Weld Connect - March 2023

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NSW INDUSTRY NIGHT AT ANTEC GROUP

INDUSTRY DRINKS NIGHT

SUCCESSFUL CERTIFICATION AUDITS AT PMG

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WELD AUSTRALIA CONTACTS

NATIONAL OFFICE PO Box 197, Macquarie Park BC NSW 1670 02 8748 0100

office@weldaustralia.com.au

weldaustralia.com.au

Geoff Crittenden Chief Executive Officer 02 8748 0100

g.crittenden@weldaustralia.com.au

ENGINEERING

Victor Blain, Engineering Team Manager – South & West 0409 823 991

v.blain@weldaustralia.com.au

TRAINING

Guy Brooks, Training Manager 0488 743 322

g.brooks@weldaustralia.com.au

MARKETING

Michelle Bignold, National Manager, Sales & Marketing 0437 106 726

m.bignold@weldaustralia.com.au

MEMBERSHIP

David Choudry, Membership Manager 0417 878 104

d.choudry@weldaustralia.com.au

QUALIFICATION & CERTIFICATION

Deniz Yalniz, Qualification and Certification Team Manager 0487 487 170

d.yalniz@weldaustralia.com.au

NEW SOUTH WALES

Arya Sharifian, Welding Engineer 0419 414 901

a.sharifian@weldaustralia.com.au

VICTORIA, TASMANIA & SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Victor Blain, Engineering Team Manager – South & West 0409 823 991

v.blain@weldaustralia.com.au

QUEENSLAND & NORTHERN TERRITORY

Ross O’Bryan, Engineering Team Manager - East 0491 491 888

r.obryan@weldaustralia.com.au

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Mehdi Tajfar, Senior Welding Engineer 0417 044 370

m.tajfar@weldaustralia.com.au

NSW Industry Night at Antec Group

Welcome to the March 2023 edition of Weld Connect

The Australian Government has legislated emissions reductions targets of 43% by 2030 (on 2005 levels) and net zero by 2050. These targets are enshrined in law in the Climate Change Act 2022

These targets will play a key role in limiting global temperature increases and ensuring Australia’s transition to a low carbon future consistent with our commitments under the Paris Agreement.

Importantly, these targets will necessitate the construction of new infrastructure on a massive scale. Australia’s existing renewable energy generation of 64GW is forecast to grow to over 218GW by 2050. This will comprise 90GW of wind, 35.3GW 39GW of solar, 18.7GW of water, and 35.9GW of battery storage. According to the Clean Energy

Council, there are currently 106 renewable energy generation projects that are either under construction or due to start construction soon around Australia.

For example, it is expected that over 11,000 wind towers will need to be produced, each requiring 500 tonnes of steel (onshore) or 750 tonnes (offshore). The annual production of steel in Australia is currently 260kt.

According to Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) 2022 Integrated System Plan, demand for steel from the electricity sector (NEM-wide) is likely to increase by approximately 50% from 2021 to 2027. These demands equate to 8% of Australia’s annual crude steel production, most of which is needed for wind turbine towers.

To connect all this new generation to consumers, AEMO found that more than 10,000km of new transmission

lines and 20,000 transition towers (at 20 tonnes of steel per tower) will need to be constructed around the country.

To support this, the Government established the Rewiring the Nation project in the 2022-2023 Budget as part of the Powering Australia plan, with $20 billion in low-cost finance to expand and modernise Australia’s electricity grids at lowest cost.

However, while funding has been made available for the infrastructure itself, little consideration has been given to the skilled workforce that will be required. The only initiative announced so far is the New Energy Apprenticeships program.

The Federal Government has committed to spending over $95 million to support 10,000 new apprenticeships under the New Energy Apprenticeships program, and another $1 billion on a 12-month

As the peak body representing the welding industry, Weld Australia is committed to supporting our members and the wider welding industry. It’s important then that we understand both the state of the industry itself, and how we can better serve your needs.

The best way for us to gain this understand is via our 2023 Member Survey.

We know your time is valuable, and appreciate you sparing some to help us. The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete. Results will remain anonymous.

Skills Agreement that promises to deliver 180,000 FeeFree TAFE places to priority groups in 2023.

The Federal Government recently added an extra 39 occupations to the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List. The list has grown to encompass 111 occupations, as Australia continues to struggle with skills shortages across a range of different sectors—particularly welding and fabrication. Several occupations related to welding and fabrication were added to the Priority List, including Welder, Pressure Welder, Fitter, Metal Fabricator, Metal Machinist, Metal Casting Trades Worker, Sheetmetal Trades Worker, and Blacksmith. In fact, 11% of the occupations included in the Priority List are now related to welding.

Occupations on the Priority List are eligible for financial support through the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System. A wage subsidy of 10% is provided to businesses in the first and second year, and then it drops to 5% in the third year. Up to $5,000 in direct payments is made to apprentices across two years.

While these initiatives will provide welcome financial incentives for both employers and their apprentices, this is just one small piece of the puzzle. These initiatives alone will not solve the skills crisis.

A VERITABLE ARMY OF SKILLED WORKERS

All this the renewable energy infrastructure will require a

veritable army of skilled workers, including welders.

Australia’s renewable energy industry will need a raft of additional resources to deliver on these ambitious projects, including: manufacturing and fabrication capacity, raw materials (particularly steel), and contracting and contractor resources. Plus, new technologies will need to be developed and deployed.

The renewable energy industry will require huge volumes of fabrication in the coming years. While this represents enormous opportunities for Weld Australia members, there are also enormous challenges ahead.

While our governments can wish, and hope, and make public pledges about Australia’s transition to renewable energy, we simply do not have the sovereign manufacturing capability to make this a reality.

The Federal Government and state governments can wish their renewable energy policies into existence, but without a massive investment in fabrication and steelmaking facilities, and skills and training in each state, it will not be achievable.

The Federal Government needs to commit to, and encourage the development of, a sovereign manufacturing capability. The Federal Government must legislate local content policy. This will create a capacity mechanism that generates a clear, long-term signal for

investment by private equity and local manufacturers. The Federal Government must also mandate that all wind towers are constructed, erected and inspected according to Australian Standards.

NATIONAL MANUFACTURING SUMMIT

Given the sheer volume of challenges and opportunities on the horizon in the renewable energy industry, Weld Australia, in conjunction with the Australia Institute’s Centre for Future Work, will host the National Manufacturing Summit at Parliament in August.

With the theme of Renewable Energy: Challenges and Opportunities, the aim of the Summit is to leverage the opportunities currently available in the manufacturing sector, and translate these into action.

The Summit will gather industry leading representatives from all the major stakeholders in Australia’s manufacturing sector—business, unions, universities,

the financial sector, suppliers, and government—to discuss the sector’s prospects, and identify promising, pragmatic policy measures designed to support an industrial turnaround. Government Ministers and international experts will delve into the challenges and opportunities of the renewable energy revolution.

Stay tuned for further information, including registration.

RENEWABLE ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP

Weld Australia is also proposing to establish a Renewable Energy Industry Group. It will bring together existing generators, new players, manufacturers, suppliers, specialists and consultants to:

• Share knowledge experience, and learnings

• Discuss and workshop renewable energy issues

• Network and collaborate with like-minded industry colleagues

Weld Australia will facilitate meetings on behalf of members of the Renewable Energy Industry Group. Meetings may be face to face, online or a combination of both. The Group members will determine the frequency and structure of meetings, agenda items, and strategic direction of the Group.

Interested in joining? To register your interest, please contact Andrew Davies (Manager Technical Industry Networks, Weld Australia) on 0438 428 966 or a.davies@weldaustralia.com.au

Geoff Crittenden CEO, Weld Australia

VALE PAOLO CORRONCA

It is with great sadness that Weld Australia informs its members that our great friend and colleague, Paolo Corronca has passed away.

Paolo joined Weld Australia (then the WTIA) from Italy, in 2014. Paolo had recently arrived in Australia from Italy with a Masters Degree in Engineering and a newly minted International Welding Engineer (IWE) qualification.

Prior to joining Weld Australia, Paolo had been a Mechanical Engineer at Remosa SpA in Italy—a manufacturer of valves and actuating systems for the oil and gas market. In this role, Paolo had managed over 100 international projects and supervised over 40 turnarounds and shut-downs.

Paolo was quickly promoted into the role of Manager for Industry Networks, in which he was responsible for the Power Generation, Defence and Infrastructure Groups. After 18 months in that role, he expressed an interest to join the Engineering team.

In this role, Paolo relocated to Adelaide for a time, taking on the position of South Australian State Manager. He did very well in Adelaide, and passed an MBA with a high distinction while he was there.

On Paolo’s return to New South Wales, he was promoted again to become the head of Weld Australia’s Qualification and Certification team. This was a role in which Paolo excelled.

He played a key role in growing AS/NZS ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials, EN 15085 Railway applications — welding of railway vehicles and components, and AS/NZS ISO 9606-1 Qualification test of welders — Fusion welding in Australia.

For the last two years, Paolo was Weld Australia’s National Manager, Engineering. He oversaw all our engineering services, as well as our qualification and certification capabilities.

Paolo had a tremendously positive attitude towards life. His sense of humour and enthusiasm infected not only the entire company, but everyone who came into contact with him. His generosity made him popular with members and staff alike.

As Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia) said, “Every week, Paolo would come to me with a new idea or initiative that he wanted permission to implement. After about the fourth or fifth time, I told him just to go for it, and let me know if it had worked—inevitably, it always did. Paolo’s hard work and dedication made sure it did.”

“It is hard to think that is less than a year since Paolo was filling all our lives with the joy of his irrepressible good humour and dreams of yet another vintage Vespa. I know that the last thing he would have wanted is for any tears to be shed over his passing, although I know many will be, so let’s all be thankful for having known him.”

The IIW recently approved Weld Australia’s request to create the Paolo Corronca Scholarship. This will fund an Italian welding engineer to work in Australia on an exchange program.

Paolo was highly respected by the Weld Australia team, our members and the broader Australian welding industry. He was an absolute pleasure to work with. An all together lovely person, Paolo will be sadly missed.

On behalf of the Weld Australia team, Board and all our members, our condolences go to Paolo’s family and friends. Vale Paolo.

SAFETY ALERT

WASA-2023-01 |

ISSUED: 2 MARCH 2023

WELDER’S CLOTHING CATCHING FIRE

WELDER’S CLOTHING CATCHING FIRE

Three serious incidents involving welders’ cotton drill clothing catching fire when welding, grinding or in contact with a hot welded plate have been reported to Weld Australia. These incidents have all resulted in welders suffering serious burns requiring immediate hospitalisation and treatment.

Three serious incidents involving welders’ cotton drill clothing catching fire when welding, grinding or in contact with a hot welded plate have been reported to Weld Australia. These incidents have all resulted in welders suffering serious burns requiring immediate hospitalisation and treatment.

• All cotton clothing including cotton drill, is flammable and will readily burn if ignited.

• Welder’s and personnel performing hot work should wear flame-resistant clothing.

• All cotton clothing including cotton drill, is flammable and will readily burn if ignited.

• Welder’s and personnel performing hot work should wear flame-resistant clothing.

ISSUE

Cotton drill clothing including high-visibility clothing commonly available in Australia, including that worn by welders, typically claim compliance with one or more of the following Standards:

ISSUE

• AS/NZS 4399 Sun protective clothing - Evaluation and classification

Cotton drill clothing including high-visibility clothing commonly available in Australia, including that worn by welders, typically claim compliance with one or more of the following Standards:

• AS/NZS 4399 Sun protective clothing - Evaluation and classification

• AS/NZS 1906.4 Retroreflective materials and devices for road traffic control purposes Part 4: High-visibility materials for safety garments

• AS/NZS 4602.1 High visibility safety garments Part 1: Garments for high risk applications

• AS/NZS 1906.4 Retroreflective materials and devices for road traffic control purposes Part 4: High-visibility materials for safety garments

Cotton clothing, including cotton drill, is not flame-resistant unless specifically treated to be flame-resistant. Whilst cotton drill, being a heavy close weave, is more difficult to ignite, it will burn if ignited. Undergarments being a loose weave fabric, can be highly flammable and must not be exposed whilst thermal cutting, grinding or welding. Exposed undergarments and have been known to ignite and set the outer garment alight.

• AS/NZS 4602.1 High visibility safety garments Part 1: Garments for high risk applications

Cotton clothing, including cotton drill, is not flame-resistant unless specifically treated to be flame-resistant. Whilst cotton drill, being a heavy close weave, is more difficult to ignite, it will burn if ignited. Undergarments being a loose weave fabric, can be highly flammable and must not be exposed whilst thermal cutting, grinding or welding. Exposed undergarments and have been known to ignite and set the outer garment alight.

Flame-resistant cotton drill clothing is commercially available in Australia but typically adds in excess of $100 to the price of the item. The clothing label claiming flame resistance should include reference to conformance with standards such as ISO 11611 Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes, ISO 11612 Protective clothing – Clothing to protect against heat and flame – Minimum performance requirements, ISO 14116 Protective clothing — Protection against flame — Limited flame spread materials, material assemblies and clothing, ASTM F1959 Materials that protect against electric arc, or possibly AS/NZS 4502.2 Methods for evaluating clothing for protection against heat and fire

Flame-resistant cotton drill clothing is commercially available in Australia but typically adds in excess of $100 to the price of the item. The clothing label claiming flame resistance should include reference to conformance with standards such as ISO 11611 Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes, ISO 11612 Protective clothing – Clothing to protect against heat and flame – Minimum performance requirements, ISO 14116 Protective clothing — Protection against flame — Limited flame spread materials, material assemblies and clothing, ASTM F1959 Materials that protect against electric arc, or possibly AS/NZS 4502.2 Methods for evaluating clothing for protection against heat and fire.

Synthetic materials such as nylon and polyester are difficult to ignite, however, once ignited, severe melting and dripping occurs. For this reason, they are not suitable for use in welding—the melting synthetics can adhere to the skin and inflict serious burns.

GUIDELINES FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR WELDERS

The normal working clothing of a welder should:

Synthetic materials such as nylon and polyester are difficult to ignite, however, once ignited, severe melting and dripping occurs. For this reason, they are not suitable for use in welding—the melting synthetics can adhere to the skin and inflict serious burns.

• Protect all parts of the body from hot particles or objects.

GUIDELINES FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR WELDERS

• Be preferably of wool or flame-resistant cotton drill or conform with ISO 11611.

• Be free of cuffs or open pockets that could trap molten metal causing local burns or setting fire to clothing.

The normal working clothing of a welder should:

• Fit snugly at wrists but be loose fitting when working in hot conditions.

• Protect all parts of the body from hot particles or objects.

