WTIA Weld Connect March 2018

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A Message from the CEO

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National Manufacturing Week

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New South Wales Division

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Victoria Division

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South Australia Division

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Queensland Division

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Western Australia Division

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Northern Territory Division

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Training & Certification

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Upcoming Events

WTIA CONTACT INFORMATION WTIA National Office Building 3, Level 3, Suite 5 20 Bridge Street, Pymble, NSW 2073 (PO Box 197, Macquarie Park BC, NSW 1670) T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100 E: info@wtia.com.au Chief Executive Officer Geoff Crittenden T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100 E: g.crittenden@wtia.com.au

Qualification & Certification Manager Paolo Corronca T: +61 (0)438 012 099 E: p.corronca@wtia.com.au

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

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

Editorial Content Sally Wood T: +61 (0)434 442 687 E: sally@wordly.com.au

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A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO national institute of welding in Italy.

The organisations will design and develop new solutions and products, as well as study and implement innovative production techniques and processes across Australia’s naval shipbuilding industry. All these solutions, techniques and processes will be applicable across a variety of other Australian sectors.

Geoff Crittenden (Chief Executive Officer, WTIA)

WTIA Signs MoU with Fincantieri In late February, I signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fincantieri Australia to explore cooperation in the design and development of new welding solutions and techniques for shipbuilding in Australia.

The agreement will also involve Cetena (a subsidiary company of Fincantieri, which undertakes research and consultancy programs in the naval and maritime fields), and Istituto Italiano della Saldatura (IIS), the

The WTIA is committed to ensuring that all new defence equipment is built by Australian welders and that defence contractors have no reason or excuse for importing skilled labour to deliver these projects. The signing of this MoU will help ensure that Australian welders, suppliers and contractors have access to new technology and techniques.

Launch of the Facility for Intelligent Fabrication The Facility for Intelligent Fabrication (FIF) was recently launched at the University of Wollongong (UOW). FIF combines the knowledge and resources of the UOW, TAFE NSW and the WTIA.

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The facility draws on decades of research-based welding and automation expertise and welding training at both UOW and TAFE NSW, enabling local firms with their own history of fabrication expertise to access specialised knowledge and skills in automation.

FIF will develop and implement solutions to industry challenges and provide demonstrations of technology and proof-ofconcept, including prototype development. It will also support the adoption of new technology with technical education, training and certification support.

I recently visited Mackay where I met with representatives from Central Queensland University, Mackay Sugar, the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance and the Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal.

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Member events

FIF will be a one-stop-shop that provides expertise, technology, equipment and training in automating steel fabrication to help manufacturing businesses adapt and compete.

Visit to Mackay, Queensland

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FIF was formed in recognition of the changing business climate as the Illawarra region transitions from large-scale heavy manufacturing and the need for local manufacturers to innovate and adapt to remain competitive.

I also attended a technical event, at which one of the WTIA’s Directors, Doug Hawkes (Managing Director, Structural Integrity Engineering), gave an excellent presentation on the future of compliance and the relevance of Standards.

Whilst at the technical event, I had the opportunity to speak with many WTIA members, all of whom repeated the same major issues

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A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO that I have heard time and again.

There is a shortage of welders in Australia and, all too often, those welders who are qualified are unable to read (and therefore weld to) welding procedures. As a result, weld quality is poor.

This is compounded by the fact that the cost of qualifying welders is extremely expensive. This is— without doubt—the biggest issue facing Australia’s welding industry today and remains one of the WTIA’s key focus areas.

Following meetings with Pablo Santos (Director, S&L Steel) and

Doug Hawkes, I will be pushing a proposal to the WTIA Council that will see the WTIA prepare a suite of standard contracts for the engagement of fabricators.

The objective of the project is to help minimise the onerous bank guarantee and payment terms being imposed on fabricators by large tier one contractors.

In addition, the WTIA Council has approved the formation of the Australia and New Zealand Welding Safety Council. The focus of the Council will be to drive safety through compliance to equipment, process and safety standards.

INDUSTRY NEWS Discover the latest industry news, views and events, with links to the newsletters of like-minded industry bodies, such as the Australian Institute for Non-Destructive Testing (AINDT), the Advanced Technology Testing and Research (ATTAR), and the Australasian Corrosion Association available below.

