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Weld Connect June 2018
Weld Australia
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A Message from the CEO
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National Manufacturing Summit
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National Manufacturing Week
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WorldSkills Competition & Show
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New South Wales Division
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Victoria Division
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South Australia Division
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Queensland Division
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Western Australia Division
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Northern Territory Division
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Training & Certification
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2018 Training Calendar
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Upcoming Events
Weld Australia Contact Information National Office Building 3, Level 3, Suite 5 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 Chief Executive Officer Geoff Crittenden T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100 E: g.crittenden@weldaustralia.com.au
Qualification & Certification Manager Paolo Corronca T: +61 (0)438 012 099 E: p.corronca@weldaustralia.com.au
Membership Manager & Advertising Donna South T: +61 (0)2 8748 0130 E: d.south@weldaustralia.com.au
Training Manager Paul James T: +61 (0)2 8748 0150 E: p.james@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 National Manufacturing Summit Weld Australia and its co-sponsors are organising a high profile dinner and one day Summit, which will be held at Parliament House (Canberra) on 25 and 26 June.
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The National Manufacturing Summit will address solutions to critical issues affecting manufacturing in Australia: energy and technical training. This includes the rising cost of energy, reliability of supply due to ageing and closing assets, the quality of vocational training, apprentice numbers in decline and the shortage of skilled workers needed to deliver major projects.
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With an exciting line-up of industry experts, just some of the speakers already confirmed include: •
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Assistant Minister Vocational Education and Skills, The Hon. Karen Andrews Shadow Minister Skills TAFE and Apprenticeships, The Hon. Doug Cameron Shadow Minister Climate Change and Energy, The Hon. Mark Butler
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Chief Commercial Officer Snowy Hydro, Gordon Wymer President SIMEC Zen Energy, Professor Ross Garnaut Victoria Skills Commissioner, Neil Coulson Chief Executive TAFE Directors Association, Craig Robertson Managing Director Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre, Dr Jens Goennemann Australian Steel Liaison Naval Group, Michael Wright Chairman Australian Energy Market Commission, John Pierce AO Director Centre for Future Work, Jim Stanford Chief Executive Officer Australian Food and Grocery Council, Tanya Barden
Register for the Summit now. If you have questions regarding the Summit or need assistance with registering, please contact Donna South (Marketing & Communications Manager, Weld Australia) on d.south@ weldaustralia.com.au. For further information about the Summit, please see page 5.
NATIONAL
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SUMMIT 2018 SOLUTIONS TO CRITICAL ISSUES
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Geoff Crittenden (Chief Executive Officer, Weld Australia)
New Weld Australia Members: May 2018 Weld Australia would like to welcome the following new members who joined during the month of May: Individual Members •
Janelle Abbott
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Matthew Heath
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Dennis Labinsky
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Lendlease: www.lendlease.com/au/
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Able Industries Engineering: www.ableind.com.au
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Hilton Manufacturing: www. hiltonmanufacturing.com.au
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.
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A Message from the CEO Soldamatic Demonstrations
Weld Australia Council Election
Over the course of the last month, Weld Australia has demonstrated the Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulator at several industry events. The feedback received at all events was overwhelming positive.
Following elections in May, I am pleased to announce that Weld Australia has two new Council members: Adam Furphy (Managing Director and Chairman of J. Furphy & Sons), and Dan Hayward (Team Leader Integrity Engineering, Cooper Technical Engineering, Santos Limited). We also welcome back Madeleine du Toit (Professor, University of Wollongong)
Illawarra Schools Careers Expo The Soldamatic was the star of the show at the recent Illawarra Schools Careers Expo. School students from across the region attended the event to decide on career choices. There was a constant queue to try the Soldamatic, with students and parents keen to experience the technology. Local television media was onsite and featured the Soldamatic as one of the main attractions of the event. Students were soon competing to reach the highest score. The technology gamifies learning, making it more engaging. For further details, see page 8. WorldSkills Skills Show The Soldamatic was onsite at the National WorldSkills competition, giving employers, competitors and the general public a chance to try their hand at welding. We had some of Australia’s top young trades people, employers, and trainers use the technology. Their feedback was very positive; they could clearly see the advantages that the simulator offers in skills development and acquisition. For further details, see page 7. National Manufacturing Week The Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulator was also in operation at Weld Australia’s stand throughout NMW. It proved to be extremely popular with the crowds; there were people lining up to try their hand at this innovative advanced welding training technology and learn more about the myriad benefits it has to offer. For further details, see page 6.