• Cover tops of footwear.

• Be preferably of wool or flame-resistant cotton drill or conform with ISO 11611.

• Be maintained in good condition i.e. laundered as required and hole-free.

• free of cuffs or open pockets that could trap molten metal causing local burns or setting fire to clothing.

• Fit snugly at wrists but be loose fitting when working in hot conditions.

• Cover tops of footwear.

Welder’s leathers that cover exposed clothing offer good protection when performing hot work.

• Be maintained in good condition i.e. laundered as required and hole-free.

WARNING

1. Undergarments can be readily ignited and must not be exposed whilst thermal cutting, grinding or welding.

Welder’s leathers that cover exposed clothing offer good protection when performing hot work.

2. Synthetic materials such as nylon or acrylic should never be worn whilst performing hot work as they will melt or readily stick to skin when overheated or ignited.

WARNING

1. Undergarments can be readily ignited and must not be exposed whilst thermal cutting, grinding or welding.

FURTHER INFORMATION

2. Synthetic materials such as nylon or acrylic should never be worn whilst performing hot work as they will melt or readily stick to skin when overheated or ignited.

Refer to Weld Australia’s Technical Note 7 Health and Safety in Welding for further information. It can be download free of charge from https://weldaustralia.com.au

FURTHER INFORMATION

Authorisation: Geoff Crittenden, CEO and Executive Director, Weld Australia

Refer to Weld Australia’s Technical Note 7 Health and Safety in Welding for further information. It can be download free of charge from https://weldaustralia.com.au

Authorisation: Geoff Crittenden, CEO and Executive Director, Weld Australia

A WARM WELCOME TO WELD AUSTRALIA’S NEWEST TEAM MEMBER

Weld Australia would like to welcome Taryn Castle to the team. Taryn joined the Weld Australia team as a Video Editor in our Wollongong office.

Taryn is responsible for creating educational resource videos as part of a project for TAFEs around Australia. Self-motivated, consistent, and reliable, she has great communication and organisational skills and is an expert in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects.

Prior to joining Weld Australia, Taryn worked with a videographer to produce wedding highlight videos for couples throughout New South Wales.

Taryn graduated holds a Bachelor of Communications and Media, majoring in Global Screen Media.

RECENT MEDIA COVERAGE

ABC NewsRadio, live on-air interview on Tuesday 9 March at 10.45am (recording unavailable)

3AW Radio Melbourne, live on-air interview on Tuesday 9 March at 5.15pm (recording unavailable)

Angela has been in her job for 38 years. She has never met another woman in the same profession, published by Nine News

Radical Reform Needed to Mitigate Future Shortage of Welders, published by Petroleum Magazine

Safety Must Be Our Number One Priority, published by Manufacturers’ Monthly

Engage Women in Trades, published by @AuManufacturing

NSW Schools Outreach Program Encourages Trade Careers, published by Manufacturers Monthly

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANTS FOR SMES

Applications opened recently for a federal government program offering grants worth $25,000 to small and medium enterprises, assisting them to minimise energy use.

The Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Round 1 will support businesses to upgrade or replace inefficient equipment to improve their energy efficiency. These upgrades will enable industries to reduce their energy use and manage energy cost volatility in the long term. This will contribute to Australia’s target of a 43% reduction on 2005 emission levels by 2030.

The objectives of the program are to:

• improve energy efficiency practices and increase the uptake of energy efficient technologies

• assist small and medium businesses to manage their energy usage and costs

• reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

It is open to companies with between 1 and 199 employees. The grants cover as much as 100 per cent of project costs, and applications are open until April 19 or the $16 million allocated to the round is exhausted (whichever comes first.)

Further information is available here.

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE MADE IN VICTORIA MANUFACTURING GRANTS PROGRAM

The Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program supports small and medium sized manufacturers to introduce new technologies, expand operations, improve productivity and enhance sovereign manufacturing.

The grants available will support businesses to improve productivity and competitiveness in local and global supply chains, create new jobs and upskill and reskill workers. It could be accessed by companies looking to implement robotic welding, cobots, company certifications, or training.

Further information is available here.

ASME SECTION IX THREE DAY COURSE: EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Last year, Weld Australia facilitated a three day course on how to use ASME Section IX. Facilitated by US expert, Walter J. Sperko the course provided extremely popular. We are looking at running the course again (location to be determined) at the end of 2023.

If you’re interested in attending, please register your interest by emailing Michelle Bignold (National Manager, Sales & Marketing) on m.bignold@ weldaustralia.com.au

LEARN HOW TO MINIMISE COST AND MAXIMISE QUALIFCATION USEFULNESS

The ASME code is the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standard that regulates the design, development and construction of boilers and pressure vessels. ASME Section IX specifies the requirements for the qualification of welders and the welding procedure specifications. This three day course will give participants a working knowledge of ASME Section IX, including how to comply with its requirements.

COURSE OVERVIEW

A review of the welding processes and variables, and basic steel welding metallurgy will be conducted to provide all participants with sufficient background in welding technology to interpret and understand Section IX.

