Weld Australia is partnering with Manufacturing Skills Queensland to deliver AS 1976 and AS 2214 Welding Supervisor training and ISO 9606 welder certification across Queensland in 2026.
Manufacturing Skills Queensland will fund 50% of training costs for eligible participants, providing a cost-effective pathway to build workforce capability and strengthen compliance across welding operations.
Industry has consistently identified shortages of certified welders and welding supervisors across Queensland, particularly in regional manufacturing centres supporting defence, energy, infrastructure and advanced manufacturing supply chains. Employers reported limited access to AS 1796, AS 2214 and ISO 9606 certification pathways, with significant barriers for regional businesses.
This statewide opportunity will deliver welder training across Maryborough, Gladstone, Cairns, Brisbane, Townsville, Mackay and Bundaberg.
Training Available
The program includes training pathways aligned to key industry requirements:
- AS 1796 Certificate 10 Welding Supervisor – for professionals supervising welding on pressure equipment and high-risk applications, where safety, compliance and quality assurance are critical
- AS 2214 Welding Supervisor – for those overseeing welding in structural steel fabrication, supporting compliance with AS/NZS 1554 requirements for steel structures
- ISO 9606 welder certification – the internationally recognised standard verifying a welder’s ability to produce consistent, compliant welds to defined procedures, materials and conditions
Funding Eligibility
Participant Eligibility
- Must be an employee of a Queensland. manufacturing business.
- Must meet the prerequisites for training.
- Must reside in Queensland.
Business Eligibility
- Must be a Queensland manufacturing business with less than 200 employees.
- To apply for the funding as a business, please send through a document stating your current number of employees and your work place manufacturing capabilities.
Dates & Enrolment
Maryborough
Welding Supervisor
- Module 1: 2-6 March
- Module 2: 9-13 March
- Module 3: 23-27 March
ISO9606 Training
- 4-8Â May
Gladstone
Welding Supervisor
- Module 1: 20-24 April
- Module 2: 27 Apr – 1 May
- Module 3: 11-15 May
ISO9606 Training
- 18-22Â May
Cairns
Welding Supervisor
- Module 1: 25-29 May
- Module 2: 1-5 June
- Module 3: 22-26 June Â
ISO9606 Training
-
29 June – 3 July
Brisbane
Welding Supervisor
- Module 1: 20-24 July
- Module 2: 27-31 July
- Module 3: 17-21 August
ISO9606 Training
-
24-28 August
Townsville
Welding Supervisor
- Module 1: 31 Aug – 4 Sep
- Module 2: 7-11 Sep
- Module 3: 21-25 Sep
ISO9606 Training
- 28 Sep – 2 Oct
Mackay
Welding Supervisor
- Module 1: 26-30 Oct
- Module 2: 2-6 Nov
- Module 3: 16-20 Nov
ISO9606 Training
- 23-27 Nov
Bundaberg
Welding Supervisor
- Module 1: 2-6 Nov
- Module 2: 9-13 Nov
- Module 3: 23-27 Nov
ISO9606 Training
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TBC
Why Weld Australia?
Weld Australia is the nation’s leading welding training and certification body—trusted by industry to build skills that last. We deliver practical, job-ready training through face-to-face, online and blended learning, designed to strengthen capability, boost compliance and expand career opportunities.
As an International Institute of Welding (IIW) Authorised National Body (ANB) and Authorised Training Body (ATB), we offer qualifications recognised in Australia and around the world.
About Manufacturing Skills Queensland
Manufacturing Skills Queensland is an independent body established and funded under the Queensland Government’s Making it in Queensland: Building a Stronger Manufacturing Sector policy in November 2022. Their work supports the Queensland Government’s $70 million investment in manufacturing skills and training.
Manufacturing Skills Queensland connects and supports employers and stakeholders of the manufacturing industry with the skills, opportunities, and information to build a thriving future in manufacturing.
Download the Welding Supervisor AS 2214 Course Guide
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Download the Welding Supervisor AS 1796 Certificate 10 Course Guide
Enter your details below to receive a copy of Weld Australia’s Welding Supervisor AS 1976 Certificate 10 Course Guide.
Further Information
Need help? Contact our friendly Training team via:
- Email: training@weldaustralia.com.au
- Phone: 1800 189 900 (Select Option 1)