Objectives • Improve the capability of Australian welders • Create welding jobs by increasing the efficiency and profitability of

Australian industry. • Provide a framework for upskilling Australian welders and

improving their employability. • Generate a national database of registered welders.

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Competence

Macro Economic Impact

Competence

Micro Economic Impact

Coal Fired Power Station: $100k/shut Stacker Reclaimer: $45k/project Frigate Repair: $30k

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WELDER QUALIFICATION FAILURE RATE: 80%

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Overview The Australian Welder Certification Register (AWCR) is similar to ‘Welder Passport’ systems used in Europe. Welders are invited to complete a weld test, at an approved testing centre, which will qualify them to a welding procedure according to the process set out in ISO9606-1. Once qualified, the welder will be certified to that procedure and this information recorded in the AWCR. Once on the AWCR, the welder will be a ‘Registered Welder’ (RW).

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Data Personal details ISO 9606-1 Certificates

Qualifications Professional Development Welding Procedures Employment History Other Certificates

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Micro Benefits • Reduced Costs

Competence of any RW can be checked to minimise welders tested in order to qualify weld procedures.

• Minimised Risk Recognised and current certified competency minimises the risk of a weld failure and improved production quality.

• Access to Skills Base Employment Portal provides employers with work history and contact details of RW.

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Macro Benefits Opportunity to accurately assess welder competency Upskill the trade base to international standards

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Call To Action Encourage and incentivise all welders to join the scheme. Prefer the employment of Registered Welders wherever practical. Regularly promote the scheme internally and to service providers. Register suitably qualified staff for Approved Examiners status. Use the system to certify against your own weld procedures.

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