Weld Connect April 2019

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A Message from the CEO National Manufacturing Summit Advanced Welder Training Centres National Manufacturing Week Pipeline Repair Course New South Wales Division Victoria Division South Australia Division Queensland Division Western Australia Division Northern Territory Division Training & Certification 2019 Training Calendar Upcoming Events

2019 Membership Renewals Weld Australia would like to issue a friendly reminder to all members that 2019 Membership Renewals are now overdue. If you have not renewed your membership, please do so as soon as possible. For further information, please feel free to contact us on membership@weldaustralia.com.au or +61 (0)2 8748 0100.

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 Manager Eva Chun T: +61 (0)2 8748 0135 E: e.chun@weldaustralia.com.au Editorial Content Sally Wood T: +61 (0)434 442 687 E: sally@wordly.com.au

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A Message from the CEO South Australia’s First Advanced Welder Training Centre Opened I am pleased to announce that South Australia’s first Advanced Welder Training Centre (AWTC) is now open for business at TAFE SA’s Regency Campus.

Equipped with a state-of-the-art augmented reality lab featuring the most advanced welding simulators available anywhere in the world, the AWTC will help ensure local welders are ready to meet the huge demand that will be created by the naval shipbuilding program. It is anticipated that the continuous naval shipbuilding program in South Australia will require around 2,600 tradespeople from 2020 to 2027. Almost half of this demand will be for welders.

The challenge for Australia,

unlike shipyards in Europe and the United States, is that we are creating a workforce from scratch. We don’t have welding skills being handed down through the generations at the moment.

We have to create successive generations of welders over the years in order to successfully deliver the Federal Government’s naval shipbuilding program, and establish internationally competitive shipyards.

Minister for Education, the Hon John Gardner MP and Minister for Industry and Skills, the Hon David Pisoni MP were both on-hand at the official opening ceremony of the AWTC at TAFE SA’s Regency Campus in late March.

Minister for Industry and Skills, David Pisoni said the state-ofthe-art equipment will provide a valuable training platform to supply skilled workers to the

New Weld Australia Members: March Weld Australia would like to welcome the following members who joined in March 2019.

Individual Members • Khairil Anwar Abas • Lisa Dobson • Adam Fletcher • Mark Fyfe • Gary Hills • Steven Kellner • Timothy Lakelin • Vittorio Silalahi • Kim Temple • Manwel Vassallo • Christopher Xerri Corporate Members • Austin Engineering: austineng.com • Frontline Manufacturing: frontlinemanufacturing.com. au To become a Weld Australia member, all you need to do is: • Visit: weldaustralia.com.au • Phone: 02 8748 0100 • Email: membership@ weldaustralia.com.au Weld Australia membership is an investment in the success of your career or your business. We can help increase your income, decrease your costs and give you a competitive advantage.

Watch the Channel Ten News coverage of the launch of the Advanced Welder Training Centre (AWTC) at TAFE SA’s Regency Campus (skip to 28:30 minutes).

Geoff Crittenden addresses the media at the launch of SA’s first AWTC.

Inside the AWTC at TAFE SA’s Regency Campus.

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A Message from the CEO Osborne naval shipyard when the program commences next year.

welding students and improve the skills of existing welders.

“There are enormous naval shipbuilding opportunities on the horizon that are heading to South Australia and the Marshall Liberal Government is ensuring that we provide the right resources to fill these jobs through appropriate skills and training.

Welding techniques required for shipbuilding are of a higher quality standard than regular welding techniques and these simulators will allow students to practice their technique until they consistently meet the quality standard,” said Pisoni.

“These augmented reality welders are like a standard welder but instead of touching the stick to metal, you touch it to plastic which contains a sensor. As a student you get feedback through the handpiece whether you are close enough or travelling at the right speed,” said FedUni TAFE spokesman Bill Mundy. “It allows them to practice, repeatedly, in a very safe environment and build muscle memory before they actually go in to a real welding environment.”

Education Minister John Gardner was excited to see TAFE SA students being skilled in areas that lead to jobs. “This new Advanced Welder Training Centre offers an incredible training opportunity for TAFE SA students to learn using the most advanced welding simulators currently available. These simulators are another example of TAFE SA utilising the latest technology in an educational environment to prepare students with the skills and knowledge for long and successful careers,” said Gardner.

Federation University Secures Funding for Advanced Welder Training Centre Federation University in Ballarat (north-west of Melbourne) will become home to the newest AWTC. Weld Australia has secured $650,000 worth of State Government funding to help establish the AWTC. This funding will be used to establish a stateof-the-art augmented reality welder training lab, featuring six Soldamtic simulators.

According to a recent article in The Courier, a skills shortage in welding across the western Victorian region prompted FedUni TAFE to instigate the new project to attract more

a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australian Welding Solutions in South Australia.

This new strategic partnership offers a range of mutual benefits, covering: technical services; welder training; qualification and certification under AS/NZS ISO 9606 Qualification testing of welders - Fusion welding; and welding inspector and supervisor training.

I look forward to working with Neville Cornish (Managing Director, Australian Welding Solutions) and his team.

Partnership with Australian Welding Solutions Weld Australia has recently signed

Geoff Crittenden CEO, Weld Australia

Australian Welding Solutions and Weld Australia staff in South Australia. L to R): Les Cowley, Garth Heard, Geoff Crittenden, Neville Cornish, Michael Pitt, Donna South and Brian Rungie.

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NATIONAL MANUFACTURING

SUMMIT 2019 SAVE THE DATE 21 TO 22 AUGUST 2019 THE AUSTRALIAN SYNCHROTRON, CLAYTON, MELBOURNE The National Manufacturing Summit gathers leading representatives from all the major stakeholders in Australia’s manufacturing sector—business, unions, universities, the financial sector, suppliers, and government—to discuss the sector’s prospects, and identify promising, pragmatic policy measures designed to support an industrial turnaround. The aim of the Summit is to leverage the opportunities currently available in the manufacturing sector, and translate these into action.

Register your interest: https://manufacturingsummit.com.au

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Advanced Welder Training Centres The last month has seen key developments at several of the Advanced Welder Training Centres (AWTCs) across the nation. The AWTC at TAFE SA’s Regency campus was officially opened, and funding for a new AWTC at Federation University was announced. In addition, ‘Train the Trainer’ courses have been delivered at a number of the AWTCs, and pilot programs have been launched with students undertaking training using the cutting edge augmented reality welding simulators.

TAFE SA’s new state of the art Advanced Welder Training Centre (AWTC) at the Regency Campus was officially opened in late March.

Minister for Education, the Hon John Gardner MP and Minister for Industry and Skills, the Hon David Pisoni MP were both onhand, along with Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia) at the official opening ceremony. The AWTC is now delivering training following the installation of 12 welding simulators, which are the most advanced simulators of their kind in the world. For further information on the TAFE SA AWTC, see page 11.

In late March, funding for an AWTC at Federation University in Ballarat (north-west of Melbourne) was announced. Weld Australia has secured $650,000 worth of State Government funding to help establish the AWTC. This funding will be used to establish a stateof-the-art augmented reality welder training lab, featuring six Soldamtic simulators. For further information, see page 4.

‘Train the Trainer’ Courses Weld Australia continued with the

roll-out of its in-depth ‘Train the Trainer’ courses this month.

Weld Australia delivered a ‘Train the Trainer’ course at Illawarra TAFE in Wollongong, covering AS/NZS ISO 9606-1 Qualification test of welders — Fusion welding — Part 1: Steels, the Australian Welder Certification Register (AWCR) and the Soldamatic and augmented reality welding simulators.

curriculum, training and testing five welders according to AS/NZS ISO 9606-1. Both pilot programs were very well received by all in attendance.

Initial training on the simulators was also provided at both TAFE Queensland SkillsTech in Brisbane, and Bendigo TAFE in Victoria. Weld Australia’s experts also facilitated ‘Train the Trainer’ at the Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council (TMEC) Centre of Excellence in Burnie, Tasmania, as well as at SkillsTech in Brisbane.

A student at TAFE SA’s Regency Campus AWTC.

Pilot Programs SkillsTech TAFE in Brisbane held its first pilot program, training five welders according to AS/NZS ISO 9606-1.

Box Hill TAFE in Melbourne also completed its first pilot training program utilising the new simulators and the brand new

‘Train the Trainer’ course at Illawarra TAFE in Wollongong.

Augmented reality lab at TAFE Queensland SkillsTech.

Augmented reality lab at TAFE Queensland SkillsTech.

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National Manufacturing Week Welding Technology, Solutions & Skills Take Centre Stage At NMW 2019 Themed ‘Industrial Evolution’, National Manufacturing Week 2019 will offer attendees unrivalled insights to increase their competitiveness, efficiency and productivity by providing access to the latest expert insights and solutions to enhance operational success.

To be held from 14 to 17 May at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, National Manufacturing Week will have a strong focus on improving the efficiency of processes and adopting high-tech solutions.

“Despite manufacturing’s growing evolution and gravitation to Industry 4.0, there will always be a demand or requirement for specialist skills and solutions in manufacturing, especially for welding. We’re pleased to be able to offer a full spectrum of welding focuses at NMW this year, from welding technology on the exhibition floor, to safety process and strategies in the conference program and skills development within Weld Australia’s Advanced Welding Training Hub and WorldSkills Australia’s regional welding competition.” Robby Clark, Exhibition Director of National Manufacturing Week, explained.

On the exhibition floor of NMW

2019, visitors will be able to source solutions from over 200 leading industrial suppliers set to showcase the latest technology, advanced manufacturing products and operational services. For decision makers looking to source welding specific solutions, the Welding Technology Zone will be a must-attend element at NMW. Other zones at NMW this year include: Automation and Robotics, Engineering, Industrial Internet of Things, Safety and Manufacturing Solutions.

Welding technology suppliers joining National Manufacturing Week in 2019, include: Air Liquide Australia, Antec Engineering, Austedan Fabrications, BOC, Ensitech, Gullco, Kemppi Australia, Leussink Engineering, Lincoln Electric, Lorch South Pacific, Migomag Welding, RPB Safety, Smenco, Supagas and Tesuco.

National Manufacturing Week will also play host to two WorldSkills

Australia competitions, in Mechatronics and Welding, with the aim of discovering the nation’s next generation of skilled champions. Both the WorldSkills Mechatronics and Welding competition will run simultaneously across the three days of NMW, with each area facilitating three one day competitions. The Welding competition will be assessed on strict industry standard codes to ensure a high level of quality is obtained and covers a range of welding processes and materials.

WorldSkills Australia’s regular competitions celebrate excellence while creating opportunities for young people, who are passionate about their skills and training, to test themselves against their peers.

Registration is now open for the 20th edition of National Manufacturing Week (14 to 17 May 2019), with free registration available via: www. nationalmanufacturingweek.com.au

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Pipeline Repair, Hot Tapping & In-Service Welding Course Expressions of Interest Now Open Perth, Australia Expressions of Interest are now open for the proposed Pipeline Repair, Hot Tapping & In-Service Welding course to be held in Perth, in mid-2019.

Presented by international expert Bill Bruce, this course provides an in-depth overview of the various aspects of pipeline modification and repair (full encirclement sleeves, hot taps, and so on) and addresses common concerns around welding in-service pipelines.

The course is designed to help avoid pipeline shutdowns and interruptions of service, bolstering both economic and environmental benefits for operators and welders alike.

Plus, repairs can be undertaken efficiently, effectively and with full confidence.

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New South Wales Division News Welding Codes and Standards: What and Why? Engineers Australia (Civil and Structural Panel) and Weld Australia are set to host an engaging technical presentation in Sydney on 16 April.

Sasanka Sinha (Senior Welding Engineer, Weld Australia) will present a detailed overview of Australian welding codes and Standards. He will discuss design and fabrication issues covering the full spectrum of the Australian fabrication industry, from cost benefit analysis for welding, through to welding quality management.

which is particularly relevant to structural engineers. In addition, AS/NZS 1554.1 Structural steel welding - Welding of steel structures Appendix D will be discussed.

Appendix D contains important information about communication between various parties on a project. The key elements of ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials will also be covered.

Microstructure changes in steel which occur when a material is welded will be explained along with the effect of boron content (>8ppm) on hardenability and weldability in high strength steel.

Sasanka will present several 21st century case studies, examining the role of designers, as well as the need for welding qualifications and quality management.

Sasanka will explore the reasons for weld failures including failure due to fatigue. Non-destructive testing in production will also be covered.

A range of Standards and specifications will be discussed including AS/NZS 5131 Structural Steelwork - Fabrication and Erection,

About the Presenter: Sasanka Sinha Sasanka Sinha is a Senior Welding Engineer at Weld Australia

(previously the Welding Technology Institute of Australia). He has extensive experience in fabrication and welding, particularly in the field of ship building, railway wagons, steel plant equipment, boilers, pressure vessels, construction and mining equipment.

Sasanka has worked with world leaders such as Babcock and Wilcox, Marion Dresser, Komatsu and Ti–Fab (USA).

Sasanka also serves on two Standards Australia Committees, WD-002 on welding consumables and WD-003 for structural welding and is a Lead Auditor for Company Certification to IIW MCS ISO 3834.

Event Details • Date: Tuesday 16 April • Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm • Venue: The Zenith Theatre, Corner Railway and McIntosh Streets, Chatswood, 2067 RSVP is essential for attendance, so be sure to register for the event as soon as possible.

Sasanka Sinha (Senior Welding Engineer, Weld Australia).

New South Wales Division Contact Paolo Corronca Qualification & Certification Manager 0438 012 099 p.corronca@weldaustralia.com.au

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Victoria Division News Technical Presentation: King Street Bridge Failure Weld Australia recently facilitated a technical presentation by Robert Wiseman (Business Development Education, Lincoln Electric) on the King Street Bridge Failure.

In 1962, Melbourne’s newly completed Kings Street Bridge suffered major fractures in several of the main fabricated steel beams, causing the bridge to sag some 300mm. Fortunately, total collapse was avoided. A Royal Commission examined the failure in great depth and presented detailed findings.

Robert Wiseman took attendees through the fascinating story of how a major steel bridge project went wrong, the findings of the Royal Commission, and how the learnings from this major failure are all highly relevant today— even after 57 years.

Weld Australia convened an Industry Skills Group in mid-2017 to prepare a training curriculum in line with AS/NZS ISO 9606.

The courses were accredited by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) in late 2017. As a result, TAFEs around the country can now teach the accredited course, with funding provided by their parent State Government.

There are now two ISO 9606 courses listed on Training.gov.au, the National Register of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia: One for Experienced Welders; and a second for Transition Workers. Both of these courses rely on the use of state-ofthe-art augmented reality welding simulators as a key component of the training.

In tandem with the development of this new welder training

curriculum, Weld Australia secured in excess of $5 million of Government funding for the establishment of six Advanced Welder Training Centres (AWTCs), including the most recently announced AWTC, at Federation University in Ballarat. For further information, please see page 4.

Melissa also presented the 2019 Federation University TAFE Welding Supervision Graduates with their accreditation. This accreditation offers significant rewards. In many ways, becoming a Welding Supervisor is more than just a rewarding career—it involves great responsibility and requires remarkable skills to help maintain the highest levels of weld quality.

It is an accreditation that can lead to a career that is both engaging and promising. Weld Australia would like to congratulate all the Federation University TAFE Welding Supervision Graduates.

With over 30 members in attendance, the event was a great success. Rob presented a very professional and informative talk, which led into much discussion and a raft of interesting questions.

The Regional Victoria Manufacturing Industry Update In late March, Melissa Odendaal (Welding Engineer, Weld Australia) was the guest speaker at the The Regional Victoria Manufacturing Industry Update, held at Federation University in Ballarat.

Melissa Odendaal (Welding Engineer, Weld Australia) speaks at the Regional Victoria Manufacturing Industry Update, held at Federation University in Ballarat.

Melissa spoke about the programs that Weld Australia is currently undertaking to help qualify and certify and welders according to ISO 9606 Qualification testing of welders – Fusion welding.

Victoria Division Contact Melissa Odendaal Welding Engineer 0418 922 369 m.odendaal@weldaustralia.com.au

Robert Wiseman (Business Development - Education, Lincoln Electric) gives a presentaion on the Kings Street Bridge Failure.

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South Australia Division News Samaras Group Awarded ISO 3834 Certification Weld Australia would like to congratulate Samaras Group on becoming the first South Australian structural steel fabricator to be awarded certification to IIW MCS ISO 3834:2 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials.

Founded by the Samaras family in 1974, Samaras Group has grown into one of Australia’s largest privately owned multi disciplinary heavy engineering and construction services providers with a solid reputation for innovation, service, quality and an ongoing commitment to safety.

Operating from a huge 75,000m2 manufacturing facility in Gillman, South Australia, Samaras has a national workforce of over 220 highly experienced tradesmen and construction professionals.

Samaras specialises in the largest and most complex projects the industry has to offer.

Just some of their recent projects include the Adelaide Convention Centre, Chadstone Shopping Centre, the Torren to Torrens Rail Bridge and both the Melbourne and Sydney Airports.

Samaras Group is already seeing increased opportunities as a result of securing ISO 3834 certification.

Advanced Welder Training Centre Officially Open TAFE SA’s new state of the art Advanced Welder Training Centre (AWTC) at the Regency Campus is now delivering training following the installation of 12 welding simulators, which are the most advanced simulators of their kind in the world. The new simulators will ensure that local welders are ready to respond to the increased demand for their skills as part of the naval shipbuilding program and in advanced manufacturing.

Naval Shipbuilding College as having requisite welding content suitable for the Naval Shipbuilding industry.

The virtual and augmented reality welding technology increases the rate of engagement in learning and allows students and lecturers to analyse and review welding techniques and performance in a digital environment. The result is that students then perform more effectively in the live workshop environment.

Site Tours TAFE SA’s AWTC welcomes interested groups from industry, schools and job active providers with familiarisation visits available on Thursday afternoons and Fridays.

The advanced training technology at TAFE SA Regency, which includes virtual reality helmets, will be utilised to support new apprentices embarking on a career in fabrication and current welders, seeking to refresh and refine their skills.

The Centre will particularly support apprentices in Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (MEM30305). This TAFE SA qualification was the first in Australia to be endorsed last year by the

TAFE SA will continue to work closely with Weld Australia and other industry partners to maximise the benefits of this training centre.

These simulators are another example of TAFE SA utilising the latest technology in an educational environment to prepare students with the skills and knowledge for long and successful careers.

How to Book: Please email awtc@tafesa.edu.au or call Amanda Phillis, TAFE SA Defence Industries on 08 8348 4203.

TAFE SA Courses TAFE SA offers a range of welding certificates, including: • Certificate II in Engineering Pathways • Certificate IV in Engineering • Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade The AWTC offers even more short courses, plus a range of courses for school students.

For further information, including details on how to enrol, visit the TAFE SA website: https://www.tafesa.edu.au

Paolo Corronca (Senior Welding Engineer – Q&C Manager, Weld Australia) presents George Samaras (Executive, Samaras Group) with ISO certification.

Minister for Industry and Skills the Hon David Pisoni MP is treated to a demonstration of one of the augmented reality welding simulators at TAFE SA.

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South Australia Division Contact Abhishek Trivedi Senior Welding Engineer 0409 670 433 a.trivedi@weldaustralia.com.au

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Queensland Division News Master Steel Awarded ISO 3834 Certification Weld Australia would like to congratulate Master Steel on being awarded certification to IIW MCS ISO 3834:3 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials.

Master Steel was founded in 1993 on the Gold Coast by an engineer-tradesman duo. The 2,400m2 workshop was built by one of the business’ founding members. In recent years, Master Steel acquired the help of Gabriel Dio – a mechanical engineer by background – in the role of managing director. The company has also moved towards niche technical fabrication, recruiting a certified welding supervisor to control quality, and securing ISO 3834 certification.

Master Steel now provides fabrication and manufacturing services, and assembly of complex steel components for the construction, commercial, heavy and public sectors. From structural steel to test bed machinery – no project is too complex. Their services include: Weld traceability and compliance; Manufacturer’s Data Reports; Conformance and Non-Destructive Testing; PostWeld Heat Treatment and other post-processing requirements; Documentation control including ITP sign-off.

L to R: David Walsh (Welding Coordinator, Master Steel), Gabriel Dio (Managing Director, Master Steel), Bianca Dio (Secretary, Master steel) and Paolo Corronca (Senior Welding Engineer – Q&C Manager, Weld Australia).

Weld Australia Visits Gladstone, Northern Queensland Paolo Corronca (Senior Welding Engineer - Q&C Manager, Weld Australia) recently visited Gladstone in northern Queensland, meeting with several Weld Australia members and industry representatives.

Paolo met with the team at GMG—a metal manufacturing company. Paolo was greeted by Jason Koning and Alan Watkin, and spoke to GMG’s Welding and Quality Engineering team about their involvement in the oil and gas and rolling stock sectors, as well as the local market.

A visit was then paid to Loclur Engineering, formally a family owned business established in 1981. Loclur was acquired last year and joined the Specialised Welding Products group.

Loclur Engineering specialises in fabrication and hardfacing and has recently relocated to a brand new facility. Both Loclur Engineering and GMG are seeing a positive market outlook moving forward, with a consistent workload throughout their workshops.

Paolo visited Foxheat, a qualified and specialist provider of inhouse and onsite heat treatment services, including preheat, post weld heat treatment (PWHT), post heat, normalising of steel and refractory dry outs. The lack of understanding around the criticality of correctly performing correctly PWHT, and the lack of general knowledge across the market, was discussed. Foxheat is currently very busy, with a robust pipeline of work ahead.

ensured that local suppliers are able to meet the stringent quality requirements that are necessary in the alumina production process.

Paolo also met with Craig McGuinness, a long standing supporter of Weld Australia, at the NRG Gladstone power station and discussed the projects current underway at the station.

Augmented Reality Welding Simulator Roadshow 30 April, 1 May & 2 May In this digital era, old school training techniques are being replaced by innovative teaching methods, more specifically welding simulators. Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia) and Michael Pitt (National Business Manager, Weld Australia) will give a presentation and demonstration focused on the welding simulator. Guests will also have an opportunity to try the technology themselves.

• Ipswich: 30 April, 5:30pm at Maxcon Industries Building, 119 Toongarra Road Wulkuraka, Ipswich • Toowoomba: 1 May, 5.30pm at Ortem, 15 Railway Street, Toowoomba • Caboolture: 2 May, 5.30pm.

Venue to be confirmed.

Cost: FREE to attend by registering RSVP by Friday 26 April 2019 to avoid disappointment.

Upcoming Member Event 10 May Queensland Corporate Golf Day Information available via the Member Events section of www.weldaustralia.com.au

While visiting QAL (Queensland Alumina Limited), Paolo met with Simon Janson (Pressure Systems Inspector) and Jon Van Itallie (Lead Reliability Engineer). A range of topics were discussed, including the ways in which QAL has

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Western Australia Division News The Weld Australia team exhibited at the Edith Cowan University Engineering Industry Fair in midMarch. The half-day event was available exclusively to the University’s engineering students and was attended by undergraduate, masters by coursework and research students. The objective of the event was to create an opportunity for companies to engage with both students and university staff.

Mehdi Tajfar (Welding Engineer, Weld Australia) was on-site to demonstrate the Soldmatic augmented reality welding simulators. Mehdi highlighted how the system is 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.

Through the exhibition, engineering students who visited the Weld Australia team were informed about welding related opportunities currently available in the job market. There is an increasing demand for welding engineering, welding inspection, welding supervision, and welding operation skills in Western Australia due to the current and upcoming projects.

Those in attendance also had the opportunity to try their hand at the Soldamatic themselves.

The Edith Cowan University School of Engineering is one of the fastest growing engineering schools in Australia and offers a great range of engineering programs. They have more than 20 engineering and technology courses ranging from the traditional civil, electrical, mechanical and chemical programs, to specialist engineering courses such as petroleum engineering, ocean engineering, and marine and offshore systems.

Western Australia Division Contact Mehdi Tajfar Welding Engineer 0417 044 370 m.tajfar@weldaustralia.com.au

WA Committee Expressions of Interest We are currently seeking expressions of interest for new WA Committee members. The application process is open to all Weld Australia members with an emphasis on the shipbuilding and rail industries (as growth industries in WA), as well as the consumable industry.

An attendee tries their hand at the Soldamatic welding simulator.

To submit your expression of interest, please email membership@weldaustralia.com.au.

The Edith Cowan University Engineering Industry Fair.

Mehdi Tajfar (Welding Engineer, Weld Australia) at the Edith Cowan University Engineering Industry Fair.

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Northern Territory Division News Weld Australia Calls on Federal Government to Invest in the Future of the Northern Territory’s Skilled Workers Weld Australia is calling on the Federal Government to invest in the future of local skilled workers throughout the Northern Territory.

Weld Australia urges the Federal Government to establish Advanced Welder Training Centres (AWTCs) in Darwin and Alice Springs.

According to Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia), “The Northern Territory faces a critical shortage of qualified and certified welders which means, despite local labour content agreements, Territorians are missing out on employment opportunities in gas, defence, infrastructure and resources projects in favour of short term FIFO tradesmen.”

With the wind-up of construction work on the Inpex LNG project late last year, the Northern Territory economy is experiencing one of the most severe downturns in recently history. Employment growth dropped significantly over the last 10 years, from 6% in 2008, to a deficit of -0.6% in September 2018.

it fell by 9.2% in the year to October 2017. Extrapolating, one could expect this trend to have continued in 2018. Apprentice completions are in decline as employment opportunities dry up.”

“The Northern Territory is in a downward spiral where the lack of skilled welders is driving opportunities away from local companies which in turn is forcing the number of qualified welders to decline.”

“Whilst the overall unemployment rate is at 5%, this doesn’t take into account the number of workers that have been forced to look for work outside the Territory.”

“With an Indigenous unemployment rate of 18% the Northern Territory has a pool of labour that, if trained to the appropriate standard, could make a significant contribution to defence projects under

the mandatory Indigenous participation program. This could be achieved either directly or through SME participation in project supply chains.”

“Advanced Welder Training Centres in Darwin and Alice Springs could help break the nexus between available skilled labour and employment opportunity thereby facilitating growth in local industry,” said Crittenden.

Advanced Welder Training Centres (AWTCs) feature a stateof-the-art training lab equipped with augmented and virtual reality welding simulators.

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 in the territory for years to come.

The investment called for by Weld Australia will help prevent future ‘boom and bust’ cycles that are exacerbated when fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers—such as the 10,000 FIFO workers that were employed on the Inpex project—leave Darwin at the conclusion of a project.

Crittenden said, “Whilst the national demand for welders is rising, in the Northern Territory

Northern Territory Division Contact Abhishek Trivedi Senior Welding Engineer 0409 670 433 a.trivedi@weldaustralia.com.au

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Training & Certification News Hints on Attending Courses (by Paul James, Training Manager, Weld Australia) Some people (myself included) last underwent trade training when a power point was what you plugged the overhead projector into, and chalk was the medium used on a board. So, with this in mind, I offer you some hints designed to ensure you get the most benefit from Weld Australia’s training courses.

Preparedness Make sure that you’re prepared to attend your training course.

This includes having everything you need and all your logistics organised before the course starts.

Know where the training venue is located, and how to get to the venue. If you’re attending a Weld Australia course, your Confirmation Letter outlines all this information.

If you are arriving on day one, straight off of a plane, and you have yet to find out where you are staying, you aren’t prepared.

Learning Outcomes All courses presented by Weld Australia, that have examinations, are based on what we call Learning Outcomes (LOs). LOs describes the knowledge or skills that students should acquire by the end of a particular class, course, or program. Generally, LOs are what are assessed when you complete your examinations to gain your certification. The LOs are also what you should focus on as study points.

Student Notes and Presentations Student Notes and copies of the PowerPoint Presentations are provided during all Weld Australia face-to-face courses that have examinations. These become the property of the student. You can write in them, highlight sections and keep them at the end of the course.

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The PowerPoint printouts are provided so that you can make notes as you go along, based on relevant information you have obtained from the trainer.

PowerPoints are there for your benefit, as well as the trainers.

The purpose of PowerPoint is to communicate with the audience.

It is used as a prompter, to help the presenter read the slides. It is also used as a written record of what was presented, and it is used to make it easier for the audience to remember everything the presenter said—almost like a transcript.

The purpose of the Student Notes is to give you more detailed information on the topics you are learning to be studied in your own time. You should not be trying to follow the Student Notes at the same time as the trainer is presenting the PowerPoint. There is just too much information to

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Training & Certification News Hints on Attending Courses (by Paul James, Training Manager, Weld Australia) try and digest. If you are trying to read the Student Notes during the training, you are not listening to your trainer. In addition, the Student Notes will not line up with the PowerPoints—they are not required to.

Confirmation Letter The Confirmation Letter is generally sent out three to four weeks before the start of a course. This letter gives you the necessary information on the course location, time and what to bring. It will also tell you if you need to bring copies of Australian Standards, inspection tools or PPE. This is the information that will help you be prepared for the first day of the course. As a note, due to copyright restrictions, Weld Australia does not supply Australian Standards.

Study Skills There are two types of: those who have study skills and techniques; and those who don’t. If you are the later, you need to develop some skills in order for you to have more success. Students who have study skills, learn more easily, retain material for longer periods of time, and save themselves hours of study time.

Ask Questions If you are unsure about what has been taught, please ask a question.

We understand that the knowledge of all our students is not at the same level and that questions are expected for the trainer. Your understanding of the topics being taught is the key to you passing examinations.

Don’t ever be embarrassed in asking a question as I guarantee you that there is either someone else who has the same question or this is not the first time that the question has been asked!

Classroom Conduct There are some things that people do in a classroom that are a disturbance to other students or the trainer.

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Refraining from using your phone (both phone calls and text messages) Refraining from talking over others – wait your turn Interacting with others – you might gain an insight to yours or other industries with the experienced people on your course

Attending courses can induce additional stresses and workloads on students but following some of this advice may ease your burden and make your course more enjoyable.

Further Information For further information, please contact: Paul James (Training Manager, Weld Australia) on p.james@weldaustralia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0150.

Conduct yourselves appropriately in class by: • Being on time (both at the start of day and after breaks)

Listening Skills Listening is the ability to accurately receive and interpret messages in the communication process.

Listening is key to all effective communication. Without the ability to listen effectively, messages or information are easily misunderstood. Try to: • Face the trainer and maintain eye contact • Be attentive, but relaxed • Keep an open mind • Listen to the words and try to picture what the trainer is saying • Don’t interrupt and don’t impose your ‘ideas’

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Training & Certification News International Welding Engineer and Technologist Course 2019 Weld Australia will again conduct the International Welding Engineer Course at the University of Wollongong, starting on the 23 September.

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 applicant’s prerequisites.

IWE certification has taken on a greater importance over the last year with the requirement for companies to become certified to AS/NZ ISO 3834 to work with some of the prime contractors on the large defence projects around 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.

The Entry Conditions for the IWT have been relaxed and now are:

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Certificate in an engineeringrelated discipline from a College/Vocational/Technical institute requiring a minimum of 2 years study after high school (e.g. Engineeringrelated Trade qualification; Cert III or higher from TAFE or another RTO in an engineering-related trade qualification, or higher); OR

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A qualification at a level above a. (e.g. diploma, advanced diploma or degree in Engineering); OR

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IIW IWS diploma gained in Australia prior to October 2018.

Entry Conditions for the IWE have not changed. As a minimum, you will need: 1. Australian Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or related discipline); or 2. Registered Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia or IPENZ; or 3. Equivalent overseas qualifications or recognition.

4. Welding Engineers can find work in Australia and abroad in fields as diverse as process

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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.

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.

Weld Australia’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 If you require any information with regards to the next course, please contact Paul James (Training Manage, Weld Australia) on p.james@weldaustralia.com.au or 02 8748 0150.

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Training & Certification News Weld Australia is the premier welding certification body in Australia. Nationally recognised and accredited by the International Institute of Welding (IIW), Weld Australia offers individual certification in: Welding Specialist, Welding Inspector, Welding Technologist, Welding Engineer AS1796 Welding Supervisor Certificate 10, and AS2214 Welding Supervisor.

Key Weld Australia Exam Dates Examinations are generally held in State capital cities around Australia.

Locations and start and finish times of examinations will be provided upon confirmation of registration.

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Upcoming examination dates include: • 13 May – IWE EA2 exam and IWT TA2 exam in Wollongong NSW • 22 July – IWE EA3 exam and IWT TA2 exam in Wollongong NSW

Keep an eye on Weld Connect or the Weld Australia website for further details https:// weldaustralia.com.au.

The National Examination dates to be held in state capital cities where sufficient registrations are received: • 12 June – IWS and National Welding Supervisor Paper A • 13 June – Welding Supervisor B1 and B2 Code exams • 6 November – IWS and National Welding Supervisor Paper A

7 November – Welding Supervisor B1 and B2 Code exams

Examinations will also be held on other dates in 2019.

Applying for Exams Exam applications must be submitted online through the WeldQ system. Please login to your WeldQ profile at https://wtia.weldq. com/applicant/login using your WeldQ ID. If you have been issued with qualifications or certifications by Weld Australia or WTIA in the past, a WeldQ account has been created for you with your own unique

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WeldQ ID. If you do not know your WeldQ ID, please email qnc@weldaustralia.com.au.

If you have not been issued with qualifications or certifications by Weld Australia or WTIA in the past, you will be required to create a WeldQ account. To create a WeldQ account please go to https://wtia. weldq.com/applicant/login and click on the red button that says ‘Click Here to Create an Account’.

Exam applications must be submitted no later than six weeks prior to the exam date.

If the exams you are interested in are not listed above please email qnc@weldaustralia.com.au For all exam inquiries, please email qnc@weldaustralia.com.au

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Training & Certification News Under the Australian Welder Certification Register (AWCR) system, welders are invited to complete a test that qualifies them to a welding procedure as set out in AS/NZS ISO 9606-1 or AS/NZS 2980.

Once qualified, the welder is certified to that procedure, becoming a Registered Welder, and the information recorded in the AWCR. Becoming an AWCR Approved Examiner Weld Australia has recently relaxed the requirements that individuals must satisfy in order to become an AWCR Approved Examiner. In doing so, we hope to see more people applying for, and being successful in, becoming an AWCR Approved Examiner. The new requirements are as follows: • Be a Weld Australia Member or an employee of a Weld Australia Member Company • Be qualified to one of the following: • Welding Supervisor (AS1796 or AS2214) • International Welding Inspector (Standard) • International Welding Specialist • International Welding Technologist • International Welding Engineer • An equivalent certification as verified by Weld Australia, i.e. CSWIP 3.1, CSWIP 3.2 • Have a sound understanding of AS/NZS ISO 9606-1 or AS/NZS 2980 • Be fully conversant with

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welding safety procedures Study the Approved Examiner Training and complete the Questionnaire

Role of the Approved Examiner The Approved Examiner is the cornerstone of the AWCR. The Approved Examiner has complete responsibility for carrying out weld tests and entering the results into the AWCR. As an Approved Examiner you must conduct weld tests at an approved Testing Centre. A Testing Centre is a place determined by an Approved Examiner to meet the requirements set out by Weld Australia.

Benefits of Becoming an AWCR Approved Examiner As an Approved Examiner you will be entitled to charge for the following services: • Conducting and examining a weld test.

• Mechanical testing.

• Inspection of test centres to ensure they meet the required standard set by Weld Australia.

For further information, visit: https://awcr.org.au

Approved AWCR Testing Centres New South Wales • lllawarra TAFE: www.illawarra.tafensw.edu.au Victoria • Bombardier Transportation Australia: www.bombardier.com • Box Hill Institute: www.boxhill.edu.au • Robert Vernon: 0487 400 002 or robvernon@bigpond.com • Victorian Testing and Inspection Services: www.victesting.com.au South Australia • Regency TAFE: www.tafesa.edu.au Tasmania • Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council: http://tasminerals.com.au Queensland • Kangaroo Training Institute: https://kangarootraininginstitute.com.au • TAFE Qld SkillsTech: https://tafeskillstech.edu.au Northern Territory • Charles Darwin University: www.cdu.edu.au Western Australia • Australian Welding Academy: •

http://australianweldingacademy. com.au

QSM Fabrication: www.qsmfabrication.com.au

To register as an Approved AWCR Testing Centre, complete the Application Form and send it to awcr@weldaustralia.com.au.

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2019 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

27 - 31 May 2019 11 - 15 Nov 2019

Brisbane

10 - 14 Jun 2019 2 - 6 Sep 2019

Mackay

15 - 19 July 2019

Melbourne

13 - 17 May 2019 16 - 20 Sep 2019

Perth

10 - 14 Jun 2019

Sydney

17 - 21 Jun 2019 9 - 13 Sep 2019

International Welding Specialist Location

Dates

Adelaide

Week 1: 3 - 7 Jun 2019 Week 2: 8 - 12 Jul 2019 Week 3: 5 - 9 Aug 2019 Week 4: 9 - 13 Sep 2019 Week 5: 30 Sep - 4 Oct 2019

Brisbane

Week 1: 24 - 28 Jun 2019 Week 2: 22 - 26 Jul 2019 Week 3: 19 - 23 Aug 2019 Week 4: 23 - 27 Sep 2019 Week 5: 21 Sep - 25 Oct 2019

Mackay

Week 1: 3 - 7 Jun 2019 Week 2: 8 - 12 Jul 2019 Week 3: 5 - 9 Aug 2019 Week 4: 2 - 6 Sep 2019 Week 5: 30 Sep - 4 Oct 2019

Perth

Week 1: 25 - 29 Mar 2019 Week 2: 29 Apr - 3 May 2019 Week 3: 20 - 24 May 2019 Week 4: 17 - 21 Jun 2019 Week 5: 15 - 19 Jul 2019

Sydney

Week 1: 6 - 10 May 2019 Week 2: 3 - 7 Jun 2019 Week 3: 8 - 12 Jul 2019 Week 4: 5 - 9 Aug 2019 Week 5: 16 - 20 Sep 2019

International Welding Inspector - Standard Location

Dates

Adelaide

IWI-S Part 1: 17 - 21 Jun 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 1 - 3 Jul 2019

Brisbane

IWI-S Part 1: 27 - 31 May 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 17 - 19 Jun 2019

Mackay

IWI-S Part 1: 24 - 28 Jun 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 1 - 3 Jul 2019

Melbourne

IWI-S Part 1: 15 - 19 Jul 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 29 - 31 Jul 2019

Perth

IWI-S Part 1: 13 - 17 May 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 27 - 29 May 2019

Sydney

IWI-S Part 1: 23 - 27 Sep 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 19 - 11 Oct 2019

Welding Workshop Supervisor (Blended Learning Program) Location

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Australia-wide 7 Jan 2019 - 20 Dec 2019

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2019 Training Calendar International Welding Engineer Location

Dates

Wollongong

Module 1: 23 - 27 Sep 2019 Practical Phase: 25 - 29 Nov 2019 Module 2: 2 - 6 Dec 2019 Module 3: 10 - 14 Feb 2020 Module 4: 4 - 8 May 2020

International Welding Technologist Location

Dates

Wollongong

Module 1: 23 - 27 Sep 2019 Practical Phase: 25 - 29 Nov 2019 Module 2: 2 - 6 Dec 2019 Module 3: 10 - 14 Feb 2020 Module 4: 4 - 8 May 2020

Quality Control Welding Coordinator (QCWC) Location

Dates

Sydney

19 - 23 Aug 2019 Welding Technology Appreciation for Engineers (3DE)

Location

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Brisbane

21 - 23 May 2019

Sydney

1 - 3 July 2019

Perth

9 - 11 Jul 2019

Melbourne

23 - 25 Jul 2019

Online & Blended Learning In conjunction with the American Welding Society (AWS), Weld Australia offers online courses to help develop your welding knowledge and to better inform you for your professional development.

The content has been developed by senior people within the profession and is regularly updated. These courses are available any time, day and night, and are designed as self-paced modules which will allow the student to complete them in their own time.

Courses include: Economics of Welding; Fabrication Maths (Basic and Advanced); Metallurgy (Basic and Advanced); Non-Destructive Testing; Welding Fundamentals (Basic and Advanced); Welding Safety; Welding Sales Representative; and Welding Symbols.

In-House Training Weld Australia can present any of its courses to your employees in-house at the location of your choosing.

We can also tailor training courses specifically for your company and employees.

The Benefits of Training & Qualification Weld Australia training and certification is a strong addition to your career portfolio. It demonstrates to employers that you possess advanced welding knowledge, essential to ensuring the highest levels of workmanship.

Qualification demonstrates to employers that you are dedicated to continually learning and growing in your field. These are qualities that are essential for success in team leadership roles or for more complex projects. Designed to provide an interesting and stimulating industrial perspective, all our courses are supported by a broad range of major industry groups and hundreds of Australian companies. Plus, our presenters are all International Welding Engineers or Technologists with extensive industry experience.

Further Information For further information, or to enrol in a Weld Australia training course today, please contact: training@weldaustralia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0100, or visit www.weldaustralia.com.au.

Weld Australia reserves the right to cancel or change dates of any training course due to insufficient registrations or other reasons beyond its control, and reserves the right to refuse enrolments.

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For Your Diary: Upcoming Events Whether you need to brush up on skills acquired years ago, or want to try your hand at something new, there’s sure to be an event for you. Keep in mind that attending Weld Australia events counts towards CPD requirements for certification applications and renewals. For details, contact events@weldaustralia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0100.

ADM Space Summit Canberra, 30 April The summit will focus on the Australian government’s continuing aim to develop an internationally competitive Space sector. The conference will hear from Government, Researchers, Defence and Industry as they consider the expansion, development and growth of space industry across Australia. For further details visit: https://www.admevents.com.au/ space-summit Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference Singapore, 14 to 16 May The biennial IMDEX Asia is Asia Pacific’s premier international maritime defence show and a must-attend event in the global naval and maritime security calendar. With established conferences and real-time discussions on maritime security, IMDEX Asia draw global leaders and distinguished guests. For details: www.imdexasia.com National Manufacturing Week Melbourne, 14 to 17 May National Manufacturing Week (NMW) is Australia’s largest gathering of manufacturing decision-makers all under the one roof. It is the one place for the manufacturing community to come together to be inspired, innovate and connect with one another. For further details visit: nationalmanufacturingweek.com.au

Anglo American, Evolution Mining, Teck Resources, Newmont Mining, Roy Hill, CMOC Northparkes Mines, Iluka Resources, Codelco, and more. For further details visit: https://austmineconference.com.au

Event Spotlight: 2019 National Manufacturing Summit Weld Australia is pleased to announce that we will again host the National Manufacturing Summit in 2019. It will be headl in Melbourne from 4 to 5 September.

APPEA Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition Brisbane, 27 to 30 May The APPEA Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition is the largest annual upstream oil and gas event in the southern hemisphere, attracting delegates from across the country and around the world. Each year, this conference highlights and defines the issues and challenges of upstream petroleum exploration and development on a national and international level. For details visit: www.appeaconference.com.au

The 2019 National Manufacturing Summit will see a diverse group of industry stakeholders—from business, unions, universities, the financial sector, suppliers, and government—come together to discuss some of the most pressing issues effecting all of Australia’s industrial sectors.

13th International Conference on the Mechanical Behaviour of Materials Melbourne, 10 to 14 June RMIT University is proud to facilitate the organisation of the thirteenth edition of ICM. The theme of ICM-13 is ‘Advanced Materials, Manufacturing, Design and Optimisation’. For further details visit: https://www.icm-13.com/

If you’d like to register your interest to attend, sponsor or participate in the Summit, please do so via the website.

Weld Australia is happy to tailor a sponsorship package to suit your needs.

Austmine Brisbane, 21 to 23 May With this year’s theme Mining Innovation: The Next Horizon, the thought provoking conference will once again include a panel of exciting industry leaders from BHP,

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Expand Your Audience. Grow Your Business.

Advertise with Weld Australia.

Weld Australia is happy to offer you and your business the opportunity to promote your products and services directly to the decision makers in the welding and fabricating industry­. We have a range of cost effective advertising and editorial packages available, in both Weld Connect and the Australian Welding Journal.

For further information, contact: Donna South on d.south@weldaustralia.com.au or +61 (0)2 8748 0130