Together, Welding Supervisors and Coordinators ensures that all manufacturing steps have been safely undertaken and are compliant with industry codes and practices.

Welding Supervisors understand the complex nature of the sector, and how theoretical knowledge works in practice. Weld Australia is proud to offer a broad range of support services related to the industry.

Membership

Weld Australia membership is an investment in your success, and the success of your career. Membership is open to apprentices, tradesmen, inspectors, supervisors, technologists, engineers, academics and others with an interest in welding.

Members gain increased visibility throughout the industrial sector, opportunities for career growth and professional development, and a strong community with which to network, exchange ideas, and share resources. As an active member of Weld Australia, you have the power to be part of the collective, to voice your opinion and to influence real change.

Training

Weld Australia provides a wide range of specialist training courses. As an International Institute of Welding (IIW) Authorised National Body (ANB) and an Authorised Training Body (ATB) we are able to provide internationally recognised qualifications.

If you’ve already completed our Welding Supervision courses (like Welding Supervisor AS 2214 or Welding Supervisor AS 1796 Certificate 10), you might like to try:

• IIW International Welding Specialist (IWS)
• IIW International Welding Technologist (IWT)
• IIW International Welding Engineer (IWE)

When you undertake IWS, IWT or IWE training with Weld Australia, you will develop important skills, including:

• Understanding materials and how they behave during a weld
• Welding processes and equipment
• Construction and design processes
• Fabrication and application engineering.

Certification

Weld Australia’s internationally recognised Welding Supervision and Coordination qualifications demonstrate to employers a dedication to ongoing learning and professional development. Our courses are a strong addition to any career portfolio, as they are supported by a broad range of major industry groups and hundreds of Australian companies. After the successful completion of these courses, you will receive an IIW IWS; IIW IWT or IIW IWE Diploma, with further qualifications and certifications available after three years’ experience in the industry.

Advocacy

As the peak body representing the welding industry in Australia, Weld Australia is the leader in advocating for the growth of world class welding in Australia. In all our advocacy activities, our goal is to secure the future of Australia’s welding industry.

Our team promotes and advocates for enhanced practices and greater opportunities for Australian welders and fabrication companies. Our advocacy agenda is focused on:

• Onshoring
• Quality and Safety
• Advanced Welder Training Technology
• Women in Welding
• Apprentices
• Mental Fitness
• TAFEs
• Welder Safety

Resources

Explore Weld Australia’s online resources. From Technical Guidance Notes and Guidance Notes through to business resources, we provide a range of information critical to your success.

Events

Weld Australia runs a wide range of events designed to support current industry needs and emerging areas of interest. Our interactive workshops and seminar sessions allow attendees to develop an understanding of key subject areas with other likeminded people.

Weld Australia’s State Committees also host regular technical visits and presentations throughout the year. These technical visits grant Weld Australia members with access to some of the country’s leading fabricators, engineering companies, shipbuilders and research facilities. The State Committees also host social events, where members can get together in an informal setting.

News and Views

Receive regular updates from the welding and fabrication sector with Weld Australia’s regular news and blog posts. Our articles and posts reflect key changes in the sector, and share opportunities for organisations, apprentices and industry personnel to grow.

Our flagship, e-publication, Australian Welding is published quarterly, and shares articles, knowledge and events from within the sector. Additionally, Weld Connect is our monthly e-bulletin, which is published ten times a year.