Welder Certification

We provide individual certification to support ongoing professional development, enhance career opportunities, and ensure quality and assurance within the welding industry.

Individual certification offers numerous benefits for welders, including independent verification of qualifications, continuous skill development, and a clearly defined career path. Additionally, companies that employ certified welders benefit from improved profitability and productivity, attracting new clients, and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications, such as a Certificate IV or a university degree, confirm that a person has completed a test or course of study. While qualifications indicate a level of knowledge, they do not guarantee competence or practical skills.

Certification, on the other hand, provides independent third-party verification that an individual has the necessary skills and knowledge to perform specific tasks. It typically requires relevant qualifications along with practical experience or on-the-job training. Certification is the most reliable way to demonstrate a welder’s competence, knowledge, and skills.

Certification Offerings

We offer a wide range of individual certifications, including:

  • International Welding Specialist (IWS)
  • International Welding Inspector – Basic (IWI-B)
  • International Welding Inspector – Standard (IWI-S)
  • International Welding Technologist (IWT)
  • International Welding Engineer (IWE)
  • International Welding Practitioner (IWP)
  • AS1796 Welding Supervisor Certificate 10
  • AS2214 Welding Supervisor

Benefits for Welders

Individual certification offers welders several advantages, including:

  • Enhanced employability and job security with verified qualifications
  • International recognition, opening opportunities to work abroad
  • Clear pathways for career advancement
  • Easier access to future welding qualifications

Benefits for Companies

Employing certified welders brings significant benefits to companies:

  • Reduced costs due to confirmed competence, minimizing the need for extensive welder tests
  • Lower risk as certification verifies competency, reducing the likelihood of weld failures
  • Assurance of current skills with certification based on recent performance
  • Simplified record-keeping for quality management systems with independent verification of qualifications