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A Message from the CEO Association of the Year Award Power Generation Seminar Membership Matters WorldSkills Championships New South Wales Division Victoria Division South Australia Division Queensland Division Western Australia Division Northern Territory Division Tasmania Division Training & Certification 2019-2020 Training Calendar Advanced Welder Training Courses Upcoming Events
Weld Australia Contact Information National Office Building 3, Level 3, Suite 5 Pymble Corporate Centre 20 Bridge Street Pymble, NSW 2073 (PO Box 197 Macquarie Park BC NSW 1670) T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100 E: info@weldaustralia.com.au Chief Executive Officer Geoff Crittenden T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100 E: g.crittenden@weldaustralia.com.au
Qualification & Certification Manager Paolo Corronca T: +61 (0)438 012 099 E: p.corronca@weldaustralia.com.au Training T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100 E: training@weldaustralia.com.au
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
Marketing & Communications Manager Donna South T: +61 (0)2 8748 0130 E: d.south@weldaustralia.com.au
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A Message from the CEO Weld Australia Wins Industry Association of the Year at Australian Defence Industry Awards I am extremely pleased to announce that Weld Australia recently won Industry Association of the Year at the 2019 Defence Connect Australian Defence Industry Awards. The entire Weld Australia team is honoured to be recognised for its work in supporting the Australian defence industry. I’d like to thank all the members of the Defence Industry Group—this award would not have been possible without your help, advice and assistance. I’d like to congratulate everyone involved in bringing the inaugural Australian Defence Industry Awards to fruition. The awards program truly demonstrated the depth and breadth of technical excellence, innovation and collaboration that is helping ensure Australia is home to an internationally competitive sovereign defence industry. For more information about Weld Australia’s award win, please see the article on page 5.
Visit to Canberra Whilst in Canberra for the Defence Industry Awards, I met with several Federal Government Ministers, primarily to discuss issues surrounding welder training. Whilst meeting with Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, I requested that Weld Australia be appointed as a Skills Organisation, as per the recommendations in the Joyce Report. If appointed, Weld Australia will then have more influence over the curriculum for the Certificate III In Engineering Fabrication. I met with a senior advisor to Senator the Hon Karen Andrews, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology. We discussed the need for stronger regulation in building codes to enforce compliance to AS/NZS ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials and AS/NZS 5131 Structural steelwork - Fabrication and erection. Finally, I had a successful meeting with Louise Pratt, Shadow Assistant Minister for Manufacturing and Employment Services.
New Weld Australia Members: September Weld Australia would like to welcome the following members who joined in September 2019. Corporate Members • MaxiTRANS • Lorch South Pacific Individual Members • Rodney Calleja • Stephen Oswald • Kevin Roberts • Daljit Singh Student Members • Lloyd Barnes • Christopher Blakemore • Ryan Clifford • Carol Cane Crismundo • Jenny De Vera • Jorizse Desabelle • Sam Evans • David Fernon • Hoang Khanh Le • Michael Nichols • Fisnik Osmani • William Smart • Arvin Tero • Brendan Thomas • Prashant Zalriya 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
Geoff Crittenden accepts the Industry Association of the Year at the Defence Connect Australian Defence Industry Awards.
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Weld Australia membership is an investment in the success of your career or business. We will help you increase your income, decrease your costs and give you a competitive advantage over companies or people who aren’t members. A Weld Australia membership delivers: networking opportunities, professional development, industry insights and more.
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A Message from the CEO Visit to Melbourne In late September, I visited Melbourne where I met with several key industry stakeholders. The first of these was Thales, where an augmented reality welding project on which we plan to collaborate was the subject of our discussions. Following this, I spoke with representatives from the Victorian Skills Commission about all things related to welder training. Weld Australia continues to foster its positive working relationship with the Commission. The Victorian Skills Commissioner has been a strong proponent of the Advanced Welder Training Centre concept from the outset, commissioning Weld Australia to convene an Industry Skills Group in mid-2017. This Industry Skills Group prepared a curriculum for training both experienced welders and entry-level workers. The courses were accredited by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) in late 2017. Finally, I attended the Victoria Division’s recent technical evening, during which I was treated to a highly informative and engaging presentation on ‘The Cost and Economics of Welding’ by Victor Blain (Senior Welding Engineer, Weld Australia). This presentation demonstrated the very real value of local state-based events. If you have not attended one of your local events recently, I encourage you to do so. You can view all the
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upcoming events on the Weld Australia website. For further information on ‘The Cost and Economics of Welding’ presentation, please see the article on page 10. Power Generation Seminar Weld Australia is set to host an informative seminar on the theme ‘From Baseload to Flexible Operations’ on Monday 28 October in Brisbane.With growing renewable generation, higher penetration of variable and intermittent generation and other market forces, coal plants designed for baseload operation are increasingly looking to operate in flexible modes such as lowload operation or turndown and extended layup. The seminar will provide an overview of the current Australian National Electricity
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Market, as well as the drivers for flexible operations. These issues will be illustrated with overseas experiences and case studies in similar flexible operations. At the event, representatives from some of Australia’s major power stations will discuss methodologies considered for cycling and low load operations. Life management of cycling plant components under combined loading will be covered, together with challenges and successes achieved under low load. Combustion optimisation for low load will also be considered. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to register for this seminar via the Weld Australia website. Geoff Crittenden CEO, Weld Australia
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Weld Australia Wins Industry Association of the Year Award Weld Australia is pleased to announce that it has won Industry Association of the Year at the 2019 Defence Connect Australian Defence Industry Awards. Presented at a black tie gala at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra on 26 September, the award recognises the industry association that has most effectively capitalised on market opportunities and driven demonstrable growth, while supporting the strengthening of Australia’s defence and national security capabilities through their participation in the defence industry. According to Geoff Crittenden (Chief Executive Officer, Weld Australia), “Weld Australia is honoured to be recognised for its work in supporting the Australian defence industry.”
“I’d like to congratulate everyone involved in bringing the inaugural Australian Defence Industry Awards to fruition. The awards program truly demonstrated the depth and breadth of technical excellence, innovation and collaboration that is helping ensure Australia is home to an internationally competitive sovereign defence industry.”
“Weld Australia is also committed to encouraging collaboration, and facilitating research and development and technology transfer throughout the defence industry supply chain. This helps to foster a world class welding industry in Australia. Weld Australia delivers on this objective through its Defence Industry Group, and Defence Welding Hubs programs.”
“Weld Australia’s primary objective in supporting the defence industry and its participants is to ensure maximum participation of Australian welding professionals and fabrication companies in defence projects, by bring Australian welding companies and individuals up to the global Standards of certification and qualification required to deliver successful defence projects. This will help to establish a sustainable and globally competitive defence industry.”
Recognising leading professionals and businesses, rather than products and platforms, the inaugural 2019 Australian Defence Industry Awards universally acknowledged all defence industry stakeholders – from the primes, SMEs, academic institutions and associations, through to highperforming individuals such as defence executives, Indigenous and female leaders, students, scientists, technicians and academics.
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The Defence Connect Defence Industry Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia) accepts the Industry Association of the Year award theAustralian Australian Welder - Industry Association of the Year. on behalf of Weld Australia. Geoff Crittenden presents to Comission XIV -Awards Education and Training. Certification Register
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Power Generation Seminar:
From Baseload To Flexible Operations From Baseload to Flexible Operations With growing renewable generation, higher penetration of variable and intermittent generation and other market forces, coal plants designed for baseload operation are increasingly looking to operate in flexible modes. Just some of these modes include: Low-load operation or turndown; Loadfollowing; Cycling; and; Extended layup. This event will provide an overview of the current Australian National Electricity Market, as well as the drivers for flexible operations. These issues will be illustrated with overseas experiences and case studies in similar flexible operations. Local power stations will discuss methodologies considered for cycling and low load operations. Life management of cycling plant components under combined loading will be covered, together with challenges and successes achieved under low load. Combustion optimisation for low load will also be considered.
Expert Speakers
The event will feature an exciting line-up of industry experts: • Ralph Villarosa (Executive Chairman, Power Generation Industry Group, Weld Australia) • Jonathon Dyson (Managing Director, Greenview Strategic Consulting) • Giresh Prabhat (Regional Director Asia Pacific, Uniper Technologies) • Dave Potter (Director of Products and Solutions, Uniper Technologies) • Wayne Hill (Process Capability Lead, Energy Australia) • Andy Lai (Principal Engineer, Boilers and Pressure Equipment, AGL) • Yanqiu Lou (Asset Performance Manager, Synergy) • Gang Wang (Principal Mechanical Engineer, Stanwell) • Aron Abolis (Principal Structural Integrity Engineer, ALS) • Andrew James (Senior Process (Combustion) Engineer, HRL Technology Group)
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Date: Monday 28 October 2019 Location: CS Energy, 540 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, Queensland 4006 Cost: • Weld Australia Industry Group Members: Free • Weld Australia Members: $190.00 • Non-Members: $240.00 RSVP: By Monday 21 October 2019
How to Register
To register for the event, simply: • Phone 02 8748 0112 • Visit the Weld Australia website • Note: Industry Group Members please RSVP to: office@weldaustralia.com.au
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Membership Matters Get to Know Your Local State Committee Weld Australia is committed to ensuring that the Australian welding industry remains both locally and globally competitive. Our State Divisional Committees are one important platform through which Weld Australia is able to achieve this commitment. Our State Committees enable us to engage with the welding community at a local level. Weld Australia state committees perform a number of roles. They: • Are the voice of Weld Australia in their local community • Provide Weld Australia with information on what we can do to help in their local area
Connecting with Your Local Committee Members Is Easy There are two ways to connect: 1. Join us at one of our Member Events. Our Member Events are free to attend as a Weld Australia Member. You can even bring along a guest (just be sure to register your guest at the same time as you do). Attending your local Member Events are a great way to be active in the industry and get to know others, including your State Committee Members. 2. By email. Email us at: membership@weldaustralia. com.au Thinking About Joining a State Committee? Weld Australia Committee Members are passionate, dedicated and committed advocates from the welding industry. Committee Members come from a diverse background, including welders, boilermakers, metallurgists, engineers, designers, inspectors, supervisors, technologists, academics, consultants and quality and safety professionals. Generally, people look to join a Committee as they want to enjoy a wider experience, meet new people and ‘give back’ to the welding community. As a Committee Member, you will utilise your knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to play a crucial role in: • Engaging with the welding community and nurturing the next generation of skilled welders; and • Creating opportunities for the advancement of the welding industry. If you are keen to be join one of Weld Australia’s State Committees, please email your interest to membership@weldaustralia.com.au
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Introducing our State Committee Members We have State Divisional Committees across Australia. Each Committee is made up of Weld Australia Members with a Chairperson elected from the Committee. The current members of the State Committees are outlined below. New South Wales Alan Taylor (Chair), Malcolm Heath, Yashpal Singh Kanda, and Subhasis Saha Victoria Melissa Odendaal (Chair), Matthew Billman, Jeffery Dickens, James Johnson, Kim Temple, and Robert Wiseman Queensland Mark Potts (Chair), Stephen Horne, Warren Raisin, Steve Richards, and Mark Sullivan Western Australia Mark Keeler (Chair), Peter Andrews, Mick Cudmore, John Gibbons, Mathew Lee, Mike Needham, and Lee Oakley South Australia David Price (Chair), Paul Bettison, Simon Doe, Mike Dryden, Terence Fabish, and Danny Millar Northern Territory Grant Ryan (Chairperson) Weld Australia is seeking expressions of interest to join the Northern Territory State Committee. Contacts for All Your Membership Matters • •
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WorldSkills Championships A team of 15 talented young Australian apprentices and tradespeople – known as the Skillaroos – recently made the journey to Kazan, Russia, to compete in the 45th WorldSkills International Championships. As one of 66 member countries, our Aussie competitors challenged other talented young people in their chosen skill. As a country, Australia placed 8th in the world overall, an incredible achievement that comes as a direct result of Team Australia’s dedication and hard work. The competition itself was held at the Kazan Expo International Exhibition Centre, a purpose-built centre constructed specifically for WorldSkills International, on a plot of 74.8 hectares near the Kazan International Airport. The road to Kazan began in late August week when the Skillaroos were farewelled by family, friends and supporters at an event hosted by the NRL at the Sydney Cricket Ground. After the event, they participated in a resilience-building workshop where they had the opportunity to start reflecting on their journey thus far and bond with their fellow teammates. All 15 Skillaroos and the rest of Team Australia (including the WorldSkills Expert mentors) departed for Kazan the following day. The Skillaroos hit the ground running at a short stopover in Moscow, meeting Australian Ambassador to Russia, Graeme Meehan, and also squeezing in a boat tour down the Moscow river. Upon arrival in Kazan, Team Australia settled into their accommodation at the WorldSkills Village, a unique residential complex with a well-developed infrastructure and capacity for 12,500 people. Prior to the first day of competition, the Skillaroos were shown through the competition spaces so they could familiarise themselves with the equipment and get a feel for the space. They also had the opportunity to be involved in a tree planting and flag-raising ceremony. Day one of competition began
on 23 August after an inspiring opening ceremony the night before. The official Australian flag bearer, Clinton Larkings, was voted in by his teammates, and he proudly waved the flag as the Skillaroos entered the arena. Competition continued across the next three days, with the competitors rising to the occasion and displaying great acts of comradery and sportsmanship. A monumental effort was presented by the entire team, which included a large volunteer workforce.
A welding competitor at the WorldSkills International Championships.
According to Brigitte Collins (General Manager, WorldSkills Australia), “We are all very impressed with the performance of the team, they showcased the power of excellence and demonstrated the strength of vocational education and training in Australia. “ “Our internationally recognised experts and volunteers demonstrated once again, their capability and dedication. The Skillaroos, Team Australia and the volunteer workforce should all feel very proud of what they accomplished here in Kazan, Russia. Today we look toward the WorldSkills Australia National Championship and the 46th WorldSkills International Competition in Shanghai.” Unfortunately, there were no welders representing Australia this year. However, Weld Australia is optimistic that the welding industry will be represented next year— there are certainly many talented young welders working across the industry. For more information, visit the WorldSkills Australia website.
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The 2019 WorldSkills Australia team.
The 2019 WorldSkills Australia team at the Opening Ceremony.
The Closing Ceremony.
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New South Wales Division News The New South Wales Division recently hosted a member event focused on the topic of The Effects of Gas Shielding on Welding Performance. The event was kindly hosted by Coregas at their Yennora facilities.
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With decades of experience in the manufacturing and gas industry, Pat Kenna explored which shielding gases to use, as well as the most appropriate shielding gas for each different type of job.
Annual End of Year Dinner • Date: Wednesday 27 November • Time: 6.30pm • Location: TBC as soon as possible.
Pat outlined how the selection of a gas mixture significantly impacts the quality of a weld, making it crucial to have an understanding of your shielding gas choice to deliver a quality weld. This important presentation will provided attendees with you an understanding of gas selection, including: • A detailed understanding of the uses and benefits of different shielding gases on different processes, • How to select the best shielding gas for a particular job, and • The mixture of gases available from Coregas. About Coregas As a Wesfarmers company, Coregas is the only Australianowned gases company. They manufacture gases locally and distribute throughout Australia and New Zealand via a network of branches and third parties.
healthcare and specialty users such as laboratories. Their main air separation unit at Port Kembla in New South Wales is one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere, separating air into its main component gases— nitrogen, oxygen and argon—by distillation at cold temperatures. The plant supplies huge quantities of gas direct to BlueScope Steel’s production facility and the rest is distributed to our other customers both in bulk as cryogenic liquids and as gases.
