Weld Connect October 2020 by Weld Australia

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A Message from the CEO Membership Matters Industry News & Insights New South Wales News Victoria News South Australia News Queensland News Western Australia News Northern Territory News Tasmania News Advanced Welder Training Courses

Our Office is Closed, but Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Still Working

Following developments in Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s COVID-19 response, we have decided to close our Pymble office until further notice. The safety and wellbeing of our staff and their families along with our members, clients and communities is our first priority. The office is closed, but we will continue to work tirelessly to support the welding industry in Australia. Now more than ever our community spirit is vital, and we encourage you to reach out to one of us if you have any questions or an area where you are needing support, or even if you just need a chat. Our staff are working remotely and will be available through their mobile numbers and email addresses. You can still contact Weld Australia on office@weldaustralia.com.au

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

National Manager Engineering Paolo Corronca T: +61 (0)438 012 099 E: p.corronca@weldaustralia.com.au

Membership Manager Eva Chun T: +61 (0)417 878 104 E: e.chun@weldaustralia.com.au

Training Manager Guy Brooks T: +61 (0)488 743 322 E: g.brooks@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)409 609 031 E: d.south@weldaustralia.com.au

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A Message from the CEO Welder Trainer and Apprenticeships The ABC's 7.30 Report recently aired a segment featuring myself, Jason Elias (Owner, Precision Metal Group) and Craig Robertson (CEO, TAFE Directors Australia). The interviews demonstrated that TAFEs are simply not keeping pace with industry. This is certainly not the fault of TAFE, which has suffered from successive government funding cuts. And, under one of the most ridiculous policy experiments ever undertaken by Australian governments—the marketised delivery system—TAFE is now forced to compete with private providers for student dollars. The latest version of the Manufacturing and Engineering training package (MEM 2.0). MEM 2.0 differs very little from the previous versions (released in 1998 and 2005). In fact, much of the content remains identical to the 1998 version. MEM 2.0 bears no relation to what is actually required by industry. It ignores the huge technological advancements and changes that will continue to occur in Australia’s engineering and manufacturing industries. For example, the course still devotes time and energy to oxy-acetylene welding, which industry has not been used for about 20 years. The future of Australian industry in a post

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COVID-19 world cannot rely on regurgitating a curriculum that is 20 years old. This is just one of the reasons why Weld Australia has assembled a national consortium of TAFEs. This consortium will develop welding and fabrication learning resources and assessment tools for use across the country. In this way, Australian welding apprentices and their teachers will have access to a consistent, up-to-date suite of resources. Having met earlier this month, the work of the consortium is off to a positive start. You can read the ABC article TAFEs using outdated equipment and old methods due to red tape and underfunding, critics say, or watch the 7.30 Report segment below. Pilot School Outreach Program in New South Wales Weld Australia is committed to ensuring that Australia develops and maintains a world-class, modern welding workforce. To facilitate this, greater engagement in STEM skills and emerging technologies by our high school students is essential. As such, Weld Australia proposed the establishment of an Advanced Manufacturing School Outreach Program to the New South Wales State Government. The Program received support from the New South Wales Government, with funding provided through the Department of Education’s Vocational Education and Training Program for Secondary Students. Phase one of the Program has funded teacher training for 16 schools across the state, which is set to commence shortly. Conducted over the course of five days, the training will focus on topics such as welding technology, standards, quality and career paths. It also includes practical,

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Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia).

hands-on training covering inspection of welds, weld defects and the use of the Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulators. Weld Australia Partnership with Gotcha4Life Weld Australia has partnered with Gotcha4Life to help build the mental fitness of Australia’s welders. To kick-off this important partnership, Weld Australia's senior management team recently participated in an online seminar. Together, we learnt more about how to develop a culture in which mental fitness becomes a part of our strategic plans for growth and success for the future. We also facilitated an online presentation for members. Gus Worland (Founder and Director of Gotcha4Life) spoke to members about the importance of mental fitness and the support that Gotcha4Life can provide. Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians between 15 and 44 years of age, and men are three times more likely to die by suicide than women. Workers in construction and other trades— including welding—are even more at risk. Tradies are 70% more likely to die by suicide than their behindthe-desk counterparts. Mental fitness is a complex issue

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A Message from the CEO and there is no one simple solution. However, it’s clear that Australian tradies, including welders, need more support. The statistics around suicide and tradies are frightening, and we recognise how important it is for us to take a leadership role in helping to spread awareness and education in the welding community. Weld Australia Moves to Online Examinations Over the last few months, Weld Australia has been working to facilitate online examinations for as many of its certifications and qualifications as possible. While these plans have been in place for some, they have been accelerated in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In May 2020, the first online examination for an International Welding Engineer (IWE) student was successfully completed. Since then, Weld Australia has facilitated online exams for International Welding Technologist (IWT), International Welding Specialist (IWS) and International Welding Inspector (IWI-B) qualifications. Weld Australia is currently working on online examinations for AS 1796 Cert 10 and AS 2214, with the first online exams expected to occur later this year.

Weld Australia launched its own remote invigilation system in early September after extensive trials and feedback. During online exams, the candidates are under remote invigilation, with recorded screen activities. The candidates cannot start an exam unless there is only one connected screen. The camera and microphone feeds are also recorded throughout the exam and Weld Australia receives a text file with all the keystrokes during the session. This significant body of work will make examinations more accessible for Weld Australia examinees, whilst maintaining the rigour of an exam environment. In particular, candidates who live in regional or remote areas will be able to avoid the cost of travelling to a dedicated venue and accommodation – sometimes not even possible if restrictions are in place. Queensland Premier's Industry Collaboration Award I would like to congratulate TAFE Queensland and Rheinmetall Defence Australia on winning the Premier’s Industry Collaboration category for the ISO 9606 Fusion Welding Program at the 2020 Queensland Training Awards. The partnership is vital to supporting the $5.2 billion LAND

New Weld Australia Members Weld Australia would like to welcome the following new members who joined in September 2020. Individual Members • Bradley Kerr-Adcock • Craig Bintley • Daniel Beeson • Marcus Prior • Peter Schultz • Brent Marchant • Yunhui Jiang • Jesty Mathews • Jason Rowe Student Members • Aaron Heilig • Tony Kissell • James Lee • Jayden Parkfing • John Vo • Allen Adajar • Gokhan Sacli • Josejr Almosara To become a Weld Australia member, simply: • Visit: https://weldaustralia. com.au • Email: membership@ weldaustralia.com.au

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A Message from the CEO 400 Phase 2 contract to build 211 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles in South East Queensland. Without ISO 9606 qualified welders Queensland engineering and manufacturing businesses would have needed to engage overseas workers. The ISO 9606 Fusion Welding Program also supports Rheinmetall’s bid for the LAND 400 Phase 3 Mounted Close Combat Capability acquisition of up to 450 Infantry Fighting Vehicles and up to 17 Manoeuvre Support Vehicles. The 2020 Australian Defence Industry Awards I am pleased to announce that Weld Australia has been named a finalist in the 2020 Australian Defence Industry Awards. Weld Australia is a finalist in the 'Industry Association of the Year' category, which we were very proud to win in 2019.

In addition, Donna South (our National Manager Membership and Marketing) has been named as finalist in the 'Marketing and Communications Professional of the Year' category. I'd like to congratulate Donna and wish her the very best of luck.

online training studios are located. With our move towards online training delivery models, these studios are fully equipped with all the audio visual equipment required to deliver a highly interactive, engaging online learning experience.

Weld Australia's New Flexible Working Arrangements In recent weeks, Weld Australia's team has moved towards flexible working arrangements, gradually spending more time in our Sydney head office. In the post COVID-19 world, we have adopted new, flexible work practices, focused on using face-to-face interactions to undertake innovative strategy sessions and planning meetings.

The flexible nature of online learning allows students to access course information with greater ease. Students are able to study in their own home and access the course material whenever is most convenient for them. This is particularly convenient for people in remote and regional areas, who may be unable to attend faceto-face courses, saving time and travel costs for students and their respective companies.

Over the last few months, we have also opened an office in Wollongong. This is where all our

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Membership Matters Whether you are an individual or an organisation, being a member of a peak body like Weld Australia is crucial to the future of your industry. The collective power of a peak body and its members plays an important role in providing a voice for an industry. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Weld Australia has continued to leverage this collective power through a host of advocacy activities. We have also delivered a range of opportunities (like the events below) to help our members wherever possible. Weld Australia Events Over the last month, Weld Australia continued to roll out its program of virtual events. We facilitated a very interesting workshop on ISO 15607 to ISO 15614: Qualification of Welding Procedures. Although Australia has its own manufacturing codes for welded products, the adoption of international standards has increased in recent years, particularly in the defence, shipbuilding, manufacturing and railway sectors.

This highly interactive online workshop provided attendees with an introduction to the ISO 15607 to 15614 suite of standards. Weld Australia has several other webinars and virtual events on the horizon. We encourage all members to take a look at these events, and attend where possible. The value and level of technical and practical information presented at all these events is of a very high quality. Town Hall Events As you may be aware, we recently facilitated a national series of virtual Town Hall Meetings, which were very well received. These meeting gave our members the opportunity to voice their concerns, receive updates on the state of play in our industry and discuss topics of importance. We’re looking to improve on the format of these events, and roll out a second series soon. We are keen to reach as many members as possible through this second series, and hear about the issues that industry is currently facing.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

