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A Message from the CEO Advanced Welder Training Centres National Manufacturing Summit 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 Advanced Welder Training Centre Launched in Bendigo In late February, I attended the launch of the newest Advanced Welder Training Centre (AWTC) at the Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute in Victoria.

Minister for Training and Skills, and Higher Education, Gayle Tierney announced more than $2.3 million of funding through the Regional and Specialists Training Fund. Bendigo TAFE will use this funding to deliver courses in welding, plumbing, horticulture and disability to meet the needs of the local community and industry. Some of this funding will be directed towards the establishment of an AWTC. Minister Tierney gave an extremely positive speech on how important welding is to the community.

According to Minister Tierney, “Welders play an essential role in our economy and their work is vital to our way of life. Welding can be found in the medical devices that keep us healthy, the ships, aircraft and rail transport that keeps us moving, and the electronics that power our cities, towns and homes.”

“In supporting Victoria’s future

infrastructure needs, skilled welders will play an increasingly important role in priority sectors such as defence and advanced manufacturing industries, as well as major rail and infrastructure projects.”

Bendigo TAFE will now complete training in the delivery of programs according to ISO 9606, and the use of augmented reality simulators in welding trade programs.

Demonstration at Lincoln Electric Australia Earlier this month, I joined New South Wales Shadow Minister for TAFE and Skills, Prue Car, for a demonstration of the latest, cutting-edge welding technology at Lincoln Electric in Sydney.

During the demonstration, Minister Car had the opportunity to try her hand at welding, using the Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulator. Lincoln Electric also demonstrated their advanced welding technology to Minister Car. According to Car, “From my perspective as a shadow minister, obviously we need a lot of skilled workers in New South Wales.

We have huge skills shortages in current skills, let alone in the skills that we need for the future.”

Watch the Channel Nine News coverage of the launch of the Advanced Welder Training Centre (AWTC) at Bendigo TAFE in Victoria.

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New Weld Australia Members Weld Australia would like to welcome the following new members who joined during the month of February: Individual Members • Craig England • Alan Fletcher • Silvio Kosevic • Chris Leonardi • Juma Ntaho • John Phan • James Stevens Corporate Members • A.F. Gason: https://www.gason.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 the success of 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.

Geoff Crittenden at the launch of the AWTC at Bendigo TAFE.

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A Message from the CEO “New South Wales is undergoing a boom in terms of the construction and delivery of infrastructure, which means we need important skilled workers like welders.”

“My commitment to you is, if I’m the Minister on the 24th march, let’s talk about how we can look at innovative ways—working with industry—of delivering training to get young workers into these skilled jobs. It benefits the economy, and regional areas in particular. Let’s get kids back into apprenticeships and older workers retrained.”

It is likely that New Zealand will adopt this Standard in the future, so that it becomes AS/NZS 2214.

I look forward to continuing Weld Australia’s collaborative relationship with HERA well into the future.

Geoff Crittenden CEO, Weld Australia Minister Car tries welding using the Soldamatic augmented reality simulator.

“I’d like to thank Weld Australia for their leadership in this important area,” said Car. Visit to New Zealand Also this month, I visited New Zealand for the Heavy Engineering Research Association (HERA) Conference. Whilst there, I met with senior management from HERA to discuss the future of Welding Inspector and Welding Supervisor training in Australia and New Zealand.

Our discussions included the two main Australian Standards in this area: AS 2214 Certification of welding supervisors - Structural steel welding, as well as AS 1796 Certification of welders and welding supervisors, both of which are currently under review by Standards Australia.

The public review of AS 2214 was completed in February, and the Standards Australia drafting committee is now assessing the comments received. The review was primarily aimed at modifying the examination process, and updating references to terminology and legislation, without implementing major changes to the syllabus.

L to R: Paul Vermeij (Managing Director, Lincoln Electric Australia), Bill Aitken (Welding Applications Centre Manager, Lincoln Electric Australia), Minster Car and Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia).

Minister Car tours the Lincoln Electric Australia facilities in Sydney.

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Advanced Welder Training Centres In 2018, Weld Australia secured over $4.3 million of Government funding for the establishment of five Advanced Welder Training Centres (AWTCs), located at: the TAFE SA Regency Campus in Adelaide, South Australia; the Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council Centre of Excellence in South Burnie, Tasmania; Box Hill TAFE in Melbourne, Victoria; SkillsTech Acacia Ridge in Queensland; and in Caboolture, Queensland. The AWTCs will use augmented reality welding simulators to upksill qualified welders and train transitionary workers to international welding certification standard ISO 9606-1 Qualification testing of welders - Fusion welding.

It has been a busy start to 2019 for the Advanced Welder Training Centre (AWTC) program. Several of the AWTCs took delivery of their state-of-art Seaberry augmented reality welding simulators. Fifteen simulators were delivered to TAFE Queensland SkillsTech in Brisbane, six simulators were delivered to Bendigo TAFE in Victoria, and another six simulators were delivered to TAFE Queensland’s Caboolture campus. With the simulators on-site, the Weld Australia team rolled out a comprehensive series of training sessions for several of the AWTCs. Initial training on the simulators was 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. This training was focused on welding according to AS/NZS ISO 9606-1 Qualification test of welders — Fusion welding — Part 1: Steels.

AS/NZS ISO 9606-1 provides for a standardised method of testing a welder’s skill utilising welding processes, materials, consumables and procedures likely to be encountered during the fabrication of steelwork. Consistent with most welder qualification standards, it not only qualifies the welder for the conditions of test but also for all other conditions considered easier to weld in accordance with the standard.

Box Hill TAFE in Melbourne also completed its first pilot training program utilising the new simulators and the brand new curriculum. The pilot was very well received by all in attendance.

Box Hill Institute Opens Inquiries for New Fusion Welding Course Box Hill Institute in Melbourne has opened inquiries for its new fusion welding courses according to AS/NZS ISO 9606. The first of its kind in Australia, this course uses augmented reality training technology. The courses support skill development and increase the employment opportunities for ISO qualified and certified welders from which industry can draw upon for major project work.

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). For Experienced Welders, you must successfully complete three units of competency (one core and two elective).

Entry Requirements Transition Workers It is expected that transition workers will have a diverse range of working backgrounds with little or no welding experience. Your skills in the following areas will be discussed in an entry interview: • Interest in repairing and making things (handyperson) • Use of hand tools and hand held power tools • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination • Safety consciousness Experienced Welders To enter this course as an experienced welder you must provide evidence of: • Certificate III welding qualification (such as MEM30305 Certificate III in • Engineering: Fabrication Trade) or • A minimum of three years of fusion welding experience

Training on Soldamatic simulators at TAFE Queensland SkillsTech in Brisbane.

Initial training on the Soldamatic simulators at Bendigo TAFE in Victoria.

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NATIONAL MANUFACTURING

SUMMIT 2019 SAVE THE DATE 21 TO 22 AUGUST 2019, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA 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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National Manufacturing Week NMW 2019 to Feature Industrial Evolution and Transition to High Tech Solutions Australia’s largest manufacturing exhibition and conference returns in 2019, with the 20th edition of National Manufacturing Week to be held from 14 to 17 May at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. National Manufacturing Week in 2019 will focus on innovation in local manufacturing, the evolution of the industry to utilising advanced technology, sharing insights to stay ahead and celebrating manufacturing’s recent resurgence. As a focal point for the manufacturing community to interact, connect and be inspired, National Manufacturing Week’s theme for 2019 is ‘Industrial Evolution’ across the conference program and exhibition.

“National Manufacturing Week 2019 arrives on the industry’s calendar at a truly exciting time of growth and evolution in Australian manufacturing. This year’s event promises to support the continuing high-tech and highly integrated evolution of the industry, with solutions and speaker sessions covering welding technology, automation, collaborative robots, high-level engineering and the Internet of Things,” said Robby Clark (Exhibition Director, National Manufacturing Week).

Strategic partners and industry associations supporting National Manufacturing Week in 2019 include the Weld Australia, Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC), Innovative Manufacturing CRC (IMCRC) and Engineers Australia. These partnerships strengthen National Manufacturing Week’s quality content and cement the event as the hub for the manufacturing community to create further growth.

