IIW representative
Australia’s voice in the global welding community
Membership Overview
Membership of Weld Australia
Connect to the heart of Australia’s welding industry.
Access technical expertise, training, certification, insights and a powerful advocacy voice from day one.
Benefits of welding association membership
Lifting capability, quality and safety — together
Weld Australia membership connects you to the heart of the welding industry. As the nation’s peak welding association, we provide members with access to technical expertise, training, certification, industry insights, and a powerful advocacy voice.
Our membership structure is built for how industry really works. We’ve mapped benefits to real needs, so every member — regardless of size or specialisation — unlocks practical value from day one.
Through events, forums and working groups, you’ll find a community that shares knowledge generously and collaborates to solve real-world challenges. As your collective voice, we advocate with governments, standards bodies and major procurers to strengthen local content, lift performance, and build a resilient, sovereign manufacturing base.
Globally recognised
Internationally accepted qualifications and certifications
Industry connections
Bridging industry, education and government
Largest IWE team
Expert engineering support across every industry
Why join Weld Australia?
Practical value from day one
Stay competitive
Access expert guidance on Australian and international standards to meet compliance requirements and deliver high-quality work every time.
Build capability
Discounted training, certification, and engineering services to upskill your workforce and strengthen your business.
Reduce risk and rework
Leverage best-practice resources and technical support to improve efficiency, minimise errors, and protect your bottom line.
Grow your network
Connect with industry leaders, peers, and potential clients through events, forums, and working groups across Australia.
Win more work
Enhance your credibility with recognised industry affiliation — helping you secure contracts and build trust with clients.
Influence the industry
Be part of a collective voice advocating for stronger standards, local content, and a sustainable future for Australian manufacturing.
Access real value
Member-only discounts, supplier offers, credit vouchers, and practical tools that deliver immediate, measurable ROI.
Welding membership options
Find the membership that's right for you
Whether you’re a fabricator, inspector, engineer, apprentice, educator, or supplier — we have a membership package built for your operating reality.
Corporate membership packages
Designed for fabricators, contractors, asset owners and primes delivering Australia’s most critical projects. Gain technical leadership, a powerful advocacy voice, substantial discounts, and trusted connections across the national supply chain.
Gold member
Gold
Premier corporate membership
Membership fee
$20,000
AUD per year
- 1 seat per industry group — shape standards and policy
- Personal advocacy and half-day strategy session with C-suite
- 10 Welding Excellence Awards tickets
- 15% off engineering services and company certification
- 20 MEM learning resource licences and 5 simulator days
- Gold status listing and unlimited associate memberships
- Feature opportunities across Weld Connect, Australian Welding and social media
Silver member
Silver
Full corporate membership
Membership fee
$8,500
AUD per year
- Access to industry group outcomes
- Roundtable invitation and 2 annual C-suite lunches
- 4 Welding Excellence Awards tickets
- 12% off engineering services and company certification
- 10 MEM learning resource licences and 2 simulator days
- Silver status listing and unlimited associate memberships
- Submit content to publications and weekly wrap
Bronze member
Bronze
Entry-level corporate membership
Membership fee
$3,000
AUD per year
- Roundtable invitation and campfire session access
- 2 Welding Excellence Awards tickets
- 8% off engineering services and company certification
- 5 MEM learning resource licences
- Bronze status listing and member rates on services
- Unlimited associate memberships and publications access
- 2 jobs board adverts and supplier discount ecosystem
Credit vouchers are valid for one year and can be used towards engineering services and training. Contact Weld Australia for the full corporate prospectus.
Industry supplier membership packages
If your business supplies equipment, consumables, software or services to Australia’s welding and fabrication sector, this membership gives you trusted, permissioned access to a national audience of fabricators, contractors, inspectors, educators, asset owners and OEMs.
