Weld Connect - November 2023

IN THIS ISSUE WINNERS OF WELD AUSTRALIA’S 2023 WELDING EXCELLENCE AWARDS ANNOUNCED COBOT TRAINING FOR ATNZ IN NEW ZEALAND ASME IX COURSE A SUCCESS

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IN THIS ISSUE

WELD AUSTRALIA CONTACTS

A Message from our CEO

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Breaking News: Recent Media Coverage

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2023 Welding Excellence Awards

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News from the Weld Australia Team

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Industry News 16 EmpowerHER Try-A-Trade Event 18 Geelong Trades and Skills Roundtable

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Membership Matters 19 ASME Section IX Course A Great Success

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Welding Automation Technology Night

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EOIs: Pipeline Repair, Hot Tapping & In-Service Welding

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Design & Modeling of Welded Structures Course

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TEi Services Undergoes Successful Certification Audit

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IWI-S Practical Training in Wollongong

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In-House Training for QAL in Gladstone

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Allship Engineering Certified to AS/NZS ISO 3834.2

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Cobot Training for ATNZ in New Zealand

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AS/NZS ISO 3834 Audits Across NSW

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Upcoming Training Courses 27 International Welding Specialist (IWS) Course

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Congratulations to All the Newly Qualified Individuals

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Weld Australia’s Exam Calendar

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The Benefits of AS/NZS ISO 45001

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IIW International Welding Practitioner (IWP)

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Fusion Welding Courses 33

NATIONAL OFFICE PO Box 197, Macquarie Park BC NSW 1670 1800 189 900 office@weldaustralia.com.au weldaustralia.com.au Geoff Crittenden Chief Executive Officer 1800 189 900 g.crittenden@weldaustralia.com.au TRAINING Guy Brooks, Training Manager 0488 743 322 g.brooks@weldaustralia.com.au MARKETING Michelle Bignold, National Manager, Sales & Marketing 0437 106 726 m.bignold@weldaustralia.com.au MEMBERSHIP David Choudry, Membership Manager 0417 878 104 d.choudry@weldaustralia.com.au QUALIFICATION & CERTIFICATION Deniz Yalniz, Qualification and Certification Team Manager 0487 487 170 d.yalniz@weldaustralia.com.au ENGINEERING Victor Blain, Engineering Team Manager – South & West 0409 823 991 v.blain@weldaustralia.com.au NEW SOUTH WALES Arya Sharifian, Welding Engineer 0419 414 901 a.sharifian@weldaustralia.com.au VICTORIA, TASMANIA & SOUTH AUSTRALIA Victor Blain, Engineering Team Manager – South & West 0409 823 991 v.blain@weldaustralia.com.au QUEENSLAND & NORTHERN TERRITORY Ross O’Bryan, Engineering Team Manager - East 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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“Tomorrows Technology Today” POUR DECISION? WINE TRIUMPHS AT THE COST OF WIND TOWERS With the Albanese Government seemingly sacrificing wind towers for wine, Weld Australia is calling on the Federal Government to mandate: a minimum of 60% local content by kilogram of steel for every wind tower erected in Australia; and that every wind tower erected in Australia is constructed, erected and inspected according to Australian Standards.

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China has agreed to review its tariffs on Australian wine after a breakthrough in negotiations over the weekend. Prime Minister Albanese announced that Australia and China had agreed to suspend their long-running World Trade Organization dispute while Beijing undertakes an “expedited review” of duties, which is expected to take five months.

Beijing slapped trade sanctions on $20 billion worth of Australian products at the height of a diplomatic feud in 2020, including tariffs of between 107% and 212% on Australian wine.

However, at the same time, the Anti-Dumping Commission quietly released a report recommending that tariffs on Chinese wind towers expire on 16 April 2024—the Federal Government appears to be sacrificing wind towers for wine.

The lifting of China’s tariffs on Australian wine is most certainly welcome news for our economy; Australian wine exports to China were valued at more than $1 billion before the tariffs were put in place. That figure has plunged to just $12 million over the last two years.

However, the success of Australia’s local wine industry cannot come at the cost of manufacturing.

The Albanese Government has repeatedly confirmed that Australia’s transition to renewable energy is a prime opportunity to revitalise manufacturing. The Federal Government has confirmed that sovereign manufacturing capability is strategically important,

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to environmental studies. This is why we are calling specifically for a minimum of 60% local content by kilogram of steel for every wind tower erected in Australia.

Given the huge scale of demand, local content need not be 100%. With this long-term demand a reality, local manufacturers will have the confidence to invest in their businesses, improving production efficiencies and competitiveness.

and that Australia cannot continue to rely on overseas supply chains.

And yet, suspending the tariffs on Chinese wind tower imports demonstrates just how heavily the Federal Government is willing to compromise.

Weld Australia is calling on the Albanese Government to mandate: • a minimum of 60% local content by kilogram of steel for every wind tower erected in Australia • that every wind tower erected in Australia is constructed, erected and inspected according to Australian Standards

The Federal Government must also mandate that all wind towers are constructed, erected and inspected according to Australian Standards. The quality of Chinese wind towers dumped in Australia is extremely suspect.

Any imported wind towers must be properly inspected at the port of departure—not landing. Weld Australia is well aware of several hundred wind towers in Australia that do not comply with Australian Standards and are unsafe.

The Federal Government must commit to building sovereign manufacturing capability for renewable energy and, through the national cabinet, get agreement from the states to legislate local content policy—in a real, effective way. This will create a capacity mechanism that generates a clear, longterm signal for investment by private equity and local manufacturers.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF WELD AUSTRALIA’S 2023 WELDING EXCELLENCE AWARDS Craftsmanship, quality and professionalism have been front and centre over the last month, with the winners of the Weld Australia 2023 Welding Excellence Awards announced. So far, we’ve had three highly successful award ceremonies—all attended by over 100 people—to celebrate the winners of the Western Australia, New South Wales and ACT, and South Australian awards.

For example, the Victorian Renewable Energy Target legislation required 64% local content. However, the definition of local content was far too broad to generate tangible benefits for local manufacturers—it encompassed everything from marketing through

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prestigious event on the welding industry calendar. The Awards showcase and celebrate the world-class work being undertaken by local welders, fabricators and industry educators.

The 2023 Welding Excellence Awards not only spotlight the world-class contributions of our local talent but also underline the industry’s continuous drive for excellence.

At Weld Australia, we are immensely proud to elevate and celebrate those who are setting new benchmarks in quality, safety, and innovation in welding.

This year’s winners feature businesses and individuals committed to the pursuit of innovative, sustainable solutions that minimise risk and maximise project outcomes, as well as initiatives designed to increase the breadth and depth of skilled labour within the welding sector.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all the sponsors of the 2023 Excellence Awards: BOC, Coregas, Diverseco, Gentronics, One Gas, Outsource Institute, and ProQM. For further information on all the winners, see the article on page 7.

Geoff Crit enden CEO, Weld Australia

RECENT MEDIA COVERAGE Federal government shouldn’t sacrifice renewable energy manufacturing for wine exports: Weld Australia, published by AuManufacturing Weld Australia calls out Federal gov’t for ‘sacrificing’ manufacturing for wine, published

by Australian Manufacturing Weld Australia calls on government for new mandates, published by Manufacturers Monthly Weld Australia announces 2023 Welding Excellence Award winners in WA, published by Australian Manufacturing World-Class WA work celebrated at Weld Australia’s 2023 welding excellence awards, published by Manufacturers Monthly Weld Australia’s NSW and ACT award winners named, published by AuManufacturing

Geoff Crittenden with the BAE Systems team at the South Australian awards.

NSW’s finest recognised at Weld Australia’s 2023 Awards, published by Manufacturers Monthly Weld Australia unveils winners of NSW Welding Excellence Awards published by Australian Manufacturing South Australia’s achievements shine at Weld Australia awards, published by Manufacturers Monthly

L to R: Alireza Samimi Mottaghi, Geoff Crittenden and Arya Sharifian at the New South Wales and ACT awards.

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SA’s welding champions honoured at Weld Australia’s 2023 Excellence Awards, published

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Craftsmanship, quality and professionalism have been front and centre over the last month, with the winners of the 2023 Welding Excellence Awards for Western Australia, New South Wales and the ACT, and South Australia announced.

Weld Australia’s Excellence Awards are the most prestigious event on the welding industry calendar. The Awards showcase and celebrate the world-class work being undertaken by local welders, fabricators and industry educators.

This year, each of the awards ceremonies have seen over 100 people come together to acknowledge the incredible calibre of work achieved over the past 12 months. The Western Australia ceremony was held on Wednesday 18 October at Beaumont on the Point; the New South Wales and ACT ceremony on Wednesday 25 October at Waterview in Bicentennial Park; and the South Australian ceremony was on Wednesday 1 November at Glenelg Golf Club.

According to Weld Australia’s CEO, Geoff Crittenden, “The 2023 Welding Excellence Awards highlight the outstanding achievements of our local professionals while emphasising the industry’s unwavering commitment to excellence. At Weld Australia, we are proud recognise both companies and individuals who are pushing boundaries in welding quality, safety, and innovation.”

Western Australia award ceremony.

New South Wales and ACT award ceremony.

“Our celebrated winners this year represent both businesses and individuals dedicated to crafting innovative and sustainable strategies, prioritising safety, and enhancing the overall skill set in the welding community,” Crittenden said.

Weld Australia would like to congratulate all the winners, runners up and highly commended receipients. The Queensland and Northern Territory, and Victoria and Tasmania award ceremonies are still to come.

South Australia award ceremony.

WITH THANKS TO OUR AWARDS SPONSORS

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THE WINNERS OF THE 2023 WESTERN AUSTRALIA WELDING EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Hofmann Engineering won the 2023 Company of the Year Award – Fabrication. Since 1969, Hofmann Engineering has provided specialist engineering services to Australia’s industry leaders. Triple accreditation by Bureau Veritas and welding accreditation by Weld Australia complements their total quality culture.

Their commitment to continuous quality, safety, and environmental improvement touches every aspect of their products, services, and customer support. The Runner Up was GF Engineering, and Mondaelphous received a Highly Commended.

Bossong Engineering won the 2023 Project of the Year Award. The project involved the meticulous repair of oil and gas casing joints, commissioned by a prominent international oil and gas service provider.

Bossong removed and replaced one-way valves and concrete shoes encapsulated within 12m long, X56 casings, followed by the intricate process of preparing and reassembling the casing joints. The project’s complexity stemmed from the substantial size, limited accessibility, unique material composition of the casing pipes, complication of the thermal mass of the embedded concrete shoe as well as the stringent welding standards demanded by the harsh subsea operating conditions.

Alphaweld Supply Group won the 2023 Company of the Year Award – Supplier. A leading supplier of welding equipment in Australia for over a decade, Alphaweld offers a wide range of premium products and boasts a “SUPER” guarantee emphasising stock, customer support, delivery, online ordering, and reliability. In 2022, they expanded by relocating to a new state-of-the-art facility, increasing their stock holdings significantly and supporting prominent brands like Lincoln Electric and Hypertherm. Located in Canning Vale, Western Australia, Alphaweld not only offers sales but also provides machine servicing, equipment rentals, and has a team with 60+ years of combined technical knowledge.

Hofmann Engineering won the Company of the Year Award – Fabrication.

Bossong Engineering won the 2023 Project of the Year Award

BHP and South Metropolitan TAFE were joint winners of the 2023 Training and Education – Organisation Award. BHP was recognised for their innovative in-house program, the BHP FutureFit Academy.

The Academy disrupts the normal approach to training, attracting, and enabling diverse candidates to work in mining. It delivers high-scale modular 12-month Maintenance Traineeships and 24-month Trade Apprenticeships, andit significantly increases female and First Nations representation in mining and trades.

South Metropolitan TAFE is one of Western Australia’s most diverse training providers. The college offers more than 340 qualifications, including tailored relevant welding and fabrication training. Their facilities are world-class, providing students with hands-on experience in a real-life industry setting.

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BHP and South Metropolitan TAFE were joint winners of the 2023 Training and Education – Organisation Award

Darren Way from South Metropolitan TAFE received the 2023 Training and Education – Individual Teacher Award. Having been a boilermaker and fabricator for over 20 years, Darren gained extensive hands-on industry experience. A big believer in personal development and a love of mentoring apprentices saw Darren move into industry training in 2008. All his students and colleagues agree—Darren’s passion for welding and the industry is clear in his teaching.

Shayla Katona from Alcoa was named the 2023 Young Trades Person of the Year. Shayla recently completed her boilermaker and welder apprenticeship at Alcoa’s Wagerup Alumina Refinery, having commenced training when she was 19. Shayla was crowned one of Western Australia’s best fabrication apprentices, winning a gold medal at the 2022 WorldSkills regional competition. Shayla went on to compete at the WorldSkills Australian National Championships in 2023.

David Rodgers from Shadbolt Group won the Trades Person of the Year Award. For the past 20 years, David has been a welder in the oil and gas and shipbuilding industries in Australia. David has extensive experience working with materials such as stainless steel and low temperature carbon steels in a variety of welding processes.

Shayla Katona from Alcoa was named the Young Trades Person of the Year

Eddy Derwort from Bradken was the inaugural winner of the Mick Cudmore Award. Eddy has over 50 years’ experience in the fabrication industry and has held a series of senior engineering and supervisory roles, working across construction, petrochemical and marine.

He has contributed significantly to the welding industry, volunteering as a WorldSkills judge for over 10 years, contributing to technical notes and Australian Standards, and helping train the next generation of welders.

Ravin Wijeyaratna from Shadbolt Group won the Welding Professional of the Year – Welding Coordinator. Ravin is an IWE with a decade of experience. He is a key member of the Shadbolt team, and has been responsible for developing DNV approved welding procedures for various shipbuilding projects involving austenitic, ferritic and duplex stainless steels.

Eddy Derwort from Bradken was the winner of the Mick Cudmore Award

Paul Crawley from MC Quality won the Welding Professional of the Year – Welding Supervisor.

Paul is a dedicated boilermaker who has successfully transitioned into a Welding Inspector role, gaining IWS, IWI-S and AS2214 Welding Supervisor certifications.

According to the MC Quality team, Paul is a true embodiment of excellence in the welding industry.

Brad Kerr-Adcock from Scope Mining & Industrial won the Welding Professional of the Year – Welding Inspector. Brad worked throughout Australia and Europe as a welder and fabricator on large greenfield and brownfield projects. He then established his own business—Scope Mining & Industrial—and has provided specialist welding inspection services in the Kalgoorlie region for over 20 years.

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Brad Kerr-Adcock from Scope Mining & Industrial won the Welding Professional of the Year – Welding Inspector

THE WINNERS OF THE 2023 NSW AND ACT WELDING EXCELLENCE AWARDS

NEPEAN Engineering & Innovation won the 2023 Company of the Year Award – Fabrication.

Established in 1974, NEPEAN Engineering & Innovation has become one of Australia’s largest privately owned engineering service providers. NEPEAN offers a full range of engineering services across sectors such as mining, defence, manufacturing, infrastructure, construction, aerospace. Their commitment to excellence is evident through three fundamental pillars: continuous investment in plant and equipment; their willingness to be better and different; and their competitive passion for winning and growth. The Runner Up in this category was Macfab Engineering.

Indigee Metals won the 2023 Indigenous Company of the Year Award. Indigee Metals is a majority Indigenous owned and Supply Nation registered manufacturing company, being a joint venture between JNC Group (Aust) and Precision Metal Group. Indigee Metals is proud to service the Federal, State and Local governments as well as other international clients.

The company has a strong defence security delivery background, including nationwide capability and an extensive global reach.

Allweld Services won the 2023 Company of the Year Award – Supplier. Allweld Services is 100% Australian owned and operated, employing over 50 staff including technical representatives and service technicians for both gas and electrical equipment. With three conveniently located branches at Beresfield, Muswellbrook and East Maitland, as well as a daily delivery service, Allweld services the needs of fabricators across the state. Allweld was incorporated in June 1983 in East Maitland with the vision to supply quality products and technical advice to all facets of the engineering, mining, manufacturing and construction industries, as well as the home handy person.

Indigee Metals won the 2023 Indigenous Company of the Year Award

Allweld Services won the 2023 Company of the Year Award – Supplier

Apex Welding Safety (AWS) and TSS Engineering were joint winners of the 2023 Health and Safety in Welding Award.

Established in 1994, AWS specialises in welding safety equipment, supplying all forms of welding fume product controls. In 2022, AWS commissioned an independent scientific study to compare the effectiveness of welding fume product controls. Previous studies have done an effective job in defining the problem; however, few have been able to identify and compare the relative effectiveness of available product control solutions. In 2023, the research was published as a peer reviewed scientific paper. AWS has since released a series of resources based on the study to help workplaces reduce welding fume.

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Apex Welding Safety (AWS) was a joint winner of the 2023 Health and Safety in Welding Award.

Founded in 2017, TSS Engineering swiftly cemented its reputation in the engineering sector, taking on expansive projects across all three stages of the renowned WestConnex project. Since its inception, TSS Engineering has rooted its operations in the principles of quality, safety, and integrity. Through an intricate blend of industry certifications, cutting-edge technology, and proactive policies, TSS Engineering has not only elevated their health and safety standards but set benchmarks for the industry.

TSS Engineering won the 2023 Project of the Year Award. TSS Engineering played a pivotal role in one of Sydney’s landmark projects: the Rozelle Interchange. The Rozelle Ventilation Steelwork is a striking architectural achievement designed by Studio Chris Fox and expertly executed by TSS Engineering.

The project’s primary objective was to fabricate and install architectural structures around three ventilation stacks, each standing at 25m in height. These structures featured vertical ladder components and intertwined rope elements to seamlessly blend with the intricate subterranean road network below. Additionally, the steelwork provided access to the ventilation platform via three stair sets, enabling the monitoring of carbon emissions and housing various electrical equipment essential for ventilation. The Runner Up was SWA Water.

TSS Engineering won the 2023 Project of the Year Award

The NSW Department of Education won the 2023 Training and Education – Organisation Award.

The NSW Department of Education introduced a new program in 2019 designed to boost interest from secondary students in manufacturing and engineering courses. The WELD Hub Manufacturing program provides students with access to augmented reality welding simulators. With 80 simulators installed in 40 schools, the program is delivering exceptional results.

Nathan Kelly from TAFE NSW Orange won the 2023 Training and Education – Individual Teacher Award.

Nathan delivers the Certificate III in Engineering at TAFE NSW. He has been involved in product development, as well as creating assessments and resources. Nathan is actively involved with WorldSkills Australia, organising regional competitions and a mentor for past and future competitors within the welding and metal fabrication trade. Nathan is also a highly skilled welder with extensive hands-on experience in all welding processes.

The NSW Department of Education won the 2023 Training and Education – Organisation Award

Alireza Samimi Mottaghi from Professional Welding Clinic won the Welding Professional of the Year – Welding Coordinator. Alireza is a certified International Welding Engineer (IWE) with over 20 years of experience in welding, quality control, and NDT. He has worked in various projects, including oil and gas, rail, power plants, pressure vessels, mining, pipelines, and steel structures.

He currently works with more than 15 companies, helping them to prepare and implement all documents for ISO 3834 certification.

Alireza Samimi Mottaghi from Professional Welding Clinic won the Welding Professional of the Year – Welding Coordinator.

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David Parr from Alfabs Group won the Welding Professional of the Year – Welding Supervisor.

With over 10 years of experience, David is currently the Welding Superintendent across the Alfabs group. He is responsible for weld procedure qualification, welder qualification and revalidation for all sections. His biggest achievement to date was being in charge of all welding activities for the launching nose for the Sydney Gateway Project.

Shaun Brown from MC Quality Control won the Welding Professional of the Year – Welding Inspector. Shaun is an exceptional professional who has made an impressive mark in the field of welding inspector, particularly at Hunter Valley Operations, where he is based as a Welding Inspector for MC Quality.

Shaun has also recently completed his AS2214 Welding Supervisor course.

Harrison Field from A-OK Metal Fabrication was named the 2023 Young Trades Person of the Year. Harrison, age 20, is a skilled tradesman who completed his metal engineering apprenticeship and Certificate III Engineering Fabrication Trade in 2022 to the highest standard. He is currently employed by A-OK Metal Fabrication in Bathurst. Harrison is known for his exceptional welding skills and has a genuine passion for the craft. Harrison’s talent and hard work have not gone unnoticed, having won gold at the 2023 WorldSkills Australia competition for Welding. Harrison has been involved with large scale projects such as the new $88-million Parramatta Aquatic Centre covering 40,000m2.

The Runner Up was Alex Pace from Precision Metal Group. There were also two Highly Commended: Brennan Tunkin from Empire Industrial Engineering; and Jacob Barry from PWG Kings & Sons.

David Parr from Alfabs Group won the Welding Professional of the Year – Welding Supervisor.

Harrison Field from A-OK Metal Fabrication was named the 2023 Young Trades Person of the Year

NEPEAN Engineering & Innovation won the 2023 Company of the Year Award – Fabrication

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THE WINNERS OF THE 2023 SOUTH AUSTRALIA WELDING EXCELLENCE AWARDS

BAE Systems Australia won the 2023 Company of the Year Award – Fabrication. BAE Systems is one of Australia’s most versatile defence and security companies.

Over the last 70 years, they have developed a proud heritage of providing advanced defence technology which protects both people and national security, keeping critical information and infrastructure secure. Operating from 23 sites across Australia, their strengths and core capabilities include providing design, manufacture, upgrade and support services to the Australian Defence Force, cyber intelligence organisations, and commercial organisations.

Welding Equipment Sales & Service (W.E.S.S) won the 2023 Company of the Year Award – Supplier.

Welding Equipment Sales & Service (W.E.S.S) is the largest independent welding distribution business in South Australia and is 100% Australian owned. They serve a large customer base via their 2,800m2 facility in Wingfield.

They also provide a field service, sales and repair fleet covering metropolitan Adelaide and major South Australia rural regions. With a rich 40 year history, Welding Equipment Sales & Service (W.E.S.S) is a dedicated, trusted business for many of South Australia’s welding and fabrication businesses.

Outsource Institute won the 2023 Training and Education – Organisation Award. For over two decades, Outsource Institute has been a frontrunner in vocational education. Their dedication to providing worldclass education in welding and associated disciplines is evident in the wide range of qualifications they offer.

Their training programs are designed to meet industry standards, ensuring that graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their welding careers. Completion rates for their government-funded students surpass industry averages by up to 17%, demonstrating how Outsource Institute engages and supports students. Strong industry partnerships and endorsements from leading universities demonstrate that Outsource Institute delivers training that is both industryrelevant and academically recognised.

Caleb Rozman from Century Engineering was named the 2023 Young Trades Person of the Year. With seven years of experience in the metal fabrication industry, Caleb completed his Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade in 2021 while working at Pipe Weld Australia. He expanded his career by joining Century Engineering and obtaining an International Welding Inspector – Basic (IWI-B) certification. Caleb’s expertise encompasses vehicular body building, chassis modifications, complex pipe spooling, and welding with various materials such as low-carbon steel 350, stainless steels, duplex, inconel, copper, and nickel aluminium bronze. He also has experience in leading site teams, welding inspection, and compliance with code requirements.

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BAE Systems Australia won the Company of the Year Award – Fabrication

Welding Equipment Sales & Service (W.E.S.S) won the Company of the Year Award – Supplier

Outsource Institute won the Training and Education – Organisation Award

Caleb Rozman from Century Engineering was named the 2023 Young Trades Person of the Year

Ashley Bell from BAE Systems Australia won the 2023 Welding Professional of the Year Award – Welding Coordinator. From humble beginnings as a 15 year old apprentice in his Father’s structural fabrication business, Ashley is now the Head of Manufacturing Engineering at BAE Systems Australia. This journey has taken place over the past 25 years and encompasses vast experience in the oil and gas, mining, subsea and defence sectors. Ashley has been working on the Hunter Class Frigate project for five years, from inception through to fabrication of the first Hunter Class blocks.

John Hayman from Mine Tech Engineering won the 2023 Welding Professional of the Year Award – Welding Inspector. John started his welding career in 2017 undertaking a Cert III in Engineering & Fabrication at SA Steelworks which saw him earning the title of afternoon leading hand, working on large construction projects. In 2021, John joined Mine Tech Engineering which gave him the opportunity to broaden his welding knowledge and experience from structural steel to pressure equipment. John demonstrated an unwavering curiosity to learn and understand welding theory which has seen him become an integral part of the QA/QC department at Mine Tech’s Edinburgh facility.

John completed his IWI-B in April 2023 and has since taken on the role of Welding Inspector. While only 22 years old John’s level of maturity, tenacity, integrity, and determination is firm.

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Ashley Bell from BAE Systems Australia won the 2023 Welding Professional of the Year Award – Welding Coordinator

John Hayman from Mine Tech Engineering won the 2023 Welding Professional of the Year Award – Welding Inspector

A WARM WELCOME TO THE NEWEST MEMBER OF OUR TEAM Weld Australia would to welcome the newest member of our team. Gokhan Sacli has joined us as a Welding Engineer.

Gokhan is a dynamic and results-driven professional with a wealth of experience leading both national and international welding, fabrication and engineering projects.

With over 10 years experience, Gokhan is a seasoned expert in areas such as: welding engineering and coordination; steel and metal manufacturing; fabrication; mechanical equipment, tank and piping erection; quality management; and more.

Prior to joining Weld Australia, Gokhan was a Welding Engineer at Shotton Group, where he managed complex projects involving railway vehicles, structural steel, and more. He ensured strict adherence to quality and deadline specifications, overseeing welding staff and maintaining ISO 14731 compliance.

As a Production and Quality Engineer at Hume Steel Engineering, Gokhan supervised quality-related tasks and aided in preparing for ISO 9001 and ISO 3834 accreditation. He was responsible for project quality system management documentation, materials research, and cost control. In his role as a Project Manager at SevenHill Engineering and Construction, Gokhan effectively communicated with stakeholders and contributed to project design, engineering, and

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Gokhan Sacli, Welding Engineer

installation. He played a vital role in coordinating project activities and drafting necessary documents.

Gokhan’s early career in Turkey and Iraq saw him lead various fabrication and installation projects for steel and iron plants, as well as coordinate production, quality control, and managing structural steel works.

He conducted non-destructive testing and maintained meticulous inspection records.

BLUESCOPE TO EXPAND CAPABILITIES The NSW Government is continuing to take steps to boost local domestic manufacturing jobs with approval being granted for the development of an additional BlueScope Steel factory in Western Sydney.

The development of this factory will firm up the supply of BlueScope steel products for the building and construction industry.

ATCO AND BOC LINDE TO BUILD WORLD FIRST HYDROGEN POWER STATION ATCO and global gas giant BOC Linde have been selected by the South Australian government to construct a world-first hydrogen power station at Port Bonython, near the industrial city of Whyalla on Spencer Gulf.

BOC Linde was seen by many as the front runner among the 29 companies competing to build the plant which is the centrepiece of the Port Bonython Hydrogen Hub. The company already delivers green hydrogen produced at a small electrolyser located at the Tonsley Innovation Precinct in Adelaide to the Liberty OneSteel steelworks at Whyalla. Beaten to the project were companies including Fortescue Future Industries, Origin Energy, Santos and H2U, and international companies such as Eneos, Chiyoda, Mitsubishi and AMP Energy Premier Peter Malinauskas named the companies to build a 250 MW electrolyser and 200 MW hydrogen gas generator on the weekend. Pipeline company Epic Energy will build associated hydrogen gas storage facilities bringing the government’s total investment in the project to a planned $593 million.

Just as the state’s first big battery revolutionised energy storage worldwide, the government plans for the electrolyser and associated hydrogen storage to be another green energy game changer. Along with private sector funding, the redeveloped port which houses an existing petrochemical complex is expected to host green hydrogen related projects worth up to $13 billion and projected to generate as much as 1.8 million tonnes of hydrogen by 2030.

Source: https://www.aumanufacturing.com.au

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Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully spoke about why the government was so eager to approve the planning permit. “This planning approval signifies another step in the right direction for supporting increased housing supply and economic growth,” he said. “The project is a major $320 million investment into the future of domestic steelmaking and will play an important role in supporting housing and infrastructure projects.”

“It’s a vote of confidence in NSW, helping to meet current and future demand for the sector, providing the locally sourced materials we need to build homes, hospitals, renewable energy and transport infrastructure. The demand will be met with a higher volume of materials able to be sent from Port Kembla to the new factory, which is being built on the existing BlueScope site.”

With construction completion slated for 2025, the facility is expected to produce approximately 240,000 new Colorbond steel rooftops per year, or 80,000 new steel house frames.

BlueScope’s Chief Executive Australian Steel Products Tania Archibald spoke to the announcement. “The NSW Planning Minister’s decision to provide planning approval for this State Significant Project will allow BlueScope to progress the construction of a new, state-of-the-art, metal coating line, the first to be built in over 30 years,” she said. “Construction of the manufacturing facility will allow BlueScope to better meet the growing demand for steel building and construction products.

“Our plan is to have the plant commissioned and operational by the end of 2025,” she said.

GOVERNMENT TO ASSURE COLLINS CLASS SUBMARINES The Australian Government is committed to a potent, enduring and agile submarine capability, and will use an independent assurance activity to inform the lifeof-type extension of the Collins class submarine fleet.

VICTORIA SEEKS INPUT ON ADVANCING WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING AND ENERGY SECTORS Businesses and individuals throughout Victoria are encouraged to provide their input on strategies to enhance the involvement and progression of women in the manufacturing and energy sectors, the state government announced.

Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins recently welcomed the release of a discussion paper, a vital component of the government’s response to the Inquiry into Economic Equity for Victorian Women.

The discussion paper outlines the factors contributing to the underrepresentation of women in industries such as manufacturing, where women currently constitute only 31% of the workforce, and underscores the need for industry-specific strategies to address this gender disparity. The paper also seeks input on how workplaces can offer greater support and create safe environments for women from diverse backgrounds.

This initiative follows the Victorian Government’s recent announcement of $840,000 in funding for four organisations. These organisations, including the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union, the National Association of Women in Operations, the Victorian Trades Hall Council, and Australian Women in Solar Energy, will focus on helping women progress into senior positions, promoting respectful workplace cultures, and encouraging students to consider careers in the energy and manufacturing sectors.

This investment, totalling $2.7 million, aims to increase women’s representation in these historically maledominated fields.

Written submissions for the discussion paper are invited and can be submitted online until Thursday 30 November.

For further information, visit: https://engage.vic.gov.au/ women-energy-manufacturing-strategies

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Australia’s transition to conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is underpinned by the ongoing availability of the Collins class submarine capability throughout this transition period. This will require the life of the Collins class submarines to be extended.

Minister for Defence Industry, Pat Conroy said, “The Collins class submarines remain one of the most capable conventionally powered submarines in the world. The life-of-type extension of the Collins class is essential to the maintenance of Australia’s submarine capability as we transition from conventional to nuclear-powered submarines.

This independent assurance activity seeks to ensure the life-of-type extension is delivered in the most effective and efficient manner, guaranteeing Australia retains an enduring, potent and agile submarine capability,” Collins continued.

This assurance activity will provide the Government with advice on Defence and industry’s current preparedness to deliver the Collins class submarine life-of-type extension. This assurance activity will not delay any of the vital work that Defence and industry are continuing to deliver to sustain and extend the life of the Collins class fleet.

The independent assurance activity is being led by Gloria Valdez, a member of the Naval Shipbuilding Expert Advisory Panel. A classified report will be delivered to the Australian Government in the second quarter of 2024.

Source: https://www.manmonthly.com.au

GEELONG TRADES AND SKILLS ROUNDTABLE Hosted by the Geelong Manufacturing Council and The Gordon Institute, Weld Australia recently had the opprtunity to attend the Trades and Skills Roundtable.

The discussion centred on meeting the growing demand for trades in Australia’s transition to renewables, with a focus today on wind energy and the need for welders.

Just some of the other organisations represented at the Roundtable included Geelong Galvanizing, Hanlon Industies, Keppel Prince, Brockman Engineering, Worley, the Victorian Government’s Department of Education and Training, and the Victorian Skills Authority.

EMPOWERHER TRY-A-TRADE EVENT VERTO Women in Trades in collaboration with Regional Industry Education Partnerships (RIEP) delivered another successful EmpowerHER Try-A-Trade event at East Hills Girls Technology High School in Western Sydney. Through this program, female students get the opportunity to try their hand at a variety of trades while receiving valuable career advice from local industry employers and trainers. Weld Australia was on-site with its Soldamatic welding simulators, giving students a chