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Investing in critical welding skills

Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) will provide a 50% subsidy support for welding training programs across Queensland in 2026. Delivered by Weld Australia, this initiative addresses the critical shortage of certified welders and welding supervisors, especially in regional manufacturing centres supporting defence, energy, infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing supply chains.

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Program highlights

  • MSQ will subsidise up to 50% of costs for eligible Queensland manufacturing employees and businesses with fewer than 200 employees.
  • Training delivered by Weld Australia across multiple Queensland locations including Maryborough, Gladstone, Cairns, Brisbane, Townsville, Mackay, and Bundaberg.
  • Designed for welding supervisors and welders working in high-risk applications, pressure equipment, and structural steel fabrication.
  • Programs support compliance with Australian standards AS 1796 Cert 10, AS 2214, and internationally recognised ISO 9606 welder certification.

Courses available

Welder training will be delivered across Queensland. Subject to availability.

Qualification

Welding Supervisor AS 1796 Cert 10

Details Ideal for professionals supervising welding on pressure equipment and high-risk applications, where safety, compliance and quality assurance are critical.

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Qualification

Welding Supervisor AS 2214

Details Designed for those overseeing welding in structural steel fabrication, supporting compliance with AS/NZS 1554 requirements for steel structures.

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Qualification

Welder ISO 9606

Details The internationally recognised standard for verifying a welder’s ability to produce consistent, compliant welds to procedures, with defined materials and conditions.

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OUR PARTNER

Weld Australia is the nation’s leading welding training and certification body, recognized for delivering practical, job-ready training that builds lasting skills. As an International Institute of Welding (IIW) Authorised National Body (ANB) and Authorised Training Body (ATB), Weld Australia offers qualifications respected both nationally and internationally.

Their programs are crafted to support compliance, improve quality assurance, and expand career pathways for welders and supervisors in Queensland’s manufacturing sector.

Eligibility criteria

Participant eligibility:

  • Must be an employee of a Queensland manufacturing business.
  • Must meet the prerequisites for training.
  • Must reside in Queensland.

Business eligibility:

  • Must be a Queensland manufacturing business with less than 200 employees.
  • To apply for the funding as a business, contact Weld Australia.