It is fantastic that so many of our members are willing to give up their time to help continue our efforts in securing the future of the
Australian welding industry. I thank all our Councillors for their ongoing dedication, and warmly welcome both Adam and Dan. Vale John Burnett It is with sadness that Weld Australia would like to inform members that John Burnett (former WTIA President) recently passed away after a long battle with illness. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time. Geoff Crittenden CEO, Weld Australia
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Member events
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Hotline queries resolved
Meetings with welding industry stakeholders
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State Division Committee meetings
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Newly trained International Welding Inspectors
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Newly trained Welding Engineers
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Meeting with State Government
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Welders registered on the Australian Welder Certification Register
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Newly trained International Welding Technologists
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NATIONAL MANUFACTURING SUMMIT 2018 SOLUTIONS TO CRITICAL ISSUES: ENERGY AND TECHNICAL TRAINING
Solutions to Critical Issues Hosted by Weld Australia, the 2018 National Manufacturing Summit will be held at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday 26 June 2018. With the theme of Solutions to Critical Issues – Energy and Technical Training, the Summit will be attended by representatives from all the major stakeholders in Australia’s manufacturing sector—business, unions, universities, the financial sector, suppliers, and government.
2018 Key Themes Australia’s manufacturing industry has survived a difficult period, in the face of both domestic and global challenges. However, several indicators now suggest that opportunities in manufacturing have improved significantly. Employment has increased over the last few years, exports and profits have expanded, and business confidence is positive. Yet, there are two major constraints holding back Australia’s manufacturing industry: energy insecurity and fragmented skills and training. Given the increasing cost and unreliability of Australia’s energy supply, the Summit will highlight the importance of practical, innovative, sustainable and environmentally ethical solutions that will help ensure much needed certainty and security of energy supply to Australian manufacturing businesses. The Summit will also focus on the importance of technical training to the future of Australian manufacturing, particularly the tangible steps that need to be taken now to ensure that Australia has the workforce capability to deliver major projects.
2018 Program Highlights With an exciting line-up of industry experts, just some of the speakers already confirmed include: • Neil Coulson (Victorian Skills Commissioner) • The Hon Karen Andrews MP (Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills) • Pr Ross Garnaut (President, SIMEC ZEN Energy) • Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia) • Tony Dixon (CEO, Australian Steel Institute) • The Hon Doug Cameron (Shadow Minister for Skills, TAFE and Apprenticeships) • Dr Jens Goennemann (Managing Director, Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre) • John Pearce AO (Chairman, Australian Energy Market Commission) • Jim Stanford (Director, Centre for Future Work) • Tanya Barden (CEO, Australian Food and Grocery Council) • The Hon Mark Butler (Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy) • Tony Wood AM (Energy Program Director, Grattan Institute) • Gordon Wymer (Chief Commercial Officer, Snowy Hydro) • Lauren Tiltman (National Executive Director, National Apprentice Employment Network) • Craig Robertson (CEO, TAFE Directors Australia) • Jack Cullen (CEO and Co-Founder, JAR Aerospace) • Jon Black (Managing Director, TAFE NSW) • Michael Wright (Australian Steel Liaison, Naval Group)
Register Now: https://manufacturingsummit.com.au
Weld Australia
2018 National Manufacturing Summit Co-Sponsors
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National Manufacturing Week Held in Sydney in May, National Manufacturing Week (NMW) 2018 showcased the transformation of the manufacturing industry into a thriving ecosystem heavily focused on collaborative and integrated technologies. With the nation’s manufacturing industry experiencing continuous growth for 19 consecutive months, NMW reflected the newfound optimism within the industry—over 4,500 visitors attended the event. This year’s event attracted more than 200 leading companies showcasing the latest technology advancements. NMW 2018 also presented an engaging conference program, officially opened by Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash. In her opening speech, Cash detailed why the Australian manufacturing sector is so strong. “Australian manufacturing remains competitive. Why? Because we have embraced competition. Australia has achieved a world record 26 consecutive years of economic growth and 17 consecutive months of jobs growth - the longest run ever recorded in Australia’s history,” said Cash. “This strong performance also extends to manufacturing. According to the AI Group’s performance of manufacturing index, Australian manufacturing has expanded for 19 consecutive months; the longest run
of continuous expansion since 2005. The result indicates that not only are Australian manufacturing firms taking advantage of market conditions in key sectors, they are also being more innovative and deploying new technologies in their operations, as well as seeking out and targeting new domestic and international customers,” said Cash. “The Australian economy is undergoing a structural transition from goods producing industries to more high value knowledge intensive industries. Manufacturing is supporting over 300,000 businesses, investing $4 billion in research and contributing $100 billion to the economy in value add through exports annually.” “Australia’s access to global international markets will be fundamental to the continued success of our local manufacturing industry. The Government is working hard to secure open economic settings, attract investment and implement free trade agreements that will create opportunities for our manufacturers. Not only will these
Mehdi Tajfar (Welding Consultant, Weld Australia) demonstrates how to use the Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulator at NMW 2018.
