Weld Connect February 2020 by Weld Australia

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A Message from the CEO Membership Matters Qualification & Certification News Training News & Insights 2020 Training Calendar Advanced Welder Training Courses New South Wales Division Victoria Division South Australia Division Queensland Division Western Australia Division Northern Territory Division Tasmania Division Upcoming Events

Weld Australia Contact Information National Office Building 3, Level 3, Suite 5 Pymble Corporate Centre 20 Bridge Street Pymble, NSW 2073 (PO Box 197 Macquarie Park BC NSW 1670) T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100 E: info@weldaustralia.com.au

Qualification & Certification Manager Paolo Corronca T: +61 (0)438 012 099 E: p.corronca@weldaustralia.com.au

Chief Executive Officer Geoff Crittenden T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100 E: g.crittenden@weldaustralia.com.au

Marketing & Communications Manager Donna South T: +61 (0)2 8748 0130 E: d.south@weldaustralia.com.au

Training Manager Guy Brooks T: +61 (0)488 743 322 E: g.brooks@weldaustralia.com.au

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Membership Manager Eva Chun T: +61 (0)2 8748 0135 E: e.chun@weldaustralia.com.au Editorial Content Sally Wood T: +61 (0)434 442 687 E: sally@wordly.com.au

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A Message from the CEO 2020: The Year Ahead 2020 is already shaping up to be an exciting year for Weld Australia and its members. We have several opportunities on the horizon, and will continue the implementation of our successful key programs. One new project that is already gaining momentum is our recently signed Memorandum of Understanding with Rheinmetall Defence Australia. Rheinmetall has also joined the Weld Australia Defence Industry Group. I am looking forward to working alongside Rheinmetall, and to attending the opening of their Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Ipswich later this month. Rheinmetall's MILVEHCOE will not only manage the delivery and sustainment of the 211 Boxer CRVs under the LAND 400 Phase 2 contract, it will be a regional hub with an expected program of continuous design, build and support for up to 5,000 military vehicles in Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

Member Engagement Weld Australia will continue to provide high quality member services and advice. We will continue to bring individual and company members together into a collaborative community to share resources, solve technical problems, and promote the interests of the welding industry. To help facilitate greater member engagement, we are looking to establish regional committees in locations such as Toowoomba, Mackay and Newcastle. As such, we are currently seeking expressions of interest for regional committee members. The application process is open to all Weld Australia members. To submit your expression of interest, email membership@weldaustralia.com.au Finally, our calendar of member events is already taking shape. Just some of the topics on the agenda include Welding 4.0: The Next Revolution, Fabricating Parts by Metal Printing, and Robotic Welding. Be sure to maximise your membership this year by attending as many local events as possible.

Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia).

Training, Certification and Qualification Training, certification and qualification will continue to play an important role in Weld Australia's operations this year. They are all essential to securing the future of welding in Australia, as well as ensuring the integrity of in-service welds, and the safety of the general public. We will continue to support our AWTCs in the delivery of individual welder certification to ISO 9606 Qualification testing of welders - Fusion welding. Welders can expect to gain myriad benefits from ISO 9606 certification, such as international recognition of skills and training, and improved employability and earning potential. Weld Australia will also focus on highlighting the benefits of company certification to: AS/NZS ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials; and EN 15085 Railway Applications - Welding of Railway Vehicles and Components. Our 2020 Training Calendar and Examination Dates are already available. I encourage members to take a look at the courses and qualifications on offer. This is

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A Message from the CEO particularly pertinent given the introduction of Weld Australia's new inspection personnel certification pathway for holders of certification issued outside Australia, and the alternative route to the International Welding Specialist qualification. Our 2020 seminar program is taking shape, with several engaging and informative sessions planned, all to be presented by expert speakers. Areas being considered for this year’s program include Australian Standards, mitigating the risk of welding fumes, and managing coal-fired power stations. Further details, including how to register, will be made available in future editions of Weld Connect. In the meantime, we invite your input into particular areas of interest; please email events@weldaustralia.com.au Schools Outreach Program Another new initiative for 2020 is a Schools Outreach Program. We recently submitted a proposal to government outlining the establishment of a national School Outreach Program, designed to give schoolchildren an overview of welding, Industry 4.0 and robotics, encouraging them to investigate a career in the industry. A Weld Australia regional manager is commencing work at the Advanced Welder Training Centre (AWTC) in Caboolture this month to start work on a pilot Schools Outreach Program.

Government's newly established Manufacturing Hubs, which are located in Cairns, Townsville and Rockhampton. The support from the Queensland Government for these types of initiatives has been extremely positive so far. In addition, we are looking to expand on the exciting work already being undertaken by the Facility for Intelligent Fabrication (FIF) in Wollongong. The FIF provides industry partners with information and education on the next generation of manufacturing and fabrication technologies, demonstrating the opportunities available via Industry 4.0 technology. Advocacy and Lobbying Weld Australia actively raises the welding industry’s profile, and advocates for industry issues, by liaising with key decision makers and lobbying State and Federal Governments. Our advocacy and lobbying activity is committed to improving the competitiveness of Australian manufacturing, particularly through ‘onshoring’ and improved trade and technical training.

New Weld Australia Members: January Weld Australia would like to welcome the following members who joined in January 2020. Corporate Members • RTM Engineering • Veolia • TICS • MC Quality Control • United Pacific Engineering • Bossong Engineering Individual Members • Raymond Kugel • Dean Lambeth • Biju Kurian Pottayil To become a Weld Australia member, all you need to do is: • Visit: weldaustralia.com.au • Phone: 02 8748 0100 • Email: membership@ weldaustralia.com.au Weld Australia membership is an investment in the success of your career or business. We will help you increase your income, decrease your costs and give you a competitive advantage over non-members.

Geoff Crittenden CEO, Weld Australia

Advanced Welder Training Centres (AWTCs) Over the coming year, Weld Australia will continue to work with the TAFEs and AWTCs across the nation to ensure their ongoing success, and lobby governments to establish even more AWTCs throughout Australia. Through our AWTCs in Queensland, we intend to collaborate with the Queensland

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Membership Matters 2020 Member Events 2020 is off to a busy start, with the membership team busy preparing an exciting schedule of member events across Australia.

Are You Maximising Your Membership Dollar? Follow our handy checklist to make sure you're maximising your membership dollar in 2020.

These events are important opportunities to meet, connect and engage with your industry. Weld Australia member events provide you with professional development opportunities, and keeping you in touch the industry's latest developments and technology. And, what’s more, Weld Australia Members can attend all these events completely free of charge—this is just one of the benefits of holding Weld Australia membership. So, be sure to check out the list of upcoming events below, and save the dates in your diary today.

� Have your membership paid

Save the Date: Member Events at a Glance 19 February 2020: Welding 4.0 – The Next Revolution (Minto, Sydney) 20 February 2020: Fabricating Parts by Metal Printing (Edinburgh North, Adelaide)

� Read and contribute to

member publications, Weld Connect (monthly) and Australian Welding (quarterly). Our publications are a key source for information, developments and news. They can help keep you informed and connected to the industry. Contact the Weld Australia membership team if you would like to submit content for any of these publications.

up to date. Renewals were due on 31 December 2019. If you have not paid your Membership Renewal, please do so soon.

� Attend member events. These

run numerous times across all states and territories throughout the year. There are a number of ways to be involved in member events, apart from just attending. We are always seeking event ideas, presenters and venues. These are great ways to gain exposure for you and your business. Contact the Weld Australia membership team for more information.

� Make sure your membership

details on the member portal are up to date. The member portal can be accessed via the Weld Australia website: www.weldaustralia.com.au. Simply click on the 'Member Login' link in orange, located in the top right of the screen.

� Undertake training and

qualifications. Weld Australia members receive discounts on all Weld Australia training and qualification programs.

� Consider joining a State

Committee. State Committees are a key link between Weld Australia and the local industry. Involvement in a committee is a great opportunity to give back to the industry, as well as be involved in industry initiatives.

26 February 2020: Welding 4.0 – The Next Revolution (Rocklea, Brisbane)

Further Information Contact membership via: membership@weldaustralia. com.au or +61 2 8748 0135 For event registrations, visit: https://portal.weldaustralia.com. au/events/

March 2020: WIA Technical Presentation (Brisbane) March 2020: Robot Welding (Perth) April 2020: SEAM (Adelaide) May 2020: Welding 4.0 – The Next Revolution (Adelaide) For further information, visit the 'Events' section of the Weld Australia website.

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Qualification & Certification News A New Weld Australia Inspection Personnel Certification Pathway For Holders of Certification Issued Outside Australia Background and Opportunity In Australia, there is a vast number of professional welding inspectors who hold overseas qualifications or certifications. Often, qualifications and certifications issued in other countries are not recognised by specifiers or employers for Australian projects—as is their prerogative. This also happens because there is no guarantee that a person holding a qualification or certification issued overseas has specific knowledge on the national Standards. Weld Australia believes competent professionals with qualifications or certifications obtained overseas that are not automatically recognised in Australia, and who possess proven knowledge of Australian Standards, should have access to a facilitated pathway that will enable them to obtain national recognition of their skillsets. Weld Australia certification programs (formerly known as WTIA Certified Welding Inspector and WTIA Certified Senior Welding Inspector) could help bridge the gap between qualifications and certifications obtained overseas, and those obtained in Australia. In particular, our facilitated pathway provides recognition of knowledge obtained by professionals with SAIW qualifications from South Africa, AWS certification from the United States, CSWIP certification from the United Kingdom and CWB certification from Canada.

Weld Australia’s Certification Pathway

The pathway gives the applicant: a. Weld Australia Certified Welding Inspector (Weld Australia CWI), if the applicant holds either: i. SAIW Level 1 Welding Fabrication inspector qualification, or ii. AWS Certified Welding Inspector certification, or iii. CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification, or iv. CWB CSA W178.2 Welding Inspector certification.

Weld Australia has a pathway that enables successful applicants to obtain the title of: • Weld Australia Certified Welding Inspector (formerly known as WTIA Certified Welding Inspector), and • Weld Australia Certified Senior Welding Inspector (formerly known as WTIA Certified Senior Welding Inspector) Applicants will need to undertake a set of two written exams (at the level of certification sought). Practical knowledge will be derived from the existing overseas qualification or certification held by the applicant.

OR b. Weld Australia Certified Senior Welding Inspector (Weld Australia CSWI), if the applicant holds either: i. SAIW Level 2 Welding Fabrication inspector qualification, or ii. AWS Certified Senior Welding Inspector certification, or iii. CSWIP 3.2 Welding Inspector certification.

The immediately recognised qualifications and certifications are: • SAIW Qualifications (such as SAIW Level 1 and SAIW Level 2 Welding Fabrication inspector) from South Africa • AWS Certification (such as Certified Welding Inspector and Certified Senior Welding Inspector) from the United States • CSWIP Certification (such as CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector, CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector) from the United Kingdom • CWB CSA W178.2 Welding Inspector certification from Canada

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Further Information For further information about qualification and certification, simply contact: qnc@weldaustralia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0100

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Qualification & Certification News Are you an experienced Welding Supervisor wanting to gain further qualifications but can’t take time out of your busy work schedule to attend a training course? Would you like to capture the knowledge you have gained over many years working in industry in a formal qualification? If you have answered YES to one of the above, the alternative route to the International Welding Specialist qualification might be for you! What are the Requirements? To be considered, you must have as a minimum: •

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A secondary school certificate (i.e. completed year 10 or year 12 high school education) plus 4 or more years metalworkingrelated work experience PLUS Substantial welding-related knowledge and work experience at the level of a welding supervisor, with knowledge covering areas such as welding processes and equipment, materials and their behaviour during welding, construction and design, fabrication engineering.

What is the Assessment Process? 1. You will be required to submit documents (such as up-todate CV, copies of relevant qualifications) for initial assessment – there is no charge for this. 2. If the initial assessment finds that your background and experience may be suitable, a detailed assessment will be

The Alternative Route to Qualification

carried out against the access conditions, syllabus and other requirements to assess your knowledge and experience for recognition of prior learning. A fee is payable for the detailed assessment.

Step 1: Initial Assessment

3. If successful at the detailed assessment stage you will be required to undertake a 3-hour technical interview designed to assess your knowledge. A fee is payable prior to undertaking the technical interview.

Step 2: Detailed Assessment

4. If successful at the technical interview the final stage is to pass four 1-hour exams. There are fees payable for each exam.

Step 3: Technical Interview (3 hours)

What are the Costs? Detailed assessment: • $1050* (Weld Australia members) • $1240* (non-members)

Step 4: Examinations Pass 4 x one-hour exams

Technical interview: • $2040* (Weld Australia members) • $2410* (non-members) Exams: the fee in place at the time you sit the exam. An indicative cost for each exam is $330 (Weld Australia members) or $445 (nonmembers).

Qualification Awarded

* All fees are subject to change

Interested? Next Steps If you are interested and would like further information, please email your up-to-date CV and qualifications to qnc@weldaustralia.com.au

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Qualification & Certification News Weld Australia is the premier welding certification body in Australia. Nationally recognised and accredited by the International Institute of Welding (IIW), Weld Australia offers individual certification in: Welding Specialist, Welding Inspector, Welding Technologist, Welding Engineer AS1796 Welding Supervisor Certificate 10, and AS2214 Welding Supervisor. Weld Australia Exam Dates Examinations are generally held in capital cities around Australia. Exam locations and start and finish times will be provided upon confirmation of registration. The upcoming exam dates (where sufficient registrations are received) are below. Welding Supervisors AS 1796 Certificate 10 • 10 & 11 June 2020 (closing date 29 April 2020) •

4 & 5 November 2020 (closing date 23 September 2020)

AS 2214 Welding Supervisor • 10 & 11 June 2020 (closing date 29 April 2020) •

Applying for Exams Exam applications must be submitted online through the WeldQ system. Please login to your WeldQ profile at https://wtia.weldq. com/applicant/login using your WeldQ ID. If you have been issued with qualifications or certifications by Weld Australia or WTIA in the past, a WeldQ account has been created for you with your own unique WeldQ ID. If you do not know your WeldQ ID, email qnc@weldaustralia.com.au. If you have not been issued with qualifications or certifications by Weld Australia or WTIA in the past,

you will be required to create a WeldQ account. To create a WeldQ account please go to https://wtia.weldq.com/ applicant/login and click on the red button that says ‘Click Here to Create an Account’. Exam applications must be submitted no later than six weeks prior to the exam date. If the exams you are interested in are not listed above, please email qnc@weldaustralia.com.au For all exam inquiries, please email qnc@weldaustralia.com.au

4 & 5 November 2020 (closing date 23 September 2020)

IWS (International Welding Specialist) Exam papers SA1, SA2, SA3, SA4 • 10 June 2020 (closing date 29 April 2020) •

4 November 2020 (closing date 23 September 2020)

IWE (International Welding Engineer) • Exam paper EA2: 10 February 2020 • Exam paper EA3: 4 May 2020 • Exam paper EA4: 15 June 2020 IWT (International Welding Technologist) • Exam paper TA2: 10 February 2020 • Exam Paper TA3: 4 May 2020 • Exam paper TA4: 15 June 2020

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Qualification & Certification News Under the Australian Welder Certification Register (AWCR) system, welders are invited to complete a test that qualifies them to a welding procedure as set out in AS/NZS ISO 9606-1 or AS/NZS 2980. Once qualified, the welder is certified to that procedure, becoming a Registered Welder, and the information recorded in the AWCR. Becoming an AWCR Approved Examiner Weld Australia has recently relaxed the requirements that individuals must satisfy in order to become an AWCR Approved Examiner. In doing so, we hope to see more people applying for, and being successful in, becoming an AWCR Approved Examiner. The new requirements are as follows: • Be a Weld Australia Member or an employee of a Weld Australia Member Company • Be qualified to one of the following: • Welding Supervisor (AS1796 or AS2214) • International Welding Inspector (Standard) • International Welding Specialist • International Welding Technologist • International Welding Engineer • An equivalent certification as verified by Weld Australia, i.e. CSWIP 3.1, CSWIP 3.2 • Have a sound understanding of AS/NZS ISO 9606-1 or AS/NZS 2980 • Be fully conversant with

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welding safety procedures Study the Approved Examiner Training and complete the Questionnaire

Role of the Approved Examiner The Approved Examiner is the cornerstone of the AWCR. The Approved Examiner has complete responsibility for carrying out weld tests and entering the results into the AWCR. As an Approved Examiner you must conduct weld tests at an approved Testing Centre. A Testing Centre is a place determined by an Approved Examiner to meet the requirements set out by Weld Australia. Benefits of Becoming an AWCR Approved Examiner As an Approved Examiner you will be entitled to charge for the following services: • Conducting and examining a weld test. • Mechanical testing. • Inspection of test centres to ensure they meet the required standard set by Weld Australia. For further information, visit: https://awcr.org.au

Approved AWCR Testing Centres New South Wales • lllawarra TAFE: www.illawarra.tafensw.edu.au Victoria • Bombardier Transportation Australia: www.bombardier.com • Box Hill Institute: www.boxhill.edu.au • Robert Vernon: 0487 400 002 or robvernon@bigpond.com • Victorian Testing and Inspection Services: www.victesting.com.au South Australia • Regency TAFE: www.tafesa.edu.au Tasmania • Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council: http://tasminerals.com.au Queensland • Kangaroo Training Institute: https://kangarootraininginstitute.com.au • TAFE Queensland SkillsTech: https://tafeskillstech.edu.au Northern Territory • Charles Darwin University: www.cdu.edu.au Western Australia • Australian Welding Academy:

http://australianweldingacademy. com.au

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QSM Fabrication: www.qsmfabrication.com.au

To register as an Approved AWCR Testing Centre, complete the Application Form and send it to awcr@weldaustralia.com.au.

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Training News & Insights Why Engineers Need to Understand Welding Some engineers have little practical experience when it comes to welding and welding processes. This is problematic as engineers are responsible for designing the structures (from bridges and roads to buildings and art installations) that welders then fabricate. If engineers are unfamiliar with how welding works, they are less likely to design infrastructure which effectively incorporates welding elements to create structures that are safe and of sound quality. Welding quality must be incorporated into the design process from the very beginning. By including detailed planning of welding activities – right from the beginning of the fabrication process through to the development of welding procedures and environmental constraints – the manufacturer is not only able to accurately estimate the scope of the project and its timeframe, they are also able to ensure the quality of the product. Part of the reason it is integral that engineers are aware of welding

processes and incorporate that knowledge into the initial design is that the only way to completely verify the quality of a welded joint is by destroying it – which is a costly and time-disruptive exercise. Weld serviceability it not guaranteed after inspection, which is why quality needs to be built into the welded joint.

Welding Technology Appreciation for Engineers Weld Australia offers an in-depth course on Welding Technology Appreciation for Engineers. Held over three days, this course provides technical personnel with an understanding of the design, specification, fabrication, inspection and testing of welded structures and components.

The importance of engineers being aware of welding processes is also becoming particularly pertinent as the desire for engineers with hands-on, practical experience increases. Nowadays, during the hiring process many companies will ask engineers whether they are familiar with welding processes and quality issues, as it becomes a point of difference for companies when competing in a global market.

The course features face-toface teaching, supported by a range of innovative, handson practical exercises. All our presenters are Subject matter experts with extensive industry experience. The course has been designed to provide an interesting, stimulating industrial perspective.

Essentially, by being knowledgeable about welding, engineers are not only be able to identify defects, but also understand the root cause of the problem and offer a solution based on that knowledge.

The course is suitable for technical personnel including designers, draughtsmen, production and workshop managers, project managers, quality managers and engineers. A Certificate of Completion is issued for evidence of Continuing Professional Development. Where & When • Brisbane: 23 March 2020 • Sydney: 6 April 2020 • Perth: 29 April 2020 • Adelaide: 11 May 2020 • Tasmania: 15 June 2020 • Melbourne: 6 July 2020 • Mackay: 2 November 2020

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2020 Training Calendar Weld Australia delivers a comprehensive range of training and certification services, all of which are designed to help Australian welders and fabrication companies achieve and maintain a competitive advantage. As the premier welding certification body in Australia, an International Institute of Welding (IIW) Authorised Nominated Body (ANB) and an Authorised Training Body (ATB), Weld Australia offers a range of individual certifications, including: Welding Inspector, Welding Specialist, Welding Technologist, Welding Engineer, AS1796 Welding Supervisor Certificate 10, and AS2214 Welding Supervisor.

International Welding Specialist Location

Dates

Brisbane

Week 1: 25 - 29 May 2020 Week 2: 22 - 26 June 2020 Week 3: 20 -24 July 2020 Week 4: 17 - 21 August 2020 Week 5: 21 - 25 September 2020

Mackay

Week 1: 6 - 10 July 2020 Week 2: 3 - 7 August 2020 Week 3: 7 - 11 September 2020 Week 4: 5 - 9 October 2020 Week 5: 9 - 13 November 2020

Perth

Week 1: 23 - 27 March 2020 Week 2: 20 - 24 April 2020 Week 3: 18 - 22 May 2020 Week 4: 15 - 19 June 2020 Week 5: 13 - 17 July 2020

Sydney

Week 1: 29 June - 3 July 2020 Week 2: 27 - 31 July 2020 Week 3: 31 August - 4 September 2020 Week 4: 28 September - 2 October 2020 Week 5: 2 - 6 November 2020

International Welding Engineer Location

Dates

Wollongong

Module 1: 23 - 27 September 2019 Practical Phase: 25 - 29 November 2019 Module 2: 2 - 6 December 2019 Module 3: 10 - 14 February 2020 Module 4: 4 - 8 May 2020

International Welding Technologist Location

Dates

Wollongong

Module 1: 23 - 27 September 2019 Practical Phase: 25 - 29 November 2019 Module 2: 2 - 6 December 2019 Module 3: 10 - 14 February 2020 Module 4: 4 - 8 May 2020

International Welding Inspector - Basic Location

Dates

Adelaide

30 March - 6 April 2020

Brisbane

20 - 24 April 2020

Burnie

11 - 15 May 2020

Hunter

23 - 27 March 2020

Mackay

11 - 15 May 2020

Melbourne

18 - 22 May 2020

Perth

16 - 20 March 2020

Sydney

30 March - 3 April 2020

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2020 Training Calendar International Welding Inspector - Standard Location

Dates

Brisbane

Part 1: 16 - 20 November 2020 Part 2: 7 - 9 December 2020

Perth

Part 1: 24-28 August 2020 Part 2: 14 - 16 September 2020

Sydney

Part 1: 1 - 5 June 2020 Part 2: 22 - 24 June 2020 Welding Technology Appreciation for Engineers (3DE)

Location

Dates

Adelaide

11 - 13 May 2020

Brisbane

23 - 25 March 2020

Burnie

15 - 17 June 2020

Sydney

6 - 8 April 2020

Perth

27 - 29 July 2020

Mackay

2 - 4 November 2020

Melbourne

6 - 8 July 2020

Welding Workshop Supervisor (Blended Learning Program) Location

Dates

Australia-wide 7 January 2020 - 30 June 2020

Online & Blended Learning In conjunction with the American Welding Society (AWS), Weld Australia offers online courses to help develop your welding knowledge and to better inform you for your professional development. The content has been developed by senior people within the profession and is regularly updated. These courses are available any time, day and night, and are designed as self-paced modules which will allow the student to complete them in their own time. Courses include: Economics of Welding; Fabrication Maths (Basic and Advanced); Metallurgy (Basic and Advanced); Non-Destructive Testing; Welding Fundamentals (Basic and Advanced); Welding Safety; Welding Sales Representative; and Welding Symbols. In-House Training Weld Australia can present any of its courses to your employees in-house at the location of your choosing. We can also tailor training courses specifically for your company and employees. The Benefits of Training & Qualification Weld Australia training and certification is a strong addition to your career portfolio. It demonstrates to employers that you possess advanced welding knowledge, essential to ensuring the highest levels of workmanship. Qualification demonstrates to employers that you are dedicated to continually learning and growing in your field. These are qualities that are essential for success in team leadership roles or for more complex projects. Designed to provide an interesting and stimulating industrial perspective, all our courses are supported by a broad range of major industry groups and hundreds of Australian companies. Plus, our presenters are all International Welding Engineers or Technologists with extensive industry experience. Further Information For further information, or to enrol in a Weld Australia training course today, please contact: training@weldaustralia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0100, or visit www.weldaustralia.com.au. Weld Australia reserves the right to cancel or change dates of any training course due to insufficient registrations or other reasons beyond its control, and reserves the right to refuse enrolments.

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Advanced Welder Training Courses Fusion Welding Courses There are two ISO 9606 Qualification test of welders — Fusion welding —Part 1: Steels courses listed on Training.gov.au, the National Register of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia. This is the authoritative source of Nationally Recognised Training and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). These courses were developed in Victoria in 2018. One is intended for inexperienced welders, the other for experienced welders. Both use augmented reality welding simulators as a key component of the training. Transition Workers To be awarded a certificate for the Course in Fusion Welding to AS/NZS ISO 9606 for Transition Workers, you must successfully complete seven units of competency (four core and three elective). Core units: • Simulate fusion welding processes using augmented reality equipment • Identify welding processes, safe welding practices and use of hand and power tools • Interpret and apply AS/NZS ISO 9606 for fusion welding processes • Perform fusion welding procedures to meet the procedures of ISO 9606-1 (Steels – carbon steels) Experienced Welders To be awarded a Statement of Attainment for the Course in Fusion Welding to AS/NZS ISO 9606 for Experienced Welders, you must successfully complete three units of competency (one core and two elective). The core unit is: Interpret and apply AS/NZS ISO 9606 for fusion welding processes. Elective Units Other elective units available include: • Perform fusion welding procedures to meet the procedures of AS/NZS ISO 9606-1 (Steels – stainless steel) • Perform fusion welding procedures to meet the requirements of • AS/NZS ISO 9606-2 (Aluminium and aluminium alloys) • Perform fusion welding procedures to meet the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9606-3, 4 or 5 (Exotic metals) • Perform routine manual metal arc welding • Perform routine gas metal arc welding • Perform manual heating and thermal cutting • Read and interpret technical drawings and make measurements for a welding procedure

Enrol in a Fusion Welding Course Today

You can enrol in a Fusion Welding course through any of the Advanced Welder Training Centres across Australia. These are all listed below. Queensland TAFE Queensland Caboolture Campus https://tafeqld.edu.au Tallon Street, Caboolture, Queensland TAFE Queensland SkillsTech https://tafeqld.edu.au 247 Bradman Street, Acacia Ridge, Queensland South Australia TAFE SA Regency Campus https://www.tafesa.edu.au 137 Days Road, Regency Park, South Australia Tasmania Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council https://tasminerals.com.au 13 Wellington Street, Burnie, Tasmania Victoria Box Hill Institute https://www.boxhill.edu.au 465 Elgar Road, Box Hill, Melbourne, Victoria Bendigo TAFE http://www.bendigotafe.edu.au 23 Mundy Street, Bendigo, Victoria Federation University https://federation.edu.au Lydiard Street South, Ballarat, Victoria

Further Information For further information, please contact: training@weldaustralia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0100, or visit www.weldaustralia.com.au.

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New South Wales Division News Weld Australia Welcomes New Member Veolia Weld Australia would like to take this opportunity to welcome the newest corporate member (headquartered in the New South Wales Division): Veolia. Veolia group is the global leader in optimised resource management. With nearly 171,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides water, waste and energy management solutions that contribute to the sustainable development of communities and industries. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources, and to replenish them. In 2018, the Veolia group: • Supplied 95 million people worldwide with drinking water • Supplied 63 million people worldwide with wastewater service • Produced nearly 56 million megawatt hours of energy • Converted 49 million metric tons of waste into new materials and energy

In Australia and New Zealand, Veolia has more than 40 years’ experience in water, waste and energy management. They are the only integrated environmental solutions provider working across the heavy industry, commercial and municipal sectors. Just some of their projects include the $7 million purpose-built Whyalla Waste and Resources Transfer Station in South Australia; and the operation and management of Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility in Darwin.

Save the Date Upcoming Event Discover the Welding 4.0 Revolution You're invited to attend a Weld Australia technology evening supported by EWM Hightec Welding and BOC. Boyan Ivanov (Head of Digital Welding Solutions, EWM Hightec Welding) will give an engaging presentation at the event.

Key Veolia Statistics for Australia and New Zealand • Revenue: $1.45 billion • Employees: 4,000 people • 123 water and wastewater treatment plants operated in Australia and New Zealand • 240 waste management, resource recovery and industrial cleaning sites operated across Australia and New Zealand • 60,000 customers for waste management and recycling services

You can then find out how to prepare your welding business or welding training centre for Industry 4.0 to deliver on both profitability and quality. The event will include live welding demonstrations by Winfried Hanmann and Martin Weber from EWM Hightech Welding.

For further information, visit: https://www.veolia.com/anz/

Event Details: • Date: Wednesday 19 February • Time: 6.00pm • Location: BOC Applications Technology Centre, Ben Lomond Road and Cary Grove, Minto

This five day course will give you the opportunity to gain a general knowledge of welding and inspection theory and application. This will include NDT, mechanical and visual inspection techniques, inspection procedures and acceptance criteria, identification of weld imperfections associated with pre-production, fabrication and post fabrication. Dates: • Sydney: 30 March to 3 April • Hunter: 23 to 27 March

For further information: • Phone: 02 8748 0135 • Email: membership@ weldaustralia.com.au

New South Wales Division Contact Paolo Corronca Qualification & Certification Manager 0438 012 099 p.corronca@weldaustralia.com.au

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Victoria Division News Metro Tunnel Taking Shape Deep Below Swanston Street Construction of the Metro Tunnel Project’s new State Library Station is well underway, with the main station cavern now excavated and work starting on the permanent station. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan were deep below Swanston Street in early February to inspect progress. According to Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan, “We’re building new world-class train stations deep beneath some of Melbourne’s busiest areas, while doing everything we can to minimise disruption at street level. We’re delivering the road and rail projects we need to get to people where they need to go sooner, including the Metro Tunnel – the biggest public transport project in Victoria’s history.” The cavern under the CBD has been excavated using three road headers, each of which can excavate around 500 tonnes of rock every day. They are equipped with cutterheads that smash through rock three times harder than concrete. The road headers have finished more than a year of work under the city, digging 36m under Swanston Street while also

excavating the station length of 240m between Franklin and La Trobe Streets. Later this year, they will go back underground to dig out the rail tunnels on each side of the central station cavern. The first permanent building works for the station are also now underway, with a concrete floor installed that will form part of the future platform. State Library and Town Hall stations feature ‘trinocular caverns’ – three overlapping tunnels dug by road headers to create an open space for passengers, and allowing the concourse and platforms to be integrated on one level. State Library Station will be 240m long and 30m wide, and its 19m platforms will be some of the widest underground metro platforms in the world. The station will include an underground passenger connection to Melbourne Central Station, so passengers can easily change between Metro Tunnel and City Loop train services. When finished, the Metro Tunnel will create capacity for more than a half-a-million extra passengers per week across Melbourne’s train network during peak periods and slash travel times.

Building Approvals Bounce Back Despite Economic Headwinds In the face of global and domestic economic headwinds, building approvals have rebounded to their strongest result in more than two years. New Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows Victoria recorded $4.3 billion of approved buildings in December 2019. It means Victoria leads the mainland states for both the value of residential and non-residential building approvals, non-residential buildings and total number of dwelling units. The total value of Victorian building approvals rose by 44.5% in December 2019 and was up by 79.6% over the year. The large rise was due to an increase in both residential and non-residential approvals. The value of residential building approvals in Victoria was the highest of the mainland states, with $2.4 billion approved in December alone – an increase of 26% and 10-times greater than the national rate of 2.6%. More than 6,400 dwelling units were approved to be built in December – a 34 per cent increase in the month and 38.5 per cent increase over the year. In more good news, $2 billion worth of non-residential buildings were approved in December – a monthly increase of 75.1 per cent – the largest increase among the mainland states.

Victoria Division Contact Victor Blain Senior Welding Engineer 0409 823 991 v.blain@weldaustralia.com.au

Watch a video from Metro Tunnel explaining the project.

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South Australia Division News Next Generation Future Submarine Apprentices Commence at Naval Group The first three submarine apprentices for the Future Submarine Program have commenced with Naval Group Australia, following a competitive recruitment process which saw over 400 candidates apply. Over the coming days, the apprentices will meet the Naval Group Australia team, be briefed on the program and experience a virtual walk through of the future Submarine Construction Yard, which will commence construction this year on 40 hectares of land at Osbourne, South Australia. “I have always wanted to work in the Defence force but I have been limited due to a [sporting] knee injury, so I thought through doing something like this I could help our country in another way,” said 19 year old Renee McDonald. “It will be challenging getting up to speed with it all, but I am sure this will lead to long-term employment and I’m really happy to be here.” 25 year old Dylan Raggat has always enjoyed working with his hands, so when his last career path as a personal trainer didn’t end up being what he wanted to do, he decided to try and next best thing. “I grew

up in a town called Morgan in the Riverland, and I went to Waikerie High School where I enjoyed doing metal work,” he said. “I decided to pursue a career in the welding industry and ended up really enjoying this.”

Save the Date Upcoming Event Fabricating Parts by Metal Printing This is an important session on 3D additive metal printing, which will feature exciting new opportunities and technologies.

The apprentices will then transfer to ASC on Monday, 10 February to commence a four-year fabrication apprenticeship program working on the Collins Class submarine program at their submarine deep maintenance operation in Osborne, South Australia.

Amaero Additive Manufacturing and Century Engineering combine their manufacturing expertise to present this special evening, showcasing 3D metal Printing. Amaero Engineering recently acquired 3D metal printers elevating the local industry into a world of new possibilities in 3D metal printing. Understand how 3D metal printing works, the process involved, and the benefits.

19 year old Luke Thompson undertook two weeks of work experience at ASC and really enjoyed it. “I always knew I wanted to do a trade rather than going to university,” he said. “When this opportunity came up I was very interested and I felt this would be a really positive experience with a lot of opportunities.”

The event will also include a site tour of Amaero Additive Manufacturing's facilities.

The new apprentices will join 29 other ASC apprentices (across all trade disciplines) and will be trained to the highest level in submarine steel fabrication and welding. Their training will meet the stringent safety standards required by the Department of Defence for Australia’s current operational submarines, the Collins Class fleet.

Registrations are essential— places are limited. Event Details: • Date: Thursday 20 February • Time: 6.00pm • Location: Amaero Additive Manufacturing, 95 Womma Road, Edinburgh North

South Australia Division Contact 02 8748 0135 membership@weldaustralia. com.au

The first three submarine apprentices: (L to R) Dylan Raggatt, Renee McDonald and Luke Thompson. Image courtesy of Naval Group.

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Queensland Division News Weld Australia Welcomes Newest Corporate Member: RTM Engineering Weld Australia is pleased to welcome the newest Queensland Division corporate member: RTM Engineering. Since it was established in Bowen in 1990, RTM Engineering has been a family owned and operated business that is committed to delivering superior quality services to business owners, developers and many other clients throughout the region. Their goal is to be the ‘supplier of choice’ for all engineering and manufacturing services in their region.

an in-house design and drafting team capable of developing both conceptual and detailed designs with a focus on costeffective supply, fabrication and installation. Their expertise extends to: site measurement and surveying, drafting, and preparation of DXF files for laser cutting. They also offer a full service steel and sheet metal fabrication workshop, with services such as fitting and machining, fabrication, welding, polywelding, abrasive blasting, protective coatings and restoration of machinery and equipment.

RTM Engineering is a ‘multifaceted’ engineering company, offering an end-to-end production facility with direct access to stock, parts, materials and equipment.

RTM Engineering also provides an array of site manufacturing, repair and maintenance services to the mining, agricultural and construction industries.

Their services encompass the entire lifecycle of a fabrication project. RTM Engineering has

For further information about RTM Engineering, visit: http://www.rtmeng.com.au

Save the Date Upcoming Event Discover the Welding 4.0 Revolution You're invited to attend a Weld Australia technology evening supported by EWM Hightec Welding and BOC. Find out how to prepare your welding business or welding training centre for Industry 4.0 to deliver on both profitability and quality. The event will include live welding demonstrations by Winfried Hanmann and Martin Weber from EWM Hightech Welding. Event Details: • Date: Wednesday 26 February • Time: 6.00pm • Location: BOC Applications Technology Centre, 1688 Ipswich Road, Rocklea

REGISTER NOW For further information: • Phone 02 8748 0135 • Email membership@ weldaustralia.com.au Queensland Division Contact Alistair Forbes Principal Welding Engineer 0438 428 966 a.forbes@weldaustralia.com.au

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Western Australia Division News Project Spotlight: Smart Freeway - Kwinana Northbound Mainroads Western Australia is delivering Perth’s first Smart Freeway and creating an additional lane from Canning Highway to Narrows Bridge by utilising the emergency stopping lane as a fulltime running lane, known as All Lane Running (ALR). Smart technology will be used to open and close traffic lanes in the event of an incident and adjust speed limits to get more traffic through during busy periods. Ramp signals will be coordinated to balance the flow of traffic coming onto the freeway, making merging easier and reducing startstop conditions. There are currently high levels of congestion on Kwinana Freeway resulting in unreliable travel times for road users. Road users are experiencing an average travel delay of 12 minutes in their morning peak trip between Roe Highway and the Narrows Bridge. If the problem is not addressed these delays are forecast to worsen by between 30% and 50% by 2021.

A Smart Freeway is the best solution for this constrained area where the railway and the Swan River prevent traditional widening. It will provide motorists with greater journey reliability, saving time, reducing costs and enhancing safety. Smart Freeways are used successfully around the world to manage congestion, improve safety and get the most out of existing infrastructure.

Save the Date Upcoming Training IIW International Welding Inspector Basic (IWI-B) Commencing in Perth on Monday 16 March, this five day course will give you the opportunity to gain a general knowledge of welding and inspection theory and application. This will include NDT, mechanical and visual inspection techniques, inspection procedures and acceptance criteria, identification of weld imperfections associated with pre-production, fabrication and post fabrication, and more.

The project is progressing well, with the fabrication of the main steel structure components— cantilever gantries—almost complete. In addition, the installation of foundations for barriers, VMS, gantries and ramp signals on arterial roads leading to the freeway and the northbound on-ramps commenced in late 2019, as did road resurfacing and the installation of large overhead signage.

The $47 million project is part of the Federal and State Government's $2.3 billion 'boosting jobs, busting congestion' package of 18 Western Australian road and rail projects announced in May 2017. The project will generate about 245 jobs and is due for completion by mid-2020.

Commencing in Perth on Monday 23 March, this training course will enable attendees to perform, supervise and oversee welding and welding-related activities. Successful completion will enable you to sign on behalf of the organisation in all nominated welding quality related matters. IWS is the minimal qualification recommended in ISO 14731 for a Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC) under AS/NZS ISO 3834.

Western Australia Division Contact Mehdi Tajfar Welding Engineer 0417 044 370 m.tajfar@weldaustralia.com.au

Watch a video from Mainroads Western Australia explaining the Smart Freeway.

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Northern Territory Division News $300 million Darwin Ship Lift Approved by the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility $300 million will be delivered by the Northern Territory Government to help build a new ship lift facility and spark a business boom in Darwin, with Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan approving a loan through the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF). Minister Canavan said the new ship lift promised to diversify Darwin’s business base and offered longterm benefits for the Northern Territory economy. “This project ticks a lot of boxes – economic diversification, job creation, new roles for highly skilled workers and new opportunities for NT businesses,” Minister Canavan said. “The ship lift facility will be able to lift vessels of up to 5,000 tonnes, and includes four wharves and 20 hectares of hardstand area for repair, maintenance and storage of vessels, a wash down bay and paint and blast facilities." “These new facilities will broaden the city’s marine maintenance and servicing abilities and create plenty of spinoff benefits for local businesses and trades, generating around 100 direct jobs during the construction and installation phase and at least a further 187 jobs during the operational phase."

Fremantle Port, which is over nine days travel time away. A Darwin based facility would save around $500,000 in travel costs for Darwin vessels compared to travelling to Fremantle for maintenance." “Greater developments at the Darwin Port can also help open up new opportunities for manufacturing developments such as those connected to the development of the Beetaloo basin.” The proposed ship lift would be operated by the Paspaley Group as a multi-user facility for industries including offshore petroleum, fishing, pearling, defence and Border Force. The NAIF loan will be made to the Northern Territory Treasury Corporation with the NT Government contributing the remaining $100 million to the project. Confirmation of the $300 million loan adds to the strong pipeline of NAIF investments and conditional approvals being delivered in the NT which will help create almost 2,400 jobs, including: •

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Humpty Doo Barramundi Farm (up to $7.18 million): 20 construction jobs, 50 new ongoing positions Voyages Indigenous Tourism (up to $27.5 million): 80

Northern Territory Committee Expressions of Interest We are currently seeking expressions of interest for new Northern Territory Committee members. The application process is open to all Weld Australia members with an emphasis on the shipbuilding and rail industries, as well as the consumables industry. To submit your expression of interest, please email

membership@weldaustralia.com.au

construction jobs, 320 ongoing positions Northern Territory Airports (up to $150 million): 980 jobs in construction, 142 new ongoing positions, 500 indirect jobs Verdant Minerals (up to $160 million- conditional approval): 300 construction jobs

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A diverse range of job-generating projects are being supported, including ports, roads and airports, and investments that support businesses in tourism, education, agriculture, resources and renewable energy.

