WTIA Weld Connect August 2017 by Weld Australia

WELD CONNECT WELDING TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA

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AUGUST 2017

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WTIA CEO Update Victoria Division News New South Wales Division News South Australia Division News Western Australia Division News Queensland Division News Northern Territory Division News Training & Certification Upcoming Events

WTIA CONTACTS WTIA NATIONAL OFFICE Building 3, Level 3, Suite 5 20 Bridge Street Pymble, NSW 2073 (PO Box 197 Macquarie Park BC, NSW 1670) T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100 E: info@wtia.com.au CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Geoff Crittenden T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100 E: g.crittenden@wtia.com.au

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER Bruce Ham T: +61 (0)418 391 534 E: b.ham@wtia.com.au

MEMBERSHIP MANAGER Donna South T: +61 (0)2 8748 0130 E: d.south@wtia.com.au

QUALIFICATION & CERTIFICATION MANAGER Annette Dickerson T: +61 (0)2 8748 0170 E: a.dickerson@wtia.com.au

ADVERTISING Donna South T: +61 (0)2 8748 0130 E: d.south@wtia.com.au

TRAINING MANAGER Paul James T: +61 (0)2 8748 0150 E: p.james@wtia.com.au

EDITORIAL Sally Wood T: +61 (0)434 442 687 E: sally@wordly.com.au WTIA Newsletter August 2017

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WTIA CEO UPDATE During July, I made significant progress with key state government departments in relation to the introduction of training and accreditation under the Australian Welder Certification Registration (AWCR) in line with ISO 9606 Qualification testing of welders Fusion welding - Part 1: Steels. In conjunction with TAFE and a number of state government workforce planning departments, the WTIA has been working to secure funding for a new concept: the Advanced Welder Training Centre. The state-of-the-art Centre will use a combination of the latest augmented reality simulators, such as Soldamatic’s Augmented Training; advanced welder training technology, such as Lincoln Electric’s REALWELD® Trainer; and a fully-equipped robotics unit designed by Robot Technologies Systems Australia, which will be used to teach robotic welding. The key benefits of using this state-of-the-art training technology are that it enables non-trade qualified welders to be quickly assessed and trained. It reduces the time required to train welders on welding procedures and dramatically improves output and welding success rates. All of these benefits combine to significantly reduce costs and overheads.

Initially, our focus will be preparing Australian welders for major defence contracts such as the Future Frigates, the SEA1000 Future Submarine Program and the LAND 400 Armoured Vehicle Program. Our aim is to ensure that every WTIA member in every state has the opportunity to win a substantial amount of this defence industry work, should they wish to. Subsequently, there will be opportunities for welder training in preparation for major tunnelling and rail infrastructure projects, as well as in specialist AUSTRALIAN WELDER areas such as titanium and CERTIFICATION REGISTER aluminium welding. I recently travelled to Traralgon in the Latrobe Valley to I have been gratified by the tremendous amount of support present the key benefits of the AWCR to AGL Energy’s Chief shown by the various state governments for the Advanced Engineer Glenn Schumacher, Asset Manager Ralph Villarosa, Welder Training Centre and the senior engineering concept, and am looking management team from the forward to the development Loy Yang Power Station. of the Centre and its training courses.

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WTIA CEO UPDATE Bruce Ham (WTIA Chief Technology Officer) and Melissa Odendaal (WTIA Welding Consultant) were also on-hand to answer questions. Melissa is currently working part-time at the Loy Yang Power Station, assisting with the maintenance shut down, in preparation for the upcoming major shut down. The presentation on the AWCR was well received by AGL. Their senior engineering team strongly supports the concept of the AWCR, as do the majority of Australia’s major power generators.

We are hopeful that AGL will specify the use of the AWCR for their upcoming maintenance shut down. ASSOCIATIONS FORUM NATIONAL CONFERENCE Along with Donna South (WTIA Membership Manager), I recently attended the 12th Annual Associations Forum National Conference.

are many common issues experienced by Australian associations, particularly in relation to strategic planning, demonstrating member value, and delivering personalised services to members. The feedback and insights gained during the conference will be taken on-board, and incorporated into the WTIA Council’s strategic planning day, which is being held in September.

This was an invaluable exercise that enabled the WTIA to benchmark its operations against other similar associations. It was particularly Geoff Crittenden WTIA CEO interesting to learn that there

11 and 12 October 2017 QT Gold Coast Hotel, Australia Empowering Innovation: New Grades and Applications BROUGHT YOU TO BY THE AUSTRALIAN STAINLESS STEEL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (ASSDA)

Network, share knowledge and expertise at ASSDA’s 24th National Conference, bringing together the best of Australia’s stainless steel industry and colleagues from abroad. PROGRAM OVERVIEW › Two half-day conference sessions with speakers from around the globe and nation, including: › › › ›

Jim Lennon, Managing Director, Red Door Research Ltd (UK) Dr Glenn Byrne, Director Technology Projects, Rolled Alloys (UK) Neil Henry, Principal Materials Consultant, ABB Engineering Services (UK) Steve Scott, Managing Director, Rivet Engineering (NZ) PLUS more, including an interactive Fabrication Panel Session

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Inaugural ASSDA Supplier and Fabricator Awards

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Exclusive networking dinners and 2-ball golf ambrose

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VICTORIA DIVISION NEWS TECHNICAL EVENT: RMIT’S ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PRECINCT The Victoria Division is holding a technical event in August at RMIT’s Advanced Manufacturing Precinct. Recognising the important role manufacturing plays in Australia’s economy, RMIT’s Advanced Manufacturing Precinct was established in late 2011 to meet the challenges facing the industry and to enhance the delivery of skills, enabling Australia to: • Effectively compete in global markets • Deliver capability to reposition manufacturing industry beyond its origins as labour intensive and production driven • Provide the link between education, research and industry • Identify new materials and processes based on additive technology The Advanced Manufacturing Precinct houses the most comprehensive range of additive and subtractive technologies locally, which provide access to cutting edge solutions to assist industry to develop new conceptual products or re-engineer existing products.

The facility has been used by many researchers, students and industrial organisations in the aerospace, biomedical and defence industry sectors.

WELDING TRIATHLON Are you a competent welder who would like to compete for the title of the 2017 Victorian Welding Champion?

Professor Milan Brandt, RMIT’s Technical Director of the Advanced Manufacturing Precinct and the Director of the Centre for Additive Manufacturing, will host the technical event.

The WTIA Victoria Division is conducting a welding triathlon to determine, once and for all, the most competent welder in the state.

Professor Brandt is the leading Australian researcher in the area of macro processing with lasers and has conducted work in laser cladding, cutting, drilling, welding, assisted machining and more recently additive manufacture. Event Details: • Date: Thursday 17th August • Time: 5:30pm • Venue: RMIT University, Advanced Manufacturing Precinct, 58 Cardigan Street, Carlton • RSVP: by Tuesday 15th August by clicking here

Event Details: • Date: Saturday 2nd September • Venue: Chisholm Institute of TAFE, Frankston Campus • Entry Fee: $25 per person • Entries Close: Friday 25th August • For more information, or to express your interest in competing: contact Robert Vernon on robvernon@bigpond.com or 0487 400 002.

Biomimetic bone-like scaffolds produced at RMIT.

VIC CONTACT Melissa Odendaal Welding Consultant 0418 922 369 m.odendaal@wtia.com.au

The Advanced Manufacturing Precinct.

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NSW DIVISION NEWS TECHNICAL EVENT: SITE TOUR OF BAKER & PROVAN In July, WTIA members were treated to a tour of Baker & Provan’s facilities in St Marys, western Sydney. To kick off the evening, Malcolm Cazier, Baker & Provan’s Business Development Manager, provided an insight into the history of the company. Baker & Provan’s story began in 1946 when Arthur Baker and Don Provan, returning from World War II, purchased an optical profile grinder and set up a partnership in St Marys on a block that forms part of today’s Baker & Provan site. Following this, members learnt about Baker & Provan’s current capabilities, which include steel, stainless steel, aluminium and Bisalloy fabrication; CNC milling, machining and lathes; stress relieving; deep hole drilling; and support services such as maintenance, servicing, repairs and reconditioning. Once the presentation was complete, members were provided with a tour, starting with Baker & Provan’s 15 small, medium and large CNC milling and turning machines.

NSW CONTACT Rebecca Hansen Membership Coordinator 02 8748 0135 r.hansen@wtia.com.au

WTIA New South Wales Division members at the Baker & Provan site tour.

A highlight of the site tour was Baker & Provan’s heavy engineering machines, which include: • 12m Lathe, maximum swing of 1.4m in diameter over the saddle • 12m x 4m CNC floor Borer with a bed rate at 100 tonne • The Nomura, a 4 axis 30 tonne CNC rotary table with 4m mast • The SNK, a 4 axis CNC machine with tables of 6.25m x 3.5m wide and a pallet changer • 4 axis CNC Machine Centre with 2 tables rated at 20 tonne

Last, but by no means least, members inspected Baker & Provan’s 7 x 2.8m gas furnace, which is used in stress relieving in both ferrous and non-ferrous alloys prior to machining and welding. The WTIA would like to thank Baker & Provan, particularly General Manager Bob Findlay, for hosting a highly informative and engaging site tour. For more information about Baker & Provan, visit: www.bakerprovan.com.au

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SA DIVISION NEWS BOEING INCREASES DEFENCE PRESENCE IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA Boeing recently announced that it will expand its defence presence in South Australia, with Boeing Defence Australia signing a partnership agreement with the South Australian Government to open a new office in Adelaide’s CBD. Boeing Defence Australia’s growth in South Australia builds on support programs currently operating in the state including for the E-7A Wedgetail, P-8A Poseidon and Collins Class submarine. Boeing Defence Australia Vice President and Managing Director Darren Edwards said the office will undertake research, development and innovation programs spanning intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and advanced experimentation and prototyping. “Boeing Defence Australia is committed to building local capability in South Australia. One way we are doing this is

by investing $500,000 over five years in the Techstars Adelaide global accelerator program to support South Australia’s entrepreneurial start-ups,” said Edwards. In late July, Boeing began collaborating with 10 earlystage defence and security technology companies in Adelaide, following the launch of the 13-week intensive Asia Pacific Techstars Global Accelerator Program. As a global innovation leader, Boeing offers the 10 hightech start-ups an international network of resources including teammates and expertise from Boeing HorizonX, an innovation cell focused on accelerating potentially transformative aerospace technologies, manufacturing innovations and emerging business models. Over the course of the 13week program, the following successful companies will relocate to Techstars Adelaide’s new workspace on the city’s North Terrace and

receive hands-on support and guidance from Boeing mentors: • Additive Rocket Corporation, San Diego, USA • CRON Systems, New Delhi, India • Daitum, Adelaide, Australia • Dotterel Technologies, Auckland, New Zealand • IR Sensors, Adelaide Australia • Iridium Dynamics, Brisbane, Australia • MySky Technologies, Adelaide, Australia • National CyberSecurity Institute, Melbourne, Australia • RadioMaze, Cupertino, USA • Teamgage, Adelaide, South Australia AUGUST TECHNICAL EVENT Richard Raper of the Australian Pickling and Passivation Service will give a presentation on surface treatments for stainless steels and high nickel alloys, as well as descaling and treating carbon steel pipe and hollow bar. Event Details: • Date: Thursday 31st August • Time: 5:30pm • Venue: Regency TAFE, 137 Days Road, Regency Park • RSVP: by Tuesday 29th August by clicking here

SA CONTACT Paolo Corronca Technology Manager 0438 012 099 p.corronca@wtia.com.au WTIA Newsletter August 2017

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WA DIVISION NEWS JULY TECHNICAL EVENT The West Australia (WA) Division hosted a technical event in late July at the South Metropolitan TAFE in Thornlie. James England, the Australian Steel Institute (ASI) State Manager for WA, gave a presentation on how the new Australian Standard, AS/NZS 5131, impacts welding. AS/NZS 5131 was published in December 2016. The new Standard addresses the minimum requirements for the construction of structural steelwork involving fabrication, preparation of steel surfaces for corrosion protection, and corrosion protection comprising painting and galvanizing, erection and modification of steelwork. AS/NZS 5131 applies to complete structures, individual members and components, and manufactured components pre-fabricated for inclusion in a steel structure. AS/NZS 5131 utilises a risk-based fit-for-purpose approach implemented through the classification of

the ‘Construction Categories’ for the whole or parts of a structure. This establishes a Quality Benchmark that is responsive to the needs of the project and the client. The four Construction Categories are based on a rational risk assessment basis making reference to the importance of the structure, maintenance and inspection requirements, consequence of failure, and complexity of fabrication and erection. The categories are: • CC1: General purpose fabrications and some minor Structural Purpose structures • CC2: Structural purpose fabrications • CC3: Higher risk category • SP fabrications, and public infrastructure like bridges • CC4: Major public infrastructure like stadiums The main impact that AS/NZS 5131 will have on welding is in the selection of the Construction Category. The Construction Category determines the minimum quality management James England speaks on AS/NZS 5131.

requirements that a fabricator must comply with. While AS/NZS ISO 3834 is not a mandated quality management requirement, it is recommended for all Construction Categories. The WTIA would like to thank James England for an excellent presentation, and Peter Andrews for kindly organising the venue at the South Metropolitan TAFE. AUGUST TECHNICAL EVENT The next WA Technical Event will be at Callidus Welding Solutions. Gary Lantzke, Callidus CEO will give a presentation on ‘Finding Solutions to Erosion and Corrosion in Exotics’. Gary will also discuss advancements in keyhole technology (K-TIG) and other innovations in established welding processes. His presentation will be followed by demonstrations of Callidus’ robotic welding and surface modification (TiNi) capabilities. Event Details: • Date: Thursday 17th August • Time: 5.30pm • Venue: Callidus Welding Solutions, 5 Apex Way, Wangara • RSVP: by Tuesday 15th August by clicking here

WA CONTACT Louise Petrick Technology Manager 0409 789 540 l.petrick@wtia.com.au WTIA Newsletter August 2017

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QLD DIVISION NEWS RHEINMETALL SELECTS QUEENSLAND FOR MILITARY VEHICLE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE Rheinmetall Defence Australia recently announced that it has selected Queensland as the location for its Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE). As such, Queensland will also be the Australian Headquarters if Rheinmetall is successful in securing Australia’s Land 400 combat reconnaissance vehicle program. Currently the largest supplier of military vehicles to the Australian Defence Force, Rheinmetall will establish the MILVEHCOE as a sovereign industrial capability for the continuous design, manufacture, export and support for military vehicles, turrets and tactical systems. The MILVEHCOE will also draw on a supply network across Australia to deliver products and services from local industry into Rheinmetall’s Global Supply Chain. Rheinmetall is delivering more than 2,500 logistics trucks to the Australian Army under the LAND 121 Phase 3B program and is bidding for the supply of the armoured combat reconnaissance vehicle

QLD CONTACT Rebecca Hansen Membership Coordinator 02 8748 0135 r.hansen@wtia.com.au

Rheinmetall Defence Australia is bidding its BOXER 8x8 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle in response to the Commonwealth Government’s LAND 400 Phase 2 program.

under the Land 400 Phase 2 program. The MILVEHCOE will be the focal point for the LAND 400 combat vehicles, LAND 121 logistics vehicles, and other complex defence projects. Advanced manufacturing jobs will be created in a wide range of technologies including military vehicle design, medium calibre weapons and ammunition, protection systems, fire control and surveillance systems, and systems engineering and integration.

him for policies that would support the strong and diverse manufacturing industry, which employs 169,000 workers. The draft report makes 10 recommendations, including to make it easier for business to relocate to Queensland, avoid further pressure on energy prices, reform the state tax system, remove impediments to procurement and labour mobility, and ensure the manufacturing industry can access the right workforce.

QPC is seeking feedback on the draft recommendations, MANUFACTURING DRAFT as well as further evidence REPORT CALLS FOR CHANGE on innovation in Queensland, The Queensland Productivity management skills, red tape Commission (QPC) released and ways to help older, lowerits draft plan of action to make skilled workers. the State’s manufacturing sector more productive and Stakeholders from all sectors— competitive in late July. The including industry, unions, plan targets costs, productivity government and academia— and government programs. have until 6 September 2017 to respond to the draft Principal Commissioner Kim report, which is available online Wood said the Queensland at www.qpc.qld.gov.au. Government had asked WTIA Newsletter August 2017

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NT DIVISION NEWS CONSTRUCTION STARTS ON $800 MILLION NORTHERN GAS PIPELINE Construction on the $800 million Northern Gas Pipeline project commenced in late July. The Northern Gas Pipeline will span 622km from near Tennant Creek, in the Northern Territory, to Mt Isa in Queensland. Approximately half of the Territory section of pipeline and most of the Queensland section of pipeline will be constructed this year with the remaining pipeline to be constructed in 2018. Jemena has partnered with McConnell Dowell to construct a 481km section of the pipeline across the Territory and into part of Queensland. The remaining 141kms of pipeline in Queensland will be built by Spiecapag Australia. Attending a sod-turning ceremony near Tennant Creek to mark the occasion, Jemena Managing Director Paul

Adams said the Northern Gas Pipeline will play a crucial role in helping to resolve the eastcoast gas supply crisis. “This project is a boon for businesses that rely on gas as either a feedstock or fuel source by providing them with access to new gas at a cheaper price, particularly when compared to the costs associated with transporting gas over long distances from the Moomba Gas Hub to Queensland and New South Wales,” said Adams. “Jemena has already commenced investigative work on expanding the Northern Gas Pipeline and extending it south from Mt Isa to the Wallumbilla Gas Hub to further integrate Territory gas into the east-coast gas grid, provided additional gas supplies are made available in the Territory.” “Our modelling suggests that the pipeline can be relatively easily expanded and extended to transport up to, or beyond,

700 TJs of gas per day. This far exceeds gas used on an average day in the New South Wales and Queensland markets,” said Adams. Mr Adams said the support of the local community has been crucial since Jemena was awarded the contract to build and operate the Northern Gas Pipeline. “As we enter the next stage of the pipeline’s development we expect to draw on the skills and talent of local communities, with more than 600 of the Northern Gas Pipeline’s approximately 900 jobs ear-marked for members of the local community.” Both Jemana and McConnell Dowell have been actively engaging local businesses, with large packages to be awarded soon.

NT CONTACT Rebecca Hansen Membership Coordinator 02 8748 0135 r.hansen@wtia.com.au

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TRAINING & CERTIFICATION In conjunction with the American Welding Society (AWS), the Welding Technology Institute of Australia offers a number of online courses to help develop your welding knowledge. These courses are available any time day and night and are designed as self-paced modules which will allow you to complete them in your own time. These online courses include Safety in Welding, which covers hazards, safety equipment, ventilation, welding in confined spaces, and safety precautions and specifications. The Metallurgy course covers the characteristics of atoms,

the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical reactivity, the atomic structure of materials, and the properties of metals. The Non-Destructive Testing course describes the principles and performance of visual testing, penetrant testing,

magnetic particle testing, radiographic testing, and ultrasonic testing. Topics covered include discontinuities and their causes, as well as the role of vision, capillary action, magnetism, radiation, and sound in all types of testing.

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TRAINING & CERTIFICATION Is Your Workplace Safe? By Paul James, WTIA Training Manager Statistics around workplace fatalities in Australian industry are horrifying. The Safe Work Australia website states there were 3,207 workplace fatalities from 2003 to 2015, peaking in 2007 with 310 fatalities. Fortunately, there has been a steady decline since then. The most recent statistics (for 2015) show that 14% of fatalities were technicians and trade workers. The saddest thing is that in the reports and investigations into these fatalities, there is one word that stands out more than any other: PREVENTABLE. We all know that the identification of all hazards and risks is near impossible; some risks are just not apparent until an incident occurs. However, there is enough guidance from professional organisations to help companies improve their Safety Management Systems, identify hazards and mitigate risks. HOW CAN YOU IMPROVE WORKPLACE SAFETY? Training and education are a big part of keeping all personnel safe, from Senior Managers in your head office (32 workers who died in 2015 were managers) to employees on the workshop floor. Training includes the provision of specific knowledge, skills and, to an extent, attitude to help employees

protect themselves and others, such as Working at Heights Training. Education involves the reinforcement of this knowledge, such as information on your company’s Safety Management System. To understand whether your team needs additional training or education, ask yourself: • Senior Managers: Do you think your safety statistics are comparable to others in the same line of business? • Managers: When was the last time you audited your Safety Management System by comparing procedures with actual practices? • Safety Professionals: How well does your Safety Management System for welding practices align with the Welding Code of Practice?

• Supervisors: Do you know your duties and responsibilities in accordance with your company’s WHS Policy and WHS Legislation? • Welders and Workers: What is your knowledge of your obligations as part of the Safety Management within your organisation and WHS Legislation? Your safety management is not a static entity but a dynamic system. Once it has been established, it will always require improvement, refinement and redefining to ensure that best process and practice are in place to keep your people safe. Improvements in procedures and processes need to happen constantly because new

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TRAINING & CERTIFICATION hazards and risks arise all the time. Unfortunately, if you are purely reactive to incidents in the workplace, this means that someone has already been injured (or killed) before change takes place. Instead, be proactive to ensure your employees are protected. RESOURCES TO IMPROVE YOUR SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM There are several resources available, from multiple sources, to help you improve your Safety Management System. Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations specify the way that some duties under the WHS Act must be met. They also prescribe procedural and administrative requirements to support the WHS Act.

Codes of practice provide practical guidance on how to meet the standards set out in WHS Regulations. For welding, there is the Code of Practice (Welding Processes). The WTIA’s Technical Note 7 (Health and Safety in Welding) provides specific process control measures. Finally, all Australian states provide specific welding safety information on their respective government safety websites. For example: • WorkSafe Queensland • Safe Work NSW • WorkSafe Victoria HOW DO I KNOW IF MY SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IS EFFECTIVE? Your Safety Management System is effective if:

• Your Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)— the number of lost-time injuries within a given accounting period, relative to the total number of hours worked in that period—is low or reducing • Near misses and incident reports are reducing • Your injury free days are increasing However, keep in mind that there is one real barrier to accurate statistics. This is the reluctance of people to report incidents or near misses, usually because they feel that they will be blamed and even receive disciplinary action as a result. If this is the case in your workplace, your statistics will not reflect reality. In addition,

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there will be risks in the workplace that have been identified, but not reported, and therefore not mitigated.

incident positively, and outline action steps so that employees can see that their report has resulted in positive action.

The solution to this dilemma is to promote and encourage a “No Blame” culture within your organisation. Employees should not have any reason to believe that blame is the purpose of investigation. Rather, the purpose of any investigation should be to identify and rectify safety issues, to prevent them from reoccurring.

For example, one particular organisation used its safety statistics as an example to others in their line of business, holding them up as ‘best practice’. After a particularly horrific event resulting in many deaths, an investigation identified that not all incidents were being reported.

Managers play a big part in promoting a “No Blame” culture. Managers need to ensure that they do not blame or berate the person reporting an incident. Managers need to accept the report of the

Had these incidents been reported, the event could have been prevented. A new safety culture was introduced throughout the entire organisation, focused on “No Blame”. The organisation’s reportable incidents tripled in the first year alone.

THE HEINRICH THEORY The Heinrich Theory shows for every fatality there were: • 30 Lost Time Injuries • 300 Recordable Injuries • 30,000 Near Misses or First Aid Treatments • 300,000 Unsafe Acts or AtRisk Behaviours You need to be proactive at the Near Misses and Unsafe Acts stages. Having many Near Misses might mean that your existing risk assessment is inadequate or that protective measures are not suitable. Having many Unsafe Acts is an indicator that a cultural change is required—the sooner the better. Just remember that safety is everyone’s responsibility. After all, Australian culture is all about looking after your mates.

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TRAINING & CERTIFICATION INTERNATIONAL WELDING ENGINEER COURSE 2017 Do you want to be at the top of the tree in the welding industry? The 25th of September will see the start of the next International Welding Engineer (IWE) Course at the University of Wollongong. 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 has taken on a greater significance over the last 12 months with the release of the revised AS/NZS 2885.2:2016 (Pipelines – Gas and liquid petroleum – Welding), which requires competent welding engineers be available to perform key welding tasks and welding activities within an organisation. This Standard describes education requirements and includes IWE at the top of the suitable qualifications list. Other areas in Australia that will be looking for competent Welding Engineers are defence contractors for naval vessels and armoured vehicles, companies seeking certification

to AS/NZS ISO 3834 for the roles of Responsible Welding Coordinator, and major infrastructure projects being constructed around Australia. Welding Engineers can find work in Australia and abroad in fields as diverse as process plants, structural steelwork, bridges, pressure vessels, pipework and pipelines, storage tanks, offshore structures, earth moving equipment, ship-building and ship repair, general heavy machinery, power generation equipment and for material testing, amongst others. Early enrolment will put you ahead of the curve, boost your career and earning potential,

and make you the preferred candidate for large-scale projects around the globe. ABOUT THE COURSE The WTIA’s IWE / IWT course will cover: • Welding processes and equipment • Materials and their behaviour during welding • Construction and design • Fabrication and applications engineering • Hands-on practical welding FURTHER INFORMATION If you require further information about the course, contact Paul James, WTIA Training Manager, on 02 8748 0150 or p.james@wtia.com.au.

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TRAINING & CERTIFICATION REPLACEMENT OF THE REGISTER OF QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED WELDING PERSONNEL The current public database of WTIA and IIW Register of Qualified and Certified Welding Personnel will be phased out and replaced by the WeldQ System and the AWCR. The current register will be phased out very soon. If you want your existing qualification and certification details to be visible on the new public directory, you must register on WeldQ as soon as possible. More than 300 people have already registered on WeldQ. Best of all, registration is completely free of charge. How Do I Register on WeldQ? Go to www.awcr.org.au/ welders/how-to-register/ It is strongly recommended that you use the Google Chrome browser as other browsers may not work properly. If you use Firefox, you may experience some problems. We do NOT recommend Internet Explorer. Before Registering Read through the instructions before registering on WeldQ. This will make the registration process much easier. Instructions on how to set up a WeldQ account and a WeldQ profile can be found on the AWCR website.

All details entered will be verified by the WTIA. Further Information If, after referring to the instructions in the resources, you require assistance, phone 02 8748 0100, or use the contact form on the AWCR website. WANT TO GET QUALIFIED, BUT NO TIME FOR TRAINING? Try the Alternative Route The alternative route is aimed at individuals who may already have experience in a job at a particular level, without holding the appropriate qualification. These individuals will have already gained full or part knowledge of the syllabus and be able to demonstrate their capability to proceed to examination directly without compulsory attendance at an approved training course.

Individuals are assessed based on their experience, education, training, and practical work experience in welding at the relevant qualification level. The assessment process involves a paper assessment, completion of a case study project, presentation to a panel of examiners and oral interview. Success in the assessment enables you to sit the relevant exams. A pass in the exams leads to the award of the relevant qualification. The alternative route is available for: • International Welding Practitioner (IWP) • International Welding Specialist (IWS) • International Welding Technologist (IWT) • International Welding Engineer (IWE) • Inspector – Basic (IWI-B) • Inspector – Standard (IWI-S)

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ASIA-PACIFIC’S INTERNATIONAL MINING EXHIBITION (AIMEX) The Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) will once again see the industry gear up for one of the most significant mining events. Taking place from 29 to 31 August, more than 300 exhibitors will showcase their new advances and innovations, products and services. Visitors will be able to connect face-to-face with leading suppliers showcasing the latest technologies, including: • Renishaw’s new void scanner designed to produce accurate 3D laser scans of underground voids and its Boretrak® which enables users to measure the audit borehole deviation from proposed designs • TOMRA Sorting Solutions new multi-channel laser sorting technology unlocking opportunities for quartz and gold processing • Davies Wear Plate Systems’ new wear side only attachment system • Global Pumps’ Verderflex

VF Series peristaltic hose pump • Hedweld Engineering’s Trilift® range of component handling equipment and Safe-Away® range of Ladder and Stair Access Systems Visitors will also have the opportunity to hear from some of the sectors’ most renowned minds as part of the free-to-attend conference. Sponsored by Fluidmesh, the conference features more than 30 world-leading experts across 16 sessions, with speakers including World Coal Association Chairman, Mick Buffier; Head of Telstra Mining

Services, Jeannette McGill; CSIRO Research Director for Hard Rock Mining, Dr Ewan Sellers; and Coal Services CEO and Managing Director, Lucy Flemming. AIMEX will provide attendees with the opportunity to explore the latest technologies and hear from world leaders across three streams – mining innovation, surface mining and underground mining. AIMEX is free to attend and will run from 29 to 31 August 2017 at the Sydney Showground. To register for AIMEX 2017, visit www.aimex.com.au.

29 – 31 AUGUST 2017 ASIA-PACIFIC’S INTERNATIONAL MINING EXHIBITION AIMEX WILL FEATURE:

▶ A free to attend operationally focused conference

Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition Sydney Showground, Sydney Australia

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hether 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 WTIA events counts towards CPD requirements for certification applications and renewals. For details on these events or exams, contact events@wtia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0100. Asia-Pacific International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) Sydney, 29 to 31 August With the theme ‘The Future of Mining’ AIMEX is a world-class, free to attend conference. The program will deliver operational improvements for all mining techniques and bring together industry leaders and mining experts. For details, visit: www.aimex.com.au

The conference provides a broad range of national and international speakers, plus social opportunities. For details, visit: www.assda.asn.au

Corrosion & Prevention 2017 Sydney, 12 to 15 November This year’s Corrosion & Prevention conference will comprise a program of keynote presentations and technical papers under a range of industry ‘streams’. Over Australian Steel Convention Gold Coast, 17 to 19 September 500 delegates from diverse industries are expected to With State Government attend. For details, visit: plans to invest up to $115 www.corrosion.com.au billion on infrastructure, the theme for this year’s convention is ‘Steeling Australia’s Infrastructure’. For the Australian steel supply chain’s participation in this unprecedented commitment, we need to demonstrate why steel should be the material of choice, and how local inclusion can provide economical solutions. For details, visit: www.steel.org.au

WTIA & IIW EXAM DATES IWS and WTIA Welding Supervisor (including AS 1796 Cert 10 and AS 2214) • 9 & 10 November 2017 IWI-B and IWI-S • 31 August & 1 September 2017 (depending on demand) • 2 & 3 November 2017 Please note that these dates are subject to change. For further information, please contact qnc@wtia.com.au.

PacRim Stainless 2017 Gold Coast, 10 to 11 October Hosted by the Australian Stainless Steel Development Association, PacRim Stainless is the premier annual conference, bringing together Australia’s stainless steel industry and colleagues. WTIA Newsletter August 2017

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