policies open additional markets for Australian businesses, they will also further integrate our domestic manufacturers into lucrative global supply chains,” said Cash. Panel Discussions This year’s panel discussions were a highlight of NMW 2018, with industry leaders offering thoughtprovoking opinions on opportunities and challenges in the manufacturing industry. Most notably, the Weld Australia panel highlighted new welding technologies that are expanding opportunities in the healthcare, defence and aerospace sectors. Weld Australia Soldamatic Demonstrations Weld Australia had a Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulator in operation at its stand throughout NMW. It proved to be extremely popular with the crowds; there were people literally lining up to try their hand at this innovative advanced welding training technology that offers a myriad of benefits.
Crowds lining up at the Weld Australia NMW 2018 exhibition stand to try their hand at the Soldamtic simulator.
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WorldSkills Competition & Show In early June, Weld Australia exhibited at Skills Show Australia; a celebration of trades, skills, vocational education and training and above all – industry excellence. The Skills Show provided visitors with an opportunity to discover future careers through interactive events, demonstrations and competitions. It was the perfect opportunity to showcase potential career choices and shift perceptions around a career in the skills and trade industry. Weld Australia had the Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulator on-site at the Skills Show Australia giving, employers competitors and the general public a chance to try their hand at welding. The simulator allows participants to try GMAW, FCAW. MMAW and GTA welding in a range of positions and with a number of welding procedures. Some of Australia’s top young trades people, employers, students, parents and members of the public experienced the technology and the feedback was very positive. Key stakeholders within the welding industry, such as trainers, were able to see the advantages in skills development and skills acquisition offered by the use of this technology. WorldSkills Australia National Championships 2018 The Skills Show hosted the most prestigious skills and trade competition, the WorldSkills Australia National Championships 2018. Australia’s most skilled young tradespeople competed in live competitions, battling for their
place to represent Australia at the 45th WorldSkills International Competition, in Kazan, Russia. Over the course of 18 hours across three days, WorldSkills welding competitors were required to: • Weld MMAW and GMAW butt and fillet welds in various positions assessed to AS 1796-2001 • Weld using MMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW welding processes of a pressure vessel • Weld GTAW of aluminium and stainless steel • Assemble modules to drawings: print reading and interpretation • Work in a safe manner • Produce all types of weld joints, fillets, butts and corners, in all positions with full penetration and no internal defects Weld Australia would like to congratulate all the welding competitors, particularly Gold Medallist Jacob Offer from Macquarie in New South Wales, Silver Medallist Adam Dixon from the Central Coast in New South Wales, and Bronze Medallist Kayden Stafford from Tasmania.
Welding Gold Medallist Jacob Offner from New South Wales.
Welding Silver Medallist Adam Dixon from New South Wales.
Welding Bronze Medallist Kayden Stafford from Tasmania.
Welding competitors at the WorldSkills Australia National Championships 2018.
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New South Wales Division News Illawarra Schools Careers Expo Michael Pitt (National Business Development Manager, Weld Australia) recently visited Illawarra for its annual Schools Careers Expo. Together with TAFE NSW, Weld Australia demonstrated the Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulator. The demonstrations enabled future welding apprentices to see first-hand how advanced welding training is today. The simulator was such a big hit that it was featured on the local WIN news broadcast. The Expo is a fantastic opportunity for students and parents to explore career options across a diverse and comprehensive range of work and education sectors. The Expo was initiated by a group of dedicated school career advisers back in 1981 and is run by the Illawarra Career Advisers Network. More than 4,000 students attended this year’s Expo. Weld Australia Visits Thales Weld Australia was invited by Kevin Mansell (Business Improvement Manager), Monika Lemajic (Project Manager - Business Improvement), and Marc Hartmann (Business Analyst) from Thales Group to visit Thales’ Garden Island facilities in Sydney.
