Welding of Stainless Steel Seminars
IN PERSON
Welding stainless steel to code has real consequences when it goes wrong. This half-day seminar gives you a practical working knowledge of AS/NZS 1554.6 and ASME B31.3, covering everything from material selection through to WPS development and quality assurance
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What you’ll gain
You’ll leave with a practical understanding of how AS/NZS 1554.6 and ASME B31.3 apply to your work, confidence in interpreting qualification requirements, and clarity on where the two standards differ. The case study format means you can bring real problems and get answers on the day.
Course overview
This technical seminar provides a practical overview of welding stainless steels to AS/NZS 1554.6 and ASME B31.3, with a focus on applications in pressure equipment, piping, hygienic services and structural assemblies. It addresses standard interpretation, weld procedure qualification and common compliance challenges in Aotearoa New Zealand projects. Key topics include material selection, welding metallurgy, qualification requirements, quality assurance, post-weld cleaning and the application of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
Who should attend
This seminar is aimed at engineers, fabricators, welding coordinators and inspectors involved in the design, fabrication, qualification and quality assurance of welded stainless-steel structures and piping systems. It will also be relevant to specifiers, asset owners and suppliers working with projects requiring compliance with AS/NZS 1554.6 and ASME B31.3.
What the course covers
- Practical understanding of how AS/NZS 1554.6 and ASME B31.3 apply to your work, including where they differ and how to navigate both.
- Confidence in qualification — from interpreting essential variables under ASME Section IX to meeting inspection and acceptance criteria under AS/NZS 1554.6.
- Real-world clarity — the case study format lets you bring actual problems from your projects and work through them with the presenters on the day.
Book your spot!
Format
In person
Times
1:00PM to 4:30PM
Dates & Location
10 Nov 2026, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
11 Nov 2026, Kirikiriroa Hamilton
Fees
HERA and NZSSDA members: NZD $350 + GST
Non-members: NZD $450 + GST
For a detailed breakdown of course content, learning objectives, and daily sessions,
please refer to the course leaflet.
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Places are limited. Early booking is recommended.
Presenter
Dr Michail Karpenko
GM Fabrication 4.0 Welding
Michail is an International Welding Engineer (IIW), a member of the Standards New Zealand and Australia Committees including WD-003 “Welding” and is actively involved in the revision and updating of welding standards such as AS/NZS 1554, AS/NZS ISO 3834, DR ISO 17607, AS/NZS 5131. He was also involved in establishing the Fabricator Certification Scheme (SFC) and is a Lead Auditor for this scheme.
Patrick Fenemor
Senior Welding Engineer
Patrick has expertise in all common joining processes and materials, and has worked across sectors including marine, structural, food-grade, aerospace, and petrochemical, supporting SMEs and multinational organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand. A long-time collaborator with HERA, Patrick has served on the HERA Welding Panel for over 16 years and is a founding member of the HERA ANB (Training) Board. Through his work at HERA he continues to leverage his technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to enhance welding capabilities and resilience in the heavy engineering sector.
Conn Roux
Senior Welding Engineer
Conn is a Senior Welding Engineer and IIW International Welding Technologist (IWT), International Welding Specialist (IWS), and International Welding Inspector (IWI). He has more than 15 years of experience in the power generation, petrochemical, and industrial sectors, with a strong background in research and development, technical support, training, and welding quality systems.