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Contents		Company Certification According to IIW MCS ISO 3834
Database of Qualified & Certified Personnel		List of companies certified to the IIW MCS ISO 3834 in Australia Companies around Australia and the world are now adopting the International Institute of Welding (IIW) Manufacturer Certification Scheme According to ISO 3834 (IIW MCS ISO 3834), in order to become more competitive with welded products in the global market place. The IIW is a 54-member country organisation with the Mission: To act as the worldwide network for knowledge exchange of joining technologies to improve the global quality of life. WTIA is the Australian representative Member Society of IIW. The IIW MCS ISO 3834 calls upon IIW IAB 339 Rules for ANBCCs Operating the IIW Manufacturer Certification Scheme. which enables companies to implement a welding quality management system in conjunction with ISO 14731 Welding coordination - Tasks and responsibilities to achieve world's best practice. ISO 3834:2005 was taken up as an Australian and New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS ISO 3834) in 2008 and WTIA is working with companies around the country which are either specifying welding, or supplying welded product or services, to assist them to implement IIW MCS ISO 3834. Implementation of the IIW MCS ISO 3834, in accordance with EA-6/02 Guidelines of the use of EN 45 011 and ISO/IEC 17021 for Certification to EN ISO 3834 enables a company to demonstrate its ability to meet and control all of the inputs necessary to tender, manufacture and deliver the required product on time – essential factors in winning contracts. For the contractor, this must be done within budget and with the elimination of costly corrective actions and rework. An example of a specification that is used by Alcoa World Alumina, an asset owner and purchaser, specifying compliance through certification to IIW MCS ISO 3834 has been used with its permission to develop a generic version. The generic version of this specification for purchasing welded products is given for you to simply insert your company name where applicable to create your own company specification for compliance to ISO 3834 and ISO 14731 in accordance with IIW MCS ISO 3834. Generic Purchasing Specifications A free Expert Technology Tool on the benefit and implementation of ISO 3834:2005 is available here Find out more about implementing the IIW MCS ISO 3834 by following these links Benefits of Implementing Compliance to ISO 3834:2005 Benefits of Choosing the IIW MCS ISO 3834 Programme How to Become Certified to IIW MCS ISO 3834 Key To Success – The Welding Coordination Team Australian Company Certification Success Stories NT Companies first in Australia Companies in WA and Victoria Certified More WA Companies Certified NT Chief Minister congratulates NT Companies Photo Gallery of Company Certification WTIA offers support to companies, both suppliers and asset owners of welded product, through free Expert Technology Tools plus advice and consultancy, so that what may initially seem like an imposition, can be turned around to become a positive advantage. Once implemented, ISO 3834 will facilitate a company’s competitive edge not only in the Australian market, but also when competing for work off-shore, or against off-shore competitors for Australian projects. The WTIA OzWeld School of Welding Technology is running workshops on Welding Management to the IIW MCS ISO 3834 around the country
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Benefits of Implementing Compliance to ISO 3834:2005

Suppliers/Manufacturers:

Less rework
Greater likelihood of jobs being completed on time as a result of more focused management.
Local and international recognition of welding competence
More efficient coordination of welding activities
More pro-active and responsible workforce
Increased opportunities and capability to bid on jobs
Cost savings – more efficient use of technology and people
Possibility of reduced surveillance audits and inspections by asset owners/purchasers.

Asset Owners:

Greater assurance of the quality of welded products
Greater reliability and performance of plant
Reduction in maintenance costs
Higher level of competency from suppliers of welded products
Improved management of risk surrounding the specification and purchase of welded products.

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Benefits of Choosing the IIW MCS ISO 3834 Programme

IIW MCS ISO 3834 Certified Companies easily improve the efficiency of their company’s welding management through compliance with ISO 3834 and ISO 14731, with a significant opportunity to reduce costs and waste, without decreasing the level of quality.
Practical feedback is given from IIW MCS ISO 3834 audits to assist the company in further improving its quality, productivity and cost savings.
Competitiveness is increased as clients are confident that IIW MCS ISO 3834 Certified Companies consistently deliver greater reliability and integrity of components.
Automatic recognition in over 50 IIW member countries and many others using ISO 3834 and IS0 14731 gives enhanced global competitiveness.
IIW MCS ISO 3834 is based on both the stringent requirements of EA-6/02 Guidelines of the use of EN 45 011 and ISO/IEC 17021 for Certification to EN ISO 3834 and the document IIW IAB 339 Rules for ANBCCs Operating the IIW Manufacturer Certification Scheme.
Audits of companies are performed by trained IIW registered assessors who are internationally qualified and experienced International Welding Engineers and Technologists.
The IIW MCS ISO 3834 scope of certification spells out the company’s welding processes, products manufactured, materials and the role of the Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC).
IIW qualified and certified employees give greater confidence to company and client alike.
IIW has produced specific supplementary guides for the implementation of ISO 3834 for the processes/products considered (e.g. railway components, pressure vessels, construction products etc.), taking into consideration the applicable national and international Standards and the best practice manufacturing procedures already implemented by leading international companies and customers.
An up-to-date global website register (http://www.ewf.be/certificationCompanies.aspx), with the relevant information of all companies certified under the IIW MCS ISO 3834 , is made freely available to enquirers worldwide.
A register of WTIA Australian Certified Companies is also maintained by the WTIA. These registers provide an important promotional and credibility benefit to Certified Companies
The IIW MCS ISO 3834 can be dovetailed into an ISO 9001 system, be a ‘bolt-on” to an ISO 9001 system or a “stand alone” system

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How to Become Certified to IIW MCS ISO 3834

Step 1: The Company should consult with the asset owner/customer/market to decide what level of compliance is required.

Step 2: Carry out a self assessment of the present welding management system as per WTIA TGN-3834-07 and implement changes as necessary.

Step 3: Develop a Welding Coordination Team structure using WTIA TGN-3834-05 as a guide.

Step 4: Complete Form MF:1 and Form MF:2 and return to WTIA OzWeld-Certification (a.cantero@wtia.com.au).

Step 5: A quotation and contract for assessment services will be prepared and sent to the Company.

Step 6: The Company places an official order and sends it to WTIA OzWeld-Certification along with the signed contract.

Step 7: A Lead Assessor is proposed by WTIA OzWeld-Certification and is appointed after receiving the Company's acceptance of the proposal.

Step 8: The Lead Assessor will send a Document Review Form for completion by the Company.

Step 9: The Company completes the Document Review Form and sends it to WTIA OzWeld-Certification along with any supporting documentation.

Step 10: On-site review by WTIA OzWeld-Certification.

Step 11: Initial assessment report issued to the Company.

Step 12: The Company implements corrective actions and provides evidence of implementation.

Step 13: Final report issued and presented to the IIW International Authorisation Body (IAB) Authorised National Body for Company Certification (ANBCC) Committee for review.

Step 14: Once reviewed and accepted by the ANBCC Committee, the IIW MCS ISO 3834 certification and certification schedule are issued.

Step 15: The Certified Company is listed on the WTIA OzWeld-Certification list of IIW MCS ISO 3834 certified companies for Australia and a global register (http://www.ewf.be/certificationCompanies.aspx).

Step 16: Annual surveillance is carried out to verify ongoing compliance.

Step 17: Complete re-assessment is required at 5 year intervals.

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Key To Success - The Welding Coordination Team

The key to a successful welding management team is a knowledgeable and competent Welding Coordination Team. The WTIA has therefore implemented its own programme and IIW programmes for training, qualification and certification of welding personnel.

Personnel/Position	Qualifications or Certifications
Responsible Welding Coordinator- Comprehensive Responsible Welding Coordinator- Standard Responsible Welding Coordinator- Basic	IIW Certified International Welding Engineer (CIWE) IIW Certified International Welding Technologist (CIWT) IIW Certified International Welding Specialist (CIWS)
Welding Supervisor – Pressure Equipment Welding Supervisor – Steel Structures	WTIA Certified Welding Supervisor to AS 1796 Certificate No. 10 WTIA Certified Welding Supervisor to AS 2214
Leading Hand	IIW Certified International Welding Practitioner (CIWP)
Welding Inspector – Comprehensive Welding Inspector – Standard Welding Inspector - Basic	WTIA Certified Comprehensive Welding Inspector (CCWI) WTIA Certified Senior Welding Inspector (CSWI) WTIA Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Designer – Comprehensive Designer – Standard	International Welded Structures Designer (IWSD- Comprehensive) International Welded Structures Designer (IWSD- Standard)
Fabrication Inspector	WTIA Certified Senior Welding Fabrication Inspector (CSWFI)
NDT Personnel	AINDT Certified Personnel
Purchasing and Contracts Personnel	WTIA Training Course
Environment Officer	WTIA Environmental Welding Coordinator (EWC)
OHS Officer	WTIA OHS Welding Coordinator(OHSWC)
Stores Personnel	WTIA Training Course
Maintenance Personnel	WTIA Training Course
Welder – Pressure Equipment Welder – Other Applications	WTIA AS 1796 Welder Certificates Nos 1-9 National/international qualification codes

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