Apply to Become Certified

Apply to begin the certification process for AS/NZS 5131 and/or AS/NZS ISO 3834

Applications for preliminary assessment are open to all fabricators and distributors wishing to participate in the National Structural Steelwork Compliance Scheme which is applicable to both AS/NZS 5131 and AS/NZS ISO 3834. When you are ready to proceed, complete the application form and pay the initial application fee.

Apply to begin the certification process for:

AS/NZS 5131 CC1
AS/NZS 5131 CC2
AS/NZS 5131 CC3
AS/NZS ISO 3834 Part 2
AS/NZS ISO 3834 Part 3
AS/NZS ISO 3834 Part 4
Dual certification to AS/NZS 5131 CC1+ AS/NZS ISO 3834 Part 4
Dual certification to AS/NZS 5131 CC2+ AS/NZS ISO 3834 Part 3
Dual certification to AS/NZS 5131 CC3+ AS/NZS ISO 3834 Part 2

Once the application is assessed and approved by SCA, you will be required to progress to Stage 1 audit. At this point, the fee is payable for Stage 1 audit for either AS/NZS 5131 (for CC1, CC2 or CC3) or AS/NZS ISO 3834 (Part 2,3 or 4), or Dual Certification to AS/NZS 5131 / AS/NZS ISO 3834. (as above)

After Stage 1 is assessed and approved by SCA, you will be required to progress to the Stage 2 Site Audit.

Am I audit ready?

To access the application form, log into our website and go to your Dashboard. On your Dashboard click on the green box marked "Ready to apply for SCA Certification".

You can save your progress and complete the form over a period of time.

To go back to your saved application form, click on DASHBOARD at the top right of the screen when logged in.

Begin application process

Certification Fees

The scope of certification and fees charged varies with each Construction Category and fabrication facility.

We have implemented a multi-stage certification process, with staged payments to suit. This keeps up-front costs to you to a minimum and ensures you only pay for what you get.

Did you know SCA offers generous discounts for ASI members? SCA has negotiated this arrangement with ASI to make this offer possible. You might like to consider membership of ASI to secure these generous discounts.

An initial assessment and application fee of $580 (excl. GST) applies to all applications.

Fees - ASI Members

ASI member (Au$) excl. GST

Description	Small fabricator	Medium fabricator	Large fabricator
Stage 1 Desktop Audit (for CC1)	1150	1150	1150
Stage 1 Desktop Audit (for CC2)	1720	1720	1720
Stage 1 Desktop Audit (for CC3)	1940	1940	1940
Stage 2 Site Audit: CC2	4920	5610	8700
Stage 2 Site Audit: CC3	5500	6180	9270
Surveillance Audit (Annual): CC2	3720	4640	6180
Surveillance Audit (Annual): CC3	4290	5200	6750
Re-Certification Audit (3rd Year, after certification): CC2	4920	5610	8700
Re-Certification Audit (3rd Year, after certification): CC3	5500	6180	9270

Fees - ASI non-member

ASI Non-member (Au$) excl. GST

Description	Small fabricator	Medium fabricator	Large fabricator
Stage 1 Desktop Audit (for CC1)	1150	1150	1150
Stage 1 Desktop Audit (for CC2)	1720	1720	1720
Stage 1 Desktop Audit (for CC3)	1940	1940	1940
Stage 2 Site Audit: CC2	7390	9210	12,300
Stage 2 Site Audit: CC3	7960	9780	12,870
Surveillance Audit (Annual): CC2	4920	6180	8640
Surveillance Audit (Annual): CC3	5500	6750	9210
Re-Certification Audit (3rd Year, after certification): CC2	7380	9210	12,300
Re-Certification Audit (3rd Year, after certification): CC3	7960	9780	12,870

Description	ASI Member (Au$) excl. GST	ASI Non-member (Au$) excl. GST
Surveillance/Re-certification Audit (for CC1)	1150	1260
Upgrade from CC1 to CC2/CC3	Stage 1 Desktop audit fee 1,720 +Appropriate Stage 2 site audit fee	Stage 1 Desktop audit fee 1,720 +Appropriate Stage 2 site audit fee
Upgrade from CC2 to CC3	Stage 1 Desktop audit fee 1,150 +Appropriate Stage 2 site audit fee	Stage 1 Desktop audit fee 1,150 +Appropriate Stage 2 site audit fee
Audit for Erection scope (CC2 & CC3)	1720	1950
Special Audits, Any addition to existing scope	POA	POA

The Process

The process of SCA certification for structural steelwork fabricators varies according to the Construction Category applied for and is briefly outlined below.

In all instances the fabricator must:

Complete the Application and make the initial payment via the Application page.
Proceed to the Stage 1 (Desktop) Audit.

Following resolution of any shortfalls or issues, the Stage 2 (Site) Audit will be organised and undertaken for companies seeking certification to Construction Categories 2 and 3.

Certification to Construction Category 1

For this simplest certification level, an online application form must be completed and submitted. Once this has been received, reviewed and completed, the SCA Manager will contact you to arrange the Stage 1 (Desktop) Audit. If everything is satisfactory, certification to Construction Category 1 will be approved.

After completion of your Certification Agreement, your company gains listing on the SCA Register of Certified Companies including your company details, certification level, any exclusions or qualifications and other general information.

Certification to Construction Categories 2 - 3

For these certification levels, an online application form must be completed and submitted. Once this has been received, reviewed and completed, the SCA Manager will contact you to arrange the Stage 1 (Desktop) Audit. On successful completion of the Stage 1 (Desktop) Audit, the Stage 2 (Site) Audit will be organised and undertaken, on resolution of any shortfalls or outstanding matters, certification to the conforming Construction Category will be approved. Erection of structural steelwork is a separate audit requiring site inspection for inclusion on the certification certificate.

CC1

Simple structure, low consequence.

This might include gates, handrails, agricultural buildings (no people congregating) or greenhouses.

CC2

Medium structure, moderate consequence.

This might include commercial, residential and educational buildings not exceeding 15 storeys, hospitals, warehouses or industrial buildings.

CC3

More complex, higher risk.

This might include bridges, structures designed for fatigue actions or as specifically required in authority construction specifications.

CC4

Most complex, highest risk.

The requirements for CC4 are not fully defined in AS/NZS 5131. CC4 applies to unusual or special structures for which it is expected the requirements additional to those for CC3 will be defined at a project-specific level or by a particular organisation, agency or business.

Am I Audit Ready?

Fabricators who wish to be certified to the Scheme are encouraged to answer all questions on the application form. The SCA Manager will then contact you to either undertake some further preparatory work, or that you may progress to the Stage 1 Audit (Desktop).

Those who have been working in accordance with their quality management system or have a certified management certification to ISO 9001, have a full understanding of the requirements of AS/NZS 5131, and have documentation in compliance with AS/NZS 5131 will be well on their way to being audit ready.