(National Business Development Manager, Weld Australia) gave a presentation detailing the scope of Weld Australia’s services. Michael then provided an overview of the Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulator, outlining its benefits, which include helping to reduce the time and cost associated with welding training. Mehdi then demonstrated how to use the simulator and helped Thales employees who were keen to try using the simulator. The presentation and demonstration were attended by workshop supervisors, leading hands, welders, boiler makers, and apprentices. Weld Australia received positive feedback from all who tried to use the Soldamatic. Many of Thales’ qualified welders and apprentices used the simulator, improving their scores each time. Thales in Australia is part of a leading international electronics and systems group serving the defence, aerospace and space, security, and transport markets in Australia and throughout the world. With 65,000 employees in 56 countries (including 3,600 in Australia), Thales reported sales of AU$24.3 billion in 2017.
Garden Island is a major naval and dockyard facility located on Sydney Harbour, from which Thales Group provides ship maintenance for the Royal Australian Navy.
Demonstrations of the Soldamatic simulator at the Illawarra Schools Career Expo.
WIN News films the Soldamatic simulator at the Illawarra Schools Career Expo.
Soldamatic demonstration at the Thales Group facilities at Garden Island.
Mehdi Tajfar (Welding Consultant, Weld Australia) and Michael Pitt
New South Wales Division Contact Mehdi Tajfar Welding Consultant 0417 044 370 m.tajfar@weldaustralia.com.au
Soldamatic demonstration at the Thales Group facilities at Garden Island.
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Victoria Division News Over the coming months, the Victoria Division is set to host three Question and Answer (Q&A) Forums across Melbourne. These informal events will be an opportunity to have any and all welding-related questions answered. Be sure to register as soon as possible. A cornerstone of the Victorian economy, manufacturing is a $27.7 billion industry with as many as 280,000 people employed by over 13,000 manufacturing firms. Of this, 89,000 businesses are involved in Victoria’s ever-growing construction industry. With Australia’s highest concentration of advanced defence technology capability, 400 businesses are involved in manufacturing for the defence industry, which is set to grow substantially in the coming years. In addition, Victoria’s New Energy Technologies sector is capitalising on the Victorian renewable energy targets which provide investor confidence in renewable energy projects. However, as exciting as the outlook may be, manufacturing in Victoria and indeed countrywide is changing. With a shift towards more collaborative, streamlined and cost saving approaches, the manufacturing industry is becoming more complex and competitive. As such, based on recent project awards and extensive engagement and discussions with industry state wide, the Weld Australia committee has identified a profound need for solutions designed to help manufacturers keep up with technology advancements, industry trends, improving productivity, upskilling workforce and maintaining competitiveness.
Victorian Division Committee will facilitate three Question and Answer (Q&A) Forums in various locations over the coming months. An expert panel from across the welding industry will be assembled for our upcoming Q&A Forums. These experts will be available to answer your questions on subjects such as welding metallurgy, consumables, education and training, welding robots, what the rollout of AS/NZS 5131 means for your company, improving productivity using automation, making use of the latest welding technology, and how to weld difficult materials. We’d like you to submit questions in advance (upon registering for the event). At the event, these questions will be displayed on a white board visible to everyone in attendance. Attendees will also be able to submit their questions on the night. Once you’ve registered, please feel free to email all your burning questions to Melissa Odendaal (m.odendaal@ weldaustralia.com.au) or Margarita Baldoria (m.baldoria@ weldaustralia.com.au) Source: https://economicdevelopment. vic.gov.au/about-us/overview/strategiesand-initiatives/advancing-victorianmanufacturing
Upcoming Events: Q&A Forums Event Details • • •
Date: Thursday 28 June 2018 Time: 5:30pm Location: Building V, Chisholm Institute, 121 Stud Road, Dandenong
Register online now. Weld Australia will be organising two more Q&A Forums in the North and West areas of Melbourne. The dates and locations for these events will be confirmed shortly. So be sure to keep an eye on the events section of our website. Registrations will be open soon! Please feel free to email m.odendaal@weldaustralia.com.au or membership@weldaustralia. com.au with any specific questions or topics you would like covered in these upcoming Q&A Forums. Places are limited register ASAP to avoid disappointment.
