Weld Connect - March 2022

MARCH 2022

IN THIS ISSUE CHANGES TO THE WELD AUSTRALIA TEAM | PAGE 11 THE TODAY SHOW: UPSKILLING THE TRADIES OF THE FUTURE | PAGE 16 MAKING WELDER TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION MORE ACCESSIBLE FOR AREAS | 2022 PAGE 21 Weld Connect | March 1 REGIONAL

WELD AUSTRALIA CONTACTS

IN THIS ISSUE A Message from our CEO

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Industry News 5 Visitor Registrations Now Open for AMW 2022

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Membership Matters 8 Upcoming Events 10 Changes to the Weld Australia Team

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Weld Australia Supports Alstom Group

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Successful Certification and Surveillance Audits

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The Today Show: Upskilling the Tradies of the Future

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Weld Australia’s Exam Calendar

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Upcoming Training Courses 18 Augmented Reality Welder Training at the Outsource Institute

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Weld Australia Delivers In-House Training for Monadelphous in Gladstone 20 Advanced Manufacturing School Outreach Program

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Making Welder Training and Qualification More Accessible for Regional Areas

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JRS Manufacturing Group Partners with TAFE Queensland to Develop Skills Academy

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Fusion Welding Courses 23

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

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JRS Manufacturing Group Partners with TAFE Queensland to Develop Skills Academy

I recently had the pleasure of travelling to Queensland with Dr Jonathan Roberts (Centre Director, Australian Cobotics Centre). We met with several Weld Australia members and local manufacturers, including Rockpress, Clearspan Building Solutions, and JRS Manufacturing Group.

resulted in an action plan, focused on three key areas:

Dr Roberts reviewed the processes of all three manufacturers and provided some advice on how cobots could be deployed in their facilities.

3. Compile a set of standard terms and conditions for the procurement of fabricated steel

Whilst visiting JRS Manufacturing Group, we also had the opportunity to discuss their new Skills Academy. JRS Manufacturing Group is partnering with TAFE Queensland to launch the JRS Skills Academy—an Australianfirst hybrid learning framework, at their Wilsonton premises, in Toowoomba.

1. Review the cost of individual Weld Australia membership 2. Establish a licensing scheme for Welding Supervisors, Inspectors, Engineers and Technologists

If you have any ideas or suggestions on any of the areas above, or if you would like to help on these projects, please contact me via: g.crittenden@weldaustralia.com.au

WHAT IS A COBOT? Cobots are designed to work alongside humans, assisting employees with work that may be too dangerous, strenuous, or tedious. This helps to create a safer, more efficient workplace without eliminating jobs. Cobots are easily programmable and are capable of ‘learning’ on the job. In welding, cobots can be used for several purposes, from joining metal parts and holding parts steady for workers, through to sorting hardware using a vision system.

The partnership will strengthen the Toowoomba and Surat Basin’s emerging advanced manufacturing ecosystem, through the implementation of a resilient supply chain model that combines industry innovation, end-to-end product design and development, with formal skills recognition.

Weld Australia is looking forward to working with JRS to help ensure the long-term success of this exceptional initiative, which will be launched later this year. For further information, see the article on page 21.

A Meeting of the Board and Division Chairs In early February, the Board of Directors and State Committee Chairs held their regular meeting, which was highly successful. There was a great discussion and exchange of ideas that

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(L to R): Jasime Riddle (JRS Manufacturing Group), Jonathan Roberts (Australian Cobotics Centre), Geoff Crittenden (Weld Australia), Jason Riddle (JRS Manufacturing Group) and Ross O’Bryan (Weld Australia).

Changes to Weld Australia’s Team Weld Australia has had a few changes to its team over the last couple of months. Firstly, I regret to inform all members that, as of early February, Sasanka Sinha’s tender at Weld Australia ended. Sasanka worked for Weld Australia for over 23 years and was our longest serving employee.

His loyalty, hard work and enthusiasm were outstanding. The Board and senior management team are very appreciative of his service to Weld Australia, as well as the broader welding industry.

In addition, Alistair Forbes (Principal Welding Engineer and National Manager Corporate Business) recently

retired. Alistair was a dedicated, respected member of the team for over seven years, who worked hard to foster a strong welding industry in Australia. Weld Australia wishes Alistair all the very best of luck in his well-earned retirement.

In happier news, Michelle Bignold was recently promoted to the position of National Manager, Sales and Marketing. A big congratulations to Michelle on this new role.

Several new team members have also joined us, including: Jake Adie (Welding Specialist), Charlene Coetzee (Personal Assistant and Office Manager), Andrew Davies

(Manager, Technical Information Networks), Tania Martin (Manager, Advanced Welder Training), Brodie Wilson (Education and Training Administration Assistant), and Lily Yao (Accountant).

We’d like to extend a warm welcome to everyone—it’s great to have you all on board. For further information, see the article on page 11.

Geoff Cri t e nden

CEO, Weld Australia

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF WELD AUSTRALIA Weld Australia is the peak body representing the welding industry Australia. A not-for-profit company, our purpose is to facilitate the growth of world class welding in Australia.

As part of the Board’s renewal cycle, we are seeking expressions of interests from members who may be interested in becoming a Non-Executive Director of Weld Australia (a public company limited by guarantee).

Director appointments are voluntary, unpaid positions that require attendance at four meetings per year, plus active participation in one of the principle Board Committees.

The role of the Board is to provide strategic direction, oversee management and facilitate accountability of the organisation to its members. Candidates must be able to demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following essential competencies:

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Strategic Planning and Implementation Governance and Compliance Finance and Risk Business Management Welding Engineering and Technology

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the Australian welding industry and foster your industry connections.

You will have the chance to hone your skills as a company Director. We encourage individuals looking for their first role as a Director to apply.

Weld Australia has a comprehensive selection process that includes assessment against a skills matrix, interview and reference checks.

If you are a Weld Australia member who is interested in securing the future of welding in Australia, please send a detailed CV in confidence to CEO@weldaustralia.com.au.

HANWHA TO BUILD ARMOURED VEHICLE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE Hanwha Defense Australia will establish their Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence at the Avalon Airport Industrial Precinct in Victoria, where they will manufacture self-propelled howitzers for the $1 billion LAND 8116 program.

“The Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence will become the home of Hanwha tracked vehicle operations in Australia and, if successful under the Land 400 phase 3 program, the home of our Redback family of vehicles for both the Australian Defence Force and global markets,” Hanwha Defense Australia managing director Richard Cho said.

Construction on the 32,000m2 manufacturing facility is expected to start later this year and take two years to complete, which will also create 100 jobs during the construction period.

Victoria’s supply chain will directly benefit from Hanwha setting up in the Geelong region, with businesses expected to generate $200 million in flow-on investment, more local jobs and export opportunities.

K-TIG TO ESTABLISH R&D FACILITY WITHIN BAE SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA’S FACTORY OF THE FUTURE Weld Australia member, K-TIG will build a research and development (R&D) facility within BAE Systems Australia’s Factory of the Future where it will demonstrate and further evolve the application of its robotic welding capabilities.

K-TIG Managing Director Adrian Smith said the aim of having the R&D facility within the Factory of the Future at the Tonsley Innovation District was to prove that K-TIG’s technology can not only expand Australia’s shipbuilding capability but has vast industrial applications. The Factory of the Future is under development by BAE Systems and Flinders University and will connect businesses and sectors which are of growing importance to the national economy, including the $90 billion defence shipbuilding industry.

“We are the smart welders of the future. Put simply, K-TIG’s advanced welding technology means welding is stronger, faster and more cost effective. A traditional multi hour weld can be done in less than four minutes to a higher quality and standard,” said Smith. “We can capture and push data out across every single weld creating a digital footprint across a ship. This makes for high level repeatability and consistency which means ships are built faster and cheaper.”

BAE Systems Australia Continuous Naval Shipbuilding Director Sharon Wilson said the project had enormous potential. “What K-TIG provides has the potential to deliver game-changing technologies to the broader industrial sector, making industry more competitive and this could see flow on benefits for exports,” said Wilson. “BAE Systems is delighted to support local companies with advanced capabilities. Line Zero underpins the philosophy of the Factory of the Future which focuses on industry collaboration and diffusion of Australian innovation in Industry 4.0 technologies.”

The K-TIG team.

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“Contrary to what most people think, manufacturing in South Australia is alive and well and thriving,” said Wilson.

