PROJECT SUPPORT  & QUALITY MANAGEMENT WELDING INSPECTION & SUPERVISION WELDING PROCEDURE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT INSPECTION PLANNING & CO-ORDINATING WELDER TRAINING / QUALIFICATION / CERTIFICATION OTHER INSPECTION SERVICES PROJECT SUPPORT  & QUALITY MANAGEMENT WELDING INSPECTION & SUPERVISION WELDING PROCEDURE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT INSPECTION PLANNING & CO-ORDINATING WELDER TRAINING / QUALIFICATION / CERTIFICATION OTHER INSPECTION SERVICES TECHNICAL SERVICES Proweld Training & Inspection, founded in 2009, are specialists in all aspects of material joining and related processes. Proweld's core business provides technical solutions to many of our customer in the Mining, Oil & Gas, and Heavy Engineering sectors. Proweld is experienced and well-credentialed, and draws on a team of professionals with National and International qualifications and experience to provide our customers with the technical support required. Welder Training / Qualification / Certification PROWELD specialises in welding training, welder qualification, and providing fully accredited welding training programs customised to suit each trainee's needs. All training is endorsed by the Training Accreditation Council of Western Australia, is delivered within the Metal & Engineering Training Package MEM05 guidelines, and is conducted in a work simulated environment utilising equipment and consumables as per current industry usage. Proweld focuses predominantly on "ONE ON ONE" training, therefore we are able to increase welding time during courses and produce more experienced and suitably qualified welders. Welding training is customised, competency based, self paced, and structured to recognise: • Each trainee's existing welding skills, if any • Welding skills or qualifications required • Timing required to obtain the necessary outcomes We deliver training programs for: • New entrants to the industry • Refresher training for welders & boilermakers who have been out of the industry • Welders or tradesman wishing to up-skill to higher qualifications • Code Tests Training is provided on a range of welding processes and materials, to both national and international standards, including: Processes: • Gas Metal Arc (Mig) • Flux Core (FCAW, Outer and Inner Shield) • Manual Metal Arc (SMAW) • Gas Tungsten Arc (Tig) • Submerged Arc (SAW) • Poly-Ethylene (PEW) • Surface Tension Transfer (STT/RMD) • Semi and fully automated systems Standards: • AS/NZS • ASME • AWS • DNV • BS • ISO Materials: • Carbon Steel • Stainless Steel • Aluminium • Duplex • Titanium • Copper-Nickel • Tensile and wear resistant steel Welding Supervision Courses Proweld has developed a Structural Welding Supervision course that satisfies the requirements of AS/NZS 1554(all parts), and is aligned to AS2214. This qualification is promoted as "Best Practise" and is accepted as an industry standard. Safety Management Systems are an integral part of your Company Management Systems?   A systematic approach to managing safety risk contributes to a competitive edge and avoids possible prosecution from government authorities and most of all ensures the safety of your employees, visitors and contractors. In today's business environment, it is paramount that employers maintain their employee's safety and wellbeing. Legislation demands that organisations provide their employees a safe system of work and not expose them to risks or hazards. This is achieved by developing and maintaining a Safety Management System. At Proweld training & Inspection, we work with you and your business' unique needs to develop a customised documented Safety Management System to meet all legislation requirements. Once developed, we assist with the documentation and implementation of the system. We also provide regular updates - because safety counts for everyone. Risk Management Risk Management is an essential system for making sure your organisation is safe by identifying high and low risk activities that have a potential for severe loss if not managed appropriately. Managing risk ensures that a business identifies its vulnerabilities and implements effective strategies to ensure they do not come to reality. At Proweld training Safety, we can assist you in managing risk by analysing, assessing and evaluating the potential impact on your business and employees. To achieve this we use a variety of tools including: • Risk Management Plans to meet Australian Standards 4360 and/or International Standards requirements • Hazard Identification • Risk Assessment • Business Continuity Plans (Disaster Recovery) • Job Safety Analysis • Risk Register Development And because Risk Management isn't just limited to negative results, our systematic approach can also help you realise potential opportunities. How? Because a safe business is an efficient business! Safety Auditing A safe workplace is a cost efficient workplace. Accidents cost time and money. The safest way to go about business is usually also the most efficient. A carefully planned and properly executed safety program can help your business run smoothly and inspire confidence in your customers and employees, providing the edge to keep ahead of your competitors. Having your business safety audited will help you monitor the quality and safety of your operations, accurately identify management systems that need attention and offer solutions for improved performance. Auditing also ensures compliance with ISO and AS standards, so the wellbeing of your employees, customers, visitors and contractors is ensured. Whether large or small, industrial or commercial, Proweld training & Inspection internationally accredited staff can show you how to get the best in safety and efficiency from your business. Recognised as certified lead auditors through RABQSA, our people are qualified to audit the following scopes: • Safety Management Systems (ISO18001, AS4801, ANSI Z - 10, BSI OHSAS 18001) • Emergency Preparedness (AS/NZS 3745) • Quality Management System ISO 9001 • Risk Management (AS/NZS 4360) • Dangerous Goods • OHS Compliance (to the required State and Commonwealth Legislation) • Hazardous Substances SAFETY MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY: Our safety management consultants all have extensive industry experience supported by appropriate qualifications. We can assist you with safety management advice and documentation ranging from specific Work Method Statements through Site Inspections/Inductions Monitoring to Corporate Safety Management Plans and Pre-qualification Audits. Costs for Safety Management Services will vary considerably depending on the complexity of the advice or documentation required. Proweld training charges an initial retainer of $1500, which covers the initial discussion of your requirements and preparation of a draft Safety Management Plan. This also covers reasonable phone and email support for a period of six months from retention. Safety Induction Training Ensure your employees are aware of OHS laws and your company´s approach to safety. Promote health and safety in your workplace. Safety induction training is aimed at providing new employees with an overview of Occupational Health and Safety principles that will encourage them to work more safely. Safety Induction Training: • OHS Legal obligations of employers and employees • Communication and consultation • General Office Safety • Hazard identification and control • Overview of manual handling principles • Emergency Procedures • Workplace injury management Who should attend Safety Induction Training? Safety Induction training is designed for all new employees. This course is also a useful refresher for existing employees too. WORKPLACE TRAINING & ASSESSMENT: Proweld training & Inspection offers a range of training courses primarily to the construction and mining industries Oil & Gas. More detailed information including individual competency profiles with course structures and delivery strategies are available from the office. Fees will vary, depending on the training options selected and the structure of the course. Clients are requested to call the office to discuss their training requirements and establish an appropriate training plan to meet those needs. Short courses, such as the 'Confined Space Entry' are generally charged at a head rate payable in advance. Corporate or group bookings may be negotiated at a day rate. More complex competency training such as Cranes Rigging & Scaffolding require the establishment of individual training plans and incur a $200 'establishment fee'. This fee is deducted from the final assessment charge. VERIFICATION OF COMPETENCY   Proweld training & Inspection, recommends to all clients that they initiate a system of 'Competency Verification' regularly assessing existing workers and capturing new employees to identify any gaps in existing certification skills and to identify opportunities for employee up skilling. Proweld training & Inspection maintains a team of accredited trainers & assessors with an extensive industry knowledge base. These trainers & assessors are available to perform 'VOCs' for your staff at a reasonable rate. Ensuring that you maintain an efficient and competent workforce that has up-to-date activity skills and current, industry 'best practice' knowledge.   Competency verifications involve 'best practice' presentations, short theory assessments and practical assessments.   They can be tailored to suit current workloads and meet individual client needs.   Please call our office to arrange for a Proweld training & Inspection representative to visit and discuss your verification of competency requirements. GAP ASSESSMENTS For some workers, particularly those with older 'paper tickets' this up-date process is identifying gaps in existing knowledge and skill levels. To facilitate the update process those workers with gaps identified will need to demonstrate current competency through 'Gap Assessment'. Proweld training & Inspection maintains a team of nationally accredited trainers and assessors with an extensive industry knowledge base. Please call our office to arrange for a Proweld training & Inspection representative to visit and discuss your gap assessment requirements. Submit your CV to Proweld Training & Inspection: