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A Message from the CEO National Manufacturing Summit Weld Australia News & Insights National Manufacturing Week Turn Your Trade into a Teaching Career National Manufacturing Week Pipeline Repair Course New South Wales Division Victoria Division South Australia Division Queensland Division Western Australia Division Northern Territory Division Tasmania Division Training & Certification 2019 Training Calendar Advanced Welder Training Courses Upcoming Events
2019 Membership Renewals Weld Australia would like to issue a friendly reminder to all members that 2019 Membership Renewals are now overdue. If you have not renewed your membership, please do so as soon as possible. For further information, please feel free to contact us on membership@weldaustralia.com.au or +61 (0)2 8748 0100.
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 Paul James T: +61 (0)2 8748 0150 E: p.james@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 National Manufacturing Week With the theme of Industrial Evolution, National Manufacturing Week (NMW) was held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in mid-May. The event was enormously successful— certainly the most successful NMW in which Weld Australia has been involved. I was encouraged by the strong attendance at NMW, not just in terms of the people that visited the exhibition, but also the organisations that exhibited. The Welding Zone was the largest that I have ever seen. The scope of new and innovative technology on display throughout the exhibition was great to see, particularly the number of welding robots. This innovative technology was one of the topics covered in Weld Australia’s panel, Adopting Technology: The Pain and the Gain. The panel discussion explored the technologies revolutionising Australia’s manufacturing industry, the challenges that the sector faces, and the role that digitalisation can play in addressing them. I’d like to thank our two panellists, both of whom were highly informative and engaging: Chris Brugeaud (CEO, SSS Manufacturing), and Des Watkins (Managing Director, Watkins Steel).
Our Advanced Welder Training Hub was a key feature of this year’s exhibition. It showcased our advanced welder training equipment, and received a fantastic response from everyone who visited the Weld Australia stand. It was particularly pleasing to see groups of apprentices and school children so excited by this new ‘gamified’ form of welder training. I would like to thank the team from Box Hill TAFE and Lincoln Electric who supported us throughout NMW, assisting with demonstrations of the Soldamatic and Lincoln welding simulators. I’d also like to thank everyone who visited the Weld Australia stand, including representatives from the Victorian Skills Commission, the Australian Space Agency, the Naval Shipbuilding College, the NSW Department of Industry, and a delegation hosted by DMTC that included representatives from Jade Engineering, SMW Group, CSF Industries, Frontline Manufacturing, the Queensland Government, Latrobe City Council, AMGC, CDIC, Marand, Rheinmetall Defence Australia and BAE Systems Australia. For further information about National Manufacturing Week, please see the article on page 9.
Weld Australia’s panel, Adopting Technology: The Pain and the Gain. L to R: Geoff Crittenden, Chris Brugeaud and Des Watkins.
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New Weld Australia Members: May Weld Australia would like to welcome the following members who joined in May 2019. Corporate Members • AWS Centre of Excellence • Scaffstand • Corrective Services NSW Individual Members • Julian Borgert • Nathan Cappa • Matthew De Joux • Dylan Farrell • Chris Fell • Brett Goodman • An Hy • Brian Little • Grant Nash • Ross O’Bryan • Jarrad Parise • Steve Richards • Jackson Ross • Adrian Schellen • Brian Stanley • Alan Stevenson • Shaun Traves • Stephen White • Keith Wood Student Members • Ayrton Brouwer • Renee Brown • Dylan Cook • Troy Darnell • Jordan Field • Spencer Howard • Brandon Jennings • Ryan McKibbin • Andrew Mee • Lolito Orongan Jr • Dhani Rowe • Jackson Sharples • Jack Swale • Stephen Willett • Steele Wilson 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 Endeavour Awards The 16th annual Endeavour Awards saw leaders from the Australian manufacturing industry celebrate their success at the Arts Centre Melbourne in May. The Endeavour Awards are presented annually by Manufacturers’ Monthly, supported by National Manufacturing Week. Recognised as the premier Awards program within the manufacturing industry, the evening is a chance celebrate the many successes within Australian manufacturing. Weld Australia was proud to sponsor the Outstanding Startup Award, which was won by Persistent Aerospace. Based in Western Australia, Persistent Aerospace manufacturers military specification drones. Their tethered unmanned aerial vehicle is able to remain airborne carrying up to 45kg almost indefinitely. My congratulations to the Persistent Aerospace team. Annual General Meeting Weld Australia recently held its Annual General Meeting. During the meeting, David Lake was re-elected as a Director and President; and Rob Johnson was elected as a Director. Rob Johnson (Customer & Market Relationship Manager, Liberty) is an expert senior manager with 30 years experience in sales, marketing and business development. Rob has held a variety of senior sales and marketing roles at Liberty since joining in 2006. He is a Board Member of the Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia and the Australasian Certification Authority for Reinforcing and Structural Steels. Rob holds a Bachelor of Commerce. I’d like to thank David for his ongoing work with Weld Australia over many years, and welcome Rob to the Weld Australia team.
used the skills developed servicing the local truck industry to gain export orders to Tata-Daewoo in Korea; Hino, Nissan and Isuzu in Japan; Scania in Sweden; and Westport in Canada. Since 2008, Hilton Manufacturing has doubled in size and now employs 230 people.
Hilton Manufacturing I recently visited Hilton Manufacturing in Melbourne and was extremely impressed with their facilities, particularly their use of robotics and advanced manufacturing processes. Established in 1976, Hilton Manufacturing operates from a modern, state-of-the-art 15,000m2 factory in Dandenong. Hilton is the preferred supplier to Volvo & Mack, Kenworth, Mercedes, Iveco and Western Star for fuel tanks and associated mounting components. Hilton Manufacturing
My thanks to Todd Hartley (Managing Director, Hilton Manufacturing) for kindly showing me around their very impressive workshop. Geoff Crittenden CEO, Weld Australia
L to R: Geoff Crittenden presents the Outstanding Start-up Award to Prime Creative’s Syed Shah on behalf of Persistent Aerospace at the Endeavour Awards.
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NATIONAL MANUFACTURING
SUMMIT 2019
SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE REGISTER NOW 22 AUGUST 2019 THE AUSTRALIAN SYNCHROTRON MELBOURNE Australia is facing a significant shortage of skilled, qualified trades workers. Without action, the nation will be unable to meet future demand on major projects in industries as diverse as defence, shipbuilding, aerospace, infrastructure, rolling stock, and resources. Despite the manufacturing sector experiencing a period of growth, industry participants continue to cite workforce capability and availability as a critical constraint. This constraint is the basis of the 2019 National Manufacturing Summit’s theme: Skills for the Future.
Register your interest: https://manufacturingsummit.com.au
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Weld Australia News & Insights Weld Australia would like to congratulate three companies that have recently achieved certification to AS/NZS ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials. These companies include: M&S Fabrications in Newcastle, NWEC in Sydney, and TEi Services in Townsville. M&S Fabrications M&S Fabrications was established in 1995 by Managing Director, Greg Martin. Over the past 25 years, M&S Fabrications has become a highly respected steelwork fabrication business, undertaking projects in the industrial, commercial and mining fields. Just some of their major clients include John Holland, Thiess, McDermott’s, Roads and Maritime Services, Caterpillar Global Mining, Seymour Whyte, Daracon, Lendlease, Fulton Hogan, Abergeldie and Freyssinet. With over a quarter of a century worth of experience delivering the highest level of product specification and finish, M&S can cater for a wide range of disciplines, including: metal engineering, light to heavy fabrications, structural steel, mining equipment and associated maintenance and repair, bridgework, handrail manufacture and most methodologies for installation. For more information, visit: http://www.msfabrications.com.au
L to R: Craig Robinson (Manager, M&S Fabrications) and Sasanka Sinha (Senior Welding Engineer, Weld Australia).
NWEC New World Engineering & Construction (NWEC) is a leading Australian steel fabrication, painting, installation, construction management and welding resource supply company with over 35 years of experience, headquartered in Sydney. Their multidisciplinary engineering construction service provides turnkey solutions for structural, mechanical and piping requirements, as well as tank design, construction and maintenance. Their expertise also includes metal section bending and rolling, as well as both on-site and off-site painting.
TEi Services Headquartered in a 5,500m2 manufacturing facility in Townsville, North Queensland, TEi Services is a locally and privately owned engineering and construction company. Since their incorporation in 1968, TEi has built success from a diverse range of engineered solutions, from architectural structural projects through to industrial warehouses, complex mechanical agriculture and transport assets, mining infrastructure and mineral processing equipment.
Their proven track record and experience within the industry solidifies their position as an organisation providing first class services to the petrochemical, rail, road, oil and gas, mining, industrial, power generation and heavy industry sectors across Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific.
TEi has an extensive international client base (particularly in the supply of ball and SAG mill trommels) and a strong domestic presence in industrial construction associated with the resources industry. TEi values long-term partnerships and provides quality and value-added services to all of its clients. They are known for their unquestioned commitment to quality products.
For more information, visit: http://www.nwec.com.au
For more information, visit: https://www.tei.com.au
L to R: Imma Kathir (Business Director, NWEC), Paolo Corronca (Qualification & Certification Manager, Weld Australia), Jae Lee (Managing Director, NWEC), & Bushan Salunke (QA/QC Manager, NWEC).
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L to R: Terry Eaton (Production Manager, TEi) Geoff Crittenden, Adam Packer (Business Development Manager, TEi).
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Turn Your Trade into a Teaching Career Ever considered a career teaching technology in schools? If you’re thinking about a career change, but don’t know where to begin, La Trobe University’s Bachelor of Technology Education could be for you. Learn how to turn your existing skills and knowledge into a rewarding career that will benefit young people and give back to the community. The Bachelor of Technology Education is a specialist qualification designed to prepare experienced tradespeople to teach Technology and Vocational Education and Training (VET) subjects in secondary schools. It is based at La Trobe’s Bundoora campus and features: • Two years ’ advanced standing in recognition of trade and industry experience • Choice of full or part-time studies • Mid-year entry • Weekend classes (so you can keep your job while studying) • Blended learning (part online and part face-to-face) • Other trades people just like you Students will be able to integrate strands of studies that include design and technologies in the years 7 to 12 curriculum.
At the VCE level, Technology curriculum becomes more specialised and includes: • Design and Technology • Food and Technology • Systems Engineering Once you graduate, you’ll be able to teach in one or more of these areas and also in VCE. You’ll complete 80 days of professional experience during the course. There is a dire shortage of trade qualified and industry experienced tradespeople in schools who are qualified to teach Design and Technology and VET in schools programs. So, tradespeople who are also registered school teachers are in big demand. The vast majority of La Trobe University’s students are employed in a school before they
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even graduate, which gives some indication about the present situation. La Trobe regularly has requests from school principals asking for its students to teach at their schools (note that principals can arrange special permission for them to teach before they are qualified). This course features two years of advanced standing for qualified tradespeople who also have eight (or more) years of industry experience in their trade. This means that students can complete what is usually a four year teaching degree in just two years. As such, this is a fantastic opportunity for tradespeople who love their trade but may also looking for a career change. Further Information For further information about the Bachelor of Technology Education course, call Karen on (03) 9479 1325 or visit www.latrobe.edu.au.
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National Manufacturing Week Held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, National Manufacturing Week 2019 cemented its status as one of the focal points of Australia’s manufacturing industry. The 20th edition of the event showcased manufacturing’s industrial evolution—being spurred on by Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing processes—throughout the conference sessions and the exhibition floor. This year’s event focused on supporting manufacturing’s continuing evolution to a high-tech, highly integrated and innovative industry, while providing the latest expert insights, industry research and technology to generate even greater momentum. The recent growth and momentum of Australia’s $383.2 billion manufacturing industry—which is projected to achieve a growth rate of 1.2% over the next five years to $405.8 billion in 2023-2024— was reflected in the strong visitor attendance and atmosphere of this year’s event. Over 11,000 visitors attended NMW 2019. The Welding Technology Zone The Welding Technology Zone at NMW offered manufacturers the latest new technology, advanced manufacturing products and welding solutions, as part of an exhibition featuring over 200 leading industrial suppliers. Welding technology exhibitors included Austedan Fabrications, BOC, Ensitech, Gullco, Kemppi Australia, Leussink Engineering, Lincoln Electric, Supagas and Tesuco. The other zones at NMW this year included: Automation and Robotics, Engineering, Industrial
Weld Australia’s Advanced Welder Training Hub at NMW 2019.
Internet of Things, Safety, and Manufacturing Solutions.
workshops and operations.
Weld Australia’s Advanced Welder Training Hub was a key feature of this year’s exhibition, showcasing the innovative new ways of training tradespeople in today’s digital world. The Advanced Welder Training Hub highlighted how augmented and virtual reality training systems offer an effective training method that allows students to learn at their own pace, while becoming faster and better.
WorldSkills Australia National Manufacturing Week also played host to two WorldSkills Australia competitions, in Mechatronics and Welding, with the aim of discovering the nation’s next generation of skilled champions. Both the WorldSkills Mechatronics and Welding competition ran simultaneously across the three days of NMW, with each area facilitating three one day competitions.
This new interactive technology training method provides welding novices, and those up-skilling their knowledge and techniques, to benefit from gaining hands-on experience in a safe and controlled environment. As a more advanced training system, it also changes the learning experience for future welders looking to acquire the skills and self-confidence they need before moving into real world
The Welding competition was assessed on strict industry standard codes to ensure a high level of quality was obtained and covered a range of welding processes and materials. WorldSkills Australia’s regular competitions celebrate excellence while creating opportunities for young people, who are passionate about their skills and training, to test themselves against their peers.
Michael Pitt (National Business Development Manager, Weld Australia) demonstrates the Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulator.
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An NMW attendee tries their hand at the Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulator.
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National Manufacturing Week Conference Sessions The NMW 2019 conference sessions, spread across the Industry 4.0 Theatre and Connected Manufacturing Theatre, were developed in partnership with Austech and the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC). Featuring over 90 industry leading expert speakers and panellists, the conference was opened by Dr Jens Goennemann, Managing Director of AMGC, followed by a welcome from the Hon Martin Pakula, Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Trade.
fantastic technology. But, the technology is not the final solution. It does not replace getting into a welding booth and striking an arc. But it takes a lot of cost and time out of the training process.” Augmented and virtual reality training systems are studentfocused, allowing individuals to progress at their own pace. Students can learn welding procedures and techniques through a more interactive
training method, gaining hands-on experience in a controlled, safe environment. Weld Australia also hosted a panel that explored the technologies revolutionising Australia’s manufacturing industry, the challenges that the sector faces, and the role that digitalisation can play in addressing them. Panelists included Chris Brugeaud (CEO, SSS Manufacturing), and Des Watkins (Managing Director, Watkins Steel).
Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia) spoke on the topic of New Technology Revolutionising Welder Training. According to Crittenden, “Welder training in Australia is outdated and underfunded. The TAFE welding course and curriculum was last amended in 1995 and bears no relation to what is actually required by industry. In fact, in terms of welder training, nothing much has change in over 130 years. Until now.” Crittenden explained that oldschool welder training techniques are being replaced with innovative methods that rely on augmented and virtual reality systems. “Augmented reality and virtual reality welding simulators are
Geoff Crittenden speaks at NMW on the topic of New Technology Revolutionising Welder Training.
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Pipeline Repair, Hot Tapping & In-Service Welding Course Registrations Now Open Perth, 7 & 8 August 2019 Registrations are now open for the Pipeline Repair, Hot Tapping & In-Service Welding course to be held in Perth on 7 and 8 August 2019. Presented by international expert Bill Bruce, this course provides an in-depth overview of the various aspects of pipeline modification and repair (full encirclement sleeves, hot taps, and so on) and addresses common concerns around welding in-service pipelines. The course is designed to help avoid pipeline shutdowns and interruptions of service, bolstering both economic and environmental benefits for operators and welders alike. Plus, repairs can be undertaken efficiently, effectively and with full confidence.
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New South Wales Division News Weld Australia Supports University Awards Weld Australia is dedicated to supporting the future of the industry. As such, we were proud to present the Weld Australia Prize for Academic Excellence at the 2019 School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Awards at the University of New South Wales on 9 May. Igor Buvac received the award for excellence in the subject CVEN3303 Steel Structures. Igor Buvac received a free 12 month Weld Australia membership, which will enable him to access invaluable resources to future his career in the welding industry. On 31 May, Weld Australia sponsored the Award for Academic Achievement in ENGG434 Introduction to Materials Welding and Joining at the University of Wollongong’s Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences. The Award was won by Jonathan Greaves. Spotlight Session: AS/NZS ISO 9606-1 Weld Australia recently held a technical presentation evening focused on AS/NZS ISO 9606-1 Qualification testing of welders— Fusion welding. The session was facilitated by Bruce Cannon, the Principal Welding Engineer and Technical Publications Manager, Weld Australia. Bruce is also the Chair of the Standards Australia Committee WD-003 and has represented Australia at numerous ISO meetings, including that related to the current revision of ISO 9606-1.
New South Wales Division Contact Paolo Corronca Qualification & Certification Manager 0438 012 099 p.corronca@weldaustralia.com.au
The presentation provided information on: • The historical use of the Standard in Australia • An overview of the current edition, including ISO rulings and interpretations • Information on the importance of the Standard in the Australian welding industry • The benefits of having welders qualified to the Standard The session proved very popular and was very well received by all in attendance. $16 Million of Government Funding to Help NSW Manufacturing Businesses The NSW Government is offering over $16 million in funding to help manufacturing businesses save energy and money. The funding can be used to: • Upgrade energy monitoring
systems Replace or retrofit old, inefficient equipment Install new energy efficient equipment Improve manufacturing processes
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If you’re successful, you’ll receive up to $120,000 in matched funding per site, to implement a project that saves gas or electricity. Eligibility Any business with a manufacturing site in NSW can apply, as long as it: • Has an ABN and is registered for GST • Undertakes manufacturing activities (according to the Manufacturing Division of ANZSIC 2006) or cotton ginning. For further information, visit the Department of Planning and Environment website.
Save the Date Upcoming Event The next New South Wales Division event will be held on Thursday 27 June. So please be sure to ‘Save the Date’ in your diary. Invitations will be emailed to all members as soon as possible. Bruce Cannon presents the Spotlight Session on AS/NZS ISO 9606.
Attendees at the Spotlight Session on AS/NZS ISO 9606.
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L to R: Igor Buvac is presented the Weld Australia Prize for Academic Excellence at UNSW by Sasanka Sinha.
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Victoria Division News Election of New Chairperson Rob Vernon has recently resigned as the Chairman of the Victoria Division Committee. Weld Australia would like to take this opportunity to extend its appreciation for his commitment and contribution, both to Weld Australia, and to the broader welding industry over many years. A new Chairperson will be elected soon, with further information made available to members as soon as possible.
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Leader in Global Supply Chain Partnerships: Holden Special Vehicles
2019 Individual Award Winners • Honour Roll - Service to Industry: Geoffrey Bell • Young Manufacturer of the Year: Nicholas Orchowksi • Woman Manufacturer of the Year: Rochelle Avinu
2019-2020 Victorian State Budget Treasurer, Tim Pallas, recently Victorian Manufacturing Hall delivered the 2019-2020 Victorian of Fame State Budget. The Government The Victorian Manufacturing Hall provides for a $1 billion surplus in of Fame recognises outstanding 2019-2020. The State Government’s businesses and individuals in outlook indicates Victoria’s the manufacturing industry. The economy is on track to grow by 2019 Award winners and finalists 3.0% in 2018-2019 but is likely were announced at the Victorian to slow to 2.75% per annum Manufacturing Hall of Fame thereafter. In a budget heavy Awards Gala Dinner, held at the on infrastructure spending and Peninsula in Docklands on Tuesday, support for regional areas, the 14 May 2019, during National Budget has several new initiatives Manufacturing Week. Weld for business. Australia would like to congratulate all the 2019 winners, who are Skills outlined below. • $82.7 million to support eligible 2019 Company Award Winners • Company Induction: RUAG Australia • Manufacturer of the Year – Small Business: Columbia Australia • Manufacturer of the Year – Medium Business: Safetech • Manufacturer of the Year – Large Business: Dulux Australia • Leader in Workforce Skills Development: Barker Trailers • Leader in Industry 4.0: Robert Bosch Australia • Leader in Innovative Product Development and Commercialisation: Air Radiators Victoria Division Contact Victor Blain Senior Welding Engineer 0409 823 991 v.blain@weldaustralia.com.au
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students to access subsidised training and develop skills in the TAFE and training system. $57 million for a new Building Better TAFEs fund TAFE facilities around Victoria. $41.2 million to respond to strong demand for Free TAFE. 30 priority TAFE courses and
The 2019 Winners of the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards.
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18 pre-apprenticeship courses across the State are free. $5.6 million allocated for a suite of higher apprenticeships.
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Infrastructure • $3.4 billion to deliver upgrades to the Sunbury, Cranbourne and Hurstbridge train lines. • $804 million to upgrade Victoria’s regional road network. • $100 million for detailed design work on the Western Rail Plan, which aims to separate suburban and regional trains in Melbourne’s western suburbs. • Major project investments include the NorthEast Link, the Melbourne Airport Rail and 75 level crossing removals. Industry Capability • $150 million to create the Victorian Jobs and Investment Fund, which will drive initiatives of state significance and attract strategic investment. This fund includes $10 million for LaunchVic to continue to support local startups and attract innovation and investment projects into the state and $8.8 million for employment initiatives. • $5 million will be provided to fund trade missions, and the delivery of training and skills programs to help build export capability in local businesses.
The 2019 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards.
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South Australia Division News The South Australia Division will host a technical event on 13 June, focused on the topic, The Effect of Shielding Gas Composition on Welding Performance. With limited places available, if you haven’t already registered, we encourage you to do so—before it’s too late. Are you a fabricator? Do you weld to AS/NZS 1554 Structural Steel Welding? Are you looking at lowering fabrication costs without comprising quality? Do you oversee the compliance to welding specifications? If so, this is a must attend event for you. Weld Australia is pleased to announce this important session that will take you through the effects of shielding gas composition on welding performance for steel and stainless steel. The selection of gas mix significantly impacts the quality of the weld so it is crucial to have a understanding of gas choice to deliver a quality weld at a lower cost. This important presentation will demonstrate the effects and give you a sound understanding of the science behind gas selection. This event will integrate theory and practical behind the gas constituents and explain why the gas mix is an essential variable in a welding procedure, with a range of gas mixes being available to demonstrate. We will also take you through the recent development
between Weld Australia and AWS, followed by an opportunity to network over light refreshments at the conclusion of the evening. About the Presenter: Dr Rahim Kurji The Lead Engineer at Australian Welding Solutions, Rahim completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering in 2017, focusing on Hydrogen Assisted Cold Cracking. Rahim is an experienced Professional Engineer, with just under a decade of experience working in the field of asset integrity management. As a QA/QC specialist with in-depth knowledge in advanced manufacturing, he works extensively with crossfunctional engineering teams providing insight into the overall strategic direction and subjectspecific expertise in addition to onsite troubleshooting. Rahim also facilitates several Professional Development Courses and Lectures on occasion at the University of Adelaide. In 2015, Rahim was the recipient of a WTIA (now Weld Australia) Award, which recognised him as an
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outstanding individual contributing to technological innovation in the welding industry. Event Details • Date: Thursday 13 June, 2019 • Time: 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start • Venue: AWS Building 8/5 Stephen Street Melrose Park 5039 • PPE Requirements: All attendees must wear enclosed shoes, and bring safety glasses. Numbers are strictly limited to 25 people for this event. Please register today to avoid missing out. Registrations close on 11 June unless booked out prior. Further Information For further information, contact Membership at Weld Australia on (02) 8748 0135 or via email to membership@weldaustralia.com.au South Australia Division Contact Brian Rungie National Manager Strategic Partnerships 0438 588 214 b.rungie@weldaustralia.com.au
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2019 South Australia Conference & Trade Exhibition 4-6 November 2019, Adelaide Convention Centre Presented by Australian Institute for Non-destructive Testing The 2019 AINDT Conference will be a three-day gathering of NDT & CM experts from a wide range of industry, research and academic backgrounds including; mining, defence, oil and gas, offshore, pipelines, power generation, petrochemical, manufacturing, fabrication and construction.
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Queensland Division News TAFE Queensland Course to Establish Fraser Coast as Defence Manufacturing Hub Local workers have a new pathway to find welding and fabrication industry jobs at a diverse range of sites across Queensland, with courses in advanced welding now being offered at the Fraser Coast’s TAFE campuses. Hervey Bay was chosen as the site for the new ISO 9606 course designed by Weld Australia and TAFE Queensland, following a successful pilot in Brisbane. The program was developed in response to the Federal Government’s commitment to spend $200 billion in defence services over the next decade. It follows Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions seeking expressions of interest in the factory’s development and revealing a timeline for jobs at the site. With hundreds of local businesses eyeing potential jobs at the
site, the new welding course will provide an opportunity for businesses and professionals to up-skill their workforce and provide a direct skill path in preparation for the factory’s development. The ISO training will also benefit a range of local manufacturing groups, such as GMG, Purcell & Co and others who are looking to join MILVEHCOE’s supply chain. TAFE Queensland’s (Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay - Burnett) General Manager, Ana Rodger said the course was an opportunity for local manufacturing and engineering businesses to train welders to an international standard. “We predict that there will be a growing need for qualified welders as well as those trained to an international standard and we want to make sure that the Queensland supply chains that will be utilised in this growth area are up-skilled to the ISO standard,”
Ms Rodger said. ”This will come at no cost to the employer; the only cost will be the time it takes for employees to be trained.” This article originally appeared in the Fraser Coast Chronicle.
TAFE Queensland Welding Students Prepare for Naval Shipbuilding Jobs North Queenslanders are skilling up for naval shipbuilding jobs after TAFE Queensland announced it has received course endorsement from the Naval Shipbuilding College. The endorsement means Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade graduates will be acknowledged by shipbuilding and supply chain industries across the country as being ‘job ready.’ The TAFE Queensland Cairns campus also became the third in Australia to offer a restrictive welding qualification, preparing students for naval and cruise ship maintenance jobs in Cairns. According to Naval Shipbuilding College Training Quality and Assurance Manager Paul Whetstone, “This is great news for North Queensland students who will undertake training that directly aligns with the future needs of Australia’s growing naval shipbuilding industry,’’ he said. “A critical component of the enhanced welding course will be to skill students how to weld in a restricted position, an essential requirement for potential employers. We need skilled workers to fill the projected 15,000 jobs that will be needed to build and sustain our future fleet, including the technologically advanced Attack class Submarines and Hunter class Frigates.”
Watch the WIN News Wide Bay media coverage.
Queensland Division Contact Abhishek Trivedi Senior Welding Engineer 0409 670 433 a.trivedi@weldaustralia.com.au
Watch the WIN News Cairns media coverage.
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Western Australia Division News This month, the Western Australia Division profiles one of Perth’s largest construction projects in recent times: the Western Australian Museum. Located in the Perth Cultural Centre on the site of the museum’s former incarnation, the $395.9 million project will be up to three times bigger than its predecessor and feature up to 7,000m² of gallery spaces. Cutting-edge technology is helping to build a new home for the Western Australian Museum’s impressive collection. Rising from the shadows of its neighbouring buildings, the steel skeleton of the new Western Australian Museum cuts a hulking profile in the sky. Multiplex, and its design team comprising HASSELL+OMA, has been appointed as the Managing Contractor that will design and construct the New Museum for Western Australia. The dramatic new design links contemporary architecture with the historic and heritage-listed buildings, creating a visual landmark for the State. Core Strength An added challenge to maintaining the site’s foundation integrity was the need to heavily load the new museum’s cores to the equivalent of a 30-storey building. The live and dead load requirements considered the build’s proximity to the heritage buildings, the museum’s future content requirements and a 17m cantilever over some of the heritage buildings. BG&E structural engineer Harry Seward explained that both cores have pile foundations down to the bedrock, with the northern core differing slightly to accommodate an altered basement level. The original building design accounted for a basement exhibition space, but it has since been relocated to level one, with the remaining basement level designated for secure storage facilities.
Western Australia Division Contact Mehdi Tajfar Welding Engineer 0417 044 370 m.tajfar@weldaustralia.com.au
“We created the basement in a top-down approach, so the core actually piles from ground level down to basement level as opposed to concrete floors, which is more conventional,” he said. The top-down basement approach let the project team save time and build up while, at the same time, establishing contiguous piled walls for the basement and digging out the remaining material. Solid Frame Seward explained that the new museum is a steel structure, with most of the primary load paths relying on steel, along with some concrete slabs. “There are no support columns in the galleries, so we have a lot of high-strength trusses spanning 30m through the centre and 20m spanning primary beams,” he said. “The main western truss spans 50m in addition to a 17m cantilever over Hackett Hall as a way to incorporate the heritage building into the new structure.” The team used Grade 450 steel for the project, delivering a 25% weight reduction compared to standard grade steel and a 15% cost saving. Multiplex Project Engineer Marco Neves said one of their main challenges was arranging delivery
WA Committee Expressions of Interest We are currently seeking expressions of interest for new WA Committee members. The application process is open to all Weld Australia members with an emphasis on the shipbuilding and rail industries (as growth industries in WA), as well as the consumable industry. To submit your expression of interest, please email membership@weldaustralia.com.au.
of the steel components on a compact project lot of approximately 11,565m2 on a site bordered by two busy roads and multiple heritage buildings. “We had to ensure steel was delivered in the order that it was needed, but we also had to factor in the weight of the steel components.” Most trusses were delivered on Francis Street and lifted on a dual crane for pieces up to 45t. The team used the project’s sole tower crane, strategically placed in the middle of the construction site, for loads up to a 20t capacity. The segments were subsequently assembled and put into position with a bell crane. This article originally appeared in create.
An artists’ impression of the completed New Museum for Western Australia.
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Northern Territory Division News NT Chief Minister asks PM for $300 million Shiplift Help The Territory will plunge deeper into debt if the Commonwealth doesn’t agree to the Gunner Government’s demand for $300 million of federal funding for its ship lift project. Chief Minister Michael Gunner reached out to Prime Minister Scott Morrison in early June for financial support for the Darwin Ship Lift and Marine Industry Park at East Arm. In a letter to Prime Minister Morrison, Gunner said his Government had put $100 million towards the project, but needed $300 million more. If that money didn’t come from the Federal Government, he would seek to borrow it to secure the “nationbuilding infrastructure”. “I believe we must continue to grow the northern economy through more population, better infrastructure and major projects,” Gunner wrote.
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.
An artists’ impression of the ship lift at East Arm.
$216.2 million commitment to the revitalisation of Kakadu National Park and the remediation of Jabiru across four years, rather than the 10-year time frame at present. Gunner invited Prime Minister Morrison to Kakadu to the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the project.
“The Darwin Ship Lift and Marine Industry Park is an important national project which will provide a significant push to that growth. It will enable the maintenance and servicing of Defence and Australian Border Force vessels, along with commercial and private vessels, in particular from the oil, gas and marine industries. The project will drive industry, create local jobs and help to consolidate Darwin’s position as a hub for marine maintenance and servicing,” wrote Gunner.
This article originally appeared in the NT News.
Gunner also called on Prime Minister Morrison to roll out his
ELA chief executive Carley Scott said the launch was significant. “This is the single most important event to date in putting the Australian space industry on the global map and will open the doors to growth and job opportunities in the Australian space industry,” Scott said.
Northern Territory Division Contact Abhishek Trivedi Senior Welding Engineer 0409 670 433 a.trivedi@weldaustralia.com.au
NASA to Launch Rockets from NT in World First NASA has chosen the Northern Territory as the location for its first ever rocket launch from a nongovernment owned site. The American space agency will work with Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) to send rockets into space from the Arnhem Space Centre early next year.
To submit your expression of interest, please email membership@weldaustralia.com.au. a non-government launch site anywhere else in the world and the decision by NASA to partner with ELA in Australia firmly embeds Australia as a serious part of the global space sector.” “The significance of ELA locking in NASA’s first commercial space launch means that the Australian Space Agency’s goal of 20,000 additional jobs and tripling the size of its industry to $12 billion is increasingly achievable.” “It’s exciting to be pioneering the development of commercial space launch services in Australia and it’s even more rewarding to be doing it with one of the world’s leading space agency and one synonymous with cutting-edge space exploration.” This article originally appeared in the NT News.
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Tasmania Division News Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council (TMEC) Offers Specialised Welding Training for TasTAFE Teachers The TMEC Advanced Welder Centre (AWC) is located at the Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in South Burnie, Tasmania. This facility is equipped with the latest augmented reality simulators and RealWeld systems in order to train, retrain and certify welders to the requisite national and international standards. The virtual reality simulators mimic real welding experiences and are compatible with live welding equipment. They provide statistical feedback on weld quality, accuracy and comparative improvements in technique. The facility is assisting in increasing skills within existing workforces and increase the numbers of skilled welders available to Tasmanian manufacturers. Additionally, the program will create a database of welders in Tasmania and could assist in identifying skills gaps. TMEC is proud that this facility is industry led, and responsive to industry needs whilst working closely with TasTAFE. Eight TasTAFE metals teachers were recently trained in specialised welding techniques thanks to a partnership between TMEC and TasTAFE.
“Designed by Weld Australia specifically for welding trade teachers, the training provides an in-depth understanding of augmented reality and its application to welding. During the training, trade teachers’ complete beads, butts and fillet welds in various positions, and create, edit and report on various welding exercises,” Wyllie said. “The training will qualify welders to the standard required for the qualification: testing of welders Fusion welding. This is a minimum requirement for defence, rolling stock, and infrastructure projects. Training will focus on welding according to the latest industry standards as well as installation and operation of the augmented reality welding simulators.” “TMEC and the Advanced Welding Centre will continue to work in close collaboration with TasTAFE. The implementation and exposure to this innovative training will revolutionise welder training in Tasmania. TMEC looks forward to working with Tas TAFE to also provide opportunities for students to access and learn of this cuttingedge technology,” Wyllie said.
TasTAFE CEO, Jenny Dodd, said the partnership with TMEC provided an excellent opportunity for TasTAFE’s Metals teachers to learn the latest techniques using state of the art equipment. “TasTAFE’s priority is to meet the needs of industry and ensure that our students leave TasTAFE with the latest skills which are relevant to industry. This training ensures our teachers are trained to the latest and best industry standards and can then go back and share this with their students in our workshops. I’d like to thank TMEC and Weld Australia for their generosity in offering this training to our teachers. It’s a great example of TasTAFE working together with industry to benefit our students and the industry as a whole,” Dodd said.
Training at TMEC.
TMEC General Manager, Kent Wyllie said TMEC was pleased to offer ‘Train the Trainer’ sessions for teachers as part of a growing partnership between the two organisations. The training is being delivered by Weld Australia experts at TMEC’s Advanced Welder Centre.
Tasmania Division Contact Victor Blain Senior Welding Engineer 0409 823 991 v.blain@weldaustralia.com.au
Watch the WIN News Tasmania coverage of the TasTAFE teacher training at TMEC.
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Training & Certification News The Business Case for Upskilling: How to Convince Your Employer to Invest in Your Training While asking your employer to cover the cost of a course or training can be nerve-wracking, it can also be mutually beneficial. Here are some tips on how to compile a business case for upskilling. How Can It Benefit Your Employer? It is important to emphasise the ways in which your training will benefit your employer. For example, the course may provide you with skills that will help improve your efficiency or expand your skillset in a way that could be utilised in your job. It might ensure that you are abreast of industry trends or International and Australian Standards. It might give you the ability to take on new responsibilities, and you may also be able to pass on your knowledge to colleagues. When you study a course related to your role, you are likely to think about what you’ve learned in the course, and implement it within your role. Seeing your job from a new angle brings renewed focus. Investing in a course is a
relatively low price to pay for a more committed reinvigorated employee. By justifying the Return On Investment (ROI) you can demonstrate the way upskilling will benefit your employer and the company as a whole. If you can assign a monetary value to the ROI this will strengthen your case even more. For example, you can highlight the fact that it is often cheaper to upskill current staff, as opposed to hiring new employees. In a nutshell, you need to be sure to highlight the benefits for both yourself, and your employer. These might include: • You’ll get a qualification that improves your career prospects. • Gaining higher education will improve your sense of selfworth and confidence. • Your employer will gain a more efficient staff member with greater knowledge. • Education funding is proven to improve employee loyalty and staff retention levels. • Upskilling and promoting
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existing staff is often cheaper than employing new people. Conduct Your Own Research Before talking to your employer, do your research. This way, you’ll be armed with the answers to any questions they may ask you. Look into the particular course you’re wanting to do and how it relates to your current job or the job you’re aspiring for. By choosing something relevant to your career, you can make yourself a more valuable employee. You should also find out whether people in higher positions than you in the company have extra qualifications as this will be a good indicator of whether your employee is likely to find you. If people in higher positions don’t hold extra qualifications it is less likely that your training will be funded. Part-time and Online Training It is important to take into consideration the format of the training or course that you’d like to undertake. If possible, opt for a part-time course, a course that is
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Training & Certification News The Business Case for Upskilling: How to Convince Your Employer to Invest in Your Training available online, on-demand, or a short course that you can complete in a week or two. Employers are much more likely to fund these types of courses, as their format minimises the time you’ll need to spend away from your job. Online study can also enhance a wide range of transferable skills, from time management and organisation, through to initiative and research. The development of these types of skills will improve your ability to undertake your existing role. In short, online study helps to build the whole person and makes us into better employees. In conjunction with the American Welding Society (AWS), Weld Australia offers a range of 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, allowing you to complete them in your own time. These courses include: • Economics of Welding • Fabrication Maths - Advanced • Fabrication Maths – Basic • Metallurgy - Advanced • Metallurgy - Basic • Non-Destructive Testing • Welding Fundamentals Advanced • Welding Fundamentals - Basic • Welding Safety • Welding Sales Representative • Welding Symbols Weld Australia also offers a range of short courses, including: • Welding Inspection Courses • Welding Supervision and Coordination Courses • Specialist Industry Courses
Learn more about Weld Australia’s online courses Talk to Your Colleagues If any of your friends or colleagues have successfully asked for a course to be funded, ask how they went about it and what kind of questions were asked. Having a successful case study can help you prepare and give you some tips on how to approach it – whether they formally made a presentation or just had a meeting with their employer – and how to answer the tricky questions your employer might pose to you about it. Be Realistic Often, asking for funding can be quite an involved process, particularly if several stakeholders are involved. Be prepared to make your case multiple times and have to answer difficult questions, such as whether you undertaking the course will cut into your normal work hours or distract
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you from performing to your full capacity. By anticipating these sorts of conversations, you will demonstrate to your employer how committed you are. Be Prepared for Rejection There is always the possibility that, no matter how well formed your business case is, your employer rejects your request. If this happens, it’s important to understand the reasons for this answer and gauge whether this is a final decision or simply a case of bad timing. This way, you know whether there’s scope to resubmit your proposal at a later date. For further information about Weld Australia’s courses, please contact Paul James (Training Manage, Weld Australia) on p.james@ weldaustralia.com.au or 02 8748 0150.
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Training & Certification News International Welding Engineer and Technologist Course 2019 Weld Australia will again conduct the International Welding Engineer Course at the University of Wollongong, starting on 23 September. Successful completion of this course will see graduates obtain the globally recognised qualification, International Institute of Welding (IIW) – International Welding Engineer (IWE) or International Welding Technologist (IWT), depending on applicant’s prerequisites. IWE certification has taken on a greater importance over the last year with the requirement for companies to become certified to AS/NZ ISO 3834 to work with some of the prime contractors on the large defence projects around Australia. This will require the certified companies to have a nominated Responsible Welding Coordinator with the IWE and IWT qualifications amongst the recommended education requirements. The Entry Conditions for the IWT have been relaxed and now are:
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Certificate in an engineeringrelated discipline from a College/Vocational/Technical institute requiring a minimum of 2 years study after high school (e.g. Engineeringrelated Trade qualification; Cert III or higher from TAFE or another RTO in an engineering-related trade qualification, or higher); OR
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Entry Conditions for the IWE have not changed. As a minimum, you will need: 1. Australian Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or related discipline); or 2. Registered Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia or IPENZ; or 3. Equivalent overseas qualifications or recognition. 4. Welding Engineers can find work in Australia and abroad in fields as diverse as process
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plants, structural steelwork, bridges, pressure vessels, pipework and pipelines, storage tanks, offshore structures, earth moving equipment, ship-building and ship repair, general heavy machinery, power generation equipment and for material testing, amongst others. Enrolment will put you ahead of the curve, boost your career and earning potential, and make you the preferred candidate for largescale projects around the globe. Weld Australia’s IWE/IWT course will cover: • Welding processes and equipment • Materials and their behaviour during welding • Construction and design • Fabrication and applications engineering • Hands on practical welding If you require any information with regards to the next course, please contact Paul James (Training Manage, Weld Australia) on p.james@weldaustralia.com.au or 02 8748 0150.
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Training & 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. Key Weld Australia Exam Dates Examinations are generally held in State capital cities around Australia. Locations and start and finish times of examinations will be provided upon confirmation of registration.
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Keep an eye on Weld Connect or the Weld Australia website for further details: https:// weldaustralia.com.au.