For up-to-date information on Weld Australia's upcoming events, be sure to keep an eye on the Weld Australia website. The website is updated each time a new event is scheduled. Remember: our virtual events are open to all members, no matter where you live. Scheduled Events • Structural Bolting eCourse commencing on Tuesday 3 November •

AS AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 Training Seminar on Tuesday 10 November

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Simulating Welding Processes on 10 November

REGISTER NOW Can’t see an event on a topic you think is important? Email your suggestions to: membership@ weldaustralia.com.au

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Supervision, Inspection and Qualification Services

Now Available Remotely In the wake of COVID-19 restrictions, Weld Australia has developed a new procedure to carry out welding inspection and supervision services, as well as qualification of welding procedures and personnel—remotely. The procedure has been developed in accordance with IAF (International Accreditation Forum) guidelines. All services are carried out with the cooperation of a competent person on-site, utilising videoconferencing and video recording for record keeping purposes. If you need help with remote welding inspection, supervision or qualification services—we’re here to help. All you need do is call Paolo Corronca (National Manager Engineering) on 0438 012 099. www.weldaustralia.com.au

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Structural Bolting eCourse Specification, Supervision and Inspection

This eCourse will address all aspects that structural engineers, supervisors and inspectors should know when it comes to bolting, including information on AS 4100, NZS 3404.1, AS/NZS 5100.6, AS/NZS 1252 and EN 14399-X as applicable to Australian and New Zealand steel construction. Expert presenters will not only review existing Standards, but also introduce new and innovative methods that save time, reduce cost, and improve the efficiency and quality of bolted connections. The eCourse will also delve into the numerous problems encountered in bolted connections and address the “hot topic” of the conformance of steel materials for structural bolting applications. Achieving satisfactory performance in bolted joints involves the selection and verification of bolting materials, appropriate joint design, proper installation and quality assurance. In Australia and New Zealand, steel structures are required to be fabricated and erected in accordance with AS/NZS 5131 Structural steelwork – Fabrication and erection. This Standard references a range of normative standards such as AS/NZS 1252, specifies quality requirements in accordance with the Construction Categories CC1 to CC4 and defines competency requirements for people involved in all operations including erection and bolting. While installation of bolts is performed by the technical personnel under the supervision of the Bolting Inspector or Supervisor, structural engineers responsible for the project should also be familiar with all key aspects of bolting installation and inspection.

Presenter: Robert E. Shaw Jr

(President, Steel Structures Technology Center) Robert E. Shaw Jr is a registered Professional Engineer, with 47 years’ experience in steel construction. Currently based at SSTC (a consulting engineering firm in the US specialising in structural steel connections, construction and quality issues), Robert has also worked for a major steel fabricator and the American Institute of Steel Construction.

Robert also serves on the Specifications Committee of the Research Council on Structural Connections, which is the body that writes the bolting Standards used in America. He also is a member of the American Welding Society’s Structural Welding Committee, and chairs the IIW Commission XVIII on Quality Management in Welding and Allied Processes.

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The workshop will include 5 x 2 hour pre-recorded on-demand webcasts, plus a live Q&A webcast session: • Part 1: Tuesday 3 November 2020 • Part 2: Tuesday 10 November 2020 • Part 3: Tuesday 17 November 2020 • Part 4: Tuesday 24 November 2020 • Part 5: Tuesday 1 December 2020 • Q&A Session: Tuesday 8 December 2020 • Examination (optional): 15 December 2020 The eCourse will be hosted via the Weld Australia online training platform, with login details supplied upon registration Cost: • Members: AU/NZ$990 (inc GST) • Non-Members: AU/NZ$1,100 (inc GST) • Examination to achieve Certificate in Structural Steel Bolting (optional) Members and Non-Members: AU/NZ$150 (inc GST)

Register Today To register for this eCourse, simply click here. For further information, contact: Michelle Bignold on 0437 106 726 or m.bignold@weldaustralia.com.au

Industry News & Insights Weld Australia and Gotcha4Life Faciltate Online Workshop for Members Weld Australia has partnered with Gotcha4Life to help build the mental fitness of Australia’s welders. In the first of many events to come, Weld Australia recently facilitated an online presentation for members. Gus Worland (Founder and Director of Gotcha4Life) spoke to members about the importance of mental fitness and the support that Gotcha4Life can provide. Gus opened his presentation by explaining just how important building mental fitness is. According to Gus, the objective of Gotcha4Life is to ensure that there are zero suicides in Australia. "At the moment, we have a real issue. Mental fitness was a problem before the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is even more so now. We have 70,000 people attempt suicide every year in Australia, which means that an ambulance called every 28 seconds," said Worland. "If we think we’ve nailed it and have everything answered, we need to think again—we really haven't. We need to change things up and make sure that people know it's OK not to be OK. And then, we need to give those people the tools they need to help and to talk." "It's time to draw a line in the

sand and say ‘no more’. If we look at numbers around anxiety and depression, they are huge. And it will likely only get tougher now. As welfare gets turned off post COVID-19, things will be harder, and more people will be considering suicide as the answer." "We need to talk about mental fitness in the same way that we talk about physical fitness. If you go to work and talk about putting on some COVID kilos, people will likely give you positive advice about gyms, running tracks, and meal plans to try. What would happen if you walked into work and said you had some mental fitness issues? No one would know what to say. If your response was something like, I’m doing lots of meditation or I’m off alcohol for a week, it might really change the conversation." "We all need to learn how to be more open, honest and vulnerable," said Worland. Gus went on to talk about some of the programs that are offered through Gotcha4Life. Gus described their programs as "the ones that work". Their programs have been tried and tested by Gus and his entire team. Gotcha4Life is a not-for-profit foundation that believes in the concept of Prevention through

Connection, and raises awareness of the importance of identifying a close friend in life, someone you can speak openly and honestly to when times are tough. Gotcha4Life enables this connection by funding educational workshops and training programs that build mental fitness, to enable strong, open and binding relationships. To do this, Gotcha4Life partners with programs, including: Tomorrow Man, Man Anchor, Tomorrow Woman, Weave and ROC.

For more information about Gotcha4Life or to donate click here.

Interested in Running a Mental Fitness Program at Your Organisation? If you'd like further details, or are keen to run a mental fitness program at your organisation, contact Donna South (National Manager Membership & Marketing, Weld Australia) on d.south@weldaustralia.com.au or 0409 609 031.

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Free Webinar: Kickstarting Conversations About Mental Health

A Simple Conversation Can Save a Life

Presented by Steve Gamble (Founder of the grassroots mental health and well-being movement Man Anchor), this introductory webinar will provide you with an overview of mental health disorders, and how they affect people every day. You will discover a variety of approaches you can use to kick start conversations about mental health with anyone in your life, from friends and family, through to colleagues and teammates. You will walk away with the confidence to ask the people in your life 'are you ok?' and feel empowered to support them if their answer is 'no'. Packed with practical tips and tools you can use right away, Steve will walk you through: • • • •

The mental health spectrum (we ALL have mental health, just like we all have physical health!) Identifying events or circumstances that may act as a trigger for someone Knowing the signs to look out for Practical tools to help keep yourself mentally healthy and on the positive side of the mental health spectrum

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Date: Thursday 29 October 2020 Time: 12.30pm AESDT, for 45 minutes Registration Costs: • Weld Australia Members: FREE • Non-Members: $35 (inc GST)

This will be a relaxed, interactive session with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. This session will NOT be recorded, so the only way to attend is live on the day. Registration is essential. A link to join the Zoom meeting will be sent out to registered attendees in the 24 hours prior to the webinar.

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Steven Gamble (Founder, Man Anchor) Man Anchor was created in May 2017 with the hope to promote positive change in the way men addresses health and in particular mental health. Over the years Man Anchor has grown into a movement that supports both male and female mental wellbeing through education and awareness. We believe that through our education and awareness programs we can empower the community to create positive change and a sustainable model to support the wellbeing of our friends, family and the wider community.

To register for this free workshop, simply click here. For further details, contact Donna South (National Manager Membership & Marketing, Weld Australia) on 0409 609 031 or d.south@weldaustralia.com.au. If you have questions that you'd like answered by the presenter, you can submit these during the registration process.

AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 Training Seminar During this training seminar, Weld Australia’s expert presenters will provide you an overview of how to qualify welders according to AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 and ISO 9606-1, which permit welders to work on steel structures (as per AS/NZS 1554) and pressure equipment (as per AS 3992). The perfect event for welding supervisors, quality managers and fabricators alike, you will receive practical, hands-on tips to follow when implementing AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 qualification of welders into your workshop. With a better understanding of the why, where and how to implement qualification, the process should be much faster, easier, and less stressful—for the benefit of your entire organisation.

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Application of the standard ISO clarifications on requirements Practical aspects of qualifying welders to the standards Welder qualification test certificates The importance of confirmation of qualifications Relevance to AS/NZS 1554 welder qualifications Comparison with AS/NZS 2980

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Date: Tuesday 10 November 2020 Time: 10.30am AESDT (Tas, Vic, NSW), 9.30am (QLD), 10.00am (SA), 9.30am (NT), 7.30am (WA). The workshop will run for approximately 3 hours. The workshop will be hosted via Zoom, with login details supplied on registration. You will need a good internet connection in order to participate. It is recommended participants have a copy of the standard on-hand to refer to during the seminar. Registration Costs: • Weld Australia Members: $150 (inc GST) • Non-Members: $200 (inc GST)

Presenters

Bruce Cannon (Principal Welding Engineer and Technical Publications Manager, Weld Australia) Bruce gained extensive expertise over 40 years at (what is now) BlueScope in areas such as mechanical and weldability testing, metallography, weld repair, stud welding, quality management and auditing. He has extensive experience with Australian Standards, becoming the chair of WD-003 Welding of Steel Structures in 1998. Bruce holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Metallurgy) and is an IWE. Victor Blain (Senior Welding Engineer, Weld Australia) Victor is a solution oriented engineer with over 10 years experience in materials and welding. He started his career in Canada as a welder and fabricator, and has held roles at Hydro-Quebec, Pratt Whitney, and Bombardier Transportation. Victor holds a Certificate IV in Welding, a Bachelor of Metallurgy, a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, and is an IWE.

