Designed by AWS industry experts, this series of short courses enhances participants’ understanding of modern welding technology and techniques in Australia.
WHO ARE THEse courses FOR?
Whether you’re a Principal Welding Engineer managing a project, a recent Engineering Graduate collaborating with supervisors and inspectors, or a Welder seeking to advance your career, Weld Aware courses can be customized to meet your needs.
Suits CPD Requirements
Ideally suited for professionals seeking meaningful Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training.
Customisable Program
The program can be tailored to suit Clients’ needs.
These courses are ideal for groups of five or more and are designed to deepen understanding and appreciation of the intricate welding process. Delivered as a compressed program for busy professionals.
General Topics
Discussion focuses on:
- Legislation
- Welding standards
- Welding Procedures
- Welder Qualifications
- Legal compliance of welding & quality assurance
- Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) and Quality records for projects
- Manufacturer Data Reports (MDR).
Next steps
Got questions? Want to find out more? Contact us to discuss your requirements with our training team.
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
These courses can be counted towards valuable Professional Development hours, which are a requirement for Chartered Status with Engineers Australia.
CPD, is not only needed to maintain technical competence but is essential to enhance effectiveness in the workplace, and stay on top of industry changes and innovation.
WHERE
Traditionally we run the course at the AWS training centre in Adelaide, as we have a workshop with 10 welding bays set up for the candidates.
However, we can offer the courses on another site or interstate with a minimum of 8 candidates – additional travel costs will be incurred.
WHEN
We can run these courses any time, provided we have a minimum of 5 participants to attend in Adelaide.
Let us know when you may like to study, and we can help find a date that suits you.
WELDING 101: 1-Day
This serves as an introductory course to the principles of welding for individuals from all walks of life.
Welding 101 includes hands-on welding experience at a basic level with welding processes including MMAW, GMAW, and GTAW.
Topics covered:
- Understanding 3 arc welding processes (SMAW, GMAW & GTAW) in detail
- Understanding the concept of weldability
- The role of forces in the arc
- The implication of weld geometry, microstructure, and chemistry on weld integrity
COMMAND & CONTROL OF WELDING: 2-Day
This course covers welding QA/QC matters, including Australian Statutory requirements, in addition to covering the major points of visual inspection and testing.
Command and Control provides an understanding of the compliance and risk management associated with welded structures. This program now includes discussions on AS 4100-2020 and AS/NZS 5131 CC1, CC2 & CC3.
The program is suitable for key personnel managing welding projects or sub-contracted welded projects, including Managers, Engineers, and Supervisors.
Topics covered:
- Management and coordination of welding activities
- Principles of visual inspection
- Principles of mechanical and non-destructive testing
- Inspection and test plans
- QA & QC document control
- Australian statutory requirements for welding