Weld-Aware Courses

SHORT COURSES

The industry experts at AWS have developed a series of short courses that will provide Participants with a better understanding of welding technology and techniques in Australia today.

WHO ARE THEY FOR?

Whether you are a Principal Welding Engineer coordinating a project, or you are a recent Engineering Graduate who needs to communicate with supervisors and inspectors on the workshop floor, or you are a Welder who is looking to enrich and enhance your career, these courses can be tailored to suit your needs. They are designed to develop knowledge and enhance appreciation for the complex, often-overlooked welding process.

Training can be tailored for groups of 5 or more.

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.

This short course is designed for participants that have no formal qualifications in regard to welding or welding technology, and will give them an overview of the fundamentals while referring to current Australian standards for safety and compliance.

This 1-day course covers joining processes and variable conditions, the types of welding, and the ‘checklists’ that have to be completed before selecting a particular process. The advantages and consequences of an inappropriate weld will be examined using examples, and there is a practical welding session focused on basics.

Topics covered include:

• 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

This 1-day course covers critical aspects of welding metallurgy, the defection and assessment of welding defects, as well as risk-mitigating strategies. This session is designed for the working professional who wants an enhanced understanding of the technical aspects of welding. AWS can also offer a second day of training for more practical experience and greater depth in the subject.

Topics covered include:

• Solidification concepts
• Steel microstructural transformations
• The role of residual stresses in relation to defect formation
• Implications of critical cooling times and carbon equivalent on weld integrity
• Empirical estimators

This 1-day course introduces participants to the procedures and processes involved in welding quality management and compliance. Upon completion, a participant will be aware of what is needed to qualify a weld or review a welding procedure, and have a thorough understanding of occupational health and safety risks, liabilities and management strategies.

Topics covered include:

• 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