For further information: • Visit the events page on the Weld Australia website • Phone 02 8748 0100 • Email membership@ weldaustralia.com.au
A smaller air separation unit at Mackay in Queensland guarantees their capacity to supply any volume and in any frequency customers may require. The team at Port Kembla also runs Coregas’ hydrogen production facility, which supplies BlueScope Steel and all our other customers’ hydrogen gas requirements. Finally, an acetylene plant based at the Coregas head office in Yennora, New South Wales, produces high purity acetylene suitable for everything from instrument calibration to welding.
Alan Taylor (Chair, NSW Divsion) presents certificate of appreciation to Trevor Longle (NSW Sales Manager, Coregas)
Pat Kenna presents to Weld Australia members.
Coregas manufactures and distributes compressed gases and cryogenic liquids to almost all industries, ranging from heavy industry and manufacturing, to
New South Wales Division Contact Paolo Corronca Qualification & Certification Manager 0438 012 099 p.corronca@weldaustralia.com.au
Weld Australia members at the presentation on The Effects of Gas Shielding on Welding Performance.
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Victoria Division News The Cost and Economics of Welding
By Jeffrey Dickins (Senior Welding Inspector, Bombardier Transportation)
Weld Australia’s Victoria Division recently hosted a technical event on The Cost and Economics of Welding at Chisholm Institute in Dandenong. Victor Blain (Senior Welding Engineer, Weld Australia) took attendees through the basic principles required to identify and manage the costs of production in order to reduce expenses and ensure quality. In an industry where we are continually competing with lower cost countries this was a must attend event. Victor covered a range of factors that are essential in cost effective quoting, including how to calculate the cost of welding by the weight of deposited weld metal, labour costs, and how to optimise the welding process to save money. The presentation also focused on incorporating welding procedures Victoria Division Contact Victor Blain Senior Welding Engineer 0409 823 991 v.blain@weldaustralia.com.au
and welder qualification into the cost of the final product, which is commonly overlooked. The appropriate standard of welder qualification was also discussed. In the final stages of the presentation, Victor spoke about choosing the correct weld joint to eliminate the chance of defects and costly rework practices. He also touched briefly upon where and how automation and jigs can provide a cost-effective solution. Most of the topics that Victor covered are part of the IIW Welding Supervisor Courses. However, for attendees who do not regularly perform these tasks, this presentation was very informative. We were also fortunate to have Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia) in attendance to update attendees on broader industry issues and Weld Australia’s plans for the future. Weld Australia membership is not just in support of its corporate members—it is extremely valuable for individual members. Everyone should take advantage of the free presentations, like this one, that are regularly facilitated by Weld Australia. I am sure everyone can take something away from them.
Save the Date Upcoming Events Changes in AS/NZS Welding Standards The application of Standards is rapidly growing in Australia, particularly in the qualification of welders. For instance, it is now a requirement for some government projects to qualify welders to AS/NZS ISO 9606-1. Presented by Bruce Cannon (Principal Welding Engineer at Weld Australia and Chairman of Standards Australia’s WD-003 Committee), this session will focus on how Standards impact welding in Australia, including: • Revision of pressure equipment StandardsAS3992, AS3788, and AS1796 • Revision of structural standards, such as the AS/NZS1554 series, AS2214, and AS/NZS1665 • Aged Standards update, covering the AS2205 series, AS1335, and AS3545 • ISO update, covering ISO 14731, AS/NZS ISO 3834 series, and ISO 9606 Event Details • Date: Monday 28 October • Time: 6.00pm to 7.00pm • Location: Chisholm Institute, Building V, Room 114, 121 Stud Road, Dandenong, VIC 3175
REGISTER NOW Annual End of Year Dinner • Date: Monday 11 November (TBC) • Time: 6.00pm • Location: TBC as soon as possible.
Victor Blain (Senior Welding Engineer, Weld Australia) gives a presentation on the Cost and Economics of Welding.
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For further information: • Visit the events page on the Weld Australia website • Phone 02 8748 0100 • Email membership@ weldaustralia.com.au
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South Australia Division News This month, the South Australia Division would like to profile Committee Chair, David Price, who is the Welding and Fabrication Superintendant at ASC. With over 25 years experience building and maintaining the Collins Class Submarine pressure hulls and structures, David took some time to answer a few questions for us. What would you like to achieve by being a member of the South Australian committee? I would like to encourage more members across all industry sectors to actively get involved with Weld Australia. I’d like to continue conversations around welding certification, quality management and welding OH&S issues in order to get the broader community involved in accepting, and promoting, higher standards in Australia. What do you see as the biggest opportunity for the Welding industry in South Australia? The biggest opportunity is to continue to facilitate change in the industry, to adopt ISO welding quality and certification standards, which are recognised and accepted by the large primes. In this way, more South Australian companies will benefit from the projects coming into the state, instead of losing the work to international competitors. What do you see as the biggest challenge affecting the Welding Industry in South Australia? Accepting that change needs to occur at every level of our industry to be competitive, and that by nationally adopting the mandated ISO standards Australia will be better placed on a level playing field when tendering for projects.
South Australia Division Contact Brian Rungie National Manager Strategic Partnerships 0438 588 214 b.rungie@weldaustralia.com.au
What do you think Weld Australia can do to support the Welding industry within South Australia and Australia more broadly? I would like to see Weld Australia receive a mandate from the Federal Government to become the nominated industry governing body for all welding certification and quality management in Australia. In this way, a true national certification scheme will be recognised as being endorsed by Government. I believe that effective industry-wide governance that does not become cost prohibitive to individuals is the backbone of what Weld Australia is here for.
Save the Date Upcoming Event Annual End of Year Dinner • Date: Monday 21 October • Time: 6.00pm • Location: Alma Tavern, 66 Magill Road, Norwood, SA 5067 Register via the events page on the Weld Australia website. For further information: • Phone 02 8748 0100 • Email membership@ weldaustralia.com.au
Weld Australia can also continue to expand on recent successes such as the Advanced Welder Certification Registration (AWCR), augmented reality welder training, and technical certifications. Being part of Weld Australia at this point in time is a privilege—to be involved when there is so much change happening nationally that will have a profound effect on employment, quality, welder’s health and industry safety. It’s time for all of us to give back to the industry and help it grow through our own experiences and trade knowledge.
Collins Class Submarines. Image courtesy of the Royal Australian Navy.
David Price (Far Left) was a panellist on a recent Welding Q&A Panel, along with Joe Cavallaro (Intertek), Phill Stubbington (Lincoln Electric) and Paul Bettison (TAFE SA).
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Queensland Division News Queensland Delivers Record Export Figures Queensland recorded another record month of exports. Merchandise exports reached $87.4 billion in the 12 months to August 2019 – the highest year on year total ever recorded in Queensland.
growing our economy, creating jobs and supporting local communities. Queensland has around 7,300 goods exporting companies of which 40 per cent are based in regional Queensland. Trade equals jobs. Around one in five Queensland jobs is supported by export income,” Palaszczuk said.
It means exports have grown by 98 per cent since the Palaszczuk Government came to office in 2015 – an increase of $43.3 billion. Premier and Minister for Trade Annastacia Palaszczuk said it was also an increase of 13.8% over the 12 months since last August. “Month after month these figures are a testament to the hard work and global vision of Queensland’s export businesses, backed by our trade offices and our international trade meetings,” Palaszczuk said.
Industry Experts Meet to Discuss Future of Jobs and Skills in Resources Leading mining industry and sector representatives, equipment manufacturers, community representatives, as well as resource sector subject matter experts and representatives from across Queensland met in Mackay recently to start work on new qualifications for the fourth industrial revolution.
“The state’s resource firms, rural producers and manufacturers make a vital contribution to
This was part of the newly formed partnership dubbed the Queensland Future Skills Partnership. The Partnership
includes mining company BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA), TAFE Queensland and CQUniversity Australia. The key aim of the Partnership is to fund and facilitate the fast-tracked development and delivery of new autonomy related qualifications in open-cut mining operations in Queensland. Executive Director, Commercial, Robert Petherbridge said TAFE Queensland was excited to be working with employers like BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA), because the resources sector is at the cutting edge of technology and it works in a range of regional, rural and metropolitan communities across Queensland. “Our role is supporting business to ensure fast pace of adoption, to ensure they thrive — keeping pace is key. Organisations that are slow to adopt technology and subsequent training will stagnate.”
Save the Date Upcoming Event Annual End of Year Dinner • Date: Tuesday 29 October • Time: 6.00pm • Location: Criterion Tavern, 239 George Street, Brisbane Register via the events page on the Weld Australia website For further information: • Phone 02 8748 0100 • Email membership@ weldaustralia.com.au Queensland Division Contact Abhishek Trivedi Senior Welding Engineer 0409 670 433 a.trivedi@weldaustralia.com.au
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Western Australia Division News Welcome to the Western Australia Division’s Newest Committee Member The Western Australia Division would like to extend a warm welcome to its newest Committee Member, Lee Oakley. Lee brings 24 years industry experience to the Committee, including over 5 years in his current role as a Welding Engineering Manager at Monadelphous Group. Monadelphous is a leading Australian engineering group providing construction, maintenance and industrial services to the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. They are involved in some of Australia’s biggest and most complex projects and facilities, reflecting our position as a leader in our chosen markets. Oakley boasts extensive international experience, having worked in six countries within the oil and gas, mining, marine, pipelines Western Australia Division Contact Mehdi Tajfar Welding Engineer 0417 044 370 m.tajfar@weldaustralia.com.au
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and defence industries. He has held a range of roles, from welding engineer and business manager, through to technical manager and welding engineering manager. According to Oakley, he is keen to be a part of the Western Australia Division Committee. “I feel that, with my experience, I could offer other Weld Australia members guidance and support. Also, I think it will be possible for me to demonstrate the new technology being used at Monadelphous by my team.” “I am looking forward to networking with other welding industry professionals, and expanding the reach of Weld Australia in Western Australia to encompass people who are not already members,” said Oakley. Upcoming Event: Special Demonstration on the Latest in Cameras for Weld Monitoring Presented by David Garrard and Cameron Serles from Xiris, you will see first hand this new technology in action and how it enables the ability to see one image: the weld arc detail, melt pool, seam and immediate background. Just some of the benefits offered by cameras for weld monitoring include: • Achieve clear view of weld, background
Lee Oakley, the newest Western Australia Division Committee Member.
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Have real time verification of weld process Reduce your welding set up time Improve the health and safety of operators Recordable video for offline review
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Event Details: • Date: Monday 21 October 2019 • Time: 6.00pm to 7.00pm • Venue: South Metropolitan TAFE For further information: • Phone 02 8748 0100 • Email membership@ weldaustralia.com.au
Annual End of Year Dinner • Date: Wednesday 20 November • Time: 6.00pm • Location: Pavilion Restaurant, 35 Kendrew Crescent, Joondalup 6027 Register via the events page on the Weld Australia website. For further information: • Phone 02 8748 0100 • Email membership@ weldaustralia.com.au
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Northern Territory Division News Backing the Northern Territory: This is the Place to do Business The Northern Territory’s Chief Minister Michael Gunner has welcomed the proposed investment of Australian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes into the $25 billion SunCable Project. Mr Cannon-Brookes has indicated he will make a funding announcement by the end of the year. The proposed Australia-Singapore Power Link (ASPL) is a 10 gigawatt solar farm and a 20 to 30 gigawatt hour storage facility near Tennant Creek. ASPL will supply loads in the Darwin and Singapore markets via a high voltage direct current transmission. This is the largest solar farm under development in the world, and it will be built right here in the Territory. The Tennant Creek region has one of the highest solar irradiance resources on the planet, making it a perfect location for the proposed solar farm. The project will seek to supply long term, competitive, stably priced renewable electricity to the Darwin and Singapore markets. In July, the Territory Labor Government awarded Major Project Status to SunCable. According to Chief Minister Gunner, “Investing in renewables means more local jobs, and more permanent jobs for Territorians. Mike Cannon-Brookes knows the Territory is a great place to invest and is backing our vision for this project. There is no better place in the world to lead the renewable revolution than the Territory.”
“We have the guaranteed cloud free days, the land and a Government with the vision, plan and will to make it happen. This project stamps our reputation as a place to do business, said Chief Minister Gunner. Construction Underway on the New Sadadeen Zone Substation Upgrade The Nothern Territory Government is investing in the future of Alice Springs. Due to aged infrastructure and increased maintenance costs, Power and Water is upgrading the Sadadeen Substation to increase reliability and security of the Alice Springs power network. This $11.85 million project will replace the existing building and install new 11kV Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS). The new switchgear will replace existing systems which is approaching the end of its life. The upgrade will support up to 30 jobs during the construction and will also support Alice Springs hardware, freight and hotel businesses. All works are scheduled to be complete by April 2020 and the new equipment fully operational by August 2020. According to Minister for Renewables, Energy and Essential Services, Dale Wakefield, “The
Northern Territory Committee Expressions of Interest We are currently seeking expressions of interest for new Northern Territory Committee members. The application process is open to all Weld Australia members with an emphasis on the shipbuilding and rail industries, as well as the consumables industry. To submit your expression of interest, please email
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Territory Labor Government’s number one priority is creating local jobs and investing in the future of the Territory. “The new Sadadeen Substation upgrade will increase the reliability and security of the Alice Springs power network, provide up to 30 construction jobs, as well as support local businesses during the construction phase. This is part of the Labor Government’s commitment to keeping power assets in public hands, unlike the CLP’s record of selling public assets and raising power prices.”
Northern Territory Division Contact Abhishek Trivedi Senior Welding Engineer 0409 670 433 a.trivedi@weldaustralia.com.au
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Tasmania Division News The Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council (TMEC) recently facilitated welder training for Tasmanian Advanced Minerals (TAM). Founded in 2006, TAM operates mining and processing facilities in north west Tasmania. Their products include various grades of high purity silica flour for the production of specialised glass. The welder training was delivered to TAM’s production operators, the majority of whom possessed little or no welding exposure prior to the training day. The training focused on basic manual metal arc welding, serving as an introduction to welding safety and hazards, both in a professional work environment and in a home handyman workshop. The training was delivered using the Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulators and Lincoln Electric’s RealWeld Trainers in TMEC’s welding workshop. The simulator training introduced the operators to the concept of arc welding, including the consumption of the electrode and the need to continually feed the electrode into the weld pool as they progressed along the weld bead. The operators moved onto a single run fillet weld and then a multi-run fillet weld on the simulators, before graduating to the RealWeld simulators and standard welding bays in TMEC’s workshop. Training on the Soldamatic simulators allowed the operators to develop basic welding skills. Operators had the opportunity to practice several welds in repetition, developing the necessary handeye coordination and muscle memory in a safe and comfortable environment. The simulators offered the added benefit of eradicating waste materials and
Tasmania Division Contact Victor Blain Senior Welding Engineer 0409 823 991 v.blain@weldaustralia.com.au
the use of expensive consumables in the early stages of training, resulting in significant cost saving. Stage two of the training was conducted in TMEC’s welding workshop on both the Lincoln Electric RealWeld Trainers and conventional welding equipment. The operators transferred the information and skills learned on the simulators to real-world welding with reasonable ease. The quality of the welds produced by the end of the day were quite acceptable, including single and multi-run fillet welds on a range of material thicknesses and a variety of electrode sizes. TAM’s objective in embarking on this training was to ensure that their operators have the necessary skill that, in the event of a minor plant breakdown on a night shift or weekend, they could undertake small welding repairs. These minor repairs would enable TAM’s equipment to continue operating until a qualified welder could complete more comprehensive plant repair.
At the conclusion of the training, TAM’s operators felt confident that they could make an emergency repair to their equipment if needed. They also indicated that the training was very useful for their own personal use, outside the work environment. TAM has received positive feedback from the operators who attended the training. Both TAM and their operators have expressed interest in extending the level of training to a more advanced level. Clearly, the use of augmented reality welding simulators offers many benefits. It provides the student with instant feedback, in real time. Plus, once the weld is complete, the software provides an accurate assessment of the completed weld that the student can use to understand how they can improve their next weld. This contributes to a self-paced, fast-tracked, engaging training experience that students enjoy.
Tasmanian Advanced Mineral (TAM) operators undertake welder training at the Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council.
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Training & Certification News Why University Isn’t for Everyone While university is great for a lot of people and certainly has its place, it’s not necessarily the right choice for everyone. In recent years, university has become more and more popular, and we’re often sold the story that it’s the only way to get a stable, well-paying job. Some people even say that a Bachelor’s degree isn’t even enough—you need a Master’s degree to have a competitive edge when it comes to securing employment. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, there may even be an over-saturation of people with university degrees and a shortage of people with practical skills. This is where VET (Vocational Educational Training) comes in. VET – which includes TAFE – is, in many ways, a better path for some people than university. There is a range of benefits that are often ignored or forgotten about. The Benefits of VET and TAFE Here are just a few of the benefits of going to TAFE and receiving vocational training. You Don’t Need an ATAR One of the most attractive aspects of VET is that there are multiple paths you can take to enter. Unlike university (for which you need an ATAR that meets the requirements
of the degree) you can enter TAFE without an ATAR. In some cases, you don’t need to have finished high school. Whether you have no work experience, have spent a few years in the industry of your choice, have prior learning, or even if you’re still in high school, entry into TAFE is flexible. Earn More, More Quickly Due to there being such a need for employees with vocational skills and education, companies will sometimes compete to hire. This means you could enjoy higher salaries and more benefits as well as job security. In fact, for TAFE and VET graduates, the average salary is $56,000 per annum, as opposed to university graduates whose average entry-level salary is $54,000. VET and TAFE Take Less Time and are Less Expensive A typical university degree can take upwards of three years when studying full-time – and that isn’t even taking into consideration post-graduate studies. On the other hand, VET and TAFE courses will generally take between six months and two years when studying full-time, depending on the course you choose. Furthermore, if your TAFE course includes an apprenticeship or traineeship, you will usually be paid
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for this, meaning you can hone your skills while earning. VET and TAFE is generally less expensive than university, costing between $5,000 and $20,000. In comparison, a university degree costs between $20,000 and $45,000 – excluding veterinary and medical degrees, which cost considerably more. Because the government recognises the need for workers with practical skills, there are also a lot of loans and schemes which you can take advantage of to lower the course of your VET and TAFE courses, or even receive your education for free. While undergraduate university students are able to get their degrees without paying up-front through HECS-HELP, the downside of this is that they often enter the workforce with a substantial amount of debt. Is Welding the Perfect Choice for You? Welding is among the occupations that are in high demand, with a need for people with practical skills and experience. As an expanding sector, welding can offer you job security as well as many opportunities for you to learn, grow and move up the corporate ladder. Through VET and TAFE, the path to becoming a high-earning welder couldn’t be easier.
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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. The National Examination dates to be held in state capital cities where sufficient registrations are received: • 6 November – IWS and National Welding Supervisor Paper A • 7 November – Welding Supervisor B1 and B2 Code exams Examinations will also be held on other dates in 2019. Keep an eye on Weld Connect or the Weld
Australia website for details: https://weldaustralia.com.au. Applying for Exams Exam applications must be submitted online through the WeldQ system. Please login to your WeldQ profile at https://wtia.weldq. com/applicant/login using your WeldQ ID. If you have been issued with qualifications or certifications by Weld Australia or WTIA in the past, a WeldQ account has been created for you with your own unique WeldQ ID. If you do not know your WeldQ ID, email qnc@weldaustralia.com.au.
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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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welding safety procedures Study the Approved Examiner Training and complete the Questionnaire
Role of the Approved Examiner The Approved Examiner is the cornerstone of the AWCR. The Approved Examiner has complete responsibility for carrying out weld tests and entering the results into the AWCR. As an Approved Examiner you must conduct weld tests at an approved Testing Centre. A Testing Centre is a place determined by an Approved Examiner to meet the requirements set out by Weld Australia. Benefits of Becoming an AWCR Approved Examiner As an Approved Examiner you will be entitled to charge for the following services: • Conducting and examining a weld test. • Mechanical testing. • Inspection of test centres to ensure they meet the required standard set by Weld Australia. For further information, visit: https://awcr.org.au
Approved AWCR Testing Centres New South Wales • lllawarra TAFE: www.illawarra.tafensw.edu.au Victoria • Bombardier Transportation Australia: www.bombardier.com • Box Hill Institute: www.boxhill.edu.au • Robert Vernon: 0487 400 002 or robvernon@bigpond.com • Victorian Testing and Inspection Services: www.victesting.com.au South Australia • Regency TAFE: www.tafesa.edu.au Tasmania • Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council: http://tasminerals.com.au Queensland • Kangaroo Training Institute: https://kangarootraininginstitute.com.au • TAFE Queensland SkillsTech: https://tafeskillstech.edu.au Northern Territory • Charles Darwin University: www.cdu.edu.au Western Australia • Australian Welding Academy: •
http://australianweldingacademy. com.au
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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2019-2020 Training Calendar Weld Australia delivers a comprehensive range of training and certification services, all of which are designed to help Australian welders and fabrication companies achieve and maintain a competitive advantage. As the premier welding certification body in Australia, an International Institute of Welding (IIW) Authorised Nominated Body (ANB) and an Authorised Training Body (ATB), Weld Australia offers a range of individual certifications, including: Welding Inspector, Welding Specialist, Welding Technologist, Welding Engineer, AS1796 Welding Supervisor Certificate 10, and AS2214 Welding Supervisor. International Welding Inspector - Basic Location
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Adelaide
11 - 15 Nov 2019
Brisbane
20 - 24 April 2019
Melbourne
16 - 20 Sep 2019
Sydney
9 - 13 Sep 2019
International Welding Inspector - Standard Location
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Adelaide
IWI-S Part 1: 13 - 17 July 2020 IWI-S Part 2: 3 - 5 Aug 2020
Brisbane
IWI-S Part 1: 16 - 20 Nov 2020 IWI-S Part 2: 7 - 9 Dec 2020
Mackay
IWI-S Part 1: 9 - 13 Sep 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 23 - 25 Sep 2019
Melbourne
IWI-S Part 1: 28 Sep - 1 Nov 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 11 - 13 Nov 2019
Sydney
IWI-S Part 1: 23 - 27 Sep 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 9 - 11 Oct 2019
International Welding Specialist Location
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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 4: 4 - 8 Nov 2019 Week 5: 2 - 6 Dec 2019
Perth
Week 1: 10 - 14 Feb 2020 Week 2: 9 - 13 Mar 2020 Week 3: 20 - 24 April 2020 Week 4: 18 - 22 May 2020 Week 5: 15 - 19 June 2020
Sydney
Week 1: 18 - 22 Nov 2019 Week 2: 9 - 13 Dec 2019 Week 3: 13 - 17 Jan 2020 Week 4: 17 - 21 Feb 2020 Week 5: 16 - 20 March 2020 Welding Workshop Supervisor (Blended Learning Program)
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2019-2020 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
Welding Technology Appreciation for Engineers (3DE) Location
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Brisbane
11 - 13 May 2020
Sydney
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Perth
26 - 18 Oct 2019
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
Enrol in a Fusion Welding Course Today
You can enrol in a Fusion Welding course through any of the Advanced Welder Training Centres across Australia. These are all listed below. Queensland TAFE Queensland Caboolture Campus https://tafeqld.edu.au Tallon Street, Caboolture, Queensland TAFE Queensland SkillsTech https://tafeqld.edu.au 247 Bradman Street, Acacia Ridge, Queensland South Australia TAFE SA Regency Campus https://www.tafesa.edu.au 137 Days Road, Regency Park, South Australia Tasmania Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council https://tasminerals.com.au 13 Wellington Street, Burnie, Tasmania Victoria Box Hill Institute https://www.boxhill.edu.au 465 Elgar Road, Box Hill, Melbourne, Victoria Bendigo TAFE http://www.bendigotafe.edu.au 23 Mundy Street, Bendigo, Victoria Federation University https://federation.edu.au Lydiard Street South, Ballarat, Victoria
Further Information For further information, please contact: training@weldaustralia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0100, or visit www.weldaustralia.com.au.
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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. 2019 Australian Pipelines & Gas Association (APGA) Convention & Exhibition Adelaide, 12 to 15 October With the theme of ‘Infrastructure for the Future’, APGA’s Annual Convention will bring together participants from all sectors of the pipeline industry, as well as other industries associated with natural gas and the transportation of energy, slurry and water. It is being held at the Adelaide Convention Centre. For further details, visit: www.apga.org.au AINDT Conference Adelaide, 4 to 6 November 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. For further details, visit: www.ndtsa.com.au
5th SIA Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference 2019 (SubSTEC5) Fremantle, 18 to 21 November With the theme of ‘Innovation and Investment in the Sub-sea Environment’, SubSTEC5 will be held at the Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle. The Conference will be held with the support of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST). Weld Australia’s CEO, Geoff Crittenden, will give a keynote presentation. For details: https:// www.submarineinstitute.com World Engineers Convention Melbourne, 20 to 22 November The theme for the Convention is Engineering a Sustainable World: The next 100 years. Learn from global engineering experts, forge connections with industry leaders and explore the distinctive and sustaining mindset of the engineering profession; ‘anything is possible’. For further details, visit: https://www.wec2019.org.au
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Corrosion & Prevention Conference Melbourne, 24 to 27 November Join industry experts at the largest corrosion conference and exhibition in the southern hemisphere. This year, the premier event is being held at Crown Promenade in Melbourne. For further details, visit: https:// conference.corrosion.com.au Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology Gold Coast, 4 to 6 December Since the inception of APISAT in 2008 by the national aerospace societies of Korea (KSASS), China (CSAA), Japan (JSASS) and Australia (RAeS Australian Division), the symposium has grown steadily to an average of 250 papers and well over 300 delegates. APISAT has become the prime forum for aerospace research and development in the Asia-Pacific region. For further details, visit: https://www.apisat2019.com
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