So as to assist industry and members alike, the Weld Australia
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South Australia Division News The Federal Government’s Naval Shipbuilding College is finally set to commence operations, under the leadership of a joint venture between KBR and Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII). The joint venture, known as the Naval Shipbuilding Institute (NSI), recently beat out a bid from Babcock. The college headquarters will be based at Osborne in South Australia and will provide a national hub for the management, implementation and collaboration between key stakeholders, along with delivery of naval shipbuilding career awareness programs. NSI will establish and manage the college, which has been established to meet both the immediate and future skilled workforce requirements necessary to successfully deliver the planned $90 billion naval shipbuilding program. The NSI will work with shipbuilders to understand their workforce requirements throughout the different stages of project construction and sustainment, while leveraging a national network of education and training providers to deliver the specific skills required. Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP said the Naval Shipbuilding Institute (NSI) team represents over 200 years of commercial experience in naval shipbuilding education and skilling. “The NSI team has a proven track record of developing shipbuilders and will bring to Australia their
collective experience in naval shipbuilding skilling and education,” Minister Pyne said. “The Naval Shipbuilding College will collaborate with key education and industry providers to ensure Australia can increase the size and skill level of the naval shipbuilding and sustainment workforce we need.” “More than 25,000 personnel will be needed directly or indirectly for the Government’s $90 billion commitment to a continuous shipbuilding program. The naval shipbuilding workforce in Australia is likely to grow to around 5,200 workers by the mid 2020s, across a range of diverse job roles.” “By the mid-2020s we estimate that the: • Outfitting workforce – people like electricians, joiners and carpenters – will need to grow by more than 1,400 people; • Structural workforce boilermakers, structural workers and steelworkers - will need to grow by more than 1,000 people and; • Management staff will grow by more than 300.”
Upcoming Event: Showcase of Miller ArcReach Technology at Welding Industries of Australia Weld Australia members are invited to attend a showcase evening at Welding Industries Australia (WIA) on 3 July 2018. WIA will provide a brief presentation and overview of the new technologies followed by a practical demonstration of Miller ArcReach Technology. Miller ArcReach Technology Miller’s ArcReach welding technology can minimise the non-value-added time spent walking to and from the power source and maximise arc-on time, weld quality and job-site safety. ArcReach technology minimises downtime and maximises productivity, while improving operator safety and high quality welds. • • • • •
Date: Tuesday 3 July 2018 Time: 6:00pm Location: WIA - 5 Allan Street, Melrose Park, SA 5039 PPE: Enclosed footwear and long pants RSVP: By Friday 29 June
Register online now. South Australia Division Contact Paolo Corronca Qualification & Certification Manager 0438 012 099 p.corronca@weldaustralia.com.au
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Queensland Division News $1 million to Train for Jobs of the Future at Ashmore TAFE Minister for Training and Employment Shannon Fentiman recently announced more than $1 million in funding for Ashmore TAFE on the Gold Coast. The funding will upgrade facilities to help ensure that students receive the most up-to-date training to equip them for long-term and secure jobs. “Stage One is already underway and students will soon have access to state-of-the-art welding bays,” Fentiman said. “Stage Two will include new welders, LED lighting and even more upgraded equipment. The Palaszczuk Government is investing in skills and training so that Queenslanders can find meaningful
Queensland Division Contact Abhishek Trivedi Technology Manager 0409 670 433 a.trivedi@weldaustralia.com.au
L to R: Claude Faverd and Geoff Crittenden at CQUniversity in Gladstone.
L to R: Greg Weremchuk and Geoff Crittenden at TAFE Cairns.
work and career pathways in much-needed vocations. We are determined to increase the number of apprenticeships and traineeships undertaken in Queensland.” “This State Government is investing in a range of programs including fee-free places in training for students leaving year 12, direct subsidies for employers to take on apprentices and trainees and because of these programs we have seen impressive results with thousands of Queenslanders finding a job.” “Our investment means this TAFE will also soon be able to offer advance trade classes that will not only benefit engineering students but also those studying electrical, plumbing and welding courses.” “When we think about engineering, we often think about the old ways of manufacturing but with these upgrades and excellent teachers, we are very much training students for a future that includes high-tech tools such as drone technology.”
Welding Simulator Demonstration Roadshow The Weld Australia team recently embarked on a roadshow of presentations throughout Queensland. The presentations included an overview and hands-on demonstrations of the Soldamatic augmented reality welding training simulators. Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia), Michael Pitt (National Business Development Manager, Weld Australia), Abhishek Trivedi (Technology Manager, Weld Australia) and Mehdi Tajfar (Weld Consultant, Weld Australia) visited CQUniversity in Gladstone, CQUniversity in Mackay, TAFE Townsville, and TAFE Cairns. Guests at all the presentations were able to try their hand at the technology. The feedback received by Weld Australia from all who attended was extremely positive. Weld Australia would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved for their assistance in facilitating these events.
L to R: Michael Wilson and Geoff Crittenden at CQUniversity in Mackay.
Geoff Crittenden speaking at CQUniversity in Mackay.
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L to R: Luke Haydon and Geoff Crittenden at TAFE Townsville.
