Who the certification is for
Welding supervisor certification runs against two standards: AS 1796 Certificate 10 for boilers and pressure vessels, and AS 2214 for structural steelwork.
The people who need it, or who need the underpinning knowledge, are tradespeople, technicians, engineers, sales engineers, foremen and leading hands, workshop supervisors, quality managers, expediters, estimators and planning staff.
AWI examines and certifies welding supervisors. AWI does not deliver the training. The units below are delivered by registered training organisations, and the unit codes are the 2014 codes, so check them against the current training package.
The competency units
MEM05026C, Apply welding principles
The purpose of this unit is to apply basic metallurgy principles related to the general structure of metals and factors which influence weldability of a range of metals. It supports the basic metallurgy requirements for Certification under AS 2214 & AS 1796.
The unit applies to the basic knowledge of metallurgy principles and the importance of base and weld metal compositions, for material type, welding process and procedure used. It identifies the areas that influence heat input on the deposited metal and heat-affected zone. It also identifies the areas for preheat, maintenance of interpass temperature and post weld heat treatment. The mechanical properties of welded joints and test used to determine mechanical properties and fabrication weldability tests are identified. Steel types for the fabrication of steel structures, pressure vessels & pipelines to meet the requirements of AS 2214 & AS 1796 certification.
MEM05024B, Perform welding supervision
The purpose of this unit is to apply the welding process technology to meet Certification under AS 1796 & AS 2214. Competencies in this unit are based on wide knowledge of welding science, processes, procedure and technical requirements.
It covers the underpinning knowledge of welding terms, joints, positions and symbols, welding and allied processes, welding sequences, welding stresses and distortion and the effects of heat treatment on metal in relation to welding. It also covers welding planning and set up principles for a range of materials and processes, jigs, tools and plant facilities, safe work practices and procedures, and welding procedure specifications.
Interpret and apply codes and specifications
The purpose of the above units is to interpret and apply codes and specifications used in the supervision of welding structural steel and Pressure Equipment in accordance with the current AS 2214 & AS 1796. Competencies in these units are based on wide knowledge of welding processes, procedure and metallurgy, as well as application of appropriate codes & standards. The unit covers the underpinning knowledge of materials and consumables, heat treatments, qualification or welding procedure and welders, requirements for weld preparation, manufacturing, supervision and inspection and quality control