Are you a welder, welding supervisor or engineer involved in welding or related design or management and looking to stay up to date or progress your welding-related certifications and career? Then, you need to know about the resources available from the American Welding Society. Established in 1919, the American Welding Society is the world’s leading authority on welding and cutting processes, ensuring welders are educated on the latest techniques and providing essential resources to enhance their abilities. 

As the only approved agent for the American Welding Society throughout Australia, Australian Welding Solutions can help your organisation leverage the considerable resources within the American Welding Society to help stay certified and progress careers. With the help of American Welding Society, welders everywhere can feel secure that they are receiving the best education and resources to get the job done safely and efficiently.

Who is the American Welding Society?

The American Welding Society is an organization that serves as the leading authority on welding-related knowledge and technology. Established in 1919, the American Welding Society is dedicated to advancing the science, technology, and application of welding. It sets the standards for welding practices, conducts research, and provides resources and training programs for welders worldwide.

One of the main purposes of American Welding Society is to develop and publish standards that ensure the quality and safety of welded products. These standards cover a wide range of topics, including design, fabrication, installation, and inspection of welded products. By adhering to American Welding Society standards, welders can ensure that their work meets industry requirements and is of the highest quality.

The American Welding Society also offers various certification and training programs to help welders and other participants in the welding process enhance their skills and knowledge. These programs formally recognise competency and expertise, which can open up opportunities for career advancement and increased job prospects. Overall, the American Welding Society plays a vital role in the welding industry, setting standards, providing resources, and promoting the growth and development of welders worldwide.

Certification and training programs offered by the American Welding Society.

The American Welding Society offers a variety of certification and training programs that are essential for welders looking to enhance their skills and knowledge. These programs formally recognise a welder’s competency and expertise, opening up opportunities for career advancement and increased job prospects.

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

One of the most popular certification programs offered by the American Welding Society is the Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) program. This program allows welders to become qualified inspectors who can ensure the quality and safety of welded products. By earning a CWI certification, welders demonstrate their knowledge of welding codes, standards, and inspection techniques.

Certification Programs for Individuals

The American Welding Society also provides training programs that cover a wide range of topics, including welding safety, welding metallurgy, and advanced welding techniques. These programs are designed to equip welders with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their careers.

One of the best ways to advance your welding career is by earning an AWS Certification. Professional Welding Certification can enhance your career and your lifetime earning potential and provide you the opportunity to leverage your expanded knowledge and expertise across your current and future professional roles. AWS offers multiple certification categories designed to address all segments of the welding and joining industry and match your goals.

• CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE WELDING INSPECTOR (CAWI)

• SENIOR CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR (SCWI)

• CERTIFIED WELDING SUPERVISOR (CWS)

• CERTIFIED WELDING EDUCATOR (CWE)

• CERTIFIED WELDING ENGINEER (CWEng)

• CERTIFIED RADIOGRAPHIC INTERPRETER (CRI)

• CERTIFIED ROBOTIC ARC WELDING TECHNICIAN/OPERATOR (CRAW-T/CRAW-O)

• CERTIFIED WELDING SALES REPRESENTATIVE (CWSR)

• CERTIFIED RESISTANCE WELDING TECHNICIAN (CRWT)

Overall, the certification and training programs offered by the American Welding Society are crucial for welders who want to stay current with industry standards, expand their skill sets, and increase their job prospects. By participating in these programs, welders can enhance their expertise, improve their earning potential, and contribute to the growth and development of the welding industry.

Digital Library

This cloud-based library provides access to welding technology and related content quickly and easily for designers, engineers, welding supervisors and welders. With an easy-to-use platform, you can access standards, journals, periodicals, references, and videos anytime, anywhere, including mobile devices.

 Fundamentals of Welding Curriculum

Providing integrated activities and resources for instructors and students, the curriculum offers the flexibility and customization for in-person or virtual learning. This resource includes printed materials as well as a comprehensive digital resource covering 74 learning modules and 18 instructional videos.

Online Educational Library

The American Welding Society Online Educational Library is a comprehensive, subscription-based collection of the American Welding Society online courses delivered through an innovative, easy-to-use platform.

This versatile e-learning library complements existing real-time training programs, distance learning, blended learning, and flipped classroom models. Subscribers gain 24/7 access to the collection of welding courses.

• Developed by industry experts and learning professionals.
• Easy to use, cloud-based platform hosting courses on welding fundamentals and related topics.
• Self-paced, interactive modules that can be accessed anytime, anywhere.

Online Code Clinics

• D1.1 Code Clinic
• API 1104 Code clinic
• D17.1 Code clinic

The American Welding Society Online Code Clinics offers a detailed road map through some of the most commonly used codebooks in the welding industry. Participants will learn to quickly identify, locate, and use important clauses, tables, and figures in preparation for using the code in timed sensitive-testing and working environments.

Designed by American Welding Society subject matter experts and learning specialists, these self-paced courses feature detailed, easy-to-understand explanations as well as interactive questions, quizzes, and a final exam designed to help participants prepare for the code book certification exam.

Visit our American Welding Society page to find out more about the resources offered, or contact us to discuss how your organisation can access these resources in Australia.