L to R: Michael Pitt, Geoff Crittenden, Mehdi Tajar, and Abhishek Trivedi.
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Western Australia Division News New Lithium Processing Plant for Kiwana WA Lithium, a 50/50 joint venture between Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile and Kidman Resources, recently signed an agreement to enter into an Option to Lease with LandCorp for a site selected in Kiwana. Almost 400 jobs will potentially be created during the construction of the refinery, which is expected to start in mid-2019. Additionally, the company’s lithium mine and concentrator will create about 300 jobs during construction and 150 jobs during the operational phase. The refinery, which is expected to be commissioned by 2021, will produce approximately 40,000 tonnes per annum of lithium carbonate and/or lithium hydroxide from the mineral processed at the proposed mine at Mt Holland, south-east of Southern Cross. The deposit at Mt Holland, which hosts a 1.84 million tonne resource, is still open with an estimated mine life of more than 50 years. According to the Hon Bill Johnston, WA’s Mines and Petroleum Minister, “Western Australia is the world’s largest producer of lithium, and the announcement cements our state as an investment destination for downstream processing. Our reserves of lithium, nickel, cobalt and other metals, required for new energy technologies, combined with our technical skills and our close proximity to Asia, means WA is well-placed to capitalise on the growing battery market.”
Western Australia Division Contact Louise Petrick Technology Manager 0409 789 540 l.petrick@weldaustralia.com.au
Technical Evening The Western Australia Division recently held a Technical Evening. Terry Sanford (Owner, Laser Cladding Services) gave a presentation on laser cladding and laser heat treatment. Laser heat treatment is especially well suited to hardening of components such as engine parts or large mould tools, where only certain areas of a part need to obtain surface hardness, while the remainder of the part needs to stay in its un-hardened state. This is not achievable with traditional hardening methods such as furnace, flame or induction hardening, as the whole part is heated. Laser heat treatment will obtain approximately 10 Rockwell C higher hardness than any other hardening method available on the market today. It achieves this by focusing a well defined beam of intense laser light on the component to be laser hardened, combined with rapid self-quenching. Using a combination of controlled rapid travel speed and beamforming optics, the laser head
scans over the component, rapidly heating the component’s surface to a temperature just below its melting point. Due to this rapid travel speed, heat is suddenly conducted away from the heated area, and the bulk heat capacity of the material being hardened typically acts as a heat sink, resulting in a self-quenching effect, achieving very high hardness. In comparison, laser cladding is weld overlay using a high powered laser as the heat source. This makes it ideal for shaft welding repairs on grades such as AISI 4140, 4340, K1045 and so on, particularly when building up worn seal and bearing jounrals. Compared to conventional welding, laser welding provides minimal dilution (less than 2%) and a small heat affected zone (HAZ). Terry Sandford established Laser Cladding Services in Pinjarra 2011. As a boilermaker and welder by trade, Sandford is a true example of Aussie innovation. His technical understanding is remarkable. For more information, visit: www.lasercladdingservices.com.au
Terry Sanford gives a presentation.
L to R: Terry Sanford and Louise Petrick.
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Northern Territory Division News Paolo Corronca (Qualification & Certification Manager, Weld Australia) recently visited the Northern Territory. While there, Paolo met with several companies in order to undertake audits in line with AS/NZS ISO 3834 - Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials. Paolo visited A&B Welding—the first company in Australia certified according to IIW MCS ISO 3834. A&B Welding has maintained their systems and processes in line with IIW MCS ISO 3834 since 2008. As a result, their business has greatly benefited from the certification, particularly in the Northern Territory’s oil and gas market. Historically, IIW MCS ISO 3834 compliance is a mandated requirement throughout the oil and gas market, due to the risk involved in the operations. However, A&B Welding reported that there is a risk that the IIW MCS ISO 3834 system will be overlooked in the future. Some contractors in the Northern Territory are already lifting the requirements around certification in order to expand the pool of companies eligible to bid on oil and gas projects, thereby driving down prices. As a result, there is a serious concern that price will become the key driver, at the expense of the quality of the product. This is particularly concerning in the oil and gas market where a failure can have catastrophic implications both in terms of environmental pollution and human lives.
observed in the workshop. Tracy Ryan and Grant Ryan, the owners of A&B Welding, were extremely helpful throughout the audit. Paolo also visited Topline Steel while in the Northern Territory to undertake a IIW MCS ISO 3834 audit. Darcy Blyth (Responsible Welding Cordinator) and Jodi Harrington assisted Paolo throughout the audit. The results of the audit were very positive. Topline Steel has an extremely well maintained system. As a result, the business has had quite a successful year. In fact, both A&B Welding and
Topline Steel reported that they are set to have one of their biggest years since openin, with some of the state’s largest projects ramping up activity. For instance, INPEX has started updating local business on where opportunities exist as the $50 billion Ichthys LNG project moves from the construction phase to the operational phase. Inpex is expecting to ship its first cargo from the Ichthys LNG project by the end of September. More than 200 local businesses were recently briefed at an event organised by the Chamber of Commerce Northern Territory.
