Australian Welding Solutions

What Australian Welding Solutions does

Australian Welding Solutions (AWS) is a privately held, Adelaide-based welding consulting and training company operating since 2006/2009 (sources vary). The firm delivers three integrated service lines: welding engineering (WPS development, quality assurance, welder qualification, quality auditing), welding inspection (project compliance, prescribed inspection activities, NDT supervision), and in-service inspection of pressure equipment compliant with AS/NZS 3788. Training is delivered through the AWS Centre of Excellence division via the Adelaide training facility (10 welding bays in Melrose Park), onsite at client sites, and the weld.education online platform. Programs span entry-level Job-Ready Welder Training, Welding 101 for non-welders, advanced Coded Welder Programs (MIG, GTAW/SMAW, ASME IX), the proprietary 10-part CAT Program developed for Santos, the Command & Control welding management course aligned with AS 4100 and AS/NZS 5131, and the Les Cowley ISI Course preparing candidates for AICIP certification (reported 95%+ pass rate).

AWS is the official Australian/NZ agent for the American Welding Society, offering CWI and CWE certifications, and is a Registered Training Organisation and member of Weld Australia's Approved Training Bodies network. Courses are priced per attendee (e.g., $340 online self-paced; $1,050+ GST for Welding 101) with enterprise and onsite programs quoted based on project scope. The customer base spans defence (ASC, Air Warfare Destroyer Alliance), oil & gas (Santos, ExxonMobil PNG), mining (Gekko Systems, IXOM), and industrial (Flowserve), with Managing Director Neville Cornish holding the only Canadian Welding Bureau Approved Professional Engineer qualification in Australia. The firm is founder-led with 11-50 employees, no disclosed external funding, and operational reach into New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Singapore, and Malaysia.

Name

Australian Welding Solutions

Legal name

Australian Welding Solutions

Website

https://australianweldingsolutions.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Welding Services (Engineering, Inspection, and Training)

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding Inspection, QA/QC & NDT Prep Training (e.g., CWI) (EDAOADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Welding Codes, Safety & Compliance Training (AWS/ASME/OSHA) (EDAOADAG), Structural Steel Welding & Erection-Focused Training (EDAOADAC), Pipe Welding & Industrial Piping Fabrication Training (EDAOADAB), Arc Welding (SMAW/GMAW/FCAW/GTAW) Training (EDAOADAA)

Keywords

• Welding training
• Welding inspection
• Welding engineering
• Pressure equipment compliance
• Welder qualification

Headquarters

HQ city

Melrose

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training Courses: AWS Centre of Excellence delivers welding training courses for welders, inspectors, supervisors, engineers, and plant owners. Courses are priced per attendee or as group programs with minimum participant requirements. Revenue is generated through course fees, with some programs available online and others delivered in-person at their Adelaide facility or onsite at client locations.
2. Inspection Services: Welding inspection and in-service inspection services for pressure equipment, including statutory auditing, commissioning, and compliance inspections compliant with AS/NZS 3788. Inspection team provides reports and audits for boilers, pressure vessels, autoclaves, tanks, piping, and other pressure equipment.
3. Welding Engineering Services: Welding procedure specification (WPS) development, welder qualification, quality assurance, and quality auditing services for compliance with Australian and international standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AWS is a welding consulting, inspection, and training company providing welding engineering services (WPS development, welder qualification, quality assurance/auditing), welding inspection and in-service inspection of pressure equipment compliant with AS/NZS 3788, and welding training courses for welders, inspectors, supervisors, engineers, and plant owners. Training is delivered via the Weld Education online platform, the Adelaide training facility, or onsite at client locations, and includes preparation for AICIP and American Welding Society certifications.

Product overview

Australian Welding Solutions (AWS) is a services company providing welding engineering, inspection, and training services primarily in South Australia. The company operates the AWS Centre of Excellence training division offering both online (via Weld Education platform) and in-person courses from their Adelaide facility. Core services include Welding Engineering (WPS development, quality assurance, welder qualification), Welding Inspection, and In-Service Inspection of pressure equipment. Training programs span from entry-level Job-Ready Welder Training through to advanced programs like the Coded Welder Program, CAT Programs for oil & gas, and Command & Control of Welding management courses. The ISI Training course prepares professionals for AICIP certification with a reported 95%+ pass rate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AWS CE: Australian Welding Solutions Centre of Excellence - the training division offering welding courses and certification programs.
• CAT Program

