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AWS Launches Student Powered Air Program!
Feb 17 2026
AWS Launches Student Powered Air Program!

Get the PAPR Welding Helmet you REALLY Want!

 

The NEW Student Powered Air Program aims to educate future welders on the importance of using Welding Helmets with integrated Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR). 

 

By signing up to the new AWS Student Powered Air Program, students who are currently studying in a welding-related field can access the exclusive 3M Speedglas G5-01 NC Welding Helmet with Adflo PAPR (part no. 617710). This helmet gives apprentices and students the opportunity to step up to the market-leading Speedglas G5-01 flip-up welding helmet, at a budget-friendly price point!

 

Sign up to the program here

 

 

How do I join the program and get my new helmet?

 

1. Sign up to the new program. Fill out the sign up form with your information and valid student card or documentation confirming your current enrolment.

 

2. Receive your access code via email. Once approved, AWS will send you an email with your exclusive access code.

 

3. Visit your Speedglas Distributor. Visit your local Speedglas Distributor, present your exclusive access code email and place your order! 

 

Sign up to the program here

 

 

The Speedglas G5-01 NC with Adflo PAPR

 

The Speedglas G5-01 NC with Adflo PAPR gives you all the premium G5-01 features at a 30% lower price point than the Speedglas G5-01VC!

 

- Smooth flip-up function reveals largest ever Speedglas clear grinding visor (170 x 104 mm)

- Large 55 x 107 mm viewing area with Speedglas True-View optics

- Shades 3/5, 8-12

- Climate Control to adjust the amount and direction of the airflow inside your helmet

- Removable flip-up component reduces helmet weight by 35% for extended non-welding work

- Adflo PAPR offers market-leading respiratory protection specifically designed for welding

- Meets Australian & New Zealand standards for high-impact face protection (AS/NZS1337.1), eye protection (AS/NZS1338.1), and respiratory protection (AS/NZS1716)

- PLUS: a FREE Speedglas Carry Bag!

 

 

 

View the Speedglas G5-01NC with Adflo PAPR here

 

 

Would you like to set up an Educational Welding Fume Presentation at your Registered Training Organisation or TAFE?

 

As part of the Student Powered Air Program, AWS technical specialists and welding fume product control experts are available to train and educate students and teachers at TAFEs and Registered Training Organisations on the benefits of welding helmets with powered air purifying respirators and other welding fume product controls. 

 

Book in a time for an AWS welding safety specialist to come in and do a presentation on welding fume: know the risks and how to protect yourself!

 

Book a Welding Fume Expert