WELD AUSTRALIA TEAM MEMBERS QUALIFIED TO IWI-C

WELD AUSTRALIA TEAM MEMBERS QUALIFIED TO INTERNATIONAL WELDING INSPECTOR - COMPREHENSIVE (IWI-C)

Weld Australia would like to congratulate several of its team members who recently qualified to IIW International Welding Inspector – Comprehensive (IWI-C). Our International Welding Engineers (IWEs) including Victor Blain (Engineering Team Manager – South & West), Ross O’Bryan (Engineering Team Manager – East), Mehdi Tajfar (Senior Welding Engineer) and Arya Sharifian (Welding Engineer) were all successfully qualified.

Weld Australia’s team members were awarded the qualification through the alternative route, by sitting written exams and a technical interview. This method of qualification may be open to the general public from 2023. For further information, contact qnc@weldaustralia.com.au.

IIW IWI-C is the highest level of qualification available for Welding Inspectors. Individuals with this qualification possess in-depth knowledge of welding and inspection theory and application. This knowledge enables them to tasks like: • Manage Welding Inspection activities • Supervise the activities of, and provide instructions to, people who hold IWI-S and IWI-B qualifications • Act as a technical expert for the Welding Inspection function • Develop, comment and review Quality Control

Plans and Inspection Testing Plans for applications not covered by product standards, codes, specifications, drawings and regulatory requirements • Manage inspection activities for non-conventional applications with reference to materials, processes, and advanced destructive testing and NDT techniques Weld Australia would like to congratulate the following people on becoming newly qualified over the last month.

AS 1796 CERTIFICATE 10

• Haitao Zhou • Lucas Lane • Matthew Waterton • Wonseok Choi • Graham O’Keeffe

AS 2214

• Saul Teague • David Moloney • Madan Lal

AWCR EXAMINER

• Ronald Hanby

IIW IWI-B

• Nigel Vanden Hurk • Jordan May • Timothy Graham • John WATSON • Daniel Hamlyn • Imseop Byun • Geoff Mackey • Kahlani Mooney • Richard Lane • Matthew Pinner • Nicholas Dallen • Chris Ross • Gavin Nautili • Keith Sperring • Kerry Raumati • Chiragkumar Panchal • Darren Mc Henry • Simon Dallas • Garrett Jones • Jason Moylan

IIW IWI-C

• Mehdi Tajfar • Louis Victor Blain • Ross O’Bryan • Arya Sharifian

Welding Supervisors play a vital role in industry, they understand the factors that influence welding quality, how to oversee welders effectively, and the variables that help maximise productivity. This blended learning course can help boost your earning potential and job stability. With three modules, this course will kick off on Wednesday 1 February 2023. If you’re keen to have a successful career in the supervision of welding, the best place to start is this course. The Welding Fundamentals online course gives professionals an understanding of some of the issues that may arise with welded components, and provides an overview of welding processes, weld defects, testing and welder qualification as required by various Australian and international Standards. This highly engaging online course will start on Wednesday 8 February 2023. It might not be until next year, but the course is already filling fast. Don’t miss out—book now!

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An AS1796 Welding Certificate is—by far—the most well known and requested welder certification in Australia. It is referenced in both structural steel and pressure equipment Standards. The training covers topics like safety, welding terms and symbols, heat treatment and control, cutting and gouging, arc conditions, welding procedures and regulations, welding equipment and so much more.

This course is run across eight weeks, with 15 sessions delivered online, live via Zoom. Participants have the opportunity to ask questions, in real time, of our experienced welding technology trainer.

Only theoretical requirements outlined in AS1796 for Certificates 1-9 are covered in this course. Once the candidate has passed the theory examination they will be required to complete the practical training and examination at a TAFE or a similar training organisation. Weld Australia does not conduct the practical training.

Kicking off on 23 January 2023, there are limited spots available. Enrol online today to avoid disappointment.

Weld Australia recently facilitated practical training for the IIW International Welding Engineer (IWE) qualification at Federation TAFE in Ballart.

An IWE qualification expands your career horizons enormously. Defence contractors are on the hunt for Welding Engineers to undertake work on naval vessels and armoured vehicles. Companies seeking certification to AS/NZS ISO 3834 need Welding Engineers to fill the role of Responsible Welding Coordinator. Oil and gas companies need Welding Engineers to adhere to the revised version of AS/NZS 2885.2. Welding Engineers can work in fields as diverse as structural steelwork, bridges, pressure vessels, pipelines, storage tanks, offshore structures, ship building and repair, and power generation.

As an IWE, you may have overall responsibility for managing, supervising, coordinating and overseeing all company welding activities. You will be authorised to sign on behalf of your company in all welding quality matters, and to verify that your company has complied with all relevant quality considerations in production of welded products and materials.

With Australian Standards placing more and more importance on the role of Welding Engineers, it is envisaged that IWE qualification will be in more demand in the coming years. WELDING SUPERVISOR IN-HOUSE COURSE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Weld Australia recently facilitated in-house Welding Supervisor training for ASC according to AS 1796 Certificate 10 and AS 2214 in Perth.

Welding Supervisors play a vital role in industry, they understand the factors that influence welding quality, how to oversee welders effectively, and the variables that help maximise productivity. A Welding Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all welding meets the appropriate standards.

Welding Supervisors understand the sector’s complex theoretical knowledge, and how it applies in practice. By pursuing a career in this area, you can open yourself up to many new professional qualities – leadership, teamwork, communication, responsibility and problem solving.