Spaces in this seminar are limited. So register now, before it’s too late! To register for this training seminar, simply click here. For further details, contact Michelle Bignold (Corporate Sales Manager, Weld Australia) on m.bignold@weldaustralia.com.au or 0437 106 726. Participants are also invited to forward questions to Michelle to be addressed during the seminar.

New South Wales News Precision Metal Group and Lincoln Electric Help Foster the Next Generation of Australia Welders In 2020, Weld Australia members Precision Metal Group (PMG) and Lincoln Electric have partnered with Parramatta Marist High School to develop an ongoing metals and welding program. The objective of the program is to foster STEM skills so that students are better prepared to contribute to Australia's rapidly growing advanced fabrication and (high-end) manufacturing industries. The shared vision is to have more and more students exposed to the industry, and certified as armoured vehicle welders before they graduate from Parramatta Marist, providing them with pathways supported by a skill set in demand by the Australian Defence Force. According to Jason Elias (Owner, Precision Metal Group), "All types of skills and school graduates are needed to (re-)build the manufacturing base here in Australia." Programs like this one are helping to do exactly that.

Apprentices complete TAFE NSW Mining Skills Program in Muswellbrook THE achievements of 33 first-year apprentices, who've completed the TAFE NSW Mining Skills Program in Muswellbrook, were recently acknowledged at an award ceremony. Now in its 15th consecutive year, the comprehensive 18-week initiative complements the course delivery of machining, electrical, metal fabrication or automotive qualifications to trainees employed by resource companies throughout the Hunter. The program equips the apprentices with the fundamentals of each trade area and they receive an overall education on mining, including several visits to mining and heavy industry environments. Three students were highly-praised at the ceremony, which took place at TAFE NSW Scone. Article courtesy of https://www.huntervalleynews.net.au

Congratulations to Bisalloy Steels: Australian Defence Industry Awards Finalist Weld Australia would like to congratulate Bisalloy Steels on being name a finalist in the 2020 Australian Defence Industry Awards. A Weld Australia member, Bisalloy is a finalist in the 'SME of the Year: Regional' category. The winners will be announced at the end of November. We wish Bisalloy all the best of luck. Bisalloy Steels is Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only manufacturer of hightensile and abrasion-resistant quenched and tempered steel plate used for armour, structural and wear-resistant steel applications. These products are exported to a host of countries throughout Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and South America. From its base in Unanderra, south of Sydney in NSW, Bisalloy Steels has been manufacturing these products through a highly efficient, continuous flow process since 1980.

To begin, Year 10 iSTEM students will rotate through fortnightly two hour welding core skills workshops, while self-nominated students will undertake intensive welding training at Precision Manufacturing Group's facility in Wetherill Park. Precision Metal Group has a number of Australian Defence contracts including the assembly and manufacturing of the new Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle from Rheinmetall Defence Australia. New South Wales Contact Paolo Corronca National Manager Engineering 0438 012 099 p.corronca@weldaustralia.com.au

Two members of the Bisalloy Steels' team. Image courtesy of Bisalloy Steels.

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Victoria News Simulating Welding Processes Weld Australia will host an online technical presentation on Simulating Welding Processes on 10 November. The presentation will provide an introduction to what finite element software can achieve when it comes to welding processes. While the event has been organised by the Victorian Committee, it will be hosted online, making it available to all Weld Australia members nationally. About Welding Simulation It is quite complex to realistically simulate a moving source of energy whilst ensuring that all the variables are accurate. However, MSC Software has done just this with their software, Simufact. Simufact provides simulation solutions for the entire metal manufacturing value chain, from metal forming and welding, through to additive manufacturing. Welding simulation in Simufact employs the finite element method. This approach is particularly suited to calculating elastic-plastic material behaviour with hardening, making it well-suited to structural welding simulation. Benefits of Welding Simulation Simufact can help optimise the welding process, and reduce costs and time to market, while consistently providing accurate results. Other benefits include: • Identify critical distortions • Investigate and optimise clamping tools before an investment in tools • Identify optimal welding directions and sequences • Investigate the influence of unclamping on welding distortions and residual stresses • Gain knowledge about the development of the heat affected zone • Virtually test and evaluate variables without using

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expensive materials Examine the material behavior during the welding process Verify the quality of welding seams, by calculating nugget sizes, brittle metallurgical phases, hardness, and effects of preheating

Event Details • Date: Tuesday 10 November • Time: 5.00pm • Location: Zoom meeting; details will be provided prior to the event • Cost: Free for members; $35 for non-members

The Presenters Marius Gatzen and Klaus Huebner will join the presentation from Germany. Both Marius and Klaus are technical experts with experience in implementing the MSC software in renown companies such as: Robert Bosch GmbH, Hyundai Motor, GKN Driveline, ABB Engineering, SAIC Volkswagen Auto, Frauhofer IPK and IMU. Dr Tony Dong is the technical manager of MSC Software Australia and New Zealand. Having joined MSC in 2007, Dr Dong has delivered numerous training and service projects. He is passionate about manufacturing processes modelling and developing solutions is to help manufacturing companies develop and optimise the welding and additive manufacturing process. Prior to joining MSC, Dr Dong spent six and half years at Singapore A*Star developing an intelligent manufacturing tooling system for the Singapore manufacturing industry.

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A welding simulation in Simufact.

Victoria Division Contact Victor Blain Senior Welding Engineer 0409 823 991 v.blain@weldaustralia.com.au

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South Australia News Osborne Digital Naval Shipyard Complete and Ready for Handover BAE Systems Australia welcomed the Prime Minister the Hon Scott Morrison MP to the Osborne South Naval Shipyard recently to mark the important progress that has been achieved towards delivering a sovereign and continuous naval shipbuilding industry.

following the Prototyping Readiness Review, a formal review with Defence. The Review assessed the Hunter program’s preparedness to commence prototyping across a range of areas including safety, quality production inputs, processes, tools, workforce and facilities.

BAE Systems’ subsidiary ASC Shipbuilding is now in the final stages of the formal handover of the yard from Australian Naval Infrastructure of what will be one of the world’s most modern naval shipyards, a key enabler of Australia’s continuous naval shipbuilding strategy.

These competencies will be extensively tested and refined during the prototyping phase before construction begins on the first Hunter class frigate in 2022.

The Hunter Class Frigate program will deliver nine anti-submarine warfare frigates to the Royal Australian Navy, using a digital environment for the design and build of the ships made possible at the new shipyard and the company is now rapidly mobilising its people to work from the site. The Company also announced that it has been given the green light to commence prototyping in December 2020 as planned,

The milestone builds on the significant momentum the program has made this year, including: • Growing the workforce to nearly 1,000, including the first intake of apprentices • Signing the overarching licence for the new, state-of-the-art shipyard at Osborne • Placing contracts with Australian businesses for materials and services to support prototyping Prime Minister Scott Morrison said around 2,500 direct jobs would be created under the new Frigate

program, which now starts in December when the first steel is cut for prototyping. “Our continuous naval shipbuilding program has changed the skyline at Osborne on the Port Adelaide River but importantly it’s delivering thousands of local jobs while boosting the economy and strengthening Australia’s defence capability. Founded on a $535 million investment by the Australian Government, Osborne South is now a world-leading shipyard where Australian steel comes in at one end, and state-of-the-art warships come out at the other.” “I commend South Australia for the way in which they have managed COVID-19, particularly for keeping vitally important projects like Osborne on track and on time throughout the pandemic, providing a major boost to the local economy but also to the defence of Australia. Over the next four months, ASC Shipbuilding will take control of the shipyard and start training their shipbuilders on the technology that has been installed for building warships efficiently and effectively. Construction of the first of nine Hunter class frigates is expected to begin on schedule in late 2022. This ship is expected to be delivered to Navy in 2029. The ninth and final Hunter class frigate is expected to be delivered to Navy in the mid-2040.

South Australia Contact Victor Blain Senior Welding Engineer 0409 823 991 v.blain@weldaustralia.com.au

BAE Systems Australia welcomed the visit by the Prime Minister the Hon Scott Morrison MP to the Osborne South Naval Shipyard.

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Queensland News Weld Australia Rolls Out 'Train the Trainer' Training for TAFE Queensland and Rockhamption Regional Manufacturing Hub TAFE Queensland TAFE Queensland is set to expand its already successful Advanced Welder Training Centre (AWTC) program, with its recent investment in an additional 29 Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulators. With this investment, every TAFE region in the Queensland network that offers an engineering course will have access to faster, safer and more engaging training. This training is essential to secure the welding qualifications that are in high demand by the state’s defence and advanced manufacturing industries. Over the last month, Weld Australia rolled out training for the Ashmore, Bundaberg, Cairns, Coomera Marine, Hervey Bay, Ipswich, Maryborough, Nambour and Toowoomba campuses. This training provided TAFE Queensland teachers with the skills and experience required to use the Soldamatic augmented reality welding machines. Weld Australia also facilitated the ISO 9606 Fusion Welding Program in Hervey Bay. The training at Maryborough also coincided with an industry open day at the TAFE Queensland

Training Partnership Wins Premier's Industry Collaboration Award Weld Australia would like to congratulate TAFE Queensland and Rheinmetall Defence Australia on winning the Premier’s Industry Collaboration award winner for the ISO 9606 Fusion Welding Program at the 2020 Queensland Training Awards.

campus. Attendees learnt more about how the ISO 9606 Fusion Welding Program can help upskill staff to international standards, allowing local manufacturers to become a part of the defence supply chain. Local MP Bruce Saunders was also in attendance. Rockhampton Regional Manufacturing Hub To support the growth of regional manufacturers, the Queensland Government has invested $30 million in regional Manufacturing Hubs in Cairns, Townsville and Rockhampton.

The partnership is vital to supporting the $5.2 billion LAND 400 Phase 2 contract to build 211 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles in South East Queensland. Without ISO 9606 qualified welders Queensland engineering and manufacturing businesses would have needed to engage overseas workers.

Each hub will provide a place for local manufacturing businesses to receive expert advice and support to transition to advanced manufacturing through worldleading technologies. Weld Australia facilitated an ISO 9606 Fusion Welding Program at the Rockhampton Hub earlier this month. School Students Careers Day Weld Australia was pleased to host high school students at a recent careers day in Caboolture. Throughout the course of the day, we had over 65 students try their hand at the Soldamatic augment reality welding simulators.

Training at the TAFE Queensland Maryborough campus.

The ISO9606 Fusion Welding Program also supports Rheinmetall’s bid for the LAND 400 Phase 3 Mounted Close Combat Capability acquisition of up to 450 Infantry Fighting Vehicles and up to 17 Manoeuvre Support Vehicles. Queensland Contact Adam Coorey Welding Engineer 0417 149 435 a.coorey@weldaustralia.com.au

Training at the TAFE Queensland Ashmore campus.

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Western Australia News $18.34 million Package to Build Defence Manufacturing Workforce The Western Australia Government has announced an $18 million package to build a pipeline of skilled workers in Western Australia to attract defence maritime projects to the state. This workforce investment will help provide the skilled workers needed to support upcoming WA defence projects and secure future defence work, expected to be valued at up to $75 billion nationally over the next decade. The package includes $8.5 million for an additional $20,000 incentive, on top of existing financial subsidies, for shipbuilding employers to take on in-demand apprentices in readiness for a pipeline of future work. The Western Australia Government has also allocated $2.85 million to deliver 335 additional apprenticeship commencements in nominated defence trades in 2020-2021 to achieve 200 apprenticeship completions by 2024-2025. A further $3.3 million will be provided to create new TAFE short courses to support Western Australians to upskill and become 'defence ready'. The package includes $800,000 to create two new scholarship programs to encourage women and Defence veterans to take up a career in the defence manufacturing industry.

Austal Australia Delivers Seventh Guardian Class Patrol Boat Austal Australia has delivered the seventh Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence. The vessel, PSS President H.I. Remeliik II, was recently gifted by the Government of Australia to the Government of Palau during a handover ceremony at Austal Australia’s Henderson shipyard, attended by the Australian Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon. Melissa Price MP and RADM Wendy Malcolm, RAN, Head of Maritime Systems, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group. The Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement (PPB-R) Project was awarded to Austal in May 2016, with an additional contract option awarded in April 2018, taking the program to 21 vessels valued at more than A$335 million. Twelve Pacific Island nations including Papua New Guinea, Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Palau, Samoa, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Timor Leste will receive the vessels through to 2023. The Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project supports more than 200 direct jobs at Austal Australia and more than 200 indirect jobs nationally, through approximately 450 Australian businesses contracted.

The PSS President Hi.I Remeliik II is a 39.5m Guardian Class Patrol Boat. Image courtesy of Austal.

Chevron Receives Approval for Gorgon LNG Plant Repairs Chevron has avoided a complete shutdown of its $US54 billion Gorgon LNG plant after WA safety regulator WorkSafe recently approved the staggered repair of faulty welds in propane vessels. LNG Train 2 at the three-train plant has been shut down since May as workers grind out and repair faulty welds in eight propane filled heat exchangers. Trains 1 and 3 with near-identical kettles have continued to operate, leading to union concerns about the safety of maintenance workers. When the dangerous cracks were discovered, Weld Australia called on Chevron to leverage the skills and experience of local Australian welders to rectify the issues. According to Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia), “Importing these critical components from South Korea has clearly been a disaster. As is so often the case, imported fabrication work is of such poor quality that entire components must be completely rebuilt. Together with serious long-term reliability and safety concerns, these quality issues completely negate any possible upfront cost savings.” Western Australia Contact Mehdi Tajfar, Welding Engineer 0417 044 370 m.tajfar@weldaustralia.com.au

Chevron's Gorgon LNG Plant. Image courtesy of Chevron.

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Northern Territory News This month, we bring you all the latest news from around the Northern Territory, including updates on several projects funded by the Northern Territory Government to help boost the construction industry and secure ongoing jobs and growth. New Homes Rollout to Communities Construction work on a prefabricated housing project continues with homes now rolling out to remote communities.

classrooms for NT schools in April, to help support the construction industry through COVID-19, while replacing infrastructure deemed beyond repair in some remote communities.

Despite the challenges during the coronavirus crisis (including travel restrictions to protect people living in remote areas), building works were able to continue at sites in Darwin and Alice Springs.

The locations of the new classrooms have been determined by need, with replacement of endof-life infrastructure prioritised. Easing capacity pressures was also a selection priority. Remote communities will receive 10 classrooms, while five bound for urban sites will accommodate Students with Additional Needs.

The project represents a $68 million investment through the Northern Territory Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Homebuild program. Funding covers all aspects of the project including design, land servicing and on-site installation of 134 homes for delivery to Aboriginal communities. To date, 74 homes have been completed. Through Local Decision Making, communities have participated in the planning and design of the houses to ensure they suit the needs of residents, with provisions for elderly tenants, people with disabilities and extended family groups.

The $11.4 million program is expected to directly support at least 60 local construction jobs. Construction Underway at Rocky Creek Bridge Construction is underway on a new $6.7 million two-lane bridge and approach roads over the Rocky Creek Crossing on Robinson Road, Borroloola.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Australian Government was jointly funding this project under its Roads to Recovery program as safer roads save lives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Local Territory business Advance Civil Engineering Pty Ltd will be delivering the works, which will support 60 jobs over the life of the project. We are investing in our post-pandemic future by delivering lasting infrastructure which will kick-start our economic recovery and benefit Australians for years to come," said McCormack.

Northern Territory Contact Paolo Corronca National Manager Engineering 0438 012 099 p.corronca@weldaustralia.com.au

Prefabricated housing provides an alternative to the on-site construction model, offering flexibility in delivery and ongoing transportability. New Transportable Classrooms for NT Schools Eight Northern Territory schools will share 15 new transportable classrooms, including the Barkly community of Alekarenge, where three new classrooms will replace ageing infrastructure. The Northern Territory Government announced the construction of 15 pre-fabricated

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Tasmania News This month, we bring you all the latest news from Tasmania. Amid increased funding from the Federal Government for infrastructure projects, Tasmania is experiencing Australia's highest levels of job growth and business confidence. $360 million Federal Infrastructure Funding The Tasmanian Government welcomed the recent announcement of significant funding from the Australian Government to complete several key infrastructure projects around the state. These projects will help to stimulate the economy, get even more Tasmanians into work, and make roads safer and more efficient. The investment from the Australian Government will include funding for the $187 million duplication of the Sorell Causeway, completing the South East Traffic Solution. The Federal funding also includes $65 million towards a $130 million upgrade of the Tasman Bridge, which will improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and provide upgrades to support future traffic growth. The funding package also includes upgrades to the Bass Highway between Deloraine and Devonport as part of a $200 million package of works for the Bass Highway, and $52 million for ongoing safety upgrades to the Midland Highway as part of our 10 Year Action Plan. These important infrastructure projects will create an estimated 2,200 jobs in Tasmania at a time when they are needed most, during recovery from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tasmania Division Contact Victor Blain Senior Welding Engineer 0409 823 991 v.blain@weldaustralia.com.au

Business Confidence Remains Strong in Tasmania Released earlier this month, the NAB business survey for September 2020 has once again confirmed that Tasmania continues to buck the national trend with strong business confidence and conditions. Tasmania continues to rank first in the nation for business conditions, at more than 20 points higher than the level seen nationally in trend terms, meaning that the state has been ranked first for business conditions each and every month this year. Tasmania was also one of just two states to see positive confidence. The survey comes off the back of the Tasmanian Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social and economic support measures packages, including a $3.1 billion Construction Blitz which will support 15,000 jobs.

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Jobs Growth Continues The latest ABS payroll data shows that Tasmania had the second highest monthly growth rate in the country, with the number of jobs growing 0.3 per cent over the month to 19 September. We also had the equal highest growth rate in the country in the week to 19 September. Skills for Economic Recovery Tasmanian workers looking to gain new skills have the opportunity to share in funding of up to $3 million as part of the Tasmanian Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Skills Fund. The last funding rounds for this program saw 13 local training organisations share in $1.47 million to directly help some 1,448 existing workers improve their skills to secure rewarding careers.

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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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