“Even more importantly, this investment will deliver an important, strategic capability to Northern Australia. The closest marine facility of a similar size to a ship lift in Darwin, is the

Northern Territory Division Contact Alistair Forbes Principal Welding Engineer 0438 428 966 a.forbes@weldaustralia.com.au

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Tasmania Division News Weld Australia Welcomes New Tasmanian Member: Incat Weld Australia is pleased to welcome its newest corporate member in Tasmania: Incat. A leading Australian shipbuilder, Incat is renowned for the construction of high-speed lightweight catamarans. Sitting at the cutting edge of environmentally friendly craft, Incat provides optimal lightweight ship solutions for ferry operators, special service providers and militaries. From fast, flexible and efficient vehicle-passenger ferries to high-speed military support vessels, crew ships and dynamic platforms, Incat sets the global benchmark in aluminium ship technology. With the continuing emphasis on eco operations and fuel efficiency, Incat has continued to develop the breed with lightweight, environmentally friendly fuelefficient ships carrying heavier vehicle loads than ever before and at the lowest operational costs. Incat’s shipyard is on Prince of Wales Bay at Derwent Park near Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. The facility incorporates more than 70,000m2 of undercover production halls, with two

dry-dock areas capable of accommodating up to six vessels under construction. A reputation for quality and excellence in production is supported by an experienced and dedicated workforce. According to Robert Clifford AO (Chairman, Incat), "Our aim is to continue to improve the breed. The desire to improve is evident in our dedicated designers and tradespeople, ensuring that each ship delivered is significantly better than the last." "With four building halls, extensive wharf facilities, a slipway and two dry-dock areas, Incat boasts innovative production facilities to construct, launch and deliver small craft through to larger ships of 150 metres length and of panamax beam." "With Incat vessels proven in regular service we have achieved an excellent reputation for safety, speed, reliability, efficiency and ride. These factors, and importantly passenger comfort, are paramount to us in designing and constructing the world’s best fast ships." For further information, visit: https://www.incat.com.au

Saint John Paul II—Incat's 110m catamaran—operates from Malta to Sicily

The Advanced Welder Training Centre at the Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council.

North-West is a Big Part of TasTAFE Focus Jenny Dodd (CEO, TasTAFE) recently published an insightful opinion piece in The Advocate. Her article touches on the objectives of TasTAFE, and how the training organisation's role is changing to meet the needs of technological advancement. According to Dodd, "Our role is to meeting Tasmania's skills needs, but these needs are changing. New technologies and new ways of working are transforming the nature of work. Automation is moving beyond routine manufacturing activities and has the potential to transform a number of sectors. Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution, impacts almost every industry." She goes on to describe how TasTAFE is partnering with key local industry bodies, including the Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council and Weld Australia to ensure that their training is meeting the needs of the rapidly changing and digitising manufacturing sector. To read the full article, visit the The Advocate's website. Tasmania Division Contact Victor Blain Senior Welding Engineer 0409 823 991 v.blain@weldaustralia.com.au

Victor Chang—Incat's 35m catamaran operated by Transport for NSW.

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For Your Diary: Upcoming Events Whether you need to brush up on skills acquired years ago, or want to try your hand at something new, there’s sure to be an event for you. Keep in mind that attending Weld Australia events counts towards CPD requirements for certification applications and renewals. For details, contact events@weldaustralia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0100. Conference on Railway Excellence Perth, 11 to 13 May The RTSA’s biennial Conference on Railway Excellence (CORE) has firmly established itself in recent years as the premier technical event in the Australasian rail conference market, with a reputation for high quality papers covering a wide range of rail engineering, operations, planning and management topics. For further information, visit: https://www.core2020.org.au

4th International Congress on Welding and Joining Technologies 27 to 29 May, Seville, Spain The Congress will serve as a meeting point for the exchange of experience and knowledge among experts in the global welding and joining sector. It is also an unbeatable opportunity for sharing of technological advancements, new trends and unexplored opportunities. For further information, visit: http://iiwelding.org

73rd IIW Annual Assembly and International Conference Singapore, 19 to 24 July The 73rd IIW Annual Assembly and International Conference will take place at Asia’s leading destination for business, leisure and entertainment, Marina Bay Sands Hotel. This event aims to provide a platform for knowledge exchange and networking among welding scientists, engineers, researchers and industry experts. For information, visit: http://iiwelding.org

Advanced Manufacturing Expo Sydney, 13 to 15 May Advanced Manufacturing Expo (AMX) is a free-to-attend exhibition and conference focused on the latest high-tech manufacturing products and advanced processes. Advanced Manufacturing Expo’s dedicated B2B exhibition showcases state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies from the widest range of suppliers all in one place. For information, visit: advancedmanufacturingexpo.com.au

NANO 2020: XV International Conference on Nanostructured Materials Melbourne, 6 to 10 July Hosted by the International Committee on Nanostructured Materials (ICNM) every two years, NANO is a traditional meeting place for most nanomaterials researchers, where the stateof-the-art research and latest advanced findings in the field are presented. For information, visit: https://www.nano2020.org.au

Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) 27 to 29 August, Sydney AIMEX is where global suppliers of mining technology, equipment and services come together with mining industry buyers and specifiers to explore mutually beneficial business opportunities, exchange technical information and network in an interactive business environment. For more information, visit: http://www.aimex.com.au

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