Weld Connect - April 2022

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IN THIS ISSUE TEI SERVICES TO MANUFACTURE KEY REDBACK COMPONENTRY | PAGE 5 CIVMEC WINS FABRICATION CONTRACT FOR SWAN RIVER BRIDGE | PAGE 5 WELD AUSTRALIA DELIVERS IN-HOUSE TRAINING FOR MONADELPHOUS IN PAGE 18 Weld Connect| | April 2022 1 SINGLETON

WELD AUSTRALIA CONTACTS

IN THIS ISSUE A Message from our CEO

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Industry News 5 Visitor Registrations Now Open for AMW 2022

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INDO PACIFIC 2022 to Showcase Maritime Industry

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Membership Matters 9 Upcoming Events 11 Pipeline Repair, Hot Tapping & In-Service Welding Course

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Need Help with Welding Coordination? Try Weld Australia

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Successful Surveillance Audits and Gap Analysis for AS/NZS ISO 3834

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Weld Australia Set to Develop Brand New WeldQ Phone App

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Weld Australia’s Exam Calendar

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Upcoming Training Courses 16 Augmented Reality Welder Training at the Outsource Institute

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Weld Australia Delivers In-House Training for Monadelphous in Singleton 18 Fusion Welding Courses 19

NATIONAL OFFICE PO Box 197, Macquarie Park BC NSW 1670 02 8748 0100 office@weldaustralia.com.au weldaustralia.com.au Geoff Crittenden Chief Executive Officer 02 8748 0100 g.crittenden@weldaustralia.com.au ENGINEERING Victor Blain, Engineering Team Manager 0409 823 991 v.blain@weldaustralia.com.au TRAINING Guy Brooks, Training Manager 0488 743 322 g.brooks@weldaustralia.com.au MARKETING & MEMBERSHIP Disha Mistry, Graduate Marketing Assistant 0497 497 424 d.mistry@weldaustralia.com.au QUALIFICATION & CERTIFICATION Arya Sharifian, Qualification and Certification Team Manager 0419 414 901 a.sharifian@weldaustralia.com.au NEW SOUTH WALES & NORTHERN TERRITORY Paolo Corronca, National Manager Engineering 0438 012 099 p.corronca@weldaustralia.com.au VICTORIA, TASMANIA & SOUTH AUSTRALIA Victor Blain, Engineering Team Manager 0409 823 991 v.blain@weldaustralia.com.au QUEENSLAND Ross O’Bryan, Welding Engineer 0491 491 888 r.obryan@weldaustralia.com.au WESTERN AUSTRALIA Mehdi Tajfar, Senior Welding Engineer 0417 044 370 m.tajfar@weldaustralia.com.au

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A Visit to Adelaide With COVID-19 restrictions finally having eased, I have had the pleasure of travelling interstate over the last month to visit members and key welding industry stakeholders.

Whilst in Adelaide, I had the opportunity to meet with several defence industry companies, including ASC. A key topic of discussion during this meeting was changes to the plan for Australia’s fleet of submarines, following the Federal Government’s termination of the $90 billion contract with Naval Group.

I also received an update from BAE Systems on the progress of their Hunter Class Frigate Program. Based on BAE Systems’ Type 26 Global Combat Ship design, the Hunter Class is the world’s first bow-to-stern digitally-designed anti-submarine warfare frigate. Program design activities are well underway, including the prototyping.

BAE Systems is collaborating with Flinders University at the Tonsley Innovation District to develop advanced manufacturing processes and techniques that will be adopted throughout the shipyard. I toured the Factory of the Future at Tonsley Innovation District and was impressed with the work being done in the area of Industry 4.0.

Visits to several Weld Australia member companies were also on my Adelaide itinerary. I toured the Supashock factory, and had an in-depth discussion with their CEO Oscar Fiorinotto about the shortage of welders. We agreed to examine opportunities for welder training, assessment and certification.

I met with AML3D, a highly innovative company that is enabling fast and efficient manufacture of components and structures using a patented Wire Additive Manufacturing (WAM®) process. Their cost-effective process

can offer increased strength and less waste when compared to traditional casting, forging or billet machining methods. With shorter production cycles, AML3D can help reduce downtime on part replacement. If you are looking for an innovative solution, I encourage you to investigate AML3D’s process.