The mechanics of using Section IX and how to address its requirements will be explained in a simple, straightforward manner.

Emphasis will be placed on writing welding procedures so that they contribute positively to the manufacturing process and on qualifying procedures in a cost-effective manner.

The requirements for welders and operators will be examined with particular emphasis on minimising the cost and maximising the usefulness of qualifications.

DIVERSECO LAUNCHES INTO THE NT

In early March, Diverseco officially opened their doors in the Northern Territory, and announced the appointment of their new Territory Manager, Tom Farell. Diverseco is partnering with the Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund (AMEF) and the Northern Territory Government to lift automation capability through advanced technology deployment.

Diverseco’s partnership includes a collaborative program with Charles Darwin University to develop and deliver bespoke micro credential qualifications and support services to boost local businesses’ adoption of advanced manufacturing technology, focusing on new robotic and automation qualifications.

According to Brenton Cunningham (Managing Director, Diverseco), “Diverseco provides an opportunity for businesses to increase their productivity, efficiency, uptime and safety through our automation and specialised weighing solutions.”

“From proof of concept design, system integration to project management, service and training, we are pleased to partner with Territory businesses to achieve their individual business goals.”

L-R: Natasha Fyles (Chief Minister, NT), Nicole Manison (Deputy Chief Minister, NT), and Brenton Cunningham (Diverseco Managing Director)

The Diverseco team.

HAVE YOU RENEWED YOUR WELD AUSTRALIA MEMBERSHIP FOR 2023?

Weld Australia memberships expired on 28 February.

So—if you haven’t already done so—now is the time to renew your membership for 2023.

You will no longer have access to the Weld Australia member portal, including all our free resources, member events, Jobs Board and more. You won’t be able to access discounts for training, and you’ll no longer receive our publications.

We’d like to thank all our members for their continued support of Weld Australia. It enabled us continue our important work across areas like advocacy, welder education and training, industry awards and events, and more. To learn more about our activities over the last year, download our 2022 Year in Review.

We are extremely proud to be your peak body and hope you will continue your support in 2023.

If you’re not sure if you have renewed for this year, or you want to renew now, log into the Member Portal or contact us on membership@weldaustralia.com.au

Questions? Queries? Wondering how Weld Australia can help support your business, staff or career progression? Feel free to reach out to our Membership Manager, David Choudry, on 0417 878 104.

Weld Australia would like to welcome all our new Members who have joined recently:

CORPORATE MEMBERS

• Asset Engineering Group: asseteg.au

• Solidus Inspection & Quality Management: solidusiq.com.au

• Drage Engineering: drageboilermaking.com.au

• Alphaweld Supply Group: alphaweld.com.au

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

• Alexander David Mills

• Allan Kennewell

• Anthony Burke Millard

• Brian Little

• Caleb Jackson

• Charles Leggett

• Ha Viet Tran

• Jeevan Kumar

• John Buenaventura

• Kim Fox

• Yiran Wang

• Nick Lowe

• Patrick Easson

• John Mclennan

• Michael Barry

• Scott Taylor

• James Watkin

Weldability of Stainless Steels Two Day Course

Delivered by John Lippold USA Expert

Need Help Understanding the Processes and Parameters Required for Successful Stainless Steel Welding?

Stainless steels are usually specified because of their enhanced corrosion resistance, high temperature oxidation resistance, or their strength. With various types of stainless steel available, there are specific welding processes and techniques that must be employed to ensure that the corrosion and oxidation resistance, and other mechanical properties are not impaired. This two day course will give participants a working knowledge of the welding metallurgy and weldability of stainless steels. Attendees will walk away with an understanding of the various types of stainless steel, and how to pre-heat, weld and post-heat treat them without introducing imperfections, causing cracking or otherwise disrupting their beneficial mechanical properties.

About the Presenter: Dr John Lippold

Dr Lippold is Emeritus Professor in the Welding Engineering Program at Ohio State University (OHU). He retired from OSU in 2016 after more than 20 years. He received his Bachelor, Master and PhD degrees in Materials Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He worked at the Sandia Livermore Laboratory in California for seven years, and at the Edison Welding Institute for 10 years. Over the past 40 years, Dr Lippold has been involved in research activities designed to gain a better understanding of the welding metallurgy and weldability of engineering materials. Based on this research, Dr Lippold has published over 300 technical papers and reports and three widely used textbooks.

Course Content

This highly engaging two day course will cover the following topics:

• Introduction to Stainless Steels

• Phase Diagrams

• Constitution Diagrams

• Stainless Steels Alloy Systems

• Martensitic

• Ferritic

• Austenitic

• Duplex

• Dissimilar Welds

• Case Studies

Course Details

Registration at 8:30am on day one for a 9:00am start. Ends 3:00pm. Morning tea and lunch provided.