Gold supplier
Gold
Maximum brand exposure
Membership fee
$20,000
AUD per year
- Company showcase event per year
- Priority rights for Industry Drinks Nights sponsorship
- Gold sponsor recognition at Welding Excellence Awards
- Newsletter, magazine, social and dedicated EDM opportunities
- Personal advocacy and C-suite strategy session
Silver supplier
Silver
Targeted reach and recognition
Membership fee
$15,000
AUD per year
- Company showcase webinar per year
- Silver sponsor recognition at Welding Excellence Awards
- Newsletter, magazine and social media exposure
- Roundtable invitation and C-suite lunch access
- 10 MEM licences and 2 simulator days
Bronze supplier
Bronze
Market presence and access
Membership fee
$10,000
AUD per year
- Company showcase webinar per year
- Bronze sponsor recognition at Welding Excellence Awards
- Newsletter, magazine and social media exposure
- Preferred supplier status and directory listing
- 5 MEM licences and technical resources access
Individual membership
Built for welders, inspectors, supervisors, engineers, and educators. Individual Membership gives you the skills, recognition and community to progress your career — a practical way to stay current with standards and be part of Australia’s largest welding network.
Individual member
Individual
Welders, inspectors, engineers and educators
Membership fee
$199
AUD per year
- Member rates on training, certification and exams
- CPD pathways and structured upskilling
- Timely guidance on Australian Standards
- Free technical guidance notes
- Industry supplier discounts
- Weld Connect and Australian Welding Journal
- Access to jobs board and free member events
Reciprocal member
Reciprocal
Partner associations and their members
Membership fee
$0
Free
- All individual member benefits included
- Access to Weld Australia’s national network
- Shared knowledge base and technical resources
- Cross-association advocacy and policy voice
- Enhanced credibility with stakeholders
Free membership for students, apprentices, and TAFE students
Weld Australia is committed to growing the next generation of Australia’s welding industry. We offer free membership to currently enrolled students, apprentices, and Australian TAFE institutions.
Free — student and apprentice
Student and Apprentice membership
For eligible students and apprentices at Australian RTOs
Membership fee
$0
Free
Free for students and apprentices currently enrolled in a welding-related vocational training course at an Australian registered public provider.
- Member pricing on events, training and seminars
- Invitations to free member-only events
- Industry insights, magazine and newsletter
- Supplier discounts and technical guidance notes
- Be part of the collective — have your voice heard
Free — TAFE and training providers
TAFE and Government RTO membership
For public providers supporting welding education
Membership fee
$0
Free
A free membership pathway for eligible public training providers helping grow Australia’s welding workforce.
- Training and industry updates
- Connection to Weld Australia’s education network
- Access to relevant member events
- Support for welding workforce development
Compare tiers
Compare all corporate membership benefits
| Benefit | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit voucher towards Weld Australia's Engineering & Training Services | $3,000 | $2,000 | $750 |
| National Manufacturing Summit | 1 x Ticket | 20% Discount | 10% Discount |
| Industry Drinks Nights | 10 x Tickets Per State | 5 x Tickets Per State | 5 x Tickets Per State |
| Welding Excellence Awards | 10 x Tickets | 4 x Tickets | 2 x Tickets |
| Member Events (eg. Tech Nights & Site Visits) | Opportunity to Sponsor | Opportunity to Sponsor | Opportunity to Sponsor |
| Industry Groups Participation | 1 x Seat Per Group | Access to Outcomes | - |
| Personal Advocacy | Included | - | - |
| Roundtable | Invitation | Invitation | Invitation |
| Strategy Session with C-Suite | Half Day On-Site | - | - |
| Bi-Annual Lunch | 2 x Per Year | - | - |
| Campfire Session | 1 x Per Year | 1 x Per Year | 1 x Per Year |
| Training Courses | Member Rates | Member Rates | Member Rates |