I also visited K-TIG, and was very impressed with the advancements that the company has made in the last five years. K-TIG is an advanced TIG welding technology that combines increased productivity with high quality results. Based on research undertaken by CSIRO, the K-TIG process can be used in a range of different industries, from defence and pipes, through to tanks and vessels.

A Visit to Melbourne Whilst visiting Melbourne, meetings with several members were also on the cards. I toured Hilton Manufacturing in Dandenong,

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and was very impressed with their 20,000m2 high-tech manufacturing facility. Hilton has experience and expertise in all aspects of sheet metal manufacturing for a diverse range of industries. Hilton has heavily invested in its team of 250-odd people, processes and plant to remain competitive. Many of their more repetitive high-volume processes are undertaken by robotics, to ensure cost effectiveness and quality, as well as improved working conditions for their team members.

MaxiTRANS is looking to make similar investments in automation at their 30,000m2 production facility in Ballarat, which I had the pleasure of visiting. MaxiTRANS is the largest heavy duty trailer manufacturer in Australia, and caters for a wide range of trailer equipment needs, providing freight products to industries as diverse as infrastructure, mining and grocery. All their products are manufactured or assembled in their own facilities.

Together with representatives from Federation University, I toured Diverseco’s facilities in Ballarat and witnessed a demonstration of a welding cobot. Weld Australia will work with Federation University to

integrate a welding cobot with their Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulators. The integration will help to upskill qualified local welders so that they can implement cobot technology into their production processes.

Welder Skills Shortages and the Future of Welder Training Australia’s severe welder shortage and welder training were a key focus for several of my meetings in Melbourne. Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, Australian industry was already facing a looming workforce crisis, including a severe shortage of skilled, qualified welders. According to feedback from Weld Australia’s members, the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated this shortage.

The industry is facing a shortage of labour, from Welding Supervisors and Inspectors, right through to welders. Finding competent, skilled, experienced welders is becoming more and more difficult.

I met with several industry bodies to discuss the future of welder training, including the South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA), Box Hill TAFE and Chisholm Institute. I discussed these issues with representatives from Victorian Government bodies, including

Cameron Baker (Executive Director, Apprenticeships Victoria) and Craig Robertson (Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Skills Authority). Industry partners were also keen to discuss solutions to the looming welder skills shortage, with Thornton Engineering seeking advice on how to upgrade their internal training facilities.

While there is no easy solution for Australia’s welder shortage, it is clear that all industry stakeholders need to work together to secure the welding workforce of the future—private companies, training providers and government bodies alike.

Support for WorldSkills Australia Weld Australia is set to support the next generation of welders. The 46th WorldSkills International competition will take place in Shanghai in October 2022. WorldSkills Australia is one of over 60 WorldSkills International member countries. This provides Australia with the ability to benchmark and showcase the welding skill on the international stage.

Every two years, participating members converge at the world’s largest skills competition – the WorldSkills International Competition.

Competitors must advance from the regional to the national level to prove their commitment and skills in their chosen field and to secure a place in the Skillaroos team; the International Competition is the ultimate test.

Members of the Skillaroos team become ambassadors for their skill, local region, state and country. For further information, visit: worldskills.org.au If you’re interested in supporting Tim Blackwell (competitor) and Mark Williams (expert) to compete at the 46th WorldSkills International competition, please contact Michelle Bignold (National Manager, Sales & Marketing, Weld Australia) on m.bignold@weldaustralia.com.au.

Together with representatives from Federation University, Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia) recently toured Diverseco’s facilities in Ballarat and witnessed a demonstration of a welding cobot.

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Geoff Cri t e nden

CEO, Weld Australia

TEI SERVICES TO MANUFACTURE KEY REDBACK COMPONENTRY Weld Australia members, TEi Services has reached agreement with Hanwha Defense Australia for a major fabrication package of work on the Hanwha Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) should it be selected by the Commonwealth. The Redback is under consideration by the Commonwealth under an ongoing tender process for Project Land 400 Phase 3, which is an $18 billion to $27 billion project tasked to acquire up to 450 Infantry Fighting Vehicles for the Australian Defence Force.

“It’s great to have such a strong regionally based Australian company like TEi Services involved with Team Redback,” said Richard Cho, Managing Director of Hanwha Defense Australia. “We were introduced to TEi during the Commonwealth’s Land 400 Phase 3 Australian Industry Capability roadshow in 2020 and were immediately taken with the ‘can-do’ attitude of their people. This view was reinforced during a visit to TEi by representatives of Hanwha Defense Corporation from Korea in 2021 who came away impressed by the scale of the TEi operation and the processes they have in place.”

TEi’s role in Team Redback consists of a major fabrication package across the entire Redback family of vehicles that encompasses a variety of ramps, doors and hatches. The work package is worth $15 million.

“TEi is extremely happy to be working with Hanwha as part of Team Redback,” Adam Packer, Business Development Manager of TEI Services, said. “We have a great deal of fabrication experience and we are really looking forward to working with Hanwha on components for their military vehicle programs. I think TEi and Townsville can only benefit from the investment and job creation this work from Hanwha will bring should they be successful.”

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CIVMEC WINS FABRICATION OF SWAN RIVER BRIDGE TO BE BUILT AS PART OF WA RECOVERY As part of the WA Recovery Plan, a further $60 million has been invested into additional cycling infrastructure.

A new pedestrian and cycling bridge will be constructed across the Swan River, taking pedestrians and cyclists off the existing Causeway bridge. It’s estimated the bridge will cost around $50 million.

Civmec announced that they have entered into an Alliance that has been awarded the fabrication of the Swan River Pedestrian Bridge, linking the new Perth Stadium with East Perth. The Swan River Bridge Alliance includes Civmec Construction & Engineering, Main Roads WA, York Civil and Rizzani de Eccher Australia (the latter two companies known as YRJV).

Using Civmec’s expertise, the Alliance will manage and deliver the steel fabrication, painting and transportation of the arches and decks as part of the iconic Swan River Pedestrian Bridge Project, with the four organisations working together to enable the bridge to be completed to the timetable approved by the Government of Western Australia, which will see the bridge being completed in the first half of 2018.

The Alliance will maximise Australian steel supply to 100% of available capacity and utilise several local fabricators and various other associated subcontractors, who will work various shifts and at its peak the construction will give employment to approximately 300 workers.

Swan River Pedestrian Bridge.

Image courtesy of the Western Australia Government.

AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURERS’ PAVILION: AUSSIE MANUFACTURING IN THE SPOTLIGHT The Australian Manufacturers’ Pavilion will once again provide a powerful showcase for the very best of manufacturing in this country.

The Australian Manufacturers’ Pavilion is a specially dedicated section of the Australian Manufacturing Week exhibition that spotlights Australia’s precision engineering and advanced manufacturing industry.

Having first featured at the Austech 2013 exhibition, the Manufacturers’ Pavilion is now an integral part of AMW, with 12 manufacturing businesses signed up to exhibit this Aussie year.

“We’ve worked very hard over the years to make the Manufacturers’ Pavilion a key feature of AMTIL’s exhibitions, and it’s been really satisfying to see it establish itself,” says Shane Infanti, CEO of AMTIL. “We see the Manufacturers’ Pavilion as an opportunity to showcase our industry as a whole, and we’ve got a really strong line-up of exciting, innovative manufacturing companies that have booked stands this year.”

The Australian Manufacturers’ Pavilion showcases the capabilities of component manufacturers, precision engineering firms, toolmakers, advanced manufacturers and general engineering companies.

For example, Marand Precision Engineering designs, manufactures and sustains complex and innovative equipment and products primarily for the defence, aerospace, mining, rail, and renewable energy industries, while Marsh Alliance is one of the most

recognised and trusted names in spring, wire form and pressed parts manufacturing.

The Pavilion will help businesses like Marand and Marsh promote their capabilities to an expected audience of thousands of visitors, connecting them with potential clients, partners, and other organisations such as government, research and training bodies.

Australian Manufacturing Week 2022 will take place at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) in Darling Harbour from 7-10 June 2022.

For more information and to register, visit: www.australianmanufacturingweek.com.au

ABOUT AMTIL The Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL) is the peak national body that represents the interests of manufacturing technology suppliers and users within the precision engineering and advanced manufacturing sector. Since its establishment in 1999, AMTIL has engaged in a range of initiatives aimed at supporting and promoting the industry in Australia. These include: Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), Australia’s premier manufacturing solutions event; the industry-leading publication AMT Magazine; and an array of other services for its members.

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INDO PACIFIC 2022 TO SHOWCASE MARITIME INDUSTRY From roundtables discussions on the defence workforce, to capability briefings from industry, presentations on supply chain opportunities and nuclear science and technology solutions, the INDO PACIFIC 2022 conference program has something for everyone within the maritime community.

Over three days, 10-12 May, at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney, the INDO PACIFIC 2022 conference program will run in parallel to a premier industry exhibition showcasing 700+ organisations from around the world.

INDO PACIFIC 2022 is where customer and industry will connect, where commercial maritime and naval defence suppliers will promote their capabilities to decision-makers from around the world, in the only maritime exposition of its kind in the Indo Pacific region.

A range of individual convenors from leading maritime industry, government and academic outlets have helped shaped the program to present six major stakeholder conferences and an additional 17 complimentary conferences.

Major conference stakeholders include the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA), Engineers Australia and the Institution for Marine Engineers, Science and Technology (IMarEST), the Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems (AAUS) and the Defence Science Institute.

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They will present: • Sea Power Conference 2022 • King-Hall Naval History Conference 2022 • The International Maritime Conference (IMC2022) • AAUS Autonomy in the Maritime Domain • Innovation Pitchfest • CIVDEF Civil Defence Conference.

On track to be the largest iteration yet, INDO PACIFIC 2022 is open to those with a professional, defence, governmental agency, business, academic, scientific, operational or response involvement in commercial maritime and naval defence related government and industry sectors.

For more information: www.indopacificexpo.com.au

RECENT CHANGES TO GUIDANCE NOTES Weld Australia’s Guidance Notes have been updated recently. Some of the changes are noted below. All our Guidance Notes are available via the website, free of charge for Weld Australia members.

Weld Australia Guidance Note TGN-SG03 – AS/NZS 2980 - A Summary of Changes Published in 2018, this Technical Guidance Note contains basic information relevant to the qualification of welders using AS/NZS 2980 for structural applications. It is designed to be read in conjunction with the standard, and, to assist users in the transition from the 2007 edition to the 2018 edition of the standard.

Weld Australia Guidance Note TGN-SG04 Understanding AS/NZS 1554.1 Published in 2019, this Technical Guidance Note contains basic information relevant to the application and use of the standard AS/NZS 1554.1 Structural steel welding Part 1: Welding of steel structures.

It is designed to be read in conjunction with the standard, and, to assist users in understanding their requirements. Additional information can be found in Weld Australia’s Technical Note 11 Commentary on the Structural Steel Welding Standard AS/NZS 1554.

Weld Australia Guidance Note TGN-SG05 Fabrication of Steel Structures: A Guide to AS/NZS 1554.1 and AS/NZS 5131 Published in 2019, this Technical Guidance Note contains basic information on the qualification of weld procedures, primarily utilising the requirements of AS/NZS 1554.1 as an example. It provides information on the terminology used, and the various methods commonly applied to establish the suitability of the procedure for the defined application. It is designed to be read in conjunction with the standard, and, to assist users in understanding its requirements.

Weld Australia Guidance Note TGN-SG07 Standards Map Published in 2021, this Technical Guidance Note provides the user with a map of applicable Australian and Australian/New Zealand standards utilised by the welding industry across a wide range of applications.

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WANT TO DISCOVER HOW WELD AUSTRALIA CAN SUPPORT YOU THROUGH MEMBERSHIP? Questions? Queries? Wondering how Weld Australia can help support your business, staff or career progression?

Contact Michelle Bignold (National Manager, Sales & Marketing, Weld Australia) on m.bignold@weldaustralia.com.au to set up a 30 minute Zoom chat. Michelle will take you through the ways that Weld Australia can help.

A reminder that your Weld Australia membership must be renewed before 30 June in order to remain active. So, if you haven’t already renewed yours for this year, now is the time!

If you’re not sure if you have renewed for this year, or you want to renew now, log into the Member Portal or contact us on membership@weldaustralia.com.au

SKILLING FOR THE FUTURE WEBINAR Training and professional development can have a huge impact on the growth and success of your career or business. But, what training is right for you and your team? With so many options available these days, understanding what type of training will help you achieve your goals is essential. Weld Australia’s Training Manager, Guy Brooks, recently facilitated an interactive online session to help members understand the welder training opportunities available, and pinpoint which ones are right for both individuals and organisation teams.

Guy opened with a broad overview of the status of welder skills and training in Australia. According to Guy, “The industry is facing a shortage of labour, from Welding Supervisors and Inspectors, right through to welders. With our international borders closed due to COVID-19, the existing shortage of welders has been exacerbated by the lack of short-term workers and immigrants.”

Given the existing skills shortage, the importance of welder training and upskilling cannot be underestimated. As Guy described, the benefits derived by individuals and companies alike are immense. “Training and upskilling can increase employee satisfaction and retention. I know, from personal experience, that if you feel like you’re being invested in by your employer, you feel valued as an employee and encouraged to stay. Employees remain in a company if they feel appreciated,” said Guy. “For companies, the benefits of upskilling their employees include increased productivity and less rework. Companies are able to increase their inhouse capabilities that are perhaps contracted out to expensive subbies. This helps to reduce overheads.”

How to Identify the Right Type of Training for You Identifying the right welder training requires careful planning and consideration. According to Guy, you need to plan your future. “To pinpoint which type of training is going to be most beneficial for you, or your team, you first need to work out what your goals and objectives are. Then, identify any existing skill gaps that you have, and undertake training to fill those gaps.”

Guy provided an overview of the three welder pathways in Australia: 1. International Welding Inspector 2. Responsible Welding Coordinator 3. Welding Supervision If you are considering undertaking welder training and aren’t sure which pathway is the right one for you, or your team, feel free to contact Weld Australia’s training department on training@weldaustralia.com.au.

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Weld Australia would like to welcome the following new members who have joined over the last few months.

CORPORATE MEMBERS • Pacific Welding Australia: pacificweldingaustralia.com.au • Scope Mining and Industrial: scopeeng.com.au • APMS Operations Australia: apmsoperations.com.au INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS • • • • • • • •

Edwin Abu Jacob Pannell Ryan Garbacz Christopher Ward Sang Ho Lee Stephen Damm Cameron MacDiarmid Raymond Krueger

Weld Australia membership is an investment in the success of your career or your business. We will help you increase your income, decrease your costs and give you a competitive advantage over companies or people who aren’t members.

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A STANDARDS UPDATE Tuesday 26 April at 10:00am (AEST) Standards are critical to the Australian industry.

If you don’t want your business to fall behind, it’s essential that you know what standards are required and what is on the horizon. In this session, Bruce Cannon, Weld Australia’s Principal Welding Engineer, will discuss the revisions to AS/NZS weldingrelated standards in the last 12 months, including background on why changes were made.

WELDING VISION TECHNOLOGY Thursday 12 May at 11:00am (AEST) Learn how Xiris Weld Cameras are being applied in industry and in welder training. In this webinar, you will be taken through: an introduction to weld cameras; weld monitoring software innovation and integrations; using weld cameras in welder education, metal process research, and industrial processes; and innovation via thermal analysis. This session will be presented by Xiris Automation.

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Virtual Reality / Real-Weld Training: We have acquired some of the most modern and up-to-date visual reality machines, to enhance our students learning.

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PIPELINE REPAIR, HOT TAPPING & IN-SERVICE WELDING COURSE Avoid Shutdowns & Service Interruptions. Realise Economic & Environmental Benefits.

The objective of this course is to provide an in-depth overview of the various aspects of pipeline modification and repair (full encirclement sleeves, hot taps and so on) and to address the concerns associated with welding onto in-service pipelines.

A thorough understanding of the factors that affect welding onto in-service pipelines helps avoid pipeline shutdowns and interruptions of service, thereby bolstering both economic and environmental benefits for operators and welders alike. Plus, repairs can be undertaken efficiently, effectively and with full confidence.

The course will be presented by William (Bill) A. Bruce is Senior Principal Consultant, Welding Technology at DNV. With a career in pipeline welding research and its practical application spanning more than 40 years, Bill’s areas of interest include repair welding, inspection techniques and failure analysis.

Course Details

Sydney Date: Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 April 2022 Venue: West Hotel Curio Collection By Hilton (in the Telopea Room) Address: 65 Sussex Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm (arrive 15 minutes prior) Adelaide Date: Venue: Address: Time:

Course Overview

The course includes a review and critical analysis of available thermal analysis models, including the original Battelle model, the heat sink capacity method and the PRCI thermal model for Hot Tap Welding.

Course attendees will learn why these models, while useful as planning tools, should not be regarded as ‘magic bullets’ against hydrogen cracking in hot tap welding by utilising comparative examples.

This course will give an unbiased analysis of the best strategies for avoiding burn through and the development of crack susceptible weld microstructures. It will also cover the latest defect assessment methods for pipeline engineers and managers, from simple, quick assessments through to more detailed ‘fitness for purpose’ analysis.

The course will dispel a number of misconceptions that have developed pertaining to operating practices required to safely weld onto an in-service pipeline.

It will demonstrate that the application of industry best practices for pipeline repair, hot tapping and inservice welding can help: • Ensure the safety of workers • Reduce the probability of a shutdown, failure or service interruption • Extend the lifecycle of pipeline systems

Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 May 2022 Stamford Hotel (in the Clare Room) 150 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000 9:00am to 5:00pm (arrive 15 minutes prior)

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Weld Australia Members: $3,610 inc GST Non Weld Australia Members: $3,918 inc GST

Further Information

Michelle Bignold (National Manager, Sales and Marketing) on m.bignold@weldaustralia.com.au or 0437 106 726

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NEED HELP WITH WELDING COORDINATION? WHY NOT TRY THE EXPERT WELD AUSTRALIA TEAM?

Weld Australia offers experienced welding coordinators with globally recognised qualifications, ensuring consistent, high-quality work and peace of mind.

Having a coordinator with years of experience working on your project can prevent problems before they occur, improving your productivity and decreasing your repair rate.

Welding Coordinators can provide several services and advantages. They: • Advise on the most cost-effective way to weld components • Set the appropriate welding parameters • Reduce the likelihood of defects • Monitor a weld to ensure it meets industry standards • Conduct inspections and testing Welding Coordinators are experts in a range of principles, including: Joint set-up; Use of preheat; Amps, volts and travel speed; Welding consumables; Inter-run cleaning; Run placement; and Visual inspection.

Questions? Queries? Need Help?

02 8748 0100 or engineering@weldaustralia.com.au

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WHY WELD AUSTRALIA? The Weld Australia engineering group has the largest single team of International Welding Engineers (IWE) in Australia. This qualification, issued by the International Institute of Welding, is the highest post-graduate professional welding qualification available.

All solutions delivered by our Engineering Group are reviewed by another Senior Welding Engineer and often, depending on the complexity of the assignment, one of our Principal Welding Engineers.

By taking advantage of Weld Australia’s consulting services, you will have access to the peak industry body in Australia’s welding industry. This will provide your commercial enterprise with access to our expert engineering services, delivered by highly qualified International Welding Engineers and materials specialists.

With expertise in a wide range of industries, from defence, manufacturing and composites to rail and resources, we have the unique capability to solve your welding problems.

SUCCESSFUL SURVEILLANCE AUDITS AND GAP ANALYSIS FOR AS/NZS ISO 3834

Frontline Manufacturing’s welding bays.

Ross O’Bryan (Welding Engineer and Technology Trainer, Weld Australia) recently performed successful surveillance audits for AS/NZS ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials. These audits were undertaken for GM Poles and GMG’s Gladstone workshop. In addition, Monadelphous’ workshop in Gladstone underwent an AS/NZS ISO 3834 gap analysis.

GM Poles is a privately owned and operated Australian company specialising in designing and fabricating steel columns for use in lighting, signage, communication and surveillance applications. They began fabricating their first pole in 1998 and quickly grew to be one of the largest pole manufacturers in Australia. Their products stand proudly in every state and territory in some of the most prominent locations.

GM Poles prides itself on the quality of its engineering and fabrication expertise, and employs more local engineers than any other pole company.

Monadelphous is a leading Australian engineering group providing construction, maintenance and industrial services to the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. Monadelphous provides large-scale multidisciplinary project management

and construction services, planning, management and execution of mechanical, electrical and fixedplant maintenance, shutdowns, sustaining capital works and services for public sector infrastructure and facilities. Monadelphous is involved in some of Australia’s biggest and most complex projects and facilities, reflecting the company’s position as a leader in its chosen markets.

Serving companies all over Queensland, Global Manufacturing Group (GMG) has become a leader in the metal manufacturing industry. Established since 1982, Global Manufacturing Group (GMG) operates from two sites; Maryborough and Gladstone.

GMG boasts over 7000 square metres of factory workspace, with modern world class equipment and lean manufacturing management principles. GMG offers a total turn-key operation, employing specifically trained and qualified personnel operating on rotating rosters, delivering diversity and control. GMG serves industries like marine maintenance, mining, engineering, construction and energy.

Questions? Queries? Need Help?

02 8748 0100 or qnc@weldaustralia.com.au

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WELD AUSTRALIA SET TO DEVELOP BRAND NEW WELDQ PHONE APP Weld Australia is currently developing a brand new phone app version of the WeldQ platform. The app will make accessing the WeldQ platform—and all the vital information stored within the platform—even easier for welders and employers alike. It will be particularly handy for use on-site or in a workshop when a computer is not readily available.

WeldQ is a purpose built software solution that facilitates management of the entire process of handling welder qualifications and certifications, including applications, assessment workflow, conducting examinations, awards, reviews, resits, renewals, and issuing certificates. It is a fully online system, with an easy to use interface.

Welders, inspectors, supervisors and engineers can create their own WeldQ account. You can view all the certifications on offer, create an application, pay fees, get assessed, take exams, view awards or certificates, maintain professional development points, apply for continuity extensions, renewals, and do much more. If you haven’t already created your account, log-in now to do so.

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WELD AUSTRALIA’S EXAM CALENDAR Do you need to book an exam through WeldQ? We’ve made the process even easier, with our new exam calendar, which can be accessed via the WeldQ homepage. The calendar includes all exam dates for 2022, making planning ahead as simple as possible. Just some of the upcoming exam dates include: • Thursday 26 May: National Welding Supervisor - Online Exam • Tuesday 14 June: IIW IWE EA1 & TA1 • Tuesday 14 June: IIW IWT EA1 & TA1 • Thursday 16 June: National Welding Supervisor-Paper A-Online Exam • Wednesday 22 June: IIW IWS - SA1 Online Exam

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FACE-TO-FACE - PLACES LIMITED - ENROL NOW The next course will be held face-to-face in Wollongong, starting on 9 May 2022. It will run across three x one week blocks. Places are limited and already filling fast, so enrol now to avoid disappointment! A Welding Supervisor qualification expands your career horizons enormously. Both AS 2214 and AS 1796 Certificate 10 meet the requirements outlined in AS/NZS 1554.1 to supervise the welding of structural steel. Welding Supervisors play a vital role in industry—they understand the factors that influence welding quality, how to oversee welders effectively, and the variables that help maximise productivity.

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The IWS course is a globally recognised International Institute of Welding (IIW) qualification. You will gain comprehensive knowledge of: welding processes and equipment, materials and their behaviour during welding, construction and design, fabrication engineering. The next IWS course is due to start on 3 May. So kickstart your career in 2022 and enrol in the IWS course today!

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Covering all aspects of welding, an International Welding Engineer (IWE) or Technologist (IWT) qualification can reward you in significant ways. They can boost your earning potential, help give you better job stability and make you the preferred candidate for large-scale welding projects and leadership roles around the globe. These courses are starting on 21 April. With places filling fast, now is the time to book!

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International Welding Engineer & Technologist Courses:

YOUR PATHWAY TO CAREER SUCCESS

Weld Australia’s International Welding Engineer (IWE) and Technologist (IWT) courses cover all aspects of welding. You will gain comprehensive knowledge of welding processes, equipment, materials and their behaviour, construction, design, and fabrication and application engineering.

Be In Demand. Expand Your Horizons.

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Boost your earning potential Increase your job stability Be the preferred candidate for large-scale projects Have a qualification recognised around the globe Work on landmark projects Work in fields as diverse as structural steelwork, bridges, pressure vessels, pipelines, storage tanks, offshore structures, shipbuilding and power

Enrol Now for 2022 Intake Weld Australia’s IWE and IWT courses feature distance learning and face-to-face teaching at the University of Wollongong, supported by a range of innovative, hands-on practical exercises.

Kick-start Your Career 02 8748 0100 | training@weldaustralia.com.au www.weldaustralia.com.au

2022 MEDIA KIT NOW AVAILABLE Our publications reach the players who make the decisions in the welding, fabrication, and industrial industries- those people with the authority to choose, purchase and recommend your products and services.

Use our ever-growing platform that spans across 3000+ people and 11,000 social media followers and get word of your business out there!

Explore new ways to reach the industry by; • Advertising across our social media channels • Hosting webinars with us, and • Leveraging our multi-publication packages, which now include social media advertising For all advertising enquiries, please contact d.mistry@weldaustralia.com.au

WELD AUSTRALIA DELIVERS IN-HOUSE TRAINING FOR MONADELPHOUS IN SINGLETON

Weld Australia recently delivered training for Monadelphous at their Singleton site. Monadelphous is a leading Australian engineering group providing construction, maintenance and industrial services to the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors.

The training covered the IIW International Welding Inspector - Basic (IWI-B) qualification. This is the second time that Joe has delivered this for Monadelphous.

Joseph Sandor (Welding Technology Trainer, Weld Australia), who ran the course, said, “The Monadelphous team was very happy doing the training this way—in one solid block. They agreed it was the best way to learn. And, from Monadelphous’ point of view, the training was all completed within a short period.”

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This not the first training course that Weld Australia has delivered for Monadelphous. The company has invested heavily in its team recently, facilitating courses to gain the Welding Supervisor AS 2214 and Certificate 10 qualifications.

ENROL IN A FUSION WELDING COURSE TODAY Enrol in a fusion welding course through any Advanced Welder Training Centre below.

ACT Canberra Institute of Technology cit.edu.au 81 Mildura Street, Fyshwick

There are two fusion welding courses that adhere to ISO 9606 Qualification test of welders on Training.gov.au. This is the authoritative source of nationally recognised training and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). These two courses were developed in Victoria in 2018 and use augmented reality welding simulators as a key component of the training.

TRANSITION WORKERS To be awarded a certificate for the Course in Fusion Welding to AS/NZS ISO 9606 for Transition Workers, you must successfully complete seven units of competency (four core and three elective). Core units: • Simulate fusion welding processes using augmented reality equipment • Identify welding processes, safe welding practices and use of hand and power tools • Interpret and apply AS/NZS ISO 9606 for fusion welding processes • Perform fusion welding procedures to meet the procedures of ISO 96061 (Steels – carbon steels) EXPERIENCED WELDERS To be awarded a Statement of Attainment for the Course in Fusion Welding to AS/NZS ISO 9606 for Experienced Welders, you must successfully complete three units of competency (one core and two elective). The core unit is: Interpret and apply AS/NZS ISO 9606 for fusion welding processes.

FURTHER INFORMATION For further information, contact: training@weldaustralia.com.au

Queensland TAFE Queensland tafeqld.edu.au • Cairns Campus: Gatton, Newton, Eureka and, Wilkinson Streets, Manunda • Townsville (Trade Centre Bohle) Campus: 763 Ingham Road, Bohle • Toowoomba Campus: 100 Bridge Street, Toowoomba City • Ashmore Campus: Benowa Road & Heeb Street, Ashmore • Nambour Campus: 91 Windsor Road, Burnside • Bundaberg Campus: 118 Walker Street, Bundaberg West South Australia TAFE SA Regency Campus tafesa.edu.au 137 Days Road, Regency Park, South Australia Tasmania Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council tasminerals.com.au 13 Wellington Street, Burnie Victoria Box Hill Institute boxhill.edu.au 465 Elgar Road, Box Hill, Melbourne Bendigo TAFE bendigotafe.edu.au 23 Mundy Street, Bendigo Federation University federation.edu.au Lydiard Street South, Ballarat

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For further information, contact Disha Mistry on d.mistry@weldaustralia.com.au