The Association for Welding, Fabrication, Training and Education (AWFTE) is a UK based membership association specifically for welder training and fabrication professionals in the education and training sector. 

Membership of the AWFTE, whether as an individual or organisation, provides access to a large network of individuals in this sector, promoting a collaborative voice for the community.

The AWFTE enables management and staff of UK colleges and training establishments to keep abreast of current national, European and international trends and developments relevant to the sector.

Why join the AWFTE?

• the AWFTE promotes continuing professional development (CPD) to its members and supplies members with the latest information about national, European and international matters affecting their work and provides a forum for discussion where appropriate
  
• encourages member participation in projects such as the development of the National Welder Training Standard and the preparation of occupational standards, enabling members to make a collective input to these activities and influence the outcome
  
• disseminates the latest information about standards, technical innovations, national occupational standards and qualifications, and skills competitions
  
• develops links to key organisations including DfES, DfWP, Sector Skills Councils, QCA/SQA and the Awarding Bodies