What It Means for Inspectors and Industry

Weld Australia is pleased to announce that it has has formally taken over the management and administration of the AICIP certification program.

This change marks an important step forward for the profession of pressure equipment inspection in Australia. It strengthens the future of AICIP certification while delivering improved support, systems and services for inspectors, employers, and industry stakeholders.

Why the Change?

As the peak body representing the welding and fabrication sector, Weld Australia has a long-standing commitment to safety, competency and professionalism in high-risk industries. By bringing AICIP under its management, Weld Australia will:

• Provide organisational support and governance
• Modernise and streamline certification processes
• Enhance communication with candidates, certificate holders and employers
• Ensure ongoing industry alignment and compliance with Australian Standards and WHS legislation
• Invest in future growth of inspector training, competency and recognition

What Stays the Same?

• The AICIP name, certification framework and competency standards
• Existing certificates, renewals, and exam pathways
• Recognition of AICIP as an independent and impartial certifying body
• The technical rigour and integrity of the exam and renewal process

If you are already certified, your certification remains valid and unchanged.

What Will Improve?

Under Weld Australia’s management, you can expect:

• A more streamlined application and renewal process
• Improved access to information and updates
• Closer industry partnerships and advocacy on behalf of certified inspectors
• Increased promotion of the value of AICIP certification across Australia
• Opportunities for professional development and future skills pathways

Over the coming months, Weld Australia will work to modernise AICIP’s digital systems, communication channels and candidate experience – without disrupting current certification schedules.

Pressure equipment inspection plays a critical role in preventing failures, protecting workers, and safeguarding industry. Weld Australia and AICIP share the same core values: technical excellence, integrity, and public safety.

This transition ensures the AICIP scheme not only continues, but evolves – backed by an organisation with national reach, industry credibility, and a strong track record in skills, certification and standards.

What You Need to Do

Nothing changes for certificate holders right now. All current and upcoming exams, renewals and administration will continue as scheduled.

If you have questions, you can now reach AICIP via Weld Australia’s support team: aicip@weldaustralia.com.au