WTIA Qualification and Certification Board
	IIW Authorised National Body (ANB) for Personnel Qualification and Certification, and Company Certification (ANBCC) Welding - Cool, Clean and Clever

Contents   Welcome     Database of Qualified & Certified Personnel   The Welding Technology Institute of Australia (WTIA) has been involved in the examination and qualification of Australian welding and inspection personnel since 1929 and in 2000 has introduced the International Institute of Welding (IIW) programmes for personnel qualification and certification and company certification into Australia. It is the International Institute of Welding (IIW) Authorised National Body (ANB) for Australia and IIW Authorised National Body for Company Certification (ANBCC). These enable Australia's people and companies to become nationally and internationally recognised. Importance of Welding Technology to the Economy of Australia Role of the WTIA Role of the International Institute of Welding (IIW) Qualification and Certification Your WTIA Certified Welding Inspector's Stamp is now available. Follow this link for more information         List of Certified Companies   Company Certification IIW MCS ISO 3834   Examination Dates   Fast Forms, QA & Examination Dates   How To Achieve Personnel Qualification & Certification   Frequently Asked Questions   Typical Job Opportunities   Qualification & Certification Board   What's News?   Contact Us   Disclaimer   Welding Technology Institute of Australia ABN 69 003 696 526 Unit 50, 8 Avenue of the Americas, Newington, NSW 2127 Tel + 61 2 9748 4443 Fx + 61 2 9748 2858 E-mail:info@wtia.com.au URL: www.wtia.com.au Return to WTIA Home Page Copyright © 2009, WTIA Q&C

Importance of Welding Technology to the Economy of Australia

Welding technology is an enabling technology used across a wide range of industries and applications, from microjoining of medical devices, electronics and photonics (down to 5 microns), to larger scale applications such as mining equipment, boilers and pressure vessels, ships, rail transport, water pipelines and components over 1m thick welded in one pass.

It encompasses the total life cycle of welded products/structures including design, manufacture, conformity assessment, inspection and testing, operation, maintenance, repair and decommissioning including recycling and other environmental conditions.

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Role of the WTIA

The WTIA was established in 1989 from the amalgamation of the Australian Welding Institute (AWI) (established 1929) and the Australian Welding Research Association (AWRA) (established 1964). It is a not-for-profit organisation, and is the national peak body for welding technology in Australia. Its Goal is to lead and assist in making Australian industry locally and globally competitive in welding-related activities. Key strategies are in place to:

• Create the correct cultures for competitiveness
• Facilitate technology transfer to industry
• Drive research and development
• Provide a competent, knowledgeable, and skilled work force
• Standardise qualification and certification throughout Australia

We are a membership based, cooperative, national organisation representing the Australian welding industry, with

• More than 326 corporate members
• More than 1050 personal members

To facilitate the implementation of the key strategies of the WTIA, separate, but integrally linked business divisions have been created under the umbrella of the WTIA. These divisions act in unison to drive certain key strategies of the WTIA.

• Qualification & Certification: OzWeld-Certification (Cert)
• Technology Transfer: OzWeld-Technology Support Centres (TSC)
• Research & Development: OzWeld-Reseach and Development (R&D)
• Training & Education: OzWeld-School of Welding Technology (SWT)

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Role of the International Institute of Welding (IIW)

Mission: To act as the worldwide network for knowledge exchange of joining technologies to improve the global quality of life.