| MEM Learning Resources Access | 20 x Licenses | 10 x Licenses | 5 x Licenses |
| Welding Simulator Usage | 5 x Days | 2 x Days | - |
| Technical Seminars | 15% Discount | 10% Discount | 5% Discount |
| Engineering Services | 15% Discount | 12% Discount | 8% Discount |
| Business Consultation (1 x hour) | 4 x Per Year | 2 x Per Year | 1 x Per Year |
| Company Certification Services (Applies to AS/NZS ISO 3834 and AS/NZS ISO 3834 plus AS/NZS 5131 only. Does not apply to EN 1585 or DIN 2303.) | 15% Discount | 12% Discount | 8% Discount |
| Individual Certification Services | Member Rates | Member Rates | Member Rates |
| Examinations | Member Rates | Member Rates | Member Rates |
| Business Consultation (1 x hour) | 4 x Per Year | 2 x Per Year | 1 x Per Year |
| Range of Discounts from Industry Suppliers | Included | Included | Included |
| Weld Connect (monthly newsletter) | 1 x Feature | Can submit content | - |
| Australian Welding (bi-annual magazine) | 1 x Feature | Can submit content | - |
| Weekly Wrap | 1 x Spotlight | Can submit content | - |
| Social Media | 1 x Spotlight | Can submit content | - |
| Website | Gold Status Listing | Silver Status Listing | Bronze Status Listing |
| Technical Notes | Member Rates | Member Rates | Member Rates |
| Technical Guidance Notes | Access Included | Access Included | Access Included |
| IIW Commission Papers | Access Included | Access Included | Access Included |
| Member Directory Listing | Gold Status | Silver Status | Bronze Status |
| Jobs Board Adverts | 10 x Adverts | 5 x Adverts | 2 x Adverts |
| Use of Weld Australia logo | Access Included | Access Included | Access Included |
| Employees Listed as Associates | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Associate Invitations to Free Events | Access Included | Access Included | Access Included |
| Associates Receive Industry Insights, Magazine, Newsletter & EDMs | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Compare tiers
Compare all industry supplier membership benefits
| Benefit | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Person Company Showcase Event | 1 x Per Year at Cost | - | - |
| Industry Drinks Nights Sponsorship | Priority Rights | - | - |
| WorldSkills Partnership Opportunity | Invitation Included | - | - |
| Company Showcase Webinar | 1 x Per Year | 1 x Per Year | - |
| Welding Excellence Awards Sponsorship | Gold Sponsor | Silver Sponsor | Bronze Sponsor |
| State Technical Events Sponsorship | Invitation Included | Invitation Included | Invitation Included |
| Preferred Supplier Status + Member Discounts | Included | Included | Included |
| Weld Connect (monthly newsletter) | 3 x Advertisements; 1 x Editorial | 2 x Advertisements | 1 x Advertisement |
| Australian Welding (bi-annual magazine) | 2 x Advertisements; 1 x Editorial | 2 x Advertisements | 1 x Advertisement |
| Weekly Wrap | 3 x Spotlights | 2 x Spotlights | 1 x Spotlight |
| Social Media | 3 x Posts | 2 x Posts | 1 x Post |
| Dedicated EDM | 3 x Per Year | - | - |
| Website | Gold Status Listing | Silver Status Listing | Bronze Status Listing |
| National Manufacturing Summit | 1 x Ticket | 20% Discount | 10% Discount |
| Industry Drinks Nights | 10 x Tickets Per State | 5 x Tickets Per State | 2 x Tickets Per State |
| Welding Excellence Awards | 10 x Tickets | 4 x Tickets | 2 x Tickets |
| Personal Advocacy | Included | - | - |
| Roundtable | Invitation | Invitation | Invitation |
| Strategy Session with C-Suite | Half Day On-Site | - | - |
| Bi-Annual Lunch | 2 x Per Year | - | - |
| Campfire Session | - | 1 x Per Year | 1 x Per Year |
| Training Courses | Member Rates | Member Rates | Member Rates |
| MEM Learning Resources Access | 20 x Licenses | 10 x Licenses | 5 x Licenses |
| Welding Simulator Usage | 5 x Days | 2 x Days | - |
| Technical Seminars | 15% Discount | 10% Discount | 5% Discount |
| Engineering Services | 15% Discount | 12% Discount | 8% Discount |
| Business Consultation (1 x hour) | 4 x Per Year | 2 x Per Year | 1 x Per Year |
| Company Certification Services (Applies to AS/NZS ISO 3834 and AS/NZS ISO 3834 plus AS/NZS 5131 only. Does not apply to EN 1585 or DIN 2303.) | 15% Discount | 12% Discount | 8% Discount |
| Individual Certification Services | Member Rates | Member Rates | Member Rates |
| Examinations | Member Rates | Member Rates | Member Rates |
| Technical Notes | Member Rates | Member Rates | Member Rates |
| Technical Guidance Notes | Access Included | Access Included | Access Included |
| IIW Commission Papers | Access Included | Access Included | Access Included |
| Member Directory Listing | Gold Status | Silver Status | Bronze Status |
| Jobs Board Adverts | 10 x Adverts | 5 x Adverts | 2 x Adverts |
| Use of Weld Australia logo | Access Included | Access Included | Access Included |
| Employees Listed as Associates | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Associate Invitations to Free Events | Access Included | Access Included | Access Included |
| Associates Receive Industry Insights, Magazine, Newsletter & EDMs | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Compare tiers
Compare individual, apprentice and reciprocal membership benefits
| Benefit | Individual | Apprentice | Reciprocal |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Manufacturing Summit | |||
| Industry Drinks Nights | |||
| Welding Excellence Awards | |||
| Training Courses | |||
| Technical Seminars | |||
| Company & Individual Certification Services | |||
| Engineering Services | |||
| Examinations | |||
| Range of Discounts from Industry Suppliers | |||
| Ability to Submit Content to Publications | |||
| Member-Only Pricing on Technical Notes | |||
| Free Technical Guidance Notes | |||
| Access to IIW Commission Papers | |||
| Access to the Jobs Board | |||
| Invitations to Free Member-Only Events | |||
| Receive Industry Insights, Magazine, Newsletter & EDMs | |||
Compare tiers
Compare free membership benefits
| Benefit | Student & Apprentice | TAFE & Government RTO |
|---|---|---|
| Membership fee | Free | Free |
| Best suited to | Eligible students and apprentices | Public TAFE and government RTO providers |
| Member pricing on events, training and seminars | Included | Included |
| Invitations to free member-only events | Included | Included |
| Industry insights, magazine and newsletter | Included | Included |
| Supplier discounts and technical guidance notes | Included | - |
| Training and industry updates | Included | Included |
| Connection to Weld Australia's education network | - | Included |
| Support for welding workforce development | - | Included |
Member testimonials
What our members say
For JS Metal Engineering, achieving dual certification to AS/NZS ISO 3834 and AS/NZS 5131 wasn’t just about compliance. It was a strategic move to unlock new opportunities in Australia’s infrastructure pipeline.
JS METAL ENGINEERING
Weld Australia’s audit process stands out. Their team brings an exceptional level of knowledge and real-world industry experience that you don’t often see.
PRECISION METAL GROUP
Working with Weld Australia has been really good—it’s been a really positive experience. All of Weld Australia’s team members have been really responsive and great to work with.
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Member directory
Find a Weld Australia member near you
Search our national directory of member companies — from Gold-tier fabricators and primes to specialist suppliers, training providers, and engineers.
FAQs
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.
Who can become a member of Weld Australia?
Membership is open to any individual or organisation involved in or connected to the welding and fabrication industry in Australia. This includes welders, inspectors, supervisors, engineers, educators, fabricators, contractors, asset owners, OEMs, training providers, and industry suppliers. Students and apprentices at Australian RTOs can join for free.
Ready to build a stronger future for Australian welding?
Join us, and let’s build a stronger future for Australian welding — together.
Year in Review
See what Weld Australia delivered in 2025
Explore Weld Australia's 2025 Year in Review - a snapshot of the advocacy, projects, events, training, certification and industry partnerships delivered for Australia's welding community.
The report highlights member outcomes, national initiatives and the momentum carrying into 2026.