I am currently conducting a search for an eminent person to act as the first inaugural Chairman of the Safety Council. I will keep you appraised of the project as it progresses.

Finally, the WTIA is currently in the process of developing training, compliance and certification courses in conjunction with our partners on welding and bonding.

There will be more details available in the coming months.

Geoff Crittenden CEO, WTIA

NEW WTIA MEMBERS: FEBRUARY 2018 The WTIA would like to welcome the following new members: INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS • Eddy Constable • Dave Cook • David Hubbert • Shane Kruger • Biju Kurian Pottayil • Shane May • Robert Resuggan • Theo Smidt • Craig Vollmer • Zhaoyang Ye To become a WTIA member visit wtia.com.au or contact us via membership@wtia.com.au or 02 8748 0100.

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NATIONAL MANUFACTURING WEEK Australia’s largest manufacturing showcase, National Manufacturing Week (NMW), will return this year from Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 May at the Sydney Showground. The three-day event offers the manufacturing community unrivalled access to world-class speakers and renowned exhibitors, discussing the latest in industry trends and innovations.

Following on from a hugely successful Melbourne event in 2017 which attracted more than 10,000 attendees, this year’s event will feature more than 150 exhibitors and 40 manufacturing industry experts as part of the conference program. NMW 2018 is once again set to be the manufacturing event of the year.

The exhibition will be co-located with the Safety First Conference & Expo and Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo.

‘Where Innovation Meets Opportunity’ Speaker Program This year’s NMW speaker program will explore the impact of digital transformation, innovative design, and business management on the manufacturing industry.

Themed ‘Where Innovation Meets Opportunity’ to represent the leads, lessons, and partnerships formed at the event each year, the program will feature more than 40 confirmed speakers including Dresden Optics’ Founder Bruce Jeffreys, Plastfix’s CEO Mario

Dimovsk, Apollo Kitchens’ Managing Director Peter Bader, AusIndustry’s Director of Accelerating Commercialisation Larry Lopez, and SSS Manufacturing’s CEO Chris Brugeaud. This year the NMW speaker program will be split across two categories, outlined below.

Industry 4.0 Theatre The Industry 4.0 Theatre program offers the latest expert opinion on the future impact of Industry 4.0 on their business, the emerging boom in advanced manufacturing, and innovations and collaborations in manufacturing design and technology.

This year will feature a keynote presentation by AusIndustry focused on successfully commercialising novel solutions as well as a session run by the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre showcasing Australian manufacturing success stories.

Other panel discussions and sessions will centre around innovation and collaboration, Industry 4.0 and new technologies,

automation and robotics, powering up the manufacturing process, advanced materials, industry opportunities, and optimisation and process improvement.

The Business of Manufacturing Theatre The Business of Manufacturing Theatre program will focus on Business Management (Day One and Two) and Design (Day Three).

The Business Management conference is aimed at business leaders and entrepreneurs that want to improve the health and longevity of their business. These sessions will provide attendees with advice on internal processes improvements, concentrating on legal, financial and business needs.

The Design program will be tailored to designers who want to experience the latest in innovation and design in the manufacturing sector. Live demonstrations will also be available on how design is taking the manufacturing process to the next level.

Registrations are now open for the free-to-attend 2018 National Manufacturing Week, for anyone with a professional or commercial interest in manufacturing. To register, visit: www.nationalmanufacturingweek.com.au.

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NEW SOUTH WALES DIVISION NEWS In conjunction with the Italian Institute of Welding, the WTIA recently hosted a series of workshops that delivered insights and practical recommendations related to the EN 15085 series of Standards, Railway applications – Welding of railway vehicles and components.

In Sydney, the half day workshop was attended by representatives from Sydney Trains, UGL, Downer, NDYLTK RAIL, Chess Engineering and LMATS. In Melbourne, the workshop was hosted by Bombardier, and attended by Bradken, Britannia, LMATS, Shape NZ, Catten, Actco Pickering Metal Industries, Downer, McMillan and DJAM Fabrication.

About EN 15085 EN 15085 delineates four certification levels (CL1 to CL4) to which manufacturers can be certified. These levels correspond to the sliding scale of safety requirements to which particular components and sub-assemblies must comply. The various certification levels align with the three parts of ISO 3834 in which comprehensive, standard and elementary quality requirements are described. As in ISO 3834, welding co-ordination personnel are a key element of the Standard.

The five parts of EN 15085 define the design, production, inspection, testing and documentation requirements. As such, the detailed, specific requirements outlined in these five parts of EN 15085, complement the requirements outlined in ISO 3834.

Benefits of EN 15085 Certification Originally developed for the European market, EN 15085 is the

NEW SOUTH WALES DIVISION CONTACT Mehdi Tajfar Welding Consultant 0417 044 370 m.tajfar@wtia.com.au

internationally expected Standard for railway manufacture and repair.

While the international uptake of this certification has grown in recent years, in Australia there are still very few EN 15085 certified manufacturers. Clearly, the potential market share that newly EN 15085 certified Australian manufacturers could capture is huge. The benefits associated with EN 15085 certification are myriad: •

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Independent confirmation of welding and fabricating capacity, competence and employee capabilities within a defined scope of activity.

The potential to participate in large, profitable international supply chains, thereby increasing orders and work won.

Asset managers and government transport departments are increasingly opening their tenders to international suppliers to ensure the correct level of quality assurance is adhered to. More and more, EN 15085 certification is gaining interest and attention from government departments and railway industry manufacturers as part of the tender assessment process.

A Brief History of EN 15085 Before the introduction of EN15085, the requirements for the manufacture and maintenance of railway vehicles were imposed by individual countries. The import and export of railway goods between countries was severely hampered. Often, common technical requirements were omitted or incompatible, making it almost impossible for contractors to source sub-components from international suppliers.

This situation seriously limited

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Paolo Corronca (Qualification and Certification Manager, WTIA).

Attendees at the recent workshop regarding EN 15085 certification.

Steffano Morra (Technical Manager, IIS CERT - The Italian Institute of Welding).

supply chains; prices increased dramatically and potentially excellent small-to-medium suppliers were essentially excluded from the international market.

In 1996, the CEN (European Committee for Standardisation) commenced work on a draft Standard: Welding of Railway Vehicles and Components. The work undertaken by the CEN resulted in the publication of the final draft of prEN 15085 in 2001.

Composed of five sections, the prEN 15085 set of Standards introduced a series of technical requirements, as well as the concept of ‘third party certification’. In October 2007, prEN 15085 was published and its enforcement began.

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VICTORIA DIVISION NEWS The Victorian Division of the WTIA recently hosted a presentation by Paul Grosser (President of AINDT and ATTAR Director) on Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) with a focus on Weld Inspection and Code Compliance. Founded in 1986, ATTAR was established to conduct materials testing and research using the most advanced techniques available and to provide NDT training to Australian industry.

The presentation provided a basic understanding of the principles utilised in the development of NDT methods, techniques and proceedings. It also included a discussion of the advantages, disadvantages and application limitations of each NDT method.

Some very interesting aspects of NDT were highlighted, which are very relevant to the manufacturing industry. For instance, while radiography is a very useful technique in detecting volumetric discontinuities, it has sensitivity limitations when detecting planar cracks and it is for this reason that radiography often does not detect lack of sidewall fusion in welds.

In this case, due to the technology and science behind ultrasonic inspection, ultrasonic inspection can be used to detect planar discontinuities and determine the exact position of the discontinuity.

However, ultrasonic inspection is more expensive and the skill and training is more extensive than that for radiography and not all materials are adequately supported by ultrasonic inspection.

In addition, magnetic particle inspection (a very useful and wellknown form of NDT used to detect surface breaking or near surface discontinuities) can only be used on ferro-magnetic materials (and thus will not work on austenitic stainless steels). In this case, liquid penetrant testing is a better option when assessing surface breaking discontinuities in materials not supported by magnetic particle inspection.

an awareness of the level of understanding and experience required by an NDT technician. NDT requirements and demonstration of compliance in some of the wellknown Standards (AS/NZS1554.1, AS 3788 and AS4037) were also discussed.

Paul provided practical advice and solutions to some common issues in the industry based on his extensive experience in the field. For example, if using liquid penetrant testing, the examined surface should always be cleaned properly afterwards because the penetrant may fill the discontinuities and they will not be detected by subsequent tests.

As President of AINDT and ATTAR Director, Paul holds AINDT ISO 9172 Level 3 certification in: Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Radiography, Eddy Current, Ultrasonics (Nodes), Phased Array and Time of Flight Diffraction. Paul is also a Chartered Engineer and certified AICIP In-service Pressure Vessel Inspector.

Paul also focused on the various standards that mandate the use of ISO 17025 (NATA) accredited laboratories and AS3998 and ISO9712 AINDT certification of NDT personnel. This provided

The presentation was very well received, with great Q&A prior, during and following the presentation.

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

UPCOMING EVENT: PRESENTATION ON WELDING OF CLAD AND DISSIMILAR METALS When fusion welding materials that have different chemical, mechanical and physical properties, these can present issues during fabrication and later on in service. It is for this reason that the dilution and alloying characteristics between the base metals and filler metals, thermal conductivity and expansion, joint design, welding process and welding procedure and future service conditions becomes a major consideration. The presentation will focus on the basic factors that must be recognised and properly evaluated prior to production.

L to R: Rob Vernon and Paul Grosser (President of AINDT and ATTAR Director).

Date & time: 12 April 2018 at 5:30pm Location: ATTAR, 1/64 Bridge Road, Keysborough

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA DIVISION NEWS The South Australia Division recently hosted a Welding Q&A Panel. An expert panel from across the welding industry assembled to answer members’ questions on subjects such as weld testing, metallurgy, welding procedures, welding consumables, welder qualification, the Australian Welder Certification Register, materials, preheat and post-heat and welding dissimilar metals.

Panel members included: • Phill Stubbington, Lincoln Electric Company • Joe Cavallaro, Intertek • David Price, ASC • Paul Bettison, TAFE SA Phil Stubbington gave an insight into the current state of the Australian welding industry. He highlighted the role of the WTIA in supporting welding personnel.

The WTIA is working to ensure that Australian welders have successful careers well into the future, particularly with major engineering projects set to commence in the defence, manufacturing, mining, and oil and gas industries.

L to R: Panel members David Price (ASC), Joe Cavallaro (Intertek), Phill Stubbington (Lincoln Electric Company) and Paul Bettison (TAFE SA).

The panel went on to discuss how ISO and Australian Standards have aligned to reflect current industry requirements for manufacturing products in Australia and overseas.

AS 1554 was highlighted as a very important Standard, designed to guide industry towards successful manufacturing.

Questions were asked from the floor pertaining to the amount of training required to upskill welding personnel to meet the future needs of Australia industry.

South Australian WTIA members at the recent Welding Q&A Panel, which was held at Regency TAFE.

The event was very well attended, and the discussion was followed by an informal networking opportunity.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA DIVISION CONTACT Paolo Corronca Qualification & Certification Manager 0438 012 099 p.corronca@wtia.com.au

L to R: Panel members David Price (ASC), Joe Cavallaro (Intertek), Phill Stubbington (Lincoln Electric Company) and Paul Bettison (TAFE SA).

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QUEENSLAND DIVISION NEWS The WTIA was recently engaged to provide a review of information and test results for failed production welds. Higher hardness values than allowed by client specification were reported. In addition, the WTIA was asked to provide recommendations as to what testing would be necessary to determine the root cause of the failures.

The WTIA reviewed construction drawings, fabrication documents, testing reports and a metallurgical failure investigation report. The prime concern was the higher hardness in the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) of A350 LF2 Cl.1 material on production welds that exceeded client specifications.

The WTIA made the following recommendations after reviewing these documents.

Higher heat input is likely to reduce toughness properties but it reduces the cooling rates in the HAZ and welds. Therefore, higher heat input can be beneficial for lower hardness values. The key is to strike a balance between impact properties and hardness.

Higher hardness was observed near the capping region of the weldment. Improved welding sequences may help to achieve lower hardness. If the first pass of the capping layer is welded on the ASTM A333 Grade 6 (A1 Group) material side and last pass on A350 LF2 Cl1 (A2 Group) material side, but on the weld and not on the parent material or the HAZ, then

that may reduce higher hardness values. Temper bead technique on A2 material side can also significantly reduce hardness, but needs to be specifically qualified under Section 8 of AS/NZS 3992:2015.

Chemical analysis of the parent material can be done to check Boron values. While ASTM does not require the boron content to be explicitly reported, boron influenced hardness even more than carbon, and at much lower levels, typically parts-per-million range. A limit of 0.008 wt% B starts to dramatically increase the hardness. Any B in addition to 8 ppm, will require a higher preheat and will result in a higher hardness if the higher preheat is not applied.

Further testing of scanning electron microscopy (SCM) with XRF can be performed to check segregation of actual elements present at higher hardness location.

Preheating will always help to reduce hardness, especially for the higher hardness values

observed in the HAZ. The thickness of the flange and bolting holes in the flange should also be considered when deciding preheat temperature as the heat sink will be more compared to the pipe to pipe welds. A higher preheat than 100°C may be needed to improve the hardness values.

For the joints already welded, a Fitness For Service (FFS) can be carried out using API 579. API 579 outlines how to perform engineering fitness for service evaluations to ensure the safe and reliable operation of older plants or existing facilities. It also contains details on calculating the impact of damage mechanisms such as brittle fracture, general metal loss and local metal loss, pitting corrosion, blisters and laminations, weld misalignment and shell distortion, crack-like flaws, creep damage, and fire damage.

For critical fabrication, the WTIA recommends the use of fabricators and sub-contractors certified to at least Part 3 of AS/NZS ISO 3834.

QUEENSLAND DIVISION CONTACT Abhishek Trivedi Technology Manager 0409 670 433 a.trivedi@wtia.com.au

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA DIVISION NEWS The Western Australia Division recently hosted a demonstration by Mike Smith of Smithweld Enterprises on how to get the best out of metal-cored arc welding (MC-FCAW). It was an excellent evening and the WTIA would like to thank Mike for his time and effort, as well as the Lincoln Electric Company for sponsoring the event.

Mike demonstrated: 1. One sided open root single bevel 2G position for welding bolsters to truck chassis, using the stich technique 2. Narrow gap 1G butt weld on 20mm plate in both forehand and backhand options 3. Pulse STT, 1.2 metal core. (new development for root and fill passes of pipe) 4. Mechanised welding of pipe using 1.2mm 1% Ni metal cored wire using Australian made powered rotator and gun torch support (as per photo below) About Mike Smith Mike commenced his apprenticeship with Triplet Industries in 1962, during which time he gained wide experience on piping projects. In 1972, Mike joined the Lincoln Electric Company as a Junior Sales Engineer. In 1992, Mike left the Lincoln Electric Company to start his own specialised training facilities, which included developing welding procedures and training operators for many of the resource projects throughout the country. Smithweld Training was first registered by the State Training Board of WA in 1995. Mike continues to maintain procedures and qualifications of operators for repairs to aluminum rail tankers, straightening derailed and damaged rolling stock, Cr/Mo and stainless piping and Q&T steels for the mining industry.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA DIVISION CONTACT Louise Petrick Technology Manager 0409 789 540 l.petrick@wtia.com.au

UPCOMING EVENT: RCR RESOURCES (HEAT TREATMENT) SITE TOUR & PRESENTATION The Western Australia Division is pleased to invite members to a site tour and presentation by RCR Resources (Heat Treatment).

RCR is a diversified engineering and infrastructure company, working with some of the world’s leading organisations to provide intelligent engineering solutions to the Infrastructure, Energy and Resources sectors. From their origins in 1898, RCR has grown to become one of Australia’s most diversified engineering and infrastructure companies, using in-house expertise to provide a comprehensive range of solutions for their customers.

The Heat Treatment team will take you on a tour of their in-house heat treatment workshop and a demonstration of portable heat treatment systems. A short presentation on heat treatment issues when welding P91 pipe materials will follow. PPE of Enclosed footwear and hi-vis long sleeves is required.

This event is free for WTIA members and representatives of member companies. Places are limited so register by Monday 19 March to avoid disappointment.

Date & time: 22 March 2018 at 6:00pm Location: RCR Resources (Heat Treatment)

239 Planet Street, Welshpool

Mechanised welding of pipe using 1.2mm 1% Ni metal cored wire.

As-welded AS/NZS 1554.5 FP complaint weld profile obtained with MC-FCAW, for multi-pass welds (left) or single pass (right).

Mike Smith (Owner, Smithweld Enterprises) presents on metal-cored arc welding.

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NORTHERN TERRITORY DIVISION NEWS MAJOR PROJECTS IN THE TERRITORY The Northern Territory Government awards Major Project Status to private sector initiated projects that are significant, complex and have strategic impact.

In 2017, the NT Government reviewed and updated the Major Project Status Policy Framework.

The revised framework sets out the process and requirements for Major Project Status.

These private sector projects have Major Project Status: • Nolan’s Bore Rare Earths: Arafura Resources • Wonarah Phosphate: Avenira • Darwin LNG Expansion: ConocoPhillips • Bonaparte Gas Project: Engie • Berrimah Farm: Halikos Group • Ichthys LNG: INPEX • Bladin Point Expansion: INPEX • Northern Gas Pipeline: Jemena • Jervois Copper-Silver-Gold Project: KGL Resources • Project Sea Dragon: Seafarms Group • Prelude FLNG: Shell • Chandler Salt Mine: Tellus Holdings • Indian Sandalwood Expansion: Quintis • Mount Peake Mine: TNG • Ammaroo Phosphate Project: Verdant Minerals • Mount Todd Gold Mine: Vista Gold • Ord Stage 3: NT Government

Chief Minister Michael Gunner is leading a Territory delegation to the United States this month as part of the Council of Australian Governments meeting with National Governors Association (NGA) winter session in Washington DC. Mr Gunner is taking the opportunity of the 100 years of Mateship Event to lead a high powered business and defence delegation focused on forging closer defence ties between the US and the Northern Territory; promoting business investment in the Territory and meeting with Chief Executives and senior staff in key US based companies operating in the Territory.

“Creating local jobs is the Government’s number one priority.

In the US I will push the Territory’s case for investment from the US which means jobs for Territorians.

“I’ll be working with top Territory business people to make sure we are heard in the corridors of power in Washington. Travelling with the Chief Minister will be: • Stuart Kenny, Consultant for Austal and also office holder with Chamber of Commerce NT • Steve Margetic, Master Builders Association NT • Ian Kew, Chairman, CEO of Darwin Airports and Chair of the Darwin Major Business Group • Greg Ireland, President, Chamber of Commerce NT

Members of the delegation will meet with Austal, Genessee Wyoming, ConocoPhillips, NASA, 24M and Marriot Hotels. These and other meetings will cover important industries to the Territory like tourism, off-shore gas, innovation projects, the space industry and renewable energy.

“Defence ties between the Territory and the US are already close. On this visit I intend to build on the relationships developed with key US defence personnel in Hawaii last year.” Mr Gunner said.

“I will be accompanied by the Territory’s Defence Advocate Air Vice Marshall (Rtd) Marg Staib who is well known in the US. We will meet with key US Defence officials while in Washington.”

“My approach to international visits is to promote the Territory as hard as we can in as many different venues as we can. As such I will be speaking with the renowned Think Tank­—the Centre for Strategic and International Studies to highlight our location and connections to important Asian neighbours.”

NORTHERN TERRITORY DIVISION CONTACT Rebecca Hansen Membership Coordinator 02 8748 0135 r.hansen@wtia.com.au

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TRAINING & CERTIFICATION NEWS How Safe Are We? Now and Then. By Paul James (Training Manager, WTIA) As part of the process of updating training material, references and statistics used need to be updated.

As such, some of the safety statistics used by the WTIA were recently updated to reflect where we are today.

It is particularly important to update safety statistics; it ensures that industry knows and understands trends so that measures to prevent more common injuries can be introduced. Safe Work Australia provided some revealing information regarding the changes that have occurred over the last 20 years, as well as the trends over the last 10 years.

The first statistic is very positive; it demonstrates that industry has acted proactively to keep welders safe. The number of serious claims (all injury claims with one week or more time lost from work due to injury) relating to arc welding and oxy-acetylene equipment has steadily decreased from 300 in 2006-2007 to 100 in 2015-2016.

The other important statistic is that the number of fatalities has also dramatically reduced in the same period. There were 12 fatalities between 2007 and 2011 but only two fatalities from 2012 to 2016, and none in 2015-2016.

The other statistics relate to the nature of injuries sustained. The 11 categories provided cover everything from digestive system diseases to lacerations. Generally, the trends show a decreasing number of injuries. However,

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some categories (even though the total number of injuries have decreased) remain an obvious indicator of where companies can improve their safety management processes.

These categories include burns (110 in 2007 to 35 in 2016); Traumatic joint or ligament and muscle or tendon injury (75 in 2007 to 25 in 2016); and musculoskeletal and connective tissue diseases (35 in 2007 to 15 in 2016).

Even though across the board, most injuries are a third of what they were 10 years ago, the below charts show a disturbing trend.

In 1996 (even though there was a greater number of injuries), burns were only represented 3% of the 1996

injuries but in 2016 (with less recorded injuries) burns represent 35% of the total injuries. I’ll leave it up to the safety professionals to deduce what the cause of this is.

As an organisation, gaining access to this type of information provides insights as to where you stand in relation to the rest of industry.

Your business may be bucking the trend and doing quite well compared to industry standards.

Or you may see where there is room for your organisation to improve.

In any case, up-to-date industry statistics help demonstrate how well your safety management system is performing.

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TRAINING CONTACT Paul James Training Manager 02 8748 0150 p.james@wtia.com.au

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TRAINING & CERTIFICATION NEWS International Welding Engineer and Technologist Course 2018 The WTIA will again conduct the International Welding Engineer Course at the University of Wollongong, commencing on 24 September 2018.

Successful completion of this course will see graduates obtain the globally recognised qualification, International Institute of Welding (IIW) – International Welding Engineer (IWE) or International Welding Technologist (IWT), depending on the applicant’s prerequisites.

IWE certification will take on a greater importance over the coming years with the requirement for companies to become AS/NZS ISO 3834 certified to work with some of the prime contractors on the large Defence projects starting in Australia. This will require the certified companies to have a nominated Responsible Welding Coordinator with the IWE

and IWT qualifications amongst the recommended education requirements.

Other areas in Australia that will be looking for competent Welding Engineers are companies looking for certification to EN 15085 Railway Applications - Welding of Railway Vehicles and Components.

This requires the company to have an IWE or IWT as the nominated Responsible Welding Coordinator within their organisation.

Early enrolment will put you ahead of the curve, boost your career and earning potential, and make you the preferred candidate for largescale projects around the globe.

About the Course The WTIA’s IWE/IWT course covers: • Welding processes and equipment • Materials and their behaviour

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during welding Construction and design Fabrication and applications engineering Hands on practical welding

As such, IWE certification is a strong addition to your career portfolio—it clearly demonstrates to current and future employers that you possess advanced welding knowledge and experience.

Designed to provide an interesting and stimulating industrial perspective, the course is supported by a broad range of major industry groups and hundreds of Australian companies.

Further Information If you require any information with regards to the next course, please contact Paul James (Training Manager, WTIA) via 02 8748 0150 or p.james@wtia.com.au.

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2018 WTIA TRAINING CALENDAR The WTIA 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), the WTIA offers a range of individual certifications, including: Welding Inspector, Welding Specialist, Welding Technologist, Welding Engineer, AS1796 Welding Supervisor Certificate 10, and AS2214 Welding Supervisor.

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Week 1: 16 – 20 Apr 2018 Week 2: 14 – 18 May 2018 Week 3: 11 – 15 Jun 2018 Week 4: 23 – 27 Jul 2018 Week 5: 13 – 17 Aug 2018

Sydney

Week 1: 9 – 13 Apr 2018 Week 2: 7 – 11 May 2018 Week 3: 4 – 8 Jun 2018 Week 4: 2 – 6 Jul 2018 Week 5: 30 Jul – 3 Aug 2018

The practical and theoretical knowledge of the trainers was excellent, the opportunity to draw on their knowledge was fantastic.”

INTERNATIONAL WELDING INSPECTOR - STANDARD

Location

Dates

Brisbane

IWI-S Part 1: 9 – 13 Apr 2018 IWI-S Part 2: 30 Apr – 2 May 2018

Mackay

IWI-S Part 1: 21 – 25 May 2018 IWI-S Part 2: 28 – 30 May 2018

Melbourne

IWI-S Part 1: 16 – 20 Jul 2018 IWI-S Part 2: 31 Jul – 2 Aug 2018

Perth

IWI-S Part 1: 2 – 6 Jul 2018 IWI-S Part 2: 16 – 18 Jul 2018

Sydney

IWI-S Part 1: 25 – 29 June 2018 IWI-S Part 2: 9 – 11 Jul 2018

WELDING TECHNOLOGY APPRECIATION FOR ENGINEERS

Location

Dates

Brisbane

13 – 15 Jun 2018

Melbourne

29 – 31 May 2018

Perth

21 – 23 May 2018

Sydney

19 – 21 Mar 2018

QUALITY CONTROL WELDING COORDINATOR

Location

Dates

Sydney

13 – 17 Aug 2018

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2018 WTIA TRAINING CALENDAR REINFORCING STEEL WELDING COORDINATOR

Location

Dates

Brisbane

14 – 18 May 2018

Melbourne

20 – 24 Aug 2018

Perth

13 – 17 Aug 2018

Sydney

16 – 20 Apr 2018

INTERNATIONAL WELDING ENGINEER

Location

Dates (To Be Confirmed)

Wollongong

IWE Module 1: 24 – 28 Sep 2018 IWE Practical: 3 – 7 Dec 2018 IWE Module 2: 10 – 14 Dec 2018) IWE Module 3: 18 – 22 Feb 2019 IWE Module 4: 13 – 17 May 2019

INTERNATIONAL WELDING TECHNOLOGIST

Location

Dates (To Be Confirmed)

Wollongong

IWT Module 1: 24 – 28 Sep 2018 IWT Practical: 3 – 7 Dec 2018 IWT Module 2: 10 – 14 Dec 2018 IWT Module 3: 18 – 22 Feb 2019 IWT Module 4: 13 – 17 May 2019

THE BENEFITS OF WTIA TRAINING & QUALIFICATION WTIA 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 WTIA training course today, please contact: training@wtia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0100, or visit www.wtia.com.au.

The WTIA 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.

IN-HOUSE TRAINING The WTIA 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.

Contact us for details.

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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 WTIA events counts towards CPD requirements for certification applications and renewals. For details on these events or exams, contact events@wtia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0100.

NATIONAL MANUFACTURING WEEK (NMW) Sydney, 9 to 11 May 2018 National Manufacturing Week will be held in Sydney in May. The annual conference and exhibition is free to attend and will feature an exciting array of manufacturing industry products and companies, particularly in its dedicated ‘Welding Product Technology Zone’. For details, visit: nationalmanufacturingweek.com.au MATERIALS AND MAINTENANCE ADVANCEMENTS IN THE SOUTH WEST Bunbury, 17 May 2018 The successful application of materials and maintenance programs to mining plant and equipment is critical to the optimisation of an asset life cycle.

Maintenance based technologies continue to evolve and their interplay with advanced materials will be discussed. For details, visit: www.materialsaustralia.com.au

2018 NATIONAL MANUFACTURING SUMMIT Canberra, 26 June 2018 With the theme of Solutions to Critical Issues – Energy and Technical Training, the aim of the Summit is to leverage the opportunities currently available in the manufacturing sector, and translate these into action. For details, visit: https:// manufacturingsummit.com.au 71ST IIW ANNUAL ASSEMBLY & INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE Bali, 15 to 20 July 2018 The IIW 2018 International Conference, organised by Indonesian Welding Society will take place at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center. In conjunction with the IIW General Annual Assembly, the conference is a forum for networking and knowledge exchange among scientists, researchers, and industry related to welding. For details, visit: www.iiw2018.com

UPCOMING WTIA EXAM DATES IWI B AND IWI S 19 and 20 April 27 and 28 September IWS AND WTIA WELDING SUPERVISOR (AS 1796 Cert 10 and AS 2214) 13 and 14 June 7 and 8 November Examinations are generally held in capital cities. Locations and start and finish times of examinations are provided upon confirmation of registration. For further information about IIW and WTIA exams, please contact qnc@wtia.com.au.

PIPELINE REPAIR, HOT TAPPING & IN-SERVICE WELDING Sydney, 23 to 24 October 2018 This WTIA workshop will provide an overview of pipeline modification and repair, and address common concerns associated with welding onto in-service pipelines. It will cover thermal analysis models, including the Battelle model, heat sink capacity method and the PRCI thermal model. For details, visit: wtia.com.au/pipelinerepair

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