The exhibition floor at NMW.

This year’s exhibition floor will feature over 200 leading industrial suppliers of game-changing solutions, new technology, advanced manufacturing products and operational services. In 2019, there will be a specific Welding Technology Zone, as part of the six product zones that will segment exhibitors into key industry categories, including: Automation & Robotics, Engineering, Industrial Internet of Things, Safety and Manufacturing Solutions.

A diverse number of welding technology suppliers will be joining National Manufacturing Week in 2019, including Lorch South Pacific, Kemppi, Lincoln Electric, BOC, Supagas, Air Liquide and Gullco.

National Manufacturing Week’s 2019 Conference program will feature an impressive line-up of over 70 expert speakers, who will share their exclusive insights about current industry challenges and recommendations for operational success.

Divided into the Industry 4.0 Theatre and Connected Manufacturing Theatre, these two theatre streams will focus on the impact of the Industry 4.0 to business, and improving efficiency, safety and operational management.

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

Visitors try their hand at cutting edge technology at NMW.

The latest in high tech solutions on display at NMW.

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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.

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

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New South Wales Division News With the New South Wales state election quickly approaching, the two major political parties have ramped up their campaigning, pledging additional funding to TAFE and VET courses, and announcing a series of major projects should they take power.

Liberal Party Pledges The NSW Liberals and Nationals will deliver an additional 100,000 free TAFE and VET courses over the next four years and build a new $80 million state of the art TAFE campus for Western Sydney to train the next generation of tradies.

The 100,000 additional courses will be made up of 70,000 new feefree courses for young job-seekers taking on traineeships and 30,000 free TAFE places for mature-aged workers seeking to retrain or reenter the workforce.

In addition, the Liberal party has announced: • Upgrades of 68 train stations as part of the Transport Access Program (TAP) • Australia’s first Comprehensive Children’s Cancer Centre and a rebuild of the Children’s Hospital at Randwick and the Children’s Hospital in Westmead • A $960 million upgrade of the Princes Highway • An accelerated project timeline for the Metro West rail line Labor Party Pledges Michael Daley and Labor will make TAFE free for more than 600,000 students over the next decade.

600,000 free places will be offered for courses which are relevant to sectors experiencing shortages of skilled workers. By providing free TAFE places in courses relevant to these sectors, Labor will: • Help young people gain skills for their first job; New South Wales Division Contact Paolo Corronca Qualification & Certification Manager 0438 012 099 p.corronca@weldaustralia.com.au

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Help people to retrain or gain new skills; and Ensure NSW has the skilled workers to drive the future growth of our economy.

In addition, the Labor Party has announced: • An upgrade of St George Hospital, Goulburn Hospital and Cooma Hospital • Muswellbrook and Singleton bypasses • $10 million for preliminary work on a rapid transport link between the new Western Sydney Airport and Liverpool • $8 billion to fast-track the Western Metro and improve existing rail lines Thales Unveils Plans for New Manufacturing Precinct Thales Australia recently unveiled concept plans for the future of Lithgow Arms – a precinct to develop and manufacture the next generation soldier weapons systems of the future Australian Defence Force.

In order to maintain a capability advantage for Australia’s Defence Forces, the soldier weapons systems of the future will integrate both traditional manufacturing and digital technologies, including 3D printing, advanced optical and targeting equipment and digitally networked communications.

Thales’s plans envisage drawing together these advanced skills and

industrial capability in this next generation precinct to maintain an enduring, resilient and world leading sovereign industrial capability for the Australian Defence Force in Lithgow.

The precinct will also integrate trade and research institutions, SME partners, and key industrial partners to create the soldier systems and small arms of the future, and secure the next generation of manufacturing and engineering skills in Lithgow and across the Central West.

“Since 1912, the Lithgow Small Arms Factory (now known as Lithgow Arms) has proudly supported Australia’s soldiers on battlefields around the world,” said Thales Australia CEO Chris Jenkins. “Thales Australia is seeking to build on this distinguished heritage to create the Sovereign Industrial Capability Precinct in Lithgow. This precinct will position Lithgow at the forefront of more than $2 billion of domestic and significant export opportunities in the next ten years.”

“Lithgow has been the home of small arms manufacturing for over a century, and Thales is seeking strong support from the Government to secure its future both for the next generation soldier weapons systems and the skilled workforce behind the defence force.”

Thales Australia’s concept plans for the future of Lithgow Arms – a precinct to develop and manufacture the next generation soldier weapons systems.

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Victoria Division News Box Hill Institute recently completed the first successful pilot program in fusion welding according to AS/NZS ISO 9606-1 Qualification test of welders — Fusion welding — Part 1: Steels. The pilot was extremely well-received by all in attendance. Box Hill Institute is integrating augmented reality technology into their apprentice and pre-apprentice programs to enhance learning, increase efficiency, and reduce both risk and consumable costs.

Following the success of the pilot program, Box Hill Institute will now roll out two fusion welding courses, one for experienced welders and one for transitional workers.

The augmented reality simulator training that Weld Australia provides to the Advanced Welder Training Centres is aligned to the units of competency designed in Victoria.

Fusion Welding Courses There are two ISO 9606 courses listed on Training.gov.au, the National Register of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia. This is the authoritative source of Nationally Recognised Training and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).

What is AS/NZS ISO 9606-1?

AS/NZS ISO 9606-1 provides a standardised method of testing a welder’s skill using processes, materials, consumables and procedures likely to be encountered during the fabrication of steelwork. Consistent with most welder qualification standards, it not only qualifies the welder for the conditions of test but also for all other conditions considered easier to weld according to the standard.

These courses were developed in Victoria in 2018. One is intended for inexperienced welders, the other for experienced welders.

Both use augmented reality welding simulators as a key component of the training. These courses are intended to be rolled out nationally.

These courses, which Box Hill Institute will now roll out, are: • 22461VIC - Course in Fusion Welding to ISO 9606 for Transition Workers • AR VU22307 - Simulate fusion welding processes using augmented reality (AR) equipment • 22462VIC - Course in Fusion Welding to ISO 9606 for Experienced Welders • AR unit VU22302 - Use augmented reality (AR) welding technology to practice fusion welding processes to ISO 9606

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

Unlike other Australian Standards, AS/NZS ISO 9606-1 is not specifically limited or linked to any specific industry sector. As such, it provides for a broad range of application without complexity or compromising quality. This affords fabricators and welders alike the opportunity to work across industry sectors without the costs associated with requalifying welders welding on similar joints and materials.

Victoria Division: 2019 Events Calendar The Victoria Division is working on an exciting program of member events in 2019. Just some of these events including a trivia night, Q&A sessions, technical presentations and case study evenings, and site visits. The dates and locations for these events will be confirmed shortly. So be sure to keep an eye on the events section of our website, as well as future editions of Weld Connect.

If you would like to be involved in any of the Victoria Division’s 2019 events, from a hosting site tour, through to giving a technical presentation, simply email membership@weldaustralia.com.au

For further information or to enrol in one of the Box Hill Institutes’s courses, simply visit: https://www.boxhill.edu.au

Participants at the Box Hill Institute’s pilot program in fusion welding according to AS/NZS ISO 9606-1.

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South Australia Division News Naval Group Signs Design Contract for Australia’s Attack Class Submarines Naval Group has achieved another milestone in the Future Submarine Program with the signing of the first phase of the Submarine Design Contract. The occasion was marked by The Hon. Christopher Pyne MP, Minister for Defence and representatives from Naval Group and the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA) at a ceremony in Canberra.

The Submarine Design Contract is the first contract workscope to be fully executed under the Strategic Partnering Agreement.

The scope for this phase of work includes the ongoing maturation of the Attack Class design as it progresses into the next design phase known as the Definition phase. This will include the source selection of over 100 critical and main equipment that will contribute to the submarine design solution.

This will mark significant opportunity for Australian industry, which together with ongoing Australian workforce skills development, will play an important part in the growth of the sovereign submarine capability in

2019 Events The South Australia Division is working on an exciting program of member events in 2019. These events include Q&A sessions, technical presentations, case study evenings, and site visits.

The dates and locations will be confirmed shortly. Be sure to keep an eye on the events section of our website, as well as future editions of Weld Connect.

If you would like to be involved in any of the 2019 events, from a hosting site tour, through to giving a technical presentation, simply email membership@ weldaustralia.com.au

Australia. The Submarine Design Contract also includes ongoing preparations for the build of the Attack Class in the Osborne shipyard in South Australia, including ongoing support to Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) for the design and build of the Submarine Construction Yard and the ICT systems that will be employed in there.

“There is tremendous continuation and progress being made with the Future Submarine Program,” said Jean-Michel Billig (Executive Vice President Future Submarine Program, Naval Group). “The signing of the Submarine Design Contract is another significant milestone in the journey of the Future Submarine Program.”

“Through the execution of this Program, the Naval Group teams in both Australia and France will deliver a sovereign, regionally superior submarine capability to Australia. In doing so, we will also help build a stronger Australian industrial capability, which will be supported by a skilled and experienced Australian workforce, providing jobs and other economic benefits for decades to come,” said Billig.

The first phase of the Submarine Design Contract is worth $605 million and will extend to 2021.

Naval Shipbuilding College Creates Careers for South Australian Students With South Australia’s naval shipbuilding industry booming, local students are capitalising on the opportunities being offered by the Naval Shipbuilding College (NSC) and the Federal Government.

“More than 15,000 skilled and professional naval shipbuilding jobs will be created to build and sustain the Royal Australian Navy’s future fleet, including the Attack Class submarines, Hunter Class frigates and Arafura Class offshore patrol vessels,” said Bill Docalovich (Program Director, NSC).

“With decades of naval shipbuilding and sustainment work in the pipeline, students have an opportunity to secure meaningful work over their lifetime, from the ship deck to the board room. Since its launch in November, around 500 people from throughout Australia have already registered their interest in a naval shipbuilding career and thousands more will follow.”

For more information, visit: www. navalshipbuildingcollege.com.au

The NSC has partnered with training and education providers across Australia to “ensure courses are aligned with the future need of the naval shipbuilding industry and produce job-ready graduates”.

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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 The Arrow Women Who Weld (WWW) pilot program is set to improve gender diversity in trades across Queensland. Manufacturing and engineering related industries in towns across Queensland’s Surat Basin are facing skills and labour force shortages. Manufacturing and engineering related jobs in these regions are dominated by males.

The Arrow WWW program provided the opportunity for female high school students in years 10, 11 and 12, to learn the skill of MIG welding, followed by a tour into local industry to see how these skills translate into practice. The program was funded by Arrow Energy in cooperation with the Gateway to Industry Schools Program (GISP) and QMI Solutions.

The initiative has given female students insight into trade skills and career pathways, including local employment opportunities.

Local industries including Simplicity, Whites Industries and Arrow Energy opened their doors to participating teachers and students as part of the program.

The young women had the chance to speak openly with female staff and be inspired by their career journeys into manufacturing.

Throughout the program, each student applied their new MIG welding skills to create their very own jewellery tree.

With the majority of companies around the Dalby region being manufacturing based, students and teachers were able to draw the solid connection between how science, technology, engineering, design and math (STEAM) apply to jobs in the diverse industry. Survey results from the March and June 2018 intake show that 88% of the participating students reported the WWW program has influenced my interest in STEAM subjects or careers.

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

Teachers from the schools remarked how influential the experience was for students. “We saw first-hand, opportunities in manufacturing being opened up for these young women, that had otherwise not been considered prior” said a surveyed primary school teacher.

The Arrow Energy and GISP initiative also provided teachers with the opportunity to undertake professional development in welding (including virtual welding) and industry updates including industry 4.0, blockchain and advanced manufacturing technologies. Teacher exposure to TAFE Harrison Assessments further assisted students with selfselection into an industry of choice based on behaviour profiling.

78% of female students says the program has influenced their subject choices for years 11 and 12 to include Science, Technology, Engineering, Design or Mathematics (STEAM) related subjects.

The program has influenced women into the trade pathway

and Certificate II Engineering pathway courses at the participating schools based in Tara, Chinchilla, Miles and Dalby.

The Arrow sponsored Women Who Weld program will be offered to the Queensland reference Group for manufacturing and engineering (QRG) for industry endorsement.

This endorsed case study will then be shared with the Department of Employment Small business and training (DESBT) regions to collaborate with their local TAFE and high schools as one way of encouraging females into trade pathways. It’s a valuable pilot.

100% of the schools involved believe that the program has added value and assisted the Surat Basin students, teachers and local industries.

The Gateway to industry schools program is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government.

This article originally appeared on Medium and was written by Jules McMurtrie.

Participants in the Arrow Women Who Weld pogram in Queensland.

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Western Australia Division News The Weld Australia team recently undertook a demonstration of the Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulators at Chess Engineering in Perth. The demonstration was attended by both employees and management from Chess Engineering, as well as members of EMICoL (the Engineering and Manufacturing Industry Cooperative Limited).

Mehdi Tajfar (Welding Engineer, Weld Australia) commenced the session with an in-depth practical demonstration of the Soldamatic’s capabilities. 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.

software, the welding instructor (or teacher) is able to: • Define a module by adding different tasks based on different weld procedures • Customise welding technique parameters guiding indicators • Add student profiles with a unique access to the machine • Combine students and modules and create courses • Run theory exams and quizzes and upload theory materials • Track and save all welding

activities and exams on the PC Student can then sign in to their profile, review the WPS, and finish the assignments.

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Those in attendance had the opportunity to try their hand at the Soldamatic themselves. The feedback received from all in attendance very positive. Weld Australia would like to thank Chess Engineering for hosting the demonstration.

Augmented reality technology and the Soldamatic welding simulators are being used by companies in Germany to improve the quality and efficiency of their training, both for new and experienced tradespeople. Companies such as Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, Siemens and John Deere have utilised the augmented reality option to upskill workers in a safer, cost effective and more efficient manner with the learner at the centre of the process.

With zero risks involved, apprentices can respond to realistic scenarios without pressure or fear of injury. Augmented and virtual reality training is enabling future welders to acquire the skills and the self-confidence they need before moving into real-world workshops

Mehdi Tajfar (Welding Engineer, Weld Australia) helps an attendee try their hand at the Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulator.

Mehdi then went on to provide a demonstration of the Soldamatic’s teacher software. Through this

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

Attendees at the recent Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulator demonstration at Chess Engineering in Perth.

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Northern Territory Division News This month, the Northern Territory Division brings you news about some exciting developments across the state. With the State Government launching major new projects and funding programs, it is a busy time in the Territory.

Investing in Jobs: Positive Signs Going Forward in Mining Sector The Territory Government’s plan to create jobs and stimulate the economy through the resources industry is showing positive signs, with a report showing encouraging results in the NT mining sector.

The Fraser Institute Annual Mining Survey 2018 shows that the Northern Territory’s ranking on the Investment Attraction Index is now 23rd – up from 27th the previous year.

The Territory has also improved to become the third best performing Australian jurisdiction, up from fourth the previous year.

Under the Territory Labor Government, mining has been growing strongly with results from the 2017-2018 financial year showing: • Mineral exploration expenditure in the NT increase by 43 per cent, compared to 26 per cent nationally; and • Record-breaking mineral production of $4.49 billion – up 24 per cent on the previous year The Territory Labor Government will continue to invest in jobs and support the resources industry, and while there is more work to do, the strong results in the survey show this is helping to make the NT an appealing place to invest in mining.

Unlocking more private investment in the resources sector and delivering on major mining projects, which create local jobs and support local businesses, are other priorities for the Territory Labor Government.

According to Minister for Primary Industry and Resources, Paul Kirby, “The Territory Government supports the mining industry and the jobs it brings to the Territory.

Our Government has delivered a record-breaking investment in mineral exploration with $26 million being spent over four years on our Resourcing the Territory initiative.”

“The Resourcing the Territory initiative is the biggest investment by any Territory Government into programs to attract and support resources exploration in the Territory – supporting local jobs and supporting local businesses.”

Resources Sector Grant Applications Now Open Applications are open for the latest round of collaborative grants for exploration drilling and geophysics in the Northern Territory, an NT Government initiative which will help to create jobs and provide economic benefits.

The Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations program provides collaborative funding of 50% for up to $125,000 per project of the total costs for drilling and geophysical programs by industry.

The projects must be in areas of the NT where there is a lack of geological information. The collaborative grants program is part of the Northern Territory Government’s $26 million Resourcing the Territory initiative, which includes geoscience and industry stimulus programs to maximise resources exploration in the NT. Now up to its 12th round of collaborative grants, 2018 saw a record number of applicants received for the program, with 15 projects from 12 different companies potentially receiving more than $1 million in funding.

The Geophysics and Drilling Collaboration project funding is for programs to be undertaken during 2019, and applications will close on 15 April 2019.

For Guidelines and assessment criteria please visit: www.minerals. nt.gov.au/collaborations.

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

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Training & Certification News Risk Evaluation – Are you Objective or Subjective? (Training Manager, Weld Australia) We all should be aware of the risk assessment processes used in the workplace to identify hazards and risk factors that have the potential to cause harm (hazard identification).

Part of the risk assessment process involves actually scoring the risk to determine a level of risk involved.

This is generally undertaken using a risk matrix based on the likelihood and consequences of that risk.

There seems to be two apparent styles, an objective1 or subjective2 evaluation.

Common Risk Matrix uses terms such as ‘rare’, ‘possible’ and ‘almost certain’ to describe likelihood.

Terms such as ‘insignificant’, ‘unlikely’, ‘moderate’ and ‘extreme’ are used to describe consequence.

How to Define Risk Some Safety Management Systems (SMS) might define these terms to give users a better understanding.

For instance, ‘unlikely’ may be described as ‘Could occur at some time; less than 25% chance of occurring; non-complex process &/or existence of checks and balances3’. Similarly, ‘insignificant’ may be described as ‘first aid or equivalent only3.

But, do these definitions really help you determine a risk score? Or, do they hinder you in your evaluation?

How do you determine ‘25% chance of occurring’ or ‘equivalent only’?

If ‘unlikely’ is defined as a 25% chance, does that mean that in 1 in 4 times, the incident has occurred previously? If this is correct, it is hardly an unlikely event! This is why definitions need to be well explained.

Subjective Influences on Personnel Personnel carrying out the risk assessment could also be influenced by their previous experience or knowledge of the task being performed. Does the person evaluating the risk have first hand knowledge of the task, or are they scoring the risk via data analysis?

For instance, the way in which a Safety Coordinator in a company head office performs a risk analysis of a cutting and welding task not normally performed may be quite different to how an on-site Operations Manager.

The Safety Coordinator: • Has access to company data, statistics and safety history; • Is not a tradesperson;

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Is a professional with a high academic safety qualifications.

The Operations Manager: • Has been on-site for 10 years; • Is using personnel who have been long term employees onsite; • Was trade qualified in an earlier life.

Would these two people come to the same conclusions and have identical risk scores for the identified tasks?

The Operations Manager could be assessing likelihood based on their knowledge of the team. In contrast, the Safety Coordinator may be assessing likelihood based on the vast database and information available within the company.

The Importance of an Accurate Risk Level Score You might be wondering why any of this matters, so long as the risk is mitigated? Well, it is vital that the personnel responsible for undertaking risk assessments understands how and why to the level of risk involved. Without an accurate risk level score, the appropriate control measures cannot be introduced.

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Training & Certification News Risk Evaluation – Are you Objective or Subjective? (Training Manager, Weld Australia) The risk matrix being used might be the deciding factor because of the interpretation, level of definition and assumption that the assessors need to make.

There are so many factors when assessing high risk tasks that a standard risk matrix cannot effectively account for—the complexity in determining consequences or likelihood is just too high.

For instance, based on risk assessment alone, you wouldn’t enter a fire and smoke-filled building but firefighters do it daily. A high to extreme level of risk would be expected if this situation was scored. However, the strict controls that are in place prevent serious injuries and even fatalities, making running into a burning building routine work for firefighters.

Firefighters are trained to continually evaluate risk during the task and are well trained to react to unforeseen circumstances, thus reducing likelihood if something was to occur.

With this in mind, using your own risk matrix, how would you score the task ‘enter a burning building’ with the risk being ‘burnt by flame’? Would you assess likelihood knowing that the person performing the task is highly trained? Or would you assess based on a worker, with the risk mitigation marked as ‘provide training’?

broken down into smaller elements to be able to properly evaluate the risk and allocate an accurate score.

This is where peer review, subject matter experts and the actual people performing the task need to be involved or consulted during the risk assessment—this provides a more accurate score.

If you were assessing a highrisk task and discovered that, statistically, your company had a significantly lower incident rate than anyone else doing the same work, would that influence your decision on likelihood, or would you base your decision on the overall industry data? Is this based on the statistics (fact) or the premise that we think that we do it better (feeling)?

Using our previous example of the Operations Manager and Safety Coordinator, if the Safety Coordinator knew this information and the Operations Manager didn’t, would you expect a difference in the risk scores? Or would there be no difference because the matrix isn’t designed for that level of definition? Carrying out a risk assessment is a process that

involves several steps, only one of which is a risk score. But, this risk score determines significant outcomes for your risk assessment.

As such, using a tool that might not necessarily be adequate, or relevant data available to make a judgement can be dangerous4.

As long as you comprehend the concept and output of a risk score, you will have a better understanding of how the data is used to control the risk.

NOTES 1. Objective: not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.

2. Subjective: based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

3. Definitions from a clinical risk matrix used by a community health organisation.

4. Judgement: the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

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

No difference you might say! If we are evaluating each step in the task before mitigation, the initial score would very high. If we are using highly trained personnel, the initial score could be lower before mitigation – but that would be opinion. Which one is correct?

Sometimes, the task needs to be

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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

8 - 12 Apr 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: 8 - 12 Apr 2019 Week 2: 6 - 10 May 2019 Week 3: 3 - 7 Jun 2019 Week 4: 8 - 12 Jul 2019 Week 5: 5 - 9 Aug 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: 1 - 5 Apr 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 15 - 17 Apr 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: 1 - 5 Apr 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 15 - 17 Apr 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: 10 - 14 Dec 2018 Practical Phase: 4 - 8 Feb 2019 Module 2: 11 - 15 Feb 2019 Module 3: 13 - 17 May 2019 Module 4: 22 - 26 July 2019

International Welding Technologist Location

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Wollongong

Module 1: 10 - 14 Dec 2018 Practical Phase: 4 - 8 Feb 2019 Module 2: 11 - 15 Feb 2019 Module 3: 13 - 17 May 2019 Module 4: 22 - 26 Jul 2019

Quality Control Welding Coordinator (QCWC) Location

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Sydney

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

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Brisbane

21 - 23 May 2019

Melbourne

2 - 4 Apr 2019

Perth

9 - 11 July 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.

Australasian Oil and Gas Exhibition and Conference Perth, 13 to 15 March The annual Australasian Oil and Gas Exhibition and Conference is the leading industry in Australian featuring over 250 brands. It is a showcase of the latest products and attracts over 8,000 global visitors providing opportunities to network and learn about the latest technological and innovative breakthroughs. For details: https:// aogexpo.com.au 8th Asia Pacific IIW International Congress Bangkok, 20 to 22 March With the theme ‘Promote and Ensure the Quality of Welding Education in the Region’, this is an opportunity for anyone involved in the area of welding technology and joining processes to meet, learn, and share their ideas, information, and experience. For details: https://iiwap2019.com System Engineering Test and Evaluation Conference Canberra, 29 April to 1 May SETE 2019 is an annual conference organised by the System Engineering Society of Australia (SESA) and the Southern Cross Chapter of the International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA).

The Conference theme for SETE 2019 is: Systems Science and Engineering for a better Australia.

For details: https://sete2019.com.au

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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Expand Your Audience. Grow Your Business.

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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