Understand and manage welding compliance with confidence.
The Command & Control (C+C) course explains the legal, technical, and compliance responsibilities of welding under the WHS Act, following the process from design through fabrication to documentation.
It provides a solid grounding in welding control and compliance by integrating materials science, process technology, and craftsmanship.
Standards-based
Aligned with AS/NZS 5131 and AS/NZS ISO 3834 standards, this program focuses on:
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Welding management and coordination
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Subcontractor control
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Quality assurance and documentation
Delivered 100% online
through the AWS Centre of Excellence LMS, the course is ideal for:
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Engineers and project managers
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Supervisors and quality coordinators
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WHS and HR professionals involved in managing welding contractors
Who is this course for?
Engineers & Project Managers
Engineers and project managers gain a clear framework for managing welding activities in line with AS/NZS 5131 and AS/NZS ISO 3834.
The course covers planning, supervision, and documentation to ensure compliance and quality outcomes.
Participants learn to
- manage subcontractors
- identify risks early
- prevent non-conformance, and
- implement effective QA systems — ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery.
Supervisors & Quality Coordinators
Supervisors and quality coordinators gain the practical tools to oversee welding activities on site and ensure that work meets compliance and quality requirements.
This course helps them
- understand inspection points
- manage weld traceability, and
- maintain accurate documentation.
It builds confidence in coordinating welders and subcontractors, identifying defects or distortion early, and implementing consistent QA processes — ensuring welding work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with project and regulatory standards.
WHS & HR Professionals
WHS and HR professionals gain a clear understanding of the compliance, safety, and competency requirements involved in managing welding contractors.
This course helps them
- Interpret their obligations under the WHS Act
- Identify risks associated with welding processes
- Ensure that contractors meet the required technical and documentation standards.
Participants learn how to assess qualifications, verify compliance with welding procedures and standards, and support a culture of safety and accountability across projects.
This knowledge enables better contractor management, improved risk mitigation, and stronger alignment between workforce capability and legislative requirements.
What You’ll Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Interpret and apply AS/NZS 5131 and AS/NZS ISO 3834 standards within their projects
- Oversee welding subcontractors with confidence and ensure compliance with WHS obligations
- Identify potential sources of distortion, defects, or non-conformance early in the design and fabrication stages
- Implement quality assurance systems that align with client and regulatory expectations
- Communicate effectively across teams — bridging the gap between design engineers, fabricators, inspectors, and management
This training equips engineers and project managers to make informed, defensible decisions that safeguard structural integrity, project efficiency, and organisational reputation.
Course Details
Cost:
- Introductory price is $1,250
Delivery:
- 100% Online
Why Choose AWSCE?
- Training delivered by the AWS Centre of Excellence – a trusted name in welding education.
- Online theory – train in your own time. No Travel
- Onsite – Small class sizes for personalised instruction.
- Flexible delivery for individuals and employer groups.
- Pathway to further qualifications and apprenticeships.
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Course Topics
- Welding Processes
- NDT and DT (Testing Methods)
- Welding Defects
- Welding Distortion
- Compliance Requirements
- Welding Management and Coordination
Build your capability to make informed compliance decisions and create a foundation for further practical training through AWS CE Welding 101.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the courses being offered; how to enroll etc. contact us on the details below:
eMail: [email protected]
Phone: (08) 8374 3415
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