VISITOR REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN FOR AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURING WEEK 2022 Online registrations are open now for visitors to the inaugural Australian Manufacturing Week exhibition, taking place in Sydney in June 2022.

Owned and operated by AMTIL, AMW is Australia’s premier manufacturing solutions event. Under the theme ‘Where technology meets innovation’, AMW 2022 will take place at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) in Darling Harbour from 7-10 June 2022. The opening of registrations marks a major milestone in the build-up to the exhibition.

Preparations for AMW 2022 have been marked by high levels of early interest, with the floor space almost entirely booked out well before the end of last year.

“It’s great to finally have opened up registrations for visitors to AMW,” says Kim Banks, Head of Events at AMTIL. “We’ve had an incredible response from exhibitors, with stands getting booked faster than any of us had anticipated. There’s clearly a really strong appetite across the industry for an exhibition like AMW. Now we’re just concentrating on welcoming as many visitors to the show as we can.”

AMW will occupy more than 9,000m2 of floor space at the ICC Sydney, with more than 155 organisations taking stands to exhibit some of the very latest manufacturing technologies, processes and support services. AMTIL will be making regular announcements between now and the start of the event about its plans for the show, so it’s worth keeping an eye on the AMW website as well as its social media channels for the latest updates.

The AMW exhibition will consist of six dedicated zones offering a comprehensive view of the modern manufacturing landscape. The Austech Machine Tools

& Ancillary Equipment Zone will host an extensive range of metalworking and machine tool technology, including the latest state-of-the-art cutting tools from Iscar Australia. Exhibitors such as Automated Solutions Australia and Epicor Software will be displaying their products in the Robotics & Automation Zone, while the Weld Solutions Zone will feature the latest cutting-edge welding technology.

The Additive Manufacturing Zone will feature the latest innovations from the fast-evolving world of 3D printing, from companies such as RAM3D, while the Australian Manufacturers Pavillion will showcase some of the most innovative manufacturing businesses operating today, including Marand Precision Engineering and Marsh Alliance. Finally, the Manufacturing Solutions Zone will offer optimised solutions to the most common challenges experienced by manufacturers.

“We’re thrilled to be open for online registrations for AMW 2022,” said Shane Infanti, CEO of AMTIL. “AMW is a brand new exhibion from AMTIL and it’s been a long road getting to this point. Now we’re really into the final stages of making sure we put on the best show possible for the Australian manufacturing industry.”

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

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

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

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REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS EVENT

W H E R E T E C H N O L O G Y M E E T S I N N O VAT I O N AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURING WEEK is the leading industry exhibition encompassing all aspects of manufacturing in Australia.

Visit our AMW PRODUCT ZONES

WWW.AUSTRALIANMANUFACTURINGWEEK.COM.AU

SYDNEY: 7-10 June, 2022 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE SYDNEY

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www.amtil.com.au

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Australian Manufacturing Week is proudly owned and operated by AMTIL

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

Weld Australia Guidance Note TGN-PG01 Weld Defects Published in 2018, this Technical Guidance Note is provided as a easy-to use practical tool. For welders and welding supervisors. Each weld defect is accompanied by a sketch and is discussed under the headings like description, causes, effects, prevention, detection, and repair.

Weld Australia Guidance Note TGN-SG01 A Guide to AS/NZS ISO 9606.1-2017 Revised and republished in July 2021, this Technical Guidance Note contains basic information relevant to the qualification of welders using AS/NZS ISO 9606.1. It is designed to be read in conjunction with the standard, and, to assist users in understanding its requirements. It also incorporates the latest information from the ISO drafting Committee to aid in its application and understanding.

Weld Australia Guidance Note TGN-SG02 – AS/NZS 9606-1 - A Summary of Changes Published in 2018, this Technical Guidance Note contains basic information relevant to the qualification of welders using AS/NZS ISO 9606-1. It is designed to be read in conjunction with the standard, and, to assist users in the transition from the 2007 edition of AS/NZS 2980.

CAREER IN METAL FABRICATION & WELDING? NON-ACCREDITED COURSES Introduction to Welding (24 Hours) Hobbyist Course (8 hours)

ACCREDITED COURSES Cert 3 in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (MEM30305/30319) Construction Induction White Card (CPCCWHS1001) AS1796 Pressure Tickets 1-9 Short Courses MEM05012 – Perform Manual Metal Arc Welding (100 hours) MEM05017 – Weld Using Gas Metal Arc Welding (100 hours) MEM05047 – Weld Using Flux Core Arc Welding (100 hours) MEM05019 – Weld Using Gas Tungsten Gas Arc Welding (100 hours)

CONTACT US 69 Melbourne Road, Riverstone, NSW 2765 Phone: (02) 9627 6237 Email: academy@fabinox.com.au Website: www.fabinoxweldingacademy.com.au

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

ONLINE WHITE CARD TRAINING SafeWork NSW accredited for general construction induction (White Card) training.

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

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

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

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

PREMIUM CORPORATE MEMBERS

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Novarc Technologies: novarctech.com

CORPORATE MEMBERS

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Engineering Industries Australia: eia.net.au Ulbrich Products: ulbrec.com

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

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Nathan Brown Bevan Leary Rogelio Nalus Tariq Hussain Alexander Novachko

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

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JOIN WELD AUSTRALIA TODAY

TALKING STANDARDS: 9606 Tuesday 29 March at 10:00am (AEDT) This interactive webinar is your opportunity to have all your questions on AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 and ISO 9606-1 answered. You should leave the session with a sound understanding of the standards, so that you can select the optimum approach for your business.

This session will be presented by the Western Australian State Committee members, and Bruce Cannon, Weld Australia’s Principal Welding Engineer.

REGISTER NOW COBOTS IN ACTION Thursday 7 April at 8:00am (AEST) The application of Collaborative robots—or cobots for short—is gaining momentum in the welding industry. Welding cobots offer a range of benefits, from resolving ergonomic issues and cost reduction, through to improving safety. In this interactive online session, we will look at some real-life case studies on applications of cobots in the industry and the benefits that companies have derived. This session will be presented by Novarc Technologies.

REGISTER NOW A STANDARDS UPDATE Tuesday 26 April at 10:00am (AEST) Standards are critical to the Australian industry. If you don’t want your business to fall behind, it’s essential that you know what standards are required and what is on the horizon. In this session, Bruce Cannon, Weld Australia’s Principal Welding Engineer, will discuss the revisions to AS/NZS welding-related standards in the last 12 months, including background on why changes were made.

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

REGISTER NOW PIPELINE REPAIR, HOT TAPPING & IN-SERVICE WELDING COURSE 27 & 28 April in Sydney 3 & 4 May in Adelaide

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 inservice pipelines.

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

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

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SANSANKA SINHA’S TENURE AT WELD AUSTRALIA COMES TO A CLOSE Weld Australia regrets to inform all members that, as of early February, Sasanka Sinha’s tender at Weld Australia ended. Sasanka worked for Weld Australia for over 23 years and was our longest serving employee. His loyalty, hard work and enthusiasm were outstanding. The Board and senior management team are very appreciative of his service to Weld Australia, as well as the broader welding industry.

As one of Weld Australia’s Senior Welding Engineers, Sasanka provided welding and engineering solutions to the industry. The scope of his position involved solving design and fabrication issues, cost benefit analysis, weld quality management and personnel qualification for a range of projects.

Sasanka’s professional achievements are exceptional.

He was the first Australian to achieve International Welding Engineer (IWE) certification.

With over 45 years of industry experience, Sasanka is an expert in fabrication and welding, particularly in the fields of: ship building, rail and rolling stock, steel plants and equipment, boilers, pressure vessels, construction, roads and infrastructure, and mines and mining equipment. He is adept in arc physics, failure analysis, and the review and creation of welding procedures and specifications.

Prior to joining Weld Australia in 1998, Sasanka gained over 25 years of welding experience, working with world leading organisations such as Babcock and Wilcox, Marion Dresser, Komatsu and Ti–Fab (USA) in India and Indonesia prior to his arrival in Australia. He has a very successful track record in delivering large-scale projects in India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and China.

Sasanka also served on two Standards Australia Committees, including WD-002 Welding Consumables and WD-003 Structural Welding, and was a Lead

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Auditor for Company Certification to IIW MCS ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials.

Sasanka holds a Masters in Materials Welding and Joining from the University of Wollongong, as well as a Masters in Production Engineering and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering.

Sasanka is a Chartered Professional Engineer of the Institution of Engineers, Australia, and a Registered Professional Engineer in Queensland. He is also a member of the Indian Institute of Welding, the Institution of Engineers (India), and a life member of Orissa Engineering Congress, India. He is also a certified NACE Coating Inspector Level 1.

Weld Australia wishes Sasanka well in all his future endeavours.

MICHELLE BIGNOLD PROMOTED TO NATIONAL MANAGER, SALES & MARKETING Michelle Bignold was recently promoted to the role of National Manager, Sales and Marketing.

Prior to joining Weld Australia in 2019, Michelle gained over 19 years’ experience in the area of business development and sales leadership.

She completed a Bachelor Degree in business majoring in Tourism and Hospitality and has worked across all aspects of the industry, including events, hotels and airlines.

ALISTAIR FORBES (NATIONAL MANAGER CORPORATE BUSINESS) RETIRES With more than 30 years’ industry experience, Alistair’s areas of expertise include: welding consumables; industrial chemicals; pressure vessels and equipment; metallurgy; pipelines; aluminium and magnesium; lasers; and arc physics.

Alistair joined Weld Australia in 2017 as the General Manager Engineering, and a Principal Welding Engineer. Today, he is our National Manager Corporate Business.

Prior to joining Weld Australia, Alistair was a Product Manager at BOC for 15 years, responsible for the management of BOC’s welding consumables and industrial chemicals product portfolio.

Alistair was previously employed at Weld Australia from 1998 to 2003, managing our technical panels, which included Pressure Vessels and Equipment, Welding Metallurgy, Pipelines, Aluminium and Magnesium, Lasers and Arc Physics. During this time, Alistair identified specific industry sector welding needs with a view to improving competitiveness, developing collaborative solutions, and promoting technology transfer and innovation.

Prior to this, Alistair was a Research and Development Manager at Afrox in South Australia, focused on technical marketing with strong operations involvement and an emphasis on design for manufacture. Alistair commenced his career as a Process Metallurgist at Highveld Steel.

Alistair holds a Masters of Science (Engineering) in Chemistry and Metallurgy and is a qualified International Welding Engineer (IWE).

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She is an extremely confident person who enjoys challenges and thrives on working under pressure. She was awarded a Directors Choice Award for top overall performer out of 400 sales representatives and qualified for several international incentive conferences in Queenstown, Los Angeles and Hong Kong. In addition to this, Michelle was named Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year in her local community.

In her new role, Michelle is responsible for the continued success of Weld Australia’s membership business unit, including member services, and all aspects of sales and marketing within the company. She is dedicated to ensuring that Weld Australia promotes the interests of its members, and works together with members towards positive outcomes for the entire industry. She is also involved in a number of Government projects and has developed strong business relationships with many industry partners.

WELD AUSTRALIA WELCOMES NEW TEAM MEMBERS Over the last month or so, Weld Australia has welcomed several new team members, including: Jake Adie (Welding Specialist), Charlene Coetzee (Personal Assistant and Office Manager), Andrew Davies (Manager, Technical Information Networks), Tania Martin (Manager, Advanced Welder Training), Brodie Wilson (Education and Training Administration Assistant), and Lily Yao (Accountant). We’d like to extend a warm welcome to everyone—it’s great to have you all on board.

Jake Adie (Welding Specialist)

Charlene Coetzee (Office Manager)

With 10 years experience, Jake started his career as a boiler maker before moving into a Welding Supervisor and NDT Technician role. An International Welding Specialist (IWS), Jake holds certificates in both AS 2214 and AS 1796, as well as a Certificate III in Engineering.

Charlene is a multi-skilled professional with over 10 years of experience in office management, accounting and human resources in both small and medium-sized businesses. Her expertise extends to administration, accounts, payroll, project management and logistics.

Andrew Davies (Manager, Technical Industry Networks)

Jody Dickson (Qualification & Certification Coordinator)

Andrew boasts 40 years of in-depth engineering and asset management experience across a number of power stations in New South Wales, including coal fired, gas turbines and hydro plant. He holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Engineering.

With over 20 years experience, Jody has a strong background in customer service, retail management, and accounts receiveable. Having worked across sectors such as IT, health, hospitality and retail, Jody brings a diverse array of expertise to her role.

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Tania Martin (Manager, Advanced Welder Training) With over 20 years experience, Tania has expertise in sales, marketing, logistics, procurement and customer service. A big believer in lifelong learning, Tania holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA), as well as several other qualifications in marketing and business. .

Lily Yao (Accountant) Lily commenced her accounting career in Australia in 2003 after graduating with a Masters Degree in Professional Accounting. A Certified Public Accountant since 2014, Lily has over 10 years’ experience in financial reports, tax and payroll.

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Brodie Wilson (Education and Training Administration Assistant) Brodie started with Weld Australia in 2021 as a Trainee, as part of her Certificate III in Business Administration.

She was such an asset to the team that she has now come on-board permanently.

WELD AUSTRALIA SUPPORTS ALSTOM GROUP Over the last four years, Weld Australia has been involved in repair work undertaken on the passenger railcars in Perth. Weld Australia has provided assistance with the development of technical procedures, engineering advice, and site inspections and supervision.

There are two types of trains operating on the Transperth system: A-series and B-series trains.

The trains are maintained, cleaned and stowed at depots in Claisebrook, Mandurah and Nowergup.

The Western Australia Railcar Program will deliver 246 new C-series railcars to service new METRONET projects and replace ageing A-series trains, and six new diesel railcars to replace the existing Australind service between Perth and Bunbury. The Railcar Program was identified as a Strategic Project under the WA Jobs Act 2017, with potential for local job creation.

Alstom Transport Australia confirmed it will reach the 50 per cent local content target for the manufacturing of the new trains, bolstering the local manufacturing industry and maximising Western Australia jobs.

Contracts have been awarded to local companies: • Aerison: Providing cab structures, fuel tanks and battery boxes for the C-series • Austbreck: Supplying pantographs • Hoffman Engineering: Manufacturing bogie frames

A-SERIES TRAINS The A-series was Perth’s first electric passenger train. It was introduced when the system was electrified in 1992. An A-series train consists of two connected carriages. The train can be coupled as two or four-car sets. There are 48 twocar A-series trains in the Transperth fleet. The top speed of the A-series is 110km per hour.

B-SERIES TRAINS

C-SERIES TRAINS

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The B-series trains came into service in 2004. They consist of three connected carriages that can be coupled as three or six-car sets. Thirty-one threecar B-series trains were introduced between 2004 and 2006. Since then a further 47 B-series trains have been added to the network, for a total fleet of 78 sets. The top speed is 130km per hour.

SUCCESSFUL CERTIFICATION AND SURVEILLANCE AUDITS ACROSS AUSTRALIA

Frontline Manufacturing’s welding bays.

Ross O’Bryan (Welding Engineer and Technology Trainer, Weld Australia) recently performed several successful surveillance audits for AS/NZS ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials. These audits were undertaken for Bendworx, Taringa Steel and RUD Australia. In addition, RUD Australia underwent a certification audit for DIN 2303 Welding and allied processes Quality requirements for production and maintenance companies for military products.

Bendworx is one of Australia’s leading steel specialists. Based in Brisbane, they provide expert steel forming services and pipe and steel casing products to light and heavy industries, both nationwide and internationally. Their ISO 9001 and AS/NZS ISO 3834 certified workshop manufactures quality-assured pipe and steel casings and has been an integral part of some of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects, such as the RiverWalk rebuild, Kingsford Smith Drive upgrade, and Albion Park Rail bypass. Their precision bending and forming capabilities extend to mild and stainless steels, boiler plate, quenched and tempered wear plate and aluminium up to 10,200mm in length. When it comes to rolling, Bendworx delivers cylinders, cones, bucket skins, frames, merchant bar, structural and hollow sections, and much more.

RUD underwent audits for DIN 2303 and AS/NZS ISO 3834.

Taringa Steel is a privately owned Australian company that fabricates and installs metalwork also light to medium structural steel. Since the company’s inception in 1962, Taringa Steel has grown to become one of south east Queensland’s leading suppliers to the construction industry, successfully completing projects valued up to $5 million. With a team of over 30 people, Taringa Steel holds registration with Transport for New South Wales for the fabrication.

RUD Australia manufactures and supplies highquality round steel link chain solutions and lifting technologies. They work with clients in the defence, infrastructure, mining, quarry, power station and engineering industries plus many more. Their collaborative approach makes RUD a partner of choice for organisations who value quality. All of their products are rigorously tested and assessed against strict quality-control measures. RUD complements these high quality products with dedicated technical support and training services, delivered by in-house engineers.

Questions? Queries? Need Help?

Bendworx underwent an audit for AS/NZS ISO 3834.

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02 8748 0100 or qnc@weldaustralia.com.au

THE TODAY SHOW SEGMENT: UPSKILLING THE TRADIES OF THE FUTURE Channel 9’s Today Show recently broadcast live from TAFE Queensland’s Acacia Ridge Training Centre.

The broadcast included a segment demonstrating all the benefits of the Soldamatic welding simulators for welder training.

Augmented and virtual reality training systems are 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.

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.

Augmented reality transforms training from boring theory and text books into high-quality interactive experiences that capture the imagination.

When using Soldamatics, 34% more welders were certified in 56% less time, saving up to 68% on the overall cost of welder training. To learn more, visit: Advanced Welder Training.

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WELD AUSTRALIA’S EXAM CALENDAR Do you need to book an exam through WeldQ? We’ve made the process even easier, with our new exam calendar, which can be accessed via the WeldQ homepage.

The calendar includes all exam dates for 2022, making planning ahead as simple as possible.

Just some of the upcoming exam dates include: • Thursday 17 March: Welding Supervisor (AS 1796 Cert 10 & AS 2214) B1 & B2 • Friday 1 April: IIW IWE EA4 • Friday 1 April: IIW IWT TA4 • Tuesday 5 April: IIW IWI-B WTB & B5 • Friday 8 April: IIW IWI-B C3 Practical Exam • Tuesday 14 June: IIW IWE EA1 & TA1 • Tuesday 14 June: IIW IWT EA1 & TA1

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

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

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Weld Australia’s new Welding Fundamentals Training Course will commence on 30 August. Delivered over six live sessions via Zoom, the course has been designed to provide technical personnel working within the metal and manufacturing industry with an overview of welding processes, symbols, joint configurations, defects, testing methods, PQR / WPS and Standards.

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International Welding Engineer & Technologist Courses:

YOUR PATHWAY TO CAREER SUCCESS

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

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

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AUGMENTED REALITY WELDER TRAINING AT THE OUTSOURCE INSTITUTE

WELD AUSTRALIA DELIVERS IN-HOUSE TRAINING FOR MONADELPHOUS IN GLADSTONE

Weld Australia recently kicked off the first event of the 2022 Augmented Reality Welding to Industry Standards Program at the Outsource Institute.

Weld Australia recently delivered training for Monadelphous at their Gladstone site. Monadelphous is a leading Australian engineering group providing construction, maintenance and industrial services to the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. The training covered the Welding Supervisor AS 2214 and Certificate 10 qualifications. It was delivered over three consecutive weeks for the first time.

International Advanced Diploma of Engineering students had the opportunity to upskill and add to their professional portfolios by undertaking augmented reality welding training in line with ISO 9606.1 Qualification testing of welders. The students were given an opportunity to learn about welding, including quality control, safety aspects and following welding procedures.

After just a few hours of practice, the students were achieving results required to achieve qualified welder status. This demonstrates just how much augmented reality can accelerate the learning process for students.

It’s safe to say the practical components of the day sparked a little healthy competition amongst these budding engineers, and they all walked away with an appreciation for the art of welding.

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Joseph Sandor (Welding Technology Trainer, Weld Australia), who ran the course, said, “The Monadelphous team was very happy doing the training this way—in one solid block. Although it was a lot of information to take in over a three week period, the students said they could focus on the course without any distractions from work or family life. They preferred the course delivered this way even though some came from Singleton and others from Mackay, so it meant that they were away from home for three weeks. They agreed it was the best way to learn. And, from Monadelphous’ point of view, the training was all completed within a short period.”

This not the first training course that Weld Australia has delivered for Monadelphous. The company has invested heavily in its team recently, facilitating courses to gain the IIW International Welding Inspector Basic (IWI-B) qualification.

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAM IN NEW SOUTH WALES

Last year, Weld Australia proposed an Advanced Manufacturing School Outreach Program to the New South Wales (NSW) Government. The Program received their support, with funding provided through the Department of Education’s Vocational Education and Training Program for Secondary Students.

As a result, in June 2020, 32 augmented reality welding simulators were deployed in a pilot program in 16 schools across the state. The schools ranged from the Wagga Wagga, Lake Illawarra and Dapto high schools in southern New South Wales, to the Gorokan and Kurri Kurri High Schools in the Lower Hunter region.

The first pilot commenced at the beginning of Term 1 in 2021. The simulators were used to teach welding to students in Years 10-12 studying Manufacturing and Engineering, and Industrial Technology. This engaging, exciting learning technology provides a very safe and efficient way to teach students skills in a profession where there is high demand.

Michael Pitt (National Manager Education & Training, Weld Australia) explains how to use a Soldamatic.

Based on the success of the first pilot program, the NSW Department of Education ordered a further 20 simulators for another 10 high schools in regional areas. The first tranche of the program was rolled out in the Bathurst region, including at Kelso High School. The second tranche of training took place in late February at Temora High School. In addition to teachers from Temora, teachers from West Wyalong, James Fallon, Shepherds Park and Junee attended.

The feedback from all the teachers was very positive— play this video to hear from the teachers themselves.

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Teachers learn how to use the Soldamatics.

Teachers try their hand at the Soldamatics at Temora High School.

JRS MANUFACTURING GROUP PARTNERS WITH TAFE QUEENSLAND TO DEVELOP SKILLS ACADEMY Weld Australia member, JRS Manufacturing Group is excited to partner with TAFE Queensland to launch the JRS Skills Academy – an Australian-first hybrid learning framework, at their Wilsonton premises, in Toowoomba. The partnership will strengthen the Toowoomba and Surat Basin’s emerging advanced manufacturing ecosystem, through the implementation of a resilient supply chain model that combines industry innovation, end-to-end product design and development, with formal skills recognition.

MAKING WELDER TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION MORE ACCESSIBLE FOR REGIONAL AREAS

In February, Ross O’Bryan (Welding Engineer and Technology Trainer, Weld Australia) spent a few days visiting Queensland’s Regional Manufacturing Hubs in Cairns and Townsville, as well several local businesses. Whilst there, Ross discussed the issues currently being faced by industry; the most serious being a massive shortfall of skilled, qualified welders.

To bridge this gap, the Townsville Manufacturing Hub in Townsville is working with regional training provider Tec-NQ to assist industry in filling this gap. Tec-NQ is working with the Hub to plan the introduction of welder training via evening courses. This is to help cater to smaller groups of students, who may be working full time and unable to attend classes during the day. The intent is to introduce a tiered approach to training, including an introductory course on how to weld and set up welding machine, as well as working with Weld Australia Corporate Member TEi Services to introduce a course designed to deliver AS/NZSISO 9606 qualifications. Tec-NQ is also investigating the delivery of AS 1796 welding tickets with TEi Services.

This will help make welder training more accessible for some of Queensland’s regional areas.

Located in Cairns, Mackay, Townsville and Rockhampton, the Queensland Government has invested $30 million over three years in the Regional Manufacturing Hubs. The objective of the Hubs is to transform regional manufacturing as a critical driver of productivity and innovation in the economy. Each Hub provides expert advice and support to local manufacturing businesses, helping them transition to advanced manufacturing through world-leading technologies. The Hubs also have strong links with local universities, schools and TAFE Queensland to develop a workforce with strong skills in science, technology, engineering and math.

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Chief Operating Officer (Strategy, Systems and Business), Jasmine Riddle said, “Through the JRS Skills Academy, we seek to redefine the manufacturing skills landscape by re-engaging young people through human centred skills transformation to understand the value of trade apprenticeships and future employment security. Ambitious individuals will develop best-inclass skills in steel fabrication and welding, CNC machining and have exposure to the latest technology through specialised industrial and aerospace coatings and electroplating with additional focus on leadership, collaboration and design-led thinking,” she said.

The traditional manufacturing model is based on multiple skillsets across boiler making, welding, sandblasting, specialised surface coatings and finishing, CNC machining and logistics solutions, to deliver the final product to the customer. This requires various trades, across different industries and locations, to work cohesively to ensure customer timeframes and deliverables are met. Identifying the opportunity to pivot to a multi-disciplinary manufacturing supplier, JRS Manufacturing Group are pioneering the workforce of the future and are prepared to skill the workers to match.

JRS Manufacturing Group is developing a Skills Academy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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