L to R: Darcy Blyth and Jodi Harrington from Topline Steel, and Paolo Corronca (Qualification & Certification Manager, Weld Australia).
Paolo undertook a surveillance audit in line with IIW MCS ISO 3834 and found that A&B Welding was performing at an excellent standard, with the system well
Northern Territory Division Contact Donna South Membership Manager 02 8748 0130 d.south@weldaustralia.com.au
L to R: Grant Ryan (Owner, A&B Welding) and Paolo Corronca (Qualification & Certification Manager, Weld Australia).
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Training & Certification News Welding Career Pathways By Paul James (Training Manager, Weld Australia) Quite often, I receive inquiries from individuals or insurance agencies about becoming a welding inspector or welding supervisor. This is a particularly common query when a welder has been injured or is suffering from a disability and can no longer weld or finds welding difficult. Even as we grow older, the physical strain of being a welder can become too much for the body. As such, a change in job description or a career change may be the best possible solution. Depending on a welders’ experience level, other career pathways that may be considered include health and safety, training, and quality assurance roles such as an auditor or coordinator, or even a consultant. If you are injured, you will need
to consider (with any future occupation or career path, whether welding-related or not) the requirements to perform manual handling or any other action that could exacerbate your injury or disability. If you wish to remain working in the welding industry, and want to become an inspector or supervisor, you should consider the following. Inspection Pathway Pros: • Does not require the lifting of too much equipment, unless you are performing Non Destructive Inspection. There is no regularly-used heavy or builky equipment that you will need to carry. • Entry level qualifications usually
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comprise of short courses (five days or less). Some qualifications are internationally recognised, which can lead to work anywhere across the globe.
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Cons: • Performing inspections requires access to the same types of areas in which a welder must work. For instance, if the weld under inspection is located in a small diameter pipe or on a platform at the top of a ladder, you will need to be able to access these hard-toreach places. • An inspector must be able to pass an eye sight test; welding inspectors require good eyesight to be able to perform visual welding inspections.
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Training & Certification News Supervisor Pathway Pros: • Does not require the lifting of too much equipment. So long as your supervisory position does not require you to weld, there is very little equipment that a supervisor needs to carry or move around. • Can lead to work in a nonworkshop environment. Some more experienced or senior roles can lead to supervisors being responsible for welding quality or welding coordination performed away from the worksite. Cons: • As with inspectors, a supervisor still requires access to the same types of difficult to reach and access areas in which a welder must work. • Need to meet several
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qualification prerequisites. For welding supervisor qualifications to Australian Standards AS 2214 or AS 1796, there are specific prerequisites that must be met in order to sit examinations. There is a higher expectation on supervisors that they will be able to demonstrate greater welding knowledge, leadership qualities and a better understanding of quality and inspection processes. Training will provide you with some of this knowledge, but some of it is gained from experience in the workplace. Employers may still have expectations that you will undertake welding. In larger workplaces, you may be a welder/supervisor. In this type of role, you will supervise others but will still be expected to weld. Or, because of your
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experience, you may be expected to demonstrate and instruct welders. This will require you to perform manual handling or overcome access problems. If you have been injured, this may restrict you to the some of the supervisor roles available. Your career pathway in welding may have been altered because of an injury or disability, but this does not mean that you cannot continue working in a profession and industry that you know and enjoy. If you’ve been injured and are having trouble in your existing welding role, or need any other welding career advice, contact Paul James (Training Manager, Weld Australia) on 02 8748 0150 or p.james@weldaustralia.com.au.
