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.

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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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