Benefits for Welders

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As part of the MWC, you will receive technical training regarding the nature and causes of fatigue cracking, and how you as a Welder can prevent fatigue cracks coming back
Learn what the important factors are that you need to consider when carrying out a repair weld
Understand why maintaining a minimum working temperature is essential
Learn strategies and methodologies for best practice crack repairs
Gain insight into how to carry out effective repairs of castings and doubler/wear plates
Learn how to identify what steel type you are welding on, and how to select the appropriate working temperature and consumables.

Receive coaching to help upskill your abilities - particularly for single-sided open root welds.
Learn best practices and how to get good quality welds efficiently.
Demonstrate and prove your abilities via the competency assessment.
The 3 level competency system provides a clear pathway for advancement

Your Mining Welder Competency level can move with you - no need to carry out retests every time you change employer (providing that your new employer purchases your competency record)
Your new employer can purchase your competency record from your previous employer for the residual value. This means that you are more employable because you can start work straight away without needing to redo any welder competency assessments

The Mining Welder Competency is the industry benchmark for demonstrating welder proficiency and competency. It makes it simple for you to prove your ability no matter where you work or who for.
Receive a formal Certificate of Competency for your records.
Receive an assessment report that shows all elements of competency and proficiency, and provides you feedback for improvement