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2018 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 Inspector - Basic
Location
Dates
Melbourne
18 – 22 Jun 2018
Sydney
30 Apr – 4 June 2018
International Welding Specialist
Location
Dates
Brisbane
Week 1: 18 - 22 Jun 2018 Week 2: 16 - 20 Jul 2018 Week 3: 20 - 24 Aug 2018 Week 4: 17 - 21 Sep 2018 Week 5: 15 - 19 Oct 2018
Perth
Week 1: 16 – 20 Apr 2018 Week 2: 14 – 18 June 2018 Week 3: 11 – 15 Jun 2018 Week 4: 23 – 27 Jul 2018 Week 5: 13 – 17 Aug 2018
Sydney
Week 1: 9 – 13 Apr 2018 Week 2: 7 – 11 June 2018 Week 3: 4 – 8 Jun 2018 Week 4: 2 – 6 Jul 2018 Week 5: 30 Jul – 3 Aug 2018
International Welding Inspector - Standard
Location
Dates
Mackay
IWI-S Part 1: 21 – 25 June 2018 IWI-S Part 2: 28 – 30 June 2018
Melbourne
IWI-S Part 1: 16 – 20 Jul 2018 IWI-S Part 2: 31 Jul – 2 Aug 2018
Perth
IWI-S Part 1: 2 – 6 Jul 2018 IWI-S Part 2: 16 – 18 Jul 2018
Sydney
IWI-S Part 1: 25 – 29 June 2018 IWI-S Part 2: 9 – 11 Jul 2018
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The practical and theoretical knowledge of the trainers was excellent, the opportunity to draw on their knowledge was fantastic.”
Quality Control Welding Coordinator
Location
Dates
Sydney
13 – 17 Aug 2018
Welding Technology Appreciation for Engineers
Location
Dates
Brisbane
13 – 15 Jun 2018
Melbourne
29 – 31 June 2018
Perth
21 – 23 June 2018
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2018 Training Calendar Reinforcing Steel Welding Coordinator
Location
Dates
Brisbane
14 – 18 June 2018
Melbourne
20 – 24 Aug 2018
Perth
13 – 17 Aug 2018
Sydney
16 – 20 Apr 2018
International Welding Engineer
Location
Dates (To Be Confirmed)
Wollongong
IWE Module 1: 24 – 28 Sep 2018 IWE Practical: 3 – 7 Dec 2018 IWE Module 2: 10 – 14 Dec 2018 IWE Module 3: 11 – 15 Feb 2019 IWE Module 4: 13 – 17 June 2019
International Welding Technologist
Location
Dates (To Be Confirmed)
Wollongong
IWT Module 1: 24 – 28 Sep 2018 IWT Practical: 3 – 7 Dec 2018 IWT Module 2: 10 – 14 Dec 2018 IWT Module 3: 11 – 15 Feb 2019 IWT Module 4: 13 – 17 June 2019
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. 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.
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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 on these events, contact events@weldaustralia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0100. Materials and Maintenance Advancements in the South West Bunbury, 17 June 2018 The successful application of materials and maintenance programs to mining plant and equipment is critical to the optimisation of an asset life cycle. Maintenance based technologies continue to evolve and their interplay with advanced materials will be discussed. For details, visit: www.materialsaustralia.com.au 2018 National Manufacturing Summit Canberra, 26 June 2018 With the theme of Solutions to Critical Issues – Energy and Technical Training, the aim of the Summit is to leverage the opportunities currently available in the manufacturing sector, and translate these into action. For details, visit: https:// manufacturingsummit.com.au
71st IIW Annual Assembly & International Conference Bali, 15 to 20 July 2018 The IIW 2018 International Conference, organised by Indonesian Welding Society will take place at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center. In conjunction with the IIW General Annual Assembly, the conference is a forum for networking and knowledge exchange among scientists, researchers, and industry related to welding. For details, visit: www.iiw2018.com Pipeline Repair, Hot Tapping & In-Service Welding Sydney, 23 to 24 October 2018 This Weld Australia workshop will provide an overview of pipeline modification and repair, and address common concerns associated with welding onto inservice pipelines. It will also cover thermal analysis modelsl. For details, visit: weldaustraliacom.au/ pipelinerepair
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Upcoming Weld Australia Exam Dates IWI B and IWI S 27 and 28 September IWS and Weld Australia Welding Supervisor (AS 1796 Cert 10 and AS 2214) 13 and 14 June 7 and 8 November Examinations are generally held in capital cities. Locations and start and finish times of examinations are provided upon confirmation of registration. For further information about IIW and Weld Australia exams, contact qnc@weldaustralia.com.au.
CAMS 2018 Wollongong, 27 to 29 November 2018 CAMS2018 continues a series of meetings that evolved from cooperation between two eminent materials professional societies in Australia: Materials Australia (MA) and the Australian Ceramic Society (ACS). The forging of joint objectives has created a series of meetings that started in 2004. For details, visit: https://www.cams2018.com.au
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