The National Examination dates to be held in state capital cities where sufficient registrations are received: • 12 June – IWS and National Welding Supervisor Paper A • 13 June: • Welding Supervisor B1: AS 1796 Certificate 10 • Welding Supervisor B2: AS 2214 Welding Supervisor • 6 November – IWS and National Welding Supervisor Paper A
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.
7 November – Welding Supervisor B1 and B2 Code exams
Examinations will also be held on other dates in 2019.
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WeldQ ID. If you do not know your WeldQ ID, please 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
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Training & 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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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 Qld SkillsTech: https://tafeskillstech.edu.au Northern Territory • Charles Darwin University: www.cdu.edu.au Western Australia • Australian Welding Academy: •
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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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2019 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
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Adelaide
11 - 15 Nov 2019
Brisbane
2 - 6 Sep 2019
Mackay
15 - 19 July 2019
Melbourne
16 - 20 Sep 2019
Sydney
17 - 21 Jun 2019 9 - 13 Sep 2019
International Welding Specialist Location
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Adelaide
Week 1: 3 - 7 Jun 2019 Week 2: 8 - 12 Jul 2019 Week 3: 5 - 9 Aug 2019 Week 4: 9 - 13 Sep 2019 Week 5: 30 Sep - 4 Oct 2019
Brisbane
Week 1: 19 - 23 Aug 2019 Week 2: 30 Sep 2019 - 04 Oct 2019 Week 3: 28 Oct 2019 - 01 Nov 2019 Week 4: 25 - 29 Nov 2019 Week 5: 16 Dec 2019 - 20 Dec 2019
Mackay
Week 1: 05 - 09 Aug 2019 Week 2: 02 - 06 Sep 2019 Week 3: 30 Sep 2019 - 04 Oct 2019 Week 4: 04 - 08 Nov 2019 Week 5: 02 - 06 Dec 2019
Perth
Week 1: 25 - 29 Mar 2019 Week 2: 29 Apr - 3 May 2019 Week 3: 20 - 24 May 2019 Week 4: 17 - 21 Jun 2019 Week 5: 15 - 19 Jul 2019
Sydney
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International Welding Inspector - Standard Location
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Adelaide
IWI-S Part 1: 17 - 21 Jun 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 1 - 3 Jul 2019
Brisbane
IWI-S Part 1: 5 - 9 Aug 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 26 - 28 Aug 2019
Mackay
IWI-S Part 1: 24 - 28 Jun 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 1 - 3 Jul 2019
Melbourne
IWI-S Part 1: 15 - 19 Jul 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 29 - 31 Jul 2019
Perth
IWI-S Part 1: 13 - 17 May 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 27 - 29 May 2019
Sydney
IWI-S Part 1: 23 - 27 Sep 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 19 - 11 Oct 2019
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2019 Training Calendar International Welding Engineer Location
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Wollongong
Module 1: 23 - 27 Sep 2019 Practical Phase: 25 - 29 Nov 2019 Module 2: 2 - 6 Dec 2019 Module 3: 10 - 14 Feb 2020 Module 4: 4 - 8 May 2020
International Welding Technologist Location
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Wollongong
Module 1: 23 - 27 Sep 2019 Practical Phase: 25 - 29 Nov 2019 Module 2: 2 - 6 Dec 2019 Module 3: 10 - 14 Feb 2020 Module 4: 4 - 8 May 2020
Quality Control Welding Coordinator (QCWC) Location
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19 - 23 Aug 2019 Welding Technology Appreciation for Engineers (3DE)
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Sydney
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Perth
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Melbourne
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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 Further Information For further information, please contact: training@weldaustralia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0100, or visit www.weldaustralia.com.au.
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
The Advanced Welder Training Centre at TAFE SA’s Regency Campus.
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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. 13th International Conference on the Mechanical Behaviour of Materials Melbourne, 10 to 14 June RMIT University is proud to facilitate the organisation of the thirteenth edition of ICM. The theme of ICM-13 is ‘Advanced Materials, Manufacturing, Design and Optimisation’. For further details visit: https://www.icm-13.com/ AFR National Infrastructure Summit Melbourne, 12 to 13 June The Summit is Australia’s premier forum for government, contractors, analysts, and academics to hear Ministerial announcements, debate the outlook for urban regeneration and understand what shifting federal priorities mean for the project pipeline. For details, visit: https://www.informa.com.au Transport Australia Conference Sydney, 26 to 28 June The conference program will explore the theme: Shaping Australia’s Transport Future. It will consist of the following main topics: The Future of Transport; Renewable Energy; Securing our
Transport Future; Pick the Right Project. For details, visit: www.transport2019.com.au APICAM 2019: 2nd Asia-Pacific International Conference on Additive Manufacturing Melbourne, 30 June to 3 July Hosted by Materials Australia, the purpose of this conference is to provide a focused forum for the presentation of advanced research and improved understanding of various aspects of additive manufacturing and 3D printing. For further details, visit: www.apicam2019.com.au 72nd IIW Annual Assembly and International Conference Bratislava, Slovakia, 7 to 12 July Researchers, industry practitioners, educators, students and professionals from over 50 countries worldwide will attend this IIW event. The Congress will enable meetings and knowledge exchange within the 26 technical expert commissions, while the International Conference will be focused on solutions in the automotive industry. For further information, visit: www.iiw2019.com
Event Spotlight: 2019 National Manufacturing Summit 22 August, Melbourne Do you struggle to fill vacant positions? Concerned about the future of Australian manufacturing? Want to upskill your workforce with globalstandard training? With the theme of Skills for the Future, the National Manufacturing Summit gathers leading representatives from all major Australian manufacturing stakeholders—business, unions, universities, finance, suppliers, and government—to discuss the sector’s prospects, and identify promising, pragmatic policy measures designed to support an industrial turnaround. The Summit is a must-attend event for anyone with a vested interest in manufacturing, skills, training and apprenticeships. Just some of the speakers include Dr Jens Goennemann (AMGC), Chris Brugeaud (SSS Manufacturing), Adrian Boden (SEMMA), and Professor Michelle Gee (Sir Lawrence Wackett Centre). Weld Australia will host the 2019 National Manufacturing Summit at The Australian Synchrotron in Melbourne on 22 August. Register Now.
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