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Weld Connect September 2018
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A Message from the CEO
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Pipeline Repair Course
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Weld Australia News & Insights
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New South Wales Division
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Victoria Division
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South Australia Division
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Queensland Division
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Western Australia Division
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Northern Territory Division
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Training & Certification
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AWCR News & Insights
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2018 Training Calendar
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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
Qualification & Certification Manager Paolo Corronca T: +61 (0)438 012 099 E: p.corronca@weldaustralia.com.au
Chief Executive Officer Geoff Crittenden T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100 E: g.crittenden@weldaustralia.com.au
Marketing & Communications Manager Donna South T: +61 (0)2 8748 0130 E: d.south@weldaustralia.com.au
Training Manager Paul James T: +61 (0)2 8748 0150 E: p.james@weldaustralia.com.au
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Membership Coordinator Margarita Baldoria T: +61 (0)2 8748 0135 E: m.baldoria@weldaustralia.com.au Editorial Content Sally Wood T: +61 (0)434 442 687 E: sally@wordly.com.au
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A Message from the CEO Defence Welding Hub Launch In Perth In late August, Weld Australia, in conjunction with EMICoL and the Henderson Alliance, hosted the launch of the first Defence Welding Hub in Perth. Welding is a core capability critical in the delivery of upcoming defence equipment projects. In order to facilitate collaboration throughout Australia’s network of defence welding professionals and organisations, Weld Australia is establishing several Defence Welding Hubs across the nation. Each Defence Welding Hub will provide a focal point for defence welding activity through a network of contractors, subcontractors and relevant supporting organisations. Advancer Welder Training Centres Caboolture, South-East Queensland Caboolture is set to become the home of Queensland’s first Advanced Welder Training Centre (AWTC), with the Hon Julie Bishop MP announcing a major partnership with Weld Australia. Minister Bishop has pledged
$750,000 worth of funding for the establishment of an AWTC in Caboolture, which will feature a state-of-the-art augmented reality lab equipped with the most advanced welding simulators available anywhere in the world. The AWTC will be a major drawcard for entire South-East Queensland region. Queensland as a whole faces a significant shortage of qualified and certified welders. Without action, the state will be unable to meet future demand for rolling stock, defence, infrastructure and resources projects. The AWTC will help ensure local welders in Caboolture—and the entire South-East Queensland region—are ready to meet industry demand. Caboolture is the perfect location for Queensland’s first AWTC; engineering and manufacturing is already one of the largest contributors to local employment, accounting for 11.3% of the workforce. The industry contributes $1.03 billion to the South-East Queensland economy, with this figure expected to surpass $3.1 billion by 2031. In addition, the region suffers from high youth unemployment
Geoff Crittenden (Chief Executive Officer, Weld Australia)
New Weld Australia Members: August 2018 We would like to welcome the following new members who joined Weld Australia during the month of August: Individual Members • Pierre Augustine • Ben Butler • David Byrne • Jamie Eastwood • Mitchell Farley • Joseph Gilliland • Bradley Haugh • Cheolbin Jeong • Madan Kumar Natesan • David Orme • Charles Ramsay • David Stark • Christopher Van Buuren To become a Weld Australia member, simply visit weldaustralia.com.au, or contact us on 02 8748 0100 or
L to R: Trevor Ruthenberg, the Hon Julie Bishop MP and Geoff Crittenden.
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A Message from the CEO rates. Both Weld Australia and the Federal Government is hoping that initiatives like the AWTC will help address this serious issue. The Government is set to use the AWTC in Caboolture as a pilot scheme. Following its success, there will be the potential to fund several other AWTCs in similar areas around the country. Box Hill, Melbourne Victoria’s first AWTC has opened in Melbourne, with the Victorian Minister for Training and Skills the Hon Gayle Tierney MP pledging $1 million worth of funding. The AWTC has been established at Box Hill TAFE in Melbourne. Employment in Victoria’s manufacturing sector remains strong and industry demand for welding skills, as exemplified through the awarding of defence contracts, has swelled. The AWTC project is essential to support both the $630 million worth of defence industry work awarded to Victoria, and the state’s manufacturing sector. Weld Australia will work in close collaboration with Box Hill TAFE to ensure the success of the project.
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Member events
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Hotline queries resolved
Meetings with welding industry stakeholders
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State Division Committee meetings
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Meeting with State Governments
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Presentations at industry events
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Newly trained International Welding Inspectors
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People completed the online Welding Sales Representative course
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Newly trained International Welding Specialists
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Welders registered on the Australian Welder Certification Register
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Industry News Discover the latest industry news, views and events, via the newsletters of like-minded industry bodies.
Burnie, Tasmania Tasmania’s first AWTC at the Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council (TMEC) Centre of Excellence in South Burnie is already sparking industry interest, with the delivery of five Soldamatic augmented reality welding training simulators and the roll out of ‘Train the Trainer’ education at the end of August. Representatives from more than 15 local welding and fabrication companies were treated to indepth training by experts in the Soldamatic welding simulators. Geoff Crittenden CEO, Weld Australia
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Pipeline Repair, Hot Tapping & In-Service Welding Course
Avoid Shutdowns & Service Interruptions. Realise Economic & Environmental Benefits. Facilitated by Weld Australia, this course will provide an in-depth overview of the various aspects of pipeline modification and repair, and address common concerns associated with welding onto in-service pipelines. A thorough understanding of the factors that affect welding onto in-service pipelines helps avoid pipeline shutdowns and interruptions of service, thereby bolstering both economic and environmental benefits for operators and welders alike. Plus, repairs can be undertaken efficiently, effectively and with full confidence.
Who Should Attend? Pipeline engineers, designers, operators and service professionals who are involved with the maintenance, design, inspection and repair of oil and gas pipelines.
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A must attend course for pipeline repair personnel. Excellent course material.”
Course Overview
The course includes a review and critical analysis of available thermal analysis models, including the original Battelle model, the heat sink capacity method and the PRCI thermal model for Hot Tap Welding. Course attendees will learn why these models, while useful as planning tools, should not be regarded as ‘magic bullets’ against hydrogen cracking in hot tap welding by utilising comparative examples. This course will give an unbiased analysis of the best strategies for avoiding burn through and the development of crack susceptible weld microstructures. It will also cover the latest defect assessment methods for pipeline engineers and managers, from simple, quick assessments through to more detailed ‘fitness for purpose’ analysis.
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Register Today Weld Australia Members: $3,718 inc GST Non Weld Australia Members: $3,990 inc GST
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Weld Australia News & Insights Weld Australia in association with EMICoL and the Henderson Alliance hosted the launch of the first Defence Welding Hub in Perth on 22 August. The network of hubs will facilitate and foster activity, which is necessary to achieving the degree of competence required by global defence prime contractors. The launch was opened by Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia) who introduced the concept of the Defence Welding Hubs, and provided details on the services and support that they will provide to both Australian welders and fabricators, and the defence industry at large. Kevin Davis (Board Member, EMICoL) then gave a presentation on the role of EMICoL. EMICoL (the Engineering and Manufacturing Industry Cooperative Limited) represents a cooperative cluster group of industries— predominantly made up of small to medium businesses—in the manufacturing, engineering, mining and fabrication sectors of industry. The quality goods produced for their clients either individually or collaboratively is testament to the capability within the group. Reece Carey (Board Member, Henderson Alliance) spoke about the role of the Henderson Alliance. Its role is to connect Western Australian SMEs with defence prime contractors, defence industry experts and government representatives, and to advocate for Western Australian SMEs within the national context. According to Carey, the Henderson Alliance strongly supports Weld Australia and South Metro TAFE in the rollout of augmented reality technology, considering it a key aspect of the national solution to the looming skills shortage in defence industry. The Henderson Alliance recognises the value of augmented reality training in providing a safe, efficient and practical method to assist SMEs in taking on staff, reinforcing good welding practices and
Kevin Davis (Board Member, EMICoL).
Geoff Crittenden opens the launch of the first Defence Welding Hub.
Donna Hutchison (HSEQ Specialist, Quensh).
Reece Carey (Board Member, Henderson Alliance).
achieving the scale necessary to effectively support large, technically demanding projects into the future - as part of the Workforce Behind the Defence Force. Donna Hutchison (HSEQ Specialist, Quensh) gave an excellent presentation on Quensh’s support services for small and medium sized companies that want to tender for projects from large companies. Quensh provides a range of support to smaller companies that helps ensure that their Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Systems are sufficient. According to Hutchinson, the aim is to demonstrate that your company is effectively managing risk and that you have competent personnel—to demonstrate that your company is doing what they say they are doing. One of the best means by which to achieve this is ISO accreditation.
equipment projects. In order to facilitate collaboration through the network of defence welding professionals and organisations, Weld Australia is preparing to launch the first Defence Welding Hub.
They will: • Provide access to Advanced Welder Training Centres, incorporating augmented reality simulators, delivering state subsidised welder training courses to AS/NZS ISO 9606-1 • Deliver welding, supervision, inspection, technology and engineering (IWI, IWS, IWT and IWE) courses • Offer welding consulting services on technical problems • Provide IIW Certification to AS/NZS ISO 3834 • Expedite technology transfer, research development and commercialisation projects through Weld Australia’s About the Defence Welding Hubs relationship with DMTC, DSTG and the French, Italian, Spanish Welding is a core capability critical and German Welding Institutes in the delivery of upcoming defence
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Weld Australia News & Insights Tasmania’s first Advanced Welder Training Centre at the Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council (TMEC) Centre of Excellence in South Burnie is already sparking industry interest, with the delivery of five Soldamatic augmented reality welding training simulators and the roll out of ‘Train the Trainer’ education in late August. Representatives from more than 15 local welding and fabrication companies were treated to indepth training by experts in the Soldamatic welding simulators. Trainers from Seabery (the manufacturers of the Soldamatic) were on-site in Burnie, having travelled across from Spain to deliver the interactive sessions. According to Kent Wyllie (Advanced Manufacturing Coordinator, Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council), the training was extremely beneficial. “Many local Tasmanian welders and fabricators now appreciate the wide-ranging capabilities of what is the most advanced welder training technology in the world, and are looking forward to upskilling their own employees,” said Wyllie.
effectiveness of augmented reality welder training. “Augmented and virtual reality training systems are student focused, allowing individual students to progress at their own pace.” “Welding apprentices learn and understand welding procedures and techniques through a more interactive training method, gaining hands-on experience in a controlled, safe environment.” “With zero risks involved, apprentices can respond to realistic scenarios without pressure or fear of injury. Augmented and virtual reality training is enabling future welders to acquire the skills and the self-confidence they need before moving into real-world workshops,” said Crittenden.
“When it comes to motivating young welding apprentices and offering a tailor-made learning process, the Soldamatic welding simulators offer myriad benefits, particularly when compared to traditional training methods.” “For instance, the Soldamatic increases practice hours and time spent by apprentices on arc by up to five times. Plus, with real-time monitoring of a user’s progress on the simulator, you can quickly and easily evaluate the skills of both qualified and apprentice welders.” “All the individuals involved in this week’s training were extremely positive about the application of this technology to welder training and upskilling in Tasmania,” said Wyllie. Weld Australia CEO, Geoff Crittenden, was equally as positive about the efficiency and
All images: The Soldamatic ‘Train the Trainer’ course in Burnie, Tasmania.
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New South Wales Division News Baker & Provan Awarded Certification to AS/NZS ISO 3834 Weld Australia would like to congratulate Baker & Provan on being awarded AS/NZS ISO 3834 certification. Established in 1946, Baker & Provan specialises in manufacturing, fabrication and support services. With extensive capabilities and expertise, Baker & Provan provides services in: steel, stainless steel, aluminium and bisalloy welding and fabrication; CNC milling, machining and lathes; stress relieving; and deep hole drilling. They operate across a range of sectors, including defence, rail and heavy industry. Just some of the projects in which Baker & Provan have been involved include the Sydney Metro 2 Tunnel Moulds, Supacat Redfin manufacture and the Tangara trains bogie manufacture for Sydney Trains. AS/NZS ISO 3834 certification increases the likelihood of global supply chain opportunities and repeat business, bolstering profitability. Certification helps Australian businesses demonstrate their ability to deliver a compliant, quality fusion welded product on time and to budget. AS/NZS ISO 3834 is the minimum benchmark for welding quality globally. As more companies become certified to the standard, those without it will find it harder to win work from local and international suppliers alike. For more information, visit: https://iso3834.com.au New South Wales Division Contact Paolo Corronca Qualification & Certification Manager 0438 012 099 p.corronca@weldaustralia.com.au
L to R: Baker & Provan is presented with AS/NZS ISO 3834 Certification. Martin Gouffe, Greg Thompson, Stephen Olley, Paolo Corronca, Andrew Ford and Terry Carabott.
Paolo Corronca (Qualification & Certification Manager, Weld Australia) at the University of New South Wales’ MATSOC Speed-Networking Evening with Industry.
MATSOC’s Speed-Networking Evening with Industry Paolo Corronca (Qualification & Certification Manager, Weld Australia) was invited to attend MATSOC’s Speed-Networking Evening with Industry in late August. Each year, the University of New South Wales’ Materials Science Student Society (MATSOC) organises evenings for representatives from various industries to share their career experiences with our students. The event is designed to help bridge the gap between industry and the classroom, giving students an insight into career pathways beyond graduation. With 30 students in attendance, groups of three to four students interacted with industry representatives in a speed dating style for 1 hour. This was followed by a light dinner and open networking for the rest of the evening.
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PIPELINE REPAIR, HOT TAPPING & IN-SERVICE WELDING COURSE Facilitated by Weld Australia, this course will provide an in-depth overview of the various aspects of pipeline modification and repair, and address common concerns associated with welding onto in-service pipelines. Event Details: • • • •
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Victoria Division News Victoria’s first Advanced Welder Training Centre (AWTC) has opened in Melbourne, with the Victorian Minister for Training and Skills the Hon Gayle Tierney MP pledging $1 million worth of funding at the end of August. According to Tierney, “This project ensures we have enough highly skilled welders for our state’s defence and advanced manufacturing industries, as well as major rail and infrastructure projects. We want to make sure TAFEs are supported to deliver the skills industry needs and give all Victorians the training they need to get a job.” The AWTC has been established at Box Hill TAFE in Melbourne. The newly refurbished centre will feature an advanced augmented reality lab equipped with ten Soldamatic welding simulators and five Lincoln Electric REALWELD® Trainers. The training delivered at the AWTC will quickly qualify welders to the standard required by ISO 9606-1 Qualification testing of welders - Fusion welding. ISO 9606 is the only Standard in the world which is accepted in both Europe and America. It is a simple test that assesses welding competency according to a specific weld procedure, based on a practical acceptance criteria. According to Geoff Crittenden, Chief Executive Officer, Weld Australia, “The combination of a curriculum based on global best practice delivered via advanced training technology will, together with on-the-job training, help ensure a strong supply of capable welders, ready to deliver the $630 million worth of defence industry work already awarded to Victorian companies.” Victoria Division Contact Melissa Odendaal Welding Consultant 0418 922 369 m.odendaal@weldaustralia.com.au
“Without a doubt, the successful implementation of this innovative training initiative will revolutionise welder training in Australia. It will raise the standard of welder education in Australia exponentially, putting our welder training on par with the best in Europe and America,” said Crittenden. The Victorian Skills Commissioner has been a strong proponent of the AWTC 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 entrylevel workers. The courses were accredited by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) in late 2017. As a result, TAFEs across Victoria and around the country can teach the accredited course, which will be funded by their parent State Government. “Employment in Victoria’s manufacturing sector remains strong and industry demand for welding skills, as exemplified through the awarding of defence contracts, has swelled”, said the Victorian Skills Commissioner, Mr Neil Coulson.
Indeed, the Australian Industry Group’s Performance of Manufacturing Index Activity levels has held steady or improved for 16 consecutive months, the longest stretch of improvement since 2005. According to the Commissioner, there are several examples of how the Victorian Government is working to encourage schoolleavers to transition into careers within the manufacturing sector. The Commissioner explained that it is a priority is to establish and grow skills pathways, particularly in sectors where there is industry demand for skilled jobs, such as manufacturing. “Delivering the right training and education and ensuring that the right pathways are available for people to transition from training into work are vital,” said Commissioner Coulson. “Industry input can lead to more strategic and targeted interventions to align the training system with industry needs. As such, the manufacturing industry can help facilitate information sharing and collaboration between government, employers, trade unions and training providers.” Weld Australia will work in close collaboration with Box Hill TAFE to ensure the success of the project.
L to R: Jennifer Oliver (Acting CEO, Box Hill Institute), the Hon Gayle Tierney MP, Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia) and Neil Coulson (Victorian Skills Commissioner).
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South Australia Division News South Australia to Build Small Satellite Capaabilities Building on South Australia’s capability to design and manufacture small satellites – one of the fastest growing segments of the space industry – could be key to Australia’s growth in the global space market. The US$2.3 billion small satellite market, which is poised to reach beyond US$9.8 in revenue by the end of the 2028 according to Future Market Insights, provides enormous opportunities for innovative local start-ups and companies specialising in the development of nano-satellites and micro-satellites. The South Australian Space Industry Centre (SASIC) is currently building relationships with several key international players in the small satellite market, including the NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and UK’s Catapult and University of Surrey’s Space Centre, after attending the 32nd Annual Small Satellite Conference, from August 4 to 9. During the conference, SASIC explored the new technologies, design methods, processes, operational constructs, and
activities that inform and secure the success of small satellite missions. “The small satellite market is one of the fastest growing segments in space, and Australia has the chance to enter this high growth industry by designing and building its own satellite technology,” SASIC Chief Executive Richard Price said. “Satellites are now fundamental to Australian daily lives and so are increasingly treated as national infrastructure by Government. “Australia has the opportunity to establish affordable infrastructure and earn significant export income through the application of this technology. “South Australia will continue to build on it space capabilities and strengthen international relationships to foster collaboration opportunities in the nascent small satellite market.” Robust growth in the small satellite market is being fueled by new and cheaper technology, shorter development cycles, combined with soaring satellite adoption for R&D purposes and increasing demand for low-earth orbit services.
Funding Secured for Stateof-the-Art Research in South Australia South Australian researchers have secured $600,000 from the recently established Defence Innovation Partnership to conduct collaborative defence research activities with local and international partners. The funding will support four projects, which were selected from a pool of high-quality applications and cover a range of areas of interest to the Australian Department of Defence. Premier Steven Marshall said the projects will provide the opportunity to develop groundbreaking technology in South Australia, demonstrating our state’s research strengths. “These research projects will see some of the best researchers in the world teaming up to develop technology that will have broad applications for defence,” said Premier Marshall. “All three of South Australia’s world-class universities are leading projects with key partners from the defence industry as well as interstate and international universities, which is fantastic news.” The Defence Innovation Partnership is about fostering collaboration across the Federal Government, through Defence Science and Technology, industry, South Australia’s three universities, and the South Australian Government.
South Australia Division Contact Paolo Corronca Qualification & Certification Manager 0438 012 099 p.corronca@weldaustralia.com.au
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Queensland Division News IWS Training Course Weld Australia delivered module two of the International Institute of Welding (IIW) International Welding Specialist (IWS) training course in Brisbane this month. IWS certification enables suitably qualified foremen, managers, quality supervisors, and lead welders to improve their company’s bottom line. IWS qualified individuals often make valuable contributions to four of the most important metrics in welding operations: quality, cost, productivity and safety. Not surprisingly then, this qualification can boost your earning potential and job stability. An IWS qualification expands your career horizons enormously, particularly as it is an advised qualification for Responsible Welding Coordinators as recommended in AS/NZS ISO 3834 and ISO 14731. The IWS course includes four modules, run in five ‘blocks’ (each ‘block’ lasts for five days, over a six month period): • Welding Processes and Equipment • Materials and their Behaviour During Welding • Construction and Design • Fabrication and Application Engineering
Image caption (L to R): IWS course attendees Heath Carroll, Charles Ramsay, Bronson Barden, Jani Tiikkainen, Aaron Lobegeier, Abhishek Trivedi (Instructor), Mark Zastawnik, Anthony Hook, and Mudassar Chughtai.
Upcoming Event: Weld Failure Investigations The cracking of welded components is not uncommon, however, fabricators with welding quality management systems, clients specifying the appropriate welding standards and levels of NDT and in-service inspections minimise the risk of disastrous consequences. Nevertheless, not all welded components are fabricated under these conditions so serious failures still occur. Lessons from some of these will be presented by Peter Kuebler in order to encourage engineers and specifiers to implement suitable measures to mitigate the risk of similar failures. Peter Kuebler is a professional welding engineer and metallurgist and has over 35 years’ experience in the construction, fabrication
and welding products industries. He is a qualified International Welding Engineer and has a degree in metallurgy from RMIT. Peter has held management, technical and consulting positions with a wide range of companies, and is currently employed by BOC as Technical Manager Specialised Manufacturing. In this role, he is responsible for co-ordinating technical support for BOC’s largest manufacturing and fabrication customers. Event Details: • Date: Wednesday 19 September • Time: 6.00pm to 7.30pm • Address: Hawken Auditorium, Engineering House, Level 1, 447 Upper Edward Street, Brisbane 4000 Register Online Now
For further information, or to enrol in a Weld Australia training course, simply contact us via: training@weldaustralia.com.au
Queensland Division Contact Abhishek Trivedi Technology Manager 0409 670 433 a.trivedi@weldaustralia.com.au
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Western Australia Division News Soldamatic School Demonstrations Roadshow Weld Australia recently gave a series of demonstrations of the Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulator training system at several schools in Western Australia. These schools included Fremantle College, North Lake Senior College, and Atwell College. The demonstrations were organised in conjunction with the Marine Industry School Pathway, an initiative of the Western Australian Government’s Department of Education. The program is designed to give children real-world skills and a head start in reaching their career goals. Teachers and coaches are adept at recognising and developing children’s skills in their areas of interest. Approximately 50 students per day tried their hand at the welding simulators, including those studying engineering, metal fabrication and IT technology, as well as others from non-technical fields. Most were year 11 and 12 students, although there were some younger. All the students were extremely enthusiastic and active during the demonstrations.
were discussed. Weld Australia’s welding engineers described to the students how they can start their career as welders, before having the opportunity to move into roles such as welding inspectors, supervisors, coordinators, or engineers. The teachers at the three schools visited were very positive, with many trying the simulator themselves. Many of the teachers commented on the safety and accessibility of
A student at North Lake Senior College.
the training system, as well as the ease with which they can supervise students during welding and provide feedback on how students can improve their welding techniques. Weld Australia would like to thank Gale Manton (Program Manager, School Pathways Program) for her assistance in organising the demonstrations.
A student at Fremantle College.
During the demonstrations, welding engineers from Weld Australia explained the nature of the welding engineering field to the students. In addition, all the different job opportunities for young professionals in the welding and fabricating field
Western Australia Division Contact Mehdi Tajfar Welding Consultant 0417 044 370 m.tajfar@weldaustralia.com.au
Students at North Lake Senior College.
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Northern Territory Division News This month, the Northern Territory Division update brings you news and views from around the state. With innovative developments in the defence industry, it is an exciting time to be a part of the Northern Territory’s industrial sector. Have Your Say on the Draft Territory Benefit Policy The Northern Territory (NT) Government has developed a new Territory Benefit Policy to capture local benefits for Territorians from private sector projects in the NT. Major private sector projects are big contributors to the Territory. The Territory Benefit Policy encourages project proponents, early in their planning phase, to understand the capabilities of the local industry and workforce. This draft policy challenges proponents to consider what strategies they can adopt to enhance the local benefit outcomes their project delivers, while realising the long-term advantages of having locally-based, capable suppliers and labour. The need for this new policy was identified during the Territory Economic Summits and has been included for action in the Economic Development Framework. This proposed policy will replace the current Building Northern Territory Industry Participation Policy.
Darwin Luxury Hotel Approved by Development Consent Authority
contracts, with the developer undertaking procurement through the ICN gateway.
The Development Consent Authority has announced its approval of a $200 million luxury hotel development, which will be operated by Westin Hotels and Resorts. The hotel will create up to 500 jobs during construction and 150 jobs ongoing in operation.
Northern Territory Minining Industry Jobs Increase
The Darwin Westin will be located at the Darwin Waterfront, overlooking the harbour and adjoining the central business district, bringing a new class of luxury to the Territory’s tourism market. The hotel will be a drawcard for high-end business and leisure visitors and give Darwin a significant edge in the lucrative international business conference market. Local businesses can tender for
Jobs in the Northern Territory’s mining sector are experiencing growth. Research from SEEK.com.au shows job advertisements in the mining, resources and energy sector are up 34% year on year. In addition, Australia’s highest average salary on SEEK.com.au went to quality assurance and control workers in the Northern Territory’s construction industry ($144,121). Comparatively, in South Australia and the ACT, the top earners were mining, resources and energy managers ($136,126) and accounting professionals specialising in strategy and planning ($133,437), respectively.
For further information and to have your say on the draft Territory Benefit Policy go to the Have Your Say website. The consultation period will close on 3 October 2018.
Northern Territory Division Contact Abhishek Trivedi Technology Manager 0409 670 433 a.trivedi@weldaustralia.com.au
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Training & Certification News Hot Work Permits: How Safe, Accurate & Thorough Is Your Assessment? By Paul James (Training Manager, Weld Australia) When I see stories about fires at building sites or factories on the nightly news, I often wonder if the fire was caused by welding or hot work. Unfortunately, quite often this is the case. A quick Google search provides many examples of fires started by hot work that have caused destruction and sometimes fatalities. Often, this is because a hot work permit wasn’t issued, wasn’t followed, or was inadequate. Looking overseas in the US, a 2016 National Fire Protection Association survey noted the following: • US fire departments responded to an average of 4,440 structure fires involving hot work per year. • These fires caused an average of 12 civilian deaths, 208 civilian injuries and $287 million in property damage per year. • From 2001 to 2015, five firefighters were fatally injured in four unintentional fires started by torches. • 42% of the fires involving hot work in 2010 to 2014 occurred in or on homes, while 58% occurred in or on nonresidential properties.
What is Hot Work? ‘Hot work’ can be defined as any work that is undertaken near flammable or explosive material and which leads to a higher risk of igniting that material. As such, hot work includes any process involving grinding, welding, brazing, oxy cutting, heat treatment or any other similar process that generates heat or continuous streams of sparks. Several Australian Standards state that a person should hold a hot work permit in order to carry out such work. So Why are Fires Occurring? In Australia, when it comes to hot work, the first question should be, ‘Was there a hot work permit’? If the answer is no, then a whole raft of actions that could have prevented a fire from starting has been omitted. This exposes a glaring hole in any company’s Safety Management System. If hot work is part of your normal day-to-day production or operational process, a Hot Work Permit System should be implemented. What is a Hot Work Permit? A Hot Work Permit is part of a Work Permit System (a formal written system). A Work Permit System provides a systematic approach to: • Assessing the risks of a job • Specifying the precautions to be taken when performing high-risk activities where procedures do not cover or adequately describe the task A Work Permit System (if used) should be described by a company’s overarching Safety Management System.
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Barangaroo Building Site.
Examples of Recent Fires Barangaroo Building Site, Sydney, March 2014 The Barangaroo inferno spread unusually fast while workers were at lunch, fuelled by highly flammable material ignited by heat or sparks. At one point, it was feared that a 20 storey tall crane tower would collapse. A Fire and Rescue NSW investigation synopsis, suggests three possible ignition sources: heat produced by welding work, a spark produced by an angle grinder, or freshly cut hot metal. BBC Xingang (Cargo Ship), Newcastle, December 2017 Sea fastenings are used to secure cargo during sea passage. The stoppers were metal brackets welded to the ship’s deck, which needed to be removed before the cargo could be discharged. To remove the stoppers, oxy-acetylene cutting, and gouging techniques were required. In preparation for removing the stoppers, the Chief mate and deck crew reviewed the ship’s risk assessment for hot work and completed the ship’s Hot
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Training & Certification News Work Permit. The master notified Newcastle port of the intended work and a hot work audit report was completed by a port representative. A fire watch team was arranged, and fire blankets were placed in the gaps between the deck pontoons to protect the cargo below. However, the hot work created molten metal and other hot material that burnt through to the cargo below and ignited the cargo coverings. Circular Quay, February 2018 The fire is thought to have erupted on a lower level caused by stray embers from a blow torch cutting through steel. The flames quickly spread up the plastic mesh screening surrounding the scaffolding and causing gas bottles to explode. Macquarie St, May 2018 Containment netting fixed to multistorey scaffolding ignited. The containment netting involved in the incident was manufactured from polyurethane (PE) with fiberglass reenforced banding. A fire retardant substance was not included in its manufacture. Whilst fire hazard properties have not been tested, it has been observed that the
material is highly flammable. Final Thoughts If something caught fire, what was the cause? Most likely, the cause was inadequate assessment of possible flammable or combustible materials in the surrounding area. Some might think that inadequate supervision, failure to follow procedure or accidental ignition caused these fires but—in truth— something in the zone covered by the Hot Work Permit ignited or caused ignition. The other area of concern is that in many examples cited, once the fire started, it could not be contained by the workers on-site. The fire required intervention from fire authorities. This poses two questions: • Is adequate fire response training provided to workers on-site? Why have a fire watch if personnel is not competent in providing first response? • Is adequate firefighting equipment provided? Is the fire-fighting equipment capable of extinguishing the different classes of fire? It’s concerning that these types of
fires are not just odd events, but are regularly occurring. With the recent fires in Sydney involving scaffolding on high-rise buildings, it’s not a case of if—but when— an incident will cause another fatality. There is no easy escape from scaffolding when the mesh screening catches fire and burns quickly as recently seen. Personnel issuing Hot Work Permits are as responsible as the people performing the hot work to ensure that the permit is complied with and that any activities that may result in fire, explosion, or present harm are prevented. Issuing a Hot Work Permit doesn’t dissolve you of your responsibility or duty of care. Hot work can be hazardous and needs to be carefully supervised and controlled by all parties to prevent fire or explosion. More Information • • •
AS 1674.1: (Latest Edition) Safety in welding and allied processes – Fire precautions Code of Practice Welding Processes Weld Australia Technical Note 7 (TN 07) – Health and Safety in Welding
Competition Winner: Ray Williams The first correct answer and winner of last month’s competition is Ray Williams of Ballarat. Ray provided the following answer: The picture in the competition is the Liberty Ship SS Schenectady. The ship experienced structural damage when cracks developed in its decks and hull, breaking the ship in half. The incident happened in 1943, just one day after its launch. It was concluded that the following factors contributed to the ship’s failure. The ductile metal alloys used experienced brittle facture—it was found that when these type of steels when cooled to low temperatures they become susceptible to brittle facture. The changes that followed to remedy these problems included: improving steel quality by reducing sulphur and phosphorus impurities in the steels; improving fabrication techniques; improving welding practices; and establishing welding codes. Many refer to the SS Schenectady as a Liberty Ship, this is incorrect. SS Schenectady was a T2 Class Tanker, Liberty Ships were cargo ships.
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Training & Certification News International Welding Engineer and Technologist Course 2018 Weld Australia will again conduct the International Welding Engineer Course at the University of Wollongong, commencing on 10 December 2018. Successful completion of this course will see graduates obtain the globally recognised qualification, International Institute of Welding (IIW) – International Welding Engineer (IWE) or International Welding Technologist (IWT), depending on the applicant’s prerequisites. IWE certification will take on a greater importance over the coming years with the requirement for companies to become AS/NZS ISO 3834 certified to work with some of the prime contractors on the large Defence projects starting in Australia. This will require the certified companies to have a nominated Responsible Welding Coordinator with the IWE
and IWT qualifications amongst the recommended education requirements. Other areas in Australia that will be looking for competent Welding Engineers are companies looking for certification to EN 15085 Railway Applications - Welding of Railway Vehicles and Components. This requires the company to have an IWE or IWT as the nominated Responsible Welding Coordinator within their organisation. Early enrolment will put you ahead of the curve, boost your career and earning potential, and make you the preferred candidate for largescale projects around the globe. About the Course Weld Australia’s IWE/IWT course covers: • Welding processes and equipment • Materials and their behaviour
during welding Construction and design Fabrication and applications engineering Hands on practical welding
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As such, IWE certification is a strong addition to your career portfolio—it clearly demonstrates to current and future employers that you possess advanced welding knowledge and experience. Designed to provide an interesting and stimulating industrial perspective, the course is supported by a broad range of major industry groups and hundreds of Australian companies. Further Information If you require any information with regards to the next course, please contact Paul James (Training Manager, Weld Australia) via p.james@weldaustralia.com.au or 02 8748 0150.
Migration to WeldQ is Now Complete Weld Australia is happy to announce that the migration of data into the WeldQ platform is now complete. A profile has been created for all people who gained qualifications or certifications from 2000 onwards both through Weld Australia (formerly known as the WTIA) and the IIW (issued in Australia). Please note that not all qualifications issued prior to 2000 have been migrated across to WeldQ. To check if you have a WeldQ profile, simply send an email to qnc@weldaustralia.com.au or contact us on (02) 8748 0100 and dial 1. If you’d like to apply for an examination or a certification, you must now submit all applications through the Australian Welder Certification Register (AWCR) WeldQ program. You can also access your digital records via their mobile phone by using the WeldQ app. The WeldQ app is available to download from both the Apple App Store and the Android Play Store.
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AWCR News & Insights 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 welding safety procedures
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Role of the Approved Examiner The Approved Examiner is the cornerstone of the AWCR. The Approved Examiner has complete responsibility for carrying out weld tests and entering the results into the AWCR. As an Approved Examiner you must conduct weld tests at an approved Testing Centre. A Testing Centre is a place determined by an Approved Examiner to meet the requirements set out by Weld Australia. Benefits of Becoming an AWCR Approved Examiner As an Approved Examiner you will be entitled to charge for the following services: • Conducting and examining a weld test. • Mechanical testing. • Inspection of test centres to ensure they meet the required standard set by Weld Australia. For further information, visit: https://awcr.org.au
Approved AWCR Testing Centres Weld Australia is pleased to report that there are now several Approved AWCR Testing Centres across Australia. New South Wales • llawara TAFE: www.illawarra.tafensw.edu.au • Busicom Inspection and Training Solutions: www.busicomsolutions.com.au Victoria • Chisholm TAFE: www.chisholm.edu.au • Bombardier Transportation Australia: www.bombardier.com • Victorian Testing and Inspection Services: www.victesting.com.au South Australia • Regency TAFE: www.tafesa.edu.au Queensland • TAFE Qld SkillsTech: https://tafeskillstech.edu.au • Kangaroo Training Institute Northern Territory • Charles Darwin University: www.cdu.edu.au Western Australia • Australian Welding Academy: •
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QSM Fabrication: www.qsmfabrication.com.au
To register as an Approved AWCR Testing Centre, all you need to do is complete the Application Form and send it to awcr@ weldaustralia.com.au.
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2018 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
Dates
Adelaide
22 – 26 Oct 2018
Brisbane
3 – 7 Sep 2018
Mackay
6 - 10 Aug 2018
Melbourne
3 - 7 Sep 2018
Perth
9 - 13 Jul 2018
Sydney
29 Oct - 2 Nov 2018
International Welding Inspector - Standard Location
Dates
Adelaide
IWI-S Part 1: 26 - 30 Nov 2018 IWI-S Part 2 (Mandatory): 3 - 5 Dec 2018
Brisbane
IWI-S Part 1: 6 – 10 Aug 2018 IWI-S Part 2 (Mandatory): 27 – 29 Aug 2018
Mackay
IWI-S Part 1: 13 - 17 Aug 2018 IWI-S Part 2 (Mandatory): 20 – 22 Aug 2018
Perth
IWI-S Part 1: 8 – 12 Oct 2018 IWI-S Part 2 (Mandatory): 22 – 24 Oct 2018
Sydney
IWI-S Part 1: 22 - 26 Oct 2018 IWI-S Part 2 (Mandatory): 5 - 7 Nov 2018
International Welding Specialist
Location
Dates
Brisbane
Week 1: 16 - 20 Jul 2018 Week 2: 20 - 24 Aug 2018 Week 3: 17 - 21 Sep 2018 Week 4 : 15 - 19 Oct 2018 Week 5: 19 - 23 Nov 2018
Mackay
Week 1: 10 - 14 Sep 2018 Week 2: 8 - 12 Oct 2018 Week 3: 12 - 16 Nov 2018 Week 4: 10 - 14 Dec 2018 Week 5: 21 - 25 Jan 2019
Sydney
Week 1: 27 - 31 Aug 2018 Week 2: 17 - 21 Sep 2018 Week 3: 15 - 19 Oct 2018 Week 4: 12 - 16 Nov 2018 Week 5: 10 - 14 Dec 2018
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2018 Training Calendar Welding Technology Appreciation for Engineers
Location
Dates (To Be Confirmed)
Brisbane
24 - 26 Sep 2018
Melbourne
3 - 5 Oct 2018
Perth
10 - 12 Sep 2018
Sydney
3 - 5 Sep 2018
International Welding Engineer & Technologist
Location
Dates (To Be Confirmed)
Wollongong
IIWE Module 1: 10 - 14 Dec 2018 IWE/T Practical Phase: 4 - 8 Feb 2019 IWE Module 2: 11 - 15 Feb 2019 IWE Module 3: 13 - 17 May 2019 IWE Module 4: 22 - 26 July 2019
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 0150, 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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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 on these events, contact events@weldaustralia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0100. Australian Steel Convention Melbourne, 16 to 18 September 2018 With the theme of Future Steel, the 2018 Steel Convention explores current and emerging trends in Australian industry and economy. Focused on equipping Australian Steel with the tools needed to navigate a changing landscape, qualify, differentiate, compete and win business, the Steel Convention is not to be missed. For details: https://www.steelconvention.com Australian Engineering Conference Sydney, 17 to 19 September 2018 The Australian Engineering Conference aims to bring together all areas of the engineering profession, with national and international keynote speakers inspiring delegates and influencing the future direction of engineering in Australia. It is the flagship event for the engineering profession, attracting a diverse range of delegates from around the country. For further details, visit: https://ausengcon.com.au
Weld Failure Investigations: Improving Safety Through Hands-On Experience Brisbane, 19 September 2018 The cracking of welded components is not uncommon. However, with welding quality management systems in place, and following the appropriate welding standards and levels of NDT and in-service inspections, disastrous consequences can be minimised. Discover how to mitigate the risk of weld failures. For details: https:// www.engineersaustralia.org.au Pipeline Repair, Hot Tapping & In-Service Welding Sydney, 23 to 24 October 2018 This Weld Australia workshop will provide an overview of pipeline modification and repair, and address common concerns associated with welding onto in-service pipelines. It will also cover thermal analysis models. For further details, visit: weldaustraliacom.au/ pipelinerepair
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Upcoming Weld Australia Exam Dates IWI B and IWI S 27 and 28 September IWS and Weld Australia Welding Supervisor (AS 1796 Cert 10 and AS 2214) 7 and 8 November Examinations are generally held in capital cities. Locations and start and finish times of examinations are provided upon confirmation of registration. For further information about IIW and Weld Australia exams, contact us via email: qnc@weldaustralia.com.au.
CAMS 2018 Wollongong, 27 to 29 November 2018 CAMS2018 continues a series of meetings that evolved from cooperation between two eminent materials professional societies in Australia: Materials Australia (MA) and the Australian Ceramic Society (ACS). The forging of joint objectives has created a series of meetings that started in 2004. For further details, visit: https://www.cams2018. com.au
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