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Online - IIW International Welding Specialist (IWS)

The IWS course is a globally recognised International Institute of Welding (IIW) qualification. You will gain comprehensive knowledge in the following topics;

Welding processes and equipment
Materials and their behaviour during welding
Construction and design
Fabrication, application engineering.

As an International Welding Specialist, you may perform, supervise, and oversee all company welding activities. You will likely have overall responsibility for the quality of these welding activities, such as ensuring the correct material and weld procedure is used for each job.

You may also be authorised to verify that your company has complied with all relevant quality considerations (including adherence to International and Australian Standards) in the production of welded products and materials.

The IWS is an online course run over 5 x 5 week blocks. This course will include a mix of pre-recorded material, live online lectures, and other learning resources. The combined learning resources will cover all the topics outlined in the schedule.

The IWS course will commence the on 4th of February. All lectures will be on a Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:30am. See dates below.

Lecture Schedule

Module 1

Module 2.1

Module 2.2

Module 3

Module 4

Week 1 – 4 & 5/02/25

Week 2 – 11 & 12/02/25

Week 3 – 18 & 19/02/25

Week 4 – 25 & 26/02/25

Week 5 – 4 & 5/03/25

Week 1 – 1 & 2/04/25

Week 2 – 8 & 9/04/25

Week 3 – 15 & 16/04/25

Week 4 – 22 & 23/04/25

Week 5 – 29 & 30/04/25

Week 1 – 20 & 21/05/25

Week 2 – 27 & 28/05/25

Week 3 – 03 & 04/06/25

Week 4 – 10 & 11/06/25

Week 5 – 17 & 18/06/25

Week 1 – 15 & 16/07/25

Week 2 – 22 & 23/07/25

Week 3 – 29 & 30/07/25

Week 4 – 05 & 06/08/25

Week 5 – 12 & 13/08/25

Week 1 – 09 & 10/09/25

Week 2 – 16 & 17/09/25

Week 3 – 23 & 24/09/25

Week 4 – 30/09 & 1/10/25

Week 5 – 07 & 08/10/25

Full Session 6 SCHEDULE and COURSE GUIDE

Prerequisites

Participants will need to provide evidence that they can meet the following entry conditions:

Training Pathway 1 (TP1)

The candidate must have a minimum of two years’ job-related experience and hold one of the following.

a) Certificate III – Engineering Fabrication (MEM30305, MEM30319), OR

b) An engineering qualification above a. (e.g. degree or diploma in Engineering).

Training Pathway 2 (TP2)

Candidates who hold an AS1796 Certificate 10 and/or AS2214 Welding Supervisor can apply for exemption from completing the training for the first two modules, by completing the MF-25 Exemption Form. Once approved they then attend the training from Module two, part two, but sit all the examinations, SA1, SA2, SA3 and S4.

To Apply via TP2 please follow the link HERE, download and return the completed form for assessment.

Please create a WeldQ account and upload your qualifications. WeldQ instructions .

Costs (including GST)

Tiered pricing, including GST
Full Course upfront
Non-Member	Individual Member	Corporate Member	Premium Corporate and Industry Group	Student
$11,570.00	$11,300.00	$11,085.00	$10,980.00	$11,465.00
Payment by Module
$2,370.00	$2,315.00	$2,280.00	$2,260.00	$2,345.00

Exams

Examinations	Member Fee Inc GST	Non-Member Fee Inc GST
SA1, SA2, SA3 and SA4	$440.00 Each	$545.00 Each

Discounted course and exam fees are available for Weld Australia members. To join, please go to the Membership page on the Weld Australia website, where you can see the tiered pricing according to membership type and the full PRICELIST. Course cost includes a 10% non-refundable deposit.

Exams are not conducted as part of the course but are required to be booked separately.

Please Note: If you are a Weld Australia member, please have your Member portal username (this is your email address associated with your membership) and password ready to ensure that you receive the member rates for your registration. Non member rates will otherwise be applied. If you need to contact Membership to assist you with your Member details, please contact (02) 8748 0135.

Timetable

Location	Dates
Online - International Welding Specialist (IWS)	Online IWS Module 1 (04/02/2025 - 05/03/2025) Online IWS Module 2 - Part 1 (01/04/2025 - 30/04/2025) Online IWS Module 2 - Part 2 (20/05/2025 - 18/06/2025) Online IWS Module 3 (15/07/2025 - 13/08/2025) Online IWS Module 4 (09/09/2025 - 08/09/2025)	Register now

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