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Contents   Certified Welding Supervisor to AS 1796-2001 Certificate No. 10 - Welding Supervisor   Personnel
 


The successful candidate meets the requirements of AS 1796-2001 Certification of welders and welding supervisors Section 3, necessary for the granting of a certificate to welding supervisors engaged in the various welding activities used in the manufacture of pressure equipment, such as boilers, pressure vessels and associated piping, as defined in AS/NZS 1200, as well as other applications requiring a prescribed standard in the theory and practice of welding.

A certificate is issued by the WTIA Examining Body to a candidate who has the necessary pre-examination requirement and passes the examination prescribed.

Pre Examination Requirement

Clause
3.1(a)
A welder's certificate complying with AS 1796, evidence of attending or having attended a course of instruction for welding supervisors and not less than one year's experience in the welding of pressure equipment as defined in AS/NZS 1200 subsequent to gaining the welder's certificate. The course of instruction, predominantly theoretical in scope, shall be of at least 120 hours’ duration.
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3.1(b)
A welder's certificate complying with AS 1796 and at least two years' experience in the welding of pressure equipment as defined in AS/NZS 1200 subsequent to gaining that certification.
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3.1(c)
A qualification in engineering, metallurgy or welding and, at least three years' experience in welded fabrication, one year of which shall have included construction of pressure equipment as defined in AS/NZS 1200.
In addition, a candidate shall have verbal and written communication skills and be able to write reports.
 
There are two examination papers which are held nationally by the WTIA twice per year. These are Paper A - Technology and Paper B1 - Codes and Specifications - Boilers and Pressure Vessels
 



 

  
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Frequently Asked Questions: Certified Welding Supervisor to AS 1796-2001 Certificate No.10 - Welding Supervisor

  Question   Answer
1
 Is it mandatory to attend a training course to be eligible to sit the examinations for Certificate No. 10 Welding Supervisors?   No, you may gain direct access to the examinations if you meet either of the following two conditions for Certificate No. 10 in AS 1796.
  • A welder's certificate complying with AS 1796 and at least two years' experience in the welding of pressure equipment as defined in AS/NZS 1200 subsequent to gaining that certification or
  • A qualification in engineering, metallurgy or welding and, at least three years' experience in welded fabrication, one year of which shall have included construction of pressure equipment as defined in AS/NZS 1200.
In addition, a candidate shall have verbal and written communications skills and be able to write reports.
       
2
 If I wish to attend a training course to study for an AS 1796 Certificate No. 10 who can I contact?   If you contact WTIA on a.cantero@wtia.com.au, WTIA can supply you with the contact details of training centres offering the 120 hour training course to meet the access requirements.
       
3
 How can I apply to sit for the WTIA AS 1796 Certificate No. 10 examinations?   Contact WTIA on a.cantero@wtia.com.au; 02 9748 4443 (Ph); or 02 9748 2858 (Fax) to obtain the application form or download MF-47 from here
       
4
 How many examination papers must I sit?  

There are two papers:

  • Paper A Welding Technology – 3 hours duration
  • Paper B1 Codes and Standards – 2 hours duration
       
5
 If I already have an IWE, IWT, or IWS what do I need to obtain an AS 1796 Certificate No. 10?   You simply sit for the WTIA examination B1 if you meet the access conditions shown in Q1.
       
6
 Will WTIA endorse or replace AS 1796 Certificate No. 10 certificates obtained at other training centres?   No. WTIA can only issue WTIA certificates to people who have successfully sat for the WTIA examinations.
       
7

If I am studying on the IWS course when can I obtain my AS 1796 Certificate No. 10?

   If you have passed the SAI, SA2, SA4 examinations with a minimum of 60% in each examination but an average 65%, and the B1 examination with a pass of at least 65%, you will be awarded your WTIA AS 1796 Certificate No. 10
       
8

What happens if I have an overseas welding technology qualification?

  

If you meet either of the two access conditions in Q1 and you feel that you have appropriate knowledge, then you simply write the papers A and B1 as shown in Q4.
            
If you are a new migrant you may need to revise the Codes and Standards or attend a refresher course to ensure that you can pass paper B1.
       
9
 If I already have a WTIA AS 2214 Welding Supervisor Certificate what must I do to obtain the WTIA AS 1796 Certificate No. 10?   If you meet either of the two access conditions in Q1, you only need to write and pass the B2 examination paper.
       
10
 What are the pass marks for papers A and B1 and what are the rules if I fail?   You must obtain a mark of 65% in each paper to pass. If you fail, you simply re-sit the examination paper that you failed. There is no limit on how many times you can re-sit.
       
11
 What are opportunities for further career development?  

WTIA has developed and implemented a series of training courses and qualifications/certifications to help Welding Supervisors follow rewarding career paths

i) International Welding Specialist (IWS) – Responsible Welding Coordinator

The old way of thinking in Australia was for companies to have a welding supervisor with AS 1796 Certificate No. 10 Pressure Equipment or AS 2214 Structural Steel, as their highest qualified person in welding.

With true globalisation, the world has moved on and now companies across the globe and in Australia are requiring qualified and experienced International Welding Engineers, Technologists and Specialists as their Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC).

If you have undertaken training for the Welding Supervisor at a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) (or obtained a Welding Supervisor certificate in Australia or even overseas) you may be eligible to attend the International Welding Specialist (IWS) course (minimum 120 hours with exemptions)

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(ii) International Welding Inspector Standard (IWI S) Level – WTIA Certified Senior Welding  Inspector (CSWI)
  
A person with a Welding Supervisor AS 1796 Certificate No. 10 can directly enter into the 65-hour International Welding Inspector Standard (IWI S) course.

WTIA AS 1796 Welding Supervisors will be exempted from the IWI S Welding Technology examination since they have covered this in their WTIA AS 1796 Welding Supervisor examination.

Contact the WTIA OzWeld School of Welding Technology on events@wtia.com.au or via the website for further training information.

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