Melbourne:

Date: 10 and 11 July 2023

Venue: Cliftons - Freshwater Place Level 18, 2 Southbank Blvd, Southbank

Brisbane:

Date: 13 and 14 July 2023

Venue: TBC

Cost

Weld Australia Members: $1,650 inc GST Non Weld Australia Members: $1,850 inc GST

Payment is required at the time of booking. Cancellation two weeks prior to the start date will not be refunded. A certificate of attainment will be issued by Weld Australia at the end of the course.

Further Information

For further information, simply contact: Michelle Bignold (National Manager, Sales and Marketing) on 0437 106 726 or events@weldaustralia.com.au

REGISTER FOR MELBOURNE

REGISTER FOR BRISBANE

DEMONSTRATION AT GREENACRES OF AUGMENTED REALITY SIMULATORS

Earlier this month, Joe Sandor (Principal Welding Technology Trainer, Weld Australia) and Bailey Greathead (Welding Technology Trainer, Weld Australia) visited Greenacres.

Established in 1953, Greenacres is one of the largest disability service providers in the Illawarra. For almost 70 years, they have been committed to supporting people with disability to achieve their dreams. Greenacres is a trusted name in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven with a reputation for innovation, flexibility and quality support. Each year Greenacres provides training, employment opportunities, overnight accommodation and life and leisure programs to just over 600 people with a disability.

One of the programs that Greenacres runs is Kickstart. Kickstart for Life is a unique program designed to give high school students with an NDIS plan early access to the workforce. Kickstart Careers – School Leaver Employment Supports helps people develop the skills that they will need to gain meaningful employment and smoothly transition out of school life and into working life.

Joe and Bailey demonstrated welding to Greenacres’ Kickstart participants using the Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulators.

According to Greenacres, “Our participants had so much fun trialling the equipment. Keep your eye out; we may have some aspiring welders amongst us.”

“We believe that this innovative way of teaching will be useful for our visual and practical learners at Greenacres. We are also excited to show off something similar we are working on, which will be coming shortly, so stay tuned!”

EMPLOYMENT EXPO AT LANGI KAL KAL PRISON

Wednesday 3 May 2023 | 10.00am to 1.30pm

Trouble finding skilled staff? Interested in employing prisoners post-release?

In conjunction with Weld Australia, Langi Kal Kal Prison will host a Welding Employment Expo to help facilitate connections between prisoners and prospective employees.

In 2022, Corrections Victoria expanded their VET Centre of Excellence model to deliver Fusion Welding to ISO 9606 at HM Prison Langi Kal Kal. The program links prisoners with prospective employers and pre and postrelease support. These connections provide prisoners with sustainable pathways to employment and support to reintegrate to society post-release.

What to Expect

• Welcome from General Manager of HM Langi Kal Kal Prison

• Welcome from Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia)

• Overview of training program from Federation University teacher

• Meet the prisoners and chat about their training and life after prison

• Tour the welding training facilities

Requirements

As per Corrections Victoria requirements, all attendees:

• Must provide proof of ID for security clearance

• Must have had at least 3 doses of a Covid vaccine

How to Register

To register for the employment expo at Langi Kal Kal Prison, please email Michelle Bignold (National Manager, Sales & Marketing, Weld Australia) on m.bignold@weldaustralia.com.au

NSW INDUSTRY NIGHT AT ANTEC GROUP

Weld Australia and the New South Wales and ACT Committee recently organised an Industry Night. The event was hosted by Antec Group

Presented by Matt Waller (National Stud Welding Manager at Antec Group), the event highlighted the broad range of applications for stud welding, from the use of capacitor discharge welding of pins, through to clips and cupheaded pins for the insulation industry. It also covered various applications for drawn arc welding, welding of threaded studs in the shipbuilding and defence industries, as well as shear connectors used in bridge beam and through deck welding for composite deck construction.

Antec Group is an Australian owned and operated organisation supplying the construction, infrastructure, and mining and minerals processing industries. Antec operates two individual divisions focused on delivering quality products to contractors, installers and asset owners: the Construction Products Division and the Refractory Anchor Division.

Antec Construction Products Division provides products to active and passive fire companies, HVAC installers and building contractors. Antec Trade Centres are located in convenient locations and stock a broad range of products to suit the immediate requirements of our customers.

Antec can also provide fabrication and project management solutions. Their product range is extensive and includes a full range of pipe, valves, fittings, accessories, tools, passive fire material, fire extinguishers, fire extinguisher accessories and Dropmaster range.

Antec Refractory Anchor Division has been operating since 1987 and manufactures refractory hardware components including refractory anchors, hexagonal mesh, ceramic fibre fixings and stainless steel reinforcing fibres. Anchors are available in various grades of heat resistant stainless steels and carbon steel in standard profiles or manufactured to customers designs. Above all, Antec value partnerships with both their customers and their suppliers to provide excellent delivery performance on time and in full.

The event was very well received, with lots of positive feedback and engagement on the night. Weld Australia would like to thank Antec Group for hosting the event.

Interested in Hosting an Industry Event?

