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MWUP

Maintenance Welding Upskilling Program

The Maintenance Welding Upskilling Program (MWUP) provides trade qualified welders with the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out effective repairs of structural cracking of heavy equipment in the mining sector. 

The Maintenance Welding Upskilling Program (MWUP) is a joint initiative of Manufacturing Skills Australia NSW ITAB, WQMS, and TAFE NSW.  This initiative has been funded by the NSW Government Trade Pathways Innovation Fund, which enables the delivery of industry-led projects that enhance pathways to trade qualifications. 

New Units in Cert IV Engineering Fabrication Package

The following units in the Cert IV Engineering Fabrication package were recently released


The MWUP is developing a training package for the pilot delivery of these units via  short course program, and participants will be issued with Statements of Attainment on successful completion. 

About the Program

The MWUP is designed to provide upskilling in the complete crack repair process, providing welders with the theory and practical skills required to be able to carry out typical crack repairs. The program covers topics such as

Specialised coaching is provided by expert industry-based welders, to support skill progression for gouging, grinding and preparation, and then welding of the typical crack repair scenarios that they will experience in industry. The objective of the coaching is 

1) To learn how to do Carbon Arc Gouging and do single sided crack repairs using material backing

or

2) Advanced participant to be able to do single-sided open root and material backing repairs in the overhead and vertical positions. 

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MWUP Information (Updated)

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Benefits for Welders, Employers and the Mining Industry

For businesses and individuals doing maintenance welding in the mining sector, the MWUP meets an industry need for a formalised pathway to upskill welders. The current way of relying solely on experiential learning on the job can be very hit and miss due to the lack of any formal training structure, variability between employers, and access to peers who can pass on their knowledge. 


This provides employers with a formal and professional upskilling program for the training and development of their staff - whether they be experienced and wanting to get to the next level, or new to industry and needing comprehensive training and coaching. It also provides a pathway to a Cert IV, for ongoing professional development. 

Course Delivery Dates and Format

The MWUP course is run as a 5 day practical  training and assessment at Muswellbrook TAFE. 

Participants are also required to complete the theory training  and assessment via online delivery over a 6 month period. 

Group 1

January 15th 

COMPLETED

January 19th 

Group 2

January 29th 

COMPLETED

2nd February 

Group 3

15th April

COMPLETED

19th April

Group 4

24th June

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28th June

Group 5

24th June

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28th June

 Interested in the MWUP? 

Positions are still available for courses in June and July. Applicants must have a Certificate III Engineering Fabrication, and be able to attend Muswellbrook TAFE for the delivery of the program. 

To register yourself or employees to participate, please fill in the form below. 


The MWUP will be delivered at Muswellbrook TAFE, commencing 15th January 2024, with completion by July 2024. 

This is a fully funded, fee-free course for all participants. 

Please enter your details in the form below to show your support and/or register to attend

Companies are invited to show their support by sending their employees on the MWUP.

 Individuals are also encouraged to register their interest