Many industries worldwide, including structural buildings, bridges, mining equipment, marine applications, and more, now require welding to comply with the AWS D1.1 code. Achieving this certification ensures fabrication and inspection meet stringent quality standards, helping companies reduce rework, minimise costs, and deliver projects on time.
Weld Australia is facilitating a two-day course, on 30 April and 1 May in Melbourne, that will give participants a working knowledge of AWS D1.1, including how to comply with its requirements. The course will be facilitated by Canadian expert and manager of Standards, Office of Public Safety, CWB Group, Cristian Zanfir.
Course overview
This course explores the requirements for AWS D1.1 compliance, covering key topics such as:
• Certification for welding contractors, inspectors, and procedures.
• Visual welding inspection techniques.
• Pre-qualification and qualification of welding procedures.
About the presenter: Cristian Zanfir
Cristian Zanfir joined the CWB Group in 2004. Over the years, Cristian has held several key positions within the organisation, including procedure verification engineer, supervisor of Ontario Operations, supervisor of Procedure Verification Engineers, and in the Electrodes Certification Department.
Today, Cristian serves as the manager of Standards in the CWB Group’s Office of Public Safety. In this role, he plays a pivotal part in the development of standards, actively contributing to numerous committees within AWS, ASME, CSA, and ISO. With a Bachelor of Engineering in Welding and a Level 2 Visual Welding Inspector certification, Cristian brings a wealth of expertise and dedication to advancing welding standards and practices globally.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for professionals across the welding and fabrication industry, including:
• Welding contractors fabricators, manufacturers, and installers looking to achieve AWS D1.1 certification.
• Welding inspectors ¬ professionals responsible for visual inspection and quality control of welds.
• Engineers and designers – those involved in designing and specifying welding procedures and projects.
• Quality control personnel – supervisors, managers, and foremen focused on maintaining welding standards and preventing defects.
• Welders and welding operators tradespeople committed to improving their skills and adhering to industry-leading practices.
For more information and to register, visit: https://weldaustralia.com.au/aws-d1-1-course/
