Streamlining compliance for the Australian steel supply chain
In a significant development for Australia’s steel industry, Steelwork Compliance Australia (SCA)—an independent certifying body administered by the Australian Steel Institute (ASI)—has officially launched certification services for AS/NZS ISO 3834. This move enhances compliance assurance across the structural steel supply chain, while delivering time and cost efficiencies for fabricators, builders and procurement professionals alike.
SCA has now been awarded JAS-ANZ accreditation to certify fabricators to AS/NZS ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials Parts 2, 3 and 4, adding to the 2022 JAS-ANZ accreditation to certify to AS/NZS 5131 Structural steelwork – Fabrication and erection. It’s a logical extension of SCA’s existing audit process under the National Structural Steelwork Compliance Scheme (NSSCS), which already integrates welding compliance as part of the AS/NZS 5131 framework.
“We are particularly excited about the opportunities and efficiencies this dual certification pathway offers,” said Bushan Salunke, General Manager of SCA. “The streamlined audit process will result in real time and cost savings for fabricators, while providing specifiers with confidence in the certification under NSSCS.”
Dual certification allows fabricators to demonstrate quality, capability and commitment to best-practice welding and structural compliance—an attractive proposition for clients and government bodies seeking high-quality project outcomes. It also means fewer audits, simplified administration, and a more consistent compliance environment across projects.
For builders and contractors, engaging suppliers certified to both
AS/NZS 5131 and AS/NZS ISO 3834 significantly reduces risk. Certification from a JAS-ANZ accredited body means less time spent cross-checking varied compliance claims, and more confidence in the quality of work being delivered.
Importantly, the dual certification helps ensure competitive tenders are assessed on a like-for-like quality basis—offering clear benchmarks across both fabrication and welding practices. This strategic certification expansion comes at a time when the integrity of steel structures is under increasing scrutiny, particularly in high-risk applications and government infrastructure projects.
With an audit process already primed for AS/NZS ISO 3834, and a team of qualified auditors in place, SCA is ready to support fabricators nationwide in achieving this dual certification.
The result? A more robust, reliable and transparent steel supply chain—one that’s equipped to meet the evolving demands of the construction and infrastructure sectors.
For more information, visit: scacompliance.com.au
