathway AS 2214 / AS 1796 Cert 10 / IWE / IWT / IWS Welding Coordinators Welding coordination View pathway AS1796 AS1796 Welding Supervisor Certificate 10 Australian Qualifications View pathway AS1796 1-9 AS1796 Welder Certificates 1 to 9 Australian Qualifications View pathway AS1796-11 AS1796 Welding Supervisor Certificate 11 Australian Qualifications View pathway AS2214 AS2214 Welding Supervisor Australian Qualifications View pathway ISO 9606 ISO 9606 Welder Certification Australian Qualifications View pathway

Why get certified

Benefits of certification

Certification benefits

For welders

• Improved employability and job security with third-party verified qualifications to present to prospective employers
• International recognition of qualifications — affording the opportunity to work overseas
• Clear opportunities for career growth and progression
• Easier pathways to obtain future welding qualifications

Certification benefits

For employers

• Reduced costs — certification confirms competency, minimising welder tests required for specific welding procedures
• Minimised risk — confirmation of a certified competency level significantly reduces the risk of a welder failing a procedure
• Assured currency — welders are certified based on current, rather than past, performance
• Simplified record-keeping — independent records of qualification for quality management systems

Ready to get certified?

Contact our team to begin your certification pathway today.

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