Simply email events@weldaustralia.com.au

WOMEN IN RESOURCES AND MANUFACTURING AWARDS 2023

Weld Australia is proud to be sponsoring the Women in Resources and Manufacturing Tasmania Awards 2023 The Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council (TMEC) is partnering with AusIMM Women in Mining Network Tasmania (WIMnet) for the 10th year to host the Awards.

The Awards were launched at a sold out breakfast in early March. Premier of Tasmania, Jo Palmer was onhand to launch this year’s awards, as well as TMEC CEO, Ray Mostogl.

Attendees were also treated to a panel of speakers, comprised of the winners of the 2022 awards. Panelists shared their experiences during their very varied careers and as workplace diversity and inclusion champions. The panelists included:

• Kerrilyn Cope, Caterpillar (also Highly Commended in the National Awards)

• Jade Locking, Grange Resources

• Josh Clark, Bell Bay Aluminium

• Lorien Gear, Liberty Bell Bay

The Women in Resources and Manufacturing Tasmania Awards:

• Celebrate the achievements of women, and inclusion and diversity champions across Tasmania’s resources and manufacturing sectors

• Demonstrate the diverse careers available to women in the sector

• Recognise the industry’s commitment to attracting, training, encouraging and promoting women

• Highlight opportunities for women to flourish in our industry sector

• Rsaise the voices of our female employees as vital contributors to our industries while encouraging other women to follow in their footsteps.

Awards will be given in six categories in 2023:

1. Exceptional Woman in Tasmania Resources

2. Exceptional Woman in Tasmanian Manufacturing

3. Outstanding Tradeswoman / Operator / Technician in Tasmanian Resources

4. Exceptional Young Woman in Tasmanian Resources

5. Inclusion and Diversity Champion in Tasmanian Resources

6. Excellence in Company Programs and Performance

Tasmanian award winners proceed to national events in resources and manufacturing later this year and have been very successful as national award winners in previous years.

Entries close on 30 April 2023. Enter online here.

TMEC CEO, Ray Mostogl

Winners of the 2022 awards.

Attendees of the sold out breakfast to launch the 2023 Awards.

SUCCESSFUL AUDITS AT PRECISION METAL GROUP (PMG)

Ross O’Bryan (Engineering Team Manager – East, Weld Australia) and Arya Sharifian (Welding Engineer, Weld Australia) recently performed several successful audits at Precision Metal Group (PMG). PMG is certified to several international welding standards, including AS/NZS ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials, EN 15085 Railway applications – Welding of railway vehicles and DIN 2303 Welding and allied processesQuality requirements to be met by production and maintenance companies for military products.

Jason Elias established Precision Metal Group in 2000 in Yennora, Western Sydney after his highly successful boilermaker apprenticeship—he was named Apprentice of the Year three years in a row. After eight successful years as a sole trader, Elias formed a company and moving into bigger premises at Wetherill Park. Ten years on, PMG boasts up a team of over 40 employees, delivers innovative, quality work, and is involved with some of Australia’s biggest companies and projects.

Working across sectors such as defence, infrastructure, construction, oil and gas, rail, mining and manufacturing, PMG has been involved in highprofile projects like Rheinmetall’s Boxer Land 400 parts and seats for major rail supplier Probatec.

Jason Elias, PMG’s Founder and CEO, won Weld Australia’s 2023 Welding Professional of the Year Award. Jason is a true champion of the Australian welding industry. He is dedicated to promoting local contractors, and the importance of Australian and international standards. Jason recently volunteered as Chair of Weld Australia’s defence industry network.

Questions? Queries? Need Help?

02 8748 0100 or qnc@weldaustralia.com.au

L-R: Arya Sharifian, Jason Han, Peter Jonas, Ross O’Bryan, Leo Belpomo.

L-R: Arya Sharifian, Jason Elias, Ross O’Bryan.

ADVERTISE WITH WELD AUSTRALIA

Take advantage of our advertising packages. With a multi-channel marketing approach, you can reach as big an audience as possible. Plus, Weld Australia members get a significant discount on all our advertising rates.

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Our ‘Gold Package’ provides great value for money, as well as fantastic impact and exposure:

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4. 2 x social media posts

Silver Package: $4,000

Our ‘Silver Package’ provides great value for money, as well as great impact and exposure:

1. Australian Welding: 1 x full page advert

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3. Weekly Wrap-Up: 1 x right-hand sidebar advert (420px x 250px) in 2 x editions

4. 1 x social media post

Weld Australia would like to congratulate the following people on becoming newly qualified in February.

AS 2214

• Aaron Thompson

• Huong Pham

• Edgar Ramirez

• Reece Stanley

• Luke Edwards

• Travis Hillier

AS 1796 CERTIFICATE 7

• Jason Woolmer

• Jack Boston

AS 1796 CERTIFICATE 8G

• Jason Woolmer

• Darcy Larkin

AS 1796 CERTIFICATE 10

• Shane Karlsen

• Edgar Ramirez

• Rachel Abbot

• Reece Stanley

• James Birdsey

• Adam Wade

• Ali Rafieeye

IIW IWE

• Ryan Garbacz

• Victor Konstantinoff

• Tariq Hussain

• Mitchell Kerr

IIW IWT

• James Park

• James Johnson

• Damien Vickers

AS 1796 CERTIFICATE 8G

• Jason Woolmer

• Darcy Larkin

IIW 2023 SINGAPORE: CALL FOR PAPERS

In conjunction with the 76th Annual Assembly of International Institute of Welding (IIW), the Singapore Welding Society (SWS) is proud to host the International Conference on Advances in Welding, Joining and Additive Manufacturing.