Products and services

• AWS Centre of Excellence (Training Division) The company's training division providing welding education programs for welders, inspectors, supervisors, engineers, and plant owners; offers both online and in-person courses from the Adelaide facility.
• Welding Engineering Services Engineering services including Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) development, Quality Assurance, Welder Qualification, and Quality Auditing for compliance with Australian standards.
• Welding Inspection Prescribed inspection activities including nominating required NDT and mechanical testing, examining test reports, evaluating results, and ensuring project compliance with client specifications and regulatory requirements.
• In-Service Inspection (ISI) Statutory auditing, commissioning, and in-service inspection of pressure equipment compliant with AS/NZS 3788; covers boilers, pressure vessels, autoclaves, tanks, piping, and pressure relief devices.
• Pressure Plant Compliance Workshop A workshop for pressure plant owners covering responsibilities under the Work Health & Safety Act 2012 and relevant industry standards, typically customized for 1-2 days with contact-for-pricing model.
• In-Service Inspection Training Course Online course preparing experienced professionals for AICIP certification examinations, covering AS/NZS 3788 Pressure Equipment standards, inspection of boilers, pressure vessels, risk management, corrosion principles, and wall-thinning detection; 95%+ pass rate.
• Weld-Aware Courses Short courses enhancing participants' understanding of modern welding technology, techniques, legislation, welding standards, procedures, and quality assurance for professionals including Principal Welding Engineers and graduates.
• Welding 101 A 1-day hands-on introductory program covering arc welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW), weldability, welding forces, and structural integrity for engineers and professionals; $1,050 + GST per person.
• Coded Welder Program Industry-specific advanced programs delivering Weld Procedure based weld education and qualification, including programs for MIG structural steel, metal cored arc welding, GTAW/SMAW oil & gas, and tailored industry-specific programs; quote-based pricing.
• Job-Ready Welder Training Customizable programs at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels covering MIG, Stick, and TIG welding, designed to develop welding skills for career entry or advancement with Certificate of Attendance upon completion.
• Command & Control of Welding A 2-day course covering welding QA/QC matters, Australian statutory requirements, visual inspection and testing, compliance and risk management for welded structures, including AS 4100-2020 and AS/NZS 5131 CC1, CC2 & CC3.
• AWS CAT Programs A 10-part training and qualification system for welding and plant maintenance in the oil and gas industry, developed for Santos; includes modules CAT-1 (small-bore fittings) and CAT-2 (low temperature CMn steel pipe systems).
• American Welding Society CWI Workshop One-day workshop introducing pressure plant owners, operators, managers and supervisors to their responsibilities under American Welding Society standards.
• Weld Education Online Platform Dedicated online learning platform delivering structured online welding courses for entry-level through to supervisors, including pathways aligned with AS 2214 and AS 1796 Certificate 10 certifications.
• Topics in Welded Structures AWS course developed in conjunction with University of Adelaide covering welding and joining techniques, equipment, consumables, weldability of engineering materials, economics, standards, health and safety, and testing and repair.
• Quality Auditing Services Compliance auditing of quality, safety and environment, contractor capability assessment, and verification that projects have been built in accordance with contract specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95%+ pass rate for AICIP inspection certification exams
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, notable and minor.

• American Welding SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2016AWS signed agreement to be official agents for American Welding Society, enabling U.S. certifications including Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and Certified Welding Engineer to be available throughout Australia and New Zealand for the first time. 2016 programs began in April with applications open at the AWS website.
• Gekko SystemsnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016AWS worked with Gekko Systems (Ballarat) on a major contract with TMAC Resources Inc to design and build modular Python plants and concrete treatment plant in Hope Bay, Canada. Neville Cornish is the only person in Australia approved as Canadian Welding Bureau Approved Professional Engineer.
• University of AdelaidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWS developed 'Topics in Welded Structures' course in conjunction with the University of Adelaide. Course theory presented in university setting with practical component at AWS Training Centre.
• Weld AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWS is a member of Weld Australia's National Network of Approved Training Bodies (ATBs), providing nationally accredited training pathways.
• SantosnotableChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAWS developed the CAT Program (Category Program) in response to request from plant integrity engineers at Santos to address specific knowledge, skills and qualifications for welders working FIFO at Cooper Basin. CAT program has run for 15 years training and qualifying welders.
• SA Department of State DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWS supports SA's Department of State Development 'Defence Honours Scholarship' programs hosting award-winning Engineering students as interns. Hosts Defence Teaming Centre (DTC) placements.
• Australian Institute for Certification of Inspection Personnel (AICIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWS ISI Workshop designed to prepare experienced professionals for AICIP certification examinations. Workshop aligned with industry examination dates and covers curriculum aligned with AICIP exam requirements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) firm operating in Australia with pressure equipment and welding inspection services. Comparable as a larger-scale inspection competitor able to absorb multi-site enterprise mandates that AWS's small team may not.
• ESAB: Global welding and cutting equipment manufacturer with welding education and technical training offerings. Comparable as an equipment-led incumbent that bundles training content with hardware sales, in contrast to AWS's pure services model.
• International Institute of Welding (IIW): Global federation of national welding societies that sets international qualifications and standards. Comparable as the ultimate standards authority whose conferences AWS attends, and an indirect competitor for advanced welding qualification pathways.
• Lincoln Electric: Global welding equipment manufacturer with substantial training content, technical schools (e.g., Welding Skills Development centres), and certification programmes. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering training alongside equipment and consumables.

Regional players

• TAFE SA: South Australian public vocational training provider offering welding apprenticeships and trade courses. Comparable as a competing entry-to-intermediate training channel in AWS's home market, though lacking AWS's specialist inspection/engineering scope.

Others

• BOC (Linde): Industrial gases supplier in Australia (part of Linde) that also runs welding training and customer workshops. Adjacent enabler with partial overlap on welder training content but primarily a gas-supply business rather than a services competitor.

Direct peers

• Edison Welding Institute (EWI): US-based welding engineering R&D and workforce training organisation serving defence, energy, and manufacturing. Comparable to AWS's mix of inspection prep, weld procedure development, and specialist training delivered to enterprise clients.
• Weld Australia: Australian national industry body that operates the Approved Training Bodies network of which AWS is a member. Directly comparable as the standards and training ecosystem competitor for welding certification across Australia.
• Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB): Canada's national welding certification and standards body offering welder qualification, company certification, and inspector training. Directly relevant because AWS's founder holds CWB Approved Professional Engineer status and AWS services Canadian-jurisdiction projects.
• TWI Global (The Welding Institute): UK-based global welding R&D, training, and inspection organisation offering Certification of Welding Inspectors and engineering services across multiple geographies. Directly comparable to AWS's combined training-plus-inspection-plus-engineering model, although larger and with broader international reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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