The Conference will be held from 16 to 21 July 2023 at the Marina Bay Sands. The event aims to provide a platform for knowledge exchange and networking among scientists, researchers and industry experts in the field of welding and joining.

Welding technologists, scientists and professionals who are interested in presenting original work are invited to submit abstracts. Topics of interest include:

• Brazing and soldering

• Mirco and nano joining

• Friction stir welding

• Linear Friction welding

• Cold spray technology

• Additive manufacturing:

• Wire arc additive manufacturing

• Laser directed energy deposition

• Powder bed 3D printing

• Laser welding

• Joining of ceramics or dissimilar materials

• Advanced arc welding or other welding processes

• Intelligentised welding manufacturing

• Numerical modelling of welding process

• Design, analysis and fabrication of welded structures

• Non-destructive testing

• Fatigue and fracture of welded joints

• Corrosion of welded joints

For further information, visit: iiw2023.com

WELD AUSTRALIA’S EXAM CALENDAR

Do you need to book an exam through WeldQ?

We’ve made the process even easier, with our new exam calendar, which can be accessed via the WeldQ homepage. The calendar includes all exam dates for 2022, making planning ahead as simple as possible.

Just some of the upcoming exam dates include:

• Wednesday 29 March: IIW IWI-B WTB and B5 Online Exam

• Friday 31 March: AS 1796 Certificate 1-9 Theory Online Exam

• Tuesday 4 April: IIW IWI-S ( WTE S ) and IWI-B (WTE B ) Online

• Wednesday 5 April: IIW IWI-S C5 (Practical)

• Wednesday 19 April: IIW IWS SA1 (Online)

• Wednesday 26 April: IIW IWI-S B6 (Online)

• Thursday 27 April: National Welding Supervisor Exam Paper A

Kicking off on 26 April 2023, this course provides advanced knowledge of welding and inspection theory and application, including NDT, mechanical and visual inspection techniques, inspection procedures and acceptance criteria, identification of weld imperfections associated with pre-production, fabrication, and post fabrication, and more. The course is conducted online over eight weeks, and then two-days of face-to-face practical training. Enrol now to avoid disappointment

ENROL NOW

The IWI-B course provides general knowledge of welding, inspection theory and application, including: Non destructive testing; Mechanical and visual inspection techniques; Inspection procedures and acceptance criteria; and Identification of weld imperfections. This internationally recognised qualification is recommended in both AS/NZS ISO 3834 and AS/NZS 1554.1. This highly engaging online course will start on 26 April 2023.

ENROL NOW

A Welding Supervisor qualification enables you to improve your company’s bottom line. Welding Supervisors often make valuable contributions to four of the most important metrics in welding operations: quality, cost, productivity and safety. Not surprisingly then, this qualification can boost your earning potential and job stability. Plus, the qualification demonstrates to employers that you are dedicated to continually learning and growing in your field—qualities that are essential for success in team leadership roles, or for more complex jobs. Kicking off on18 July 2023, there are limited spots available for this course. So, be sure to enrol online today to avoid disappointment

ENROL NOW

There are two fusion welding courses that adhere to ISO 9606 Qualification test of welders on Training.gov.au. This is the authoritative source of nationally recognised training and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). These two courses were developed in Victoria in 2018 and 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 96061 (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.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information, contact: training@weldaustralia.com.au

ENROL IN A FUSION WELDING COURSE TODAY

Enrol in a fusion welding course through any Advanced Welder Training Centre below.

ACT

Canberra Institute of Technology cit.edu.au

81 Mildura Street, Fyshwick

Queensland TAFE Queensland tafeqld.edu.au

• Cairns Campus: Gatton, Newton, Eureka and, Wilkinson Streets, Manunda

• Townsville (Trade Centre Bohle) Campus: 763 Ingham Road, Bohle

• Toowoomba Campus: 100 Bridge Street, Toowoomba City

• Ashmore Campus: Benowa Road & Heeb Street, Ashmore

• Nambour Campus: 91 Windsor Road, Burnside

• Bundaberg Campus: 118 Walker Street, Bundaberg West

Tasmania Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council tasminerals.com.au

13 Wellington Street, Burnie

Victoria Box Hill Institute boxhill.edu.au

465 Elgar Road, Box Hill, Melbourne

Bendigo TAFE bendigotafe.edu.au

23 Mundy Street, Bendigo

Federation University federation.edu.au

Lydiard Street South, Ballarat

For further information, contact Michelle Bignold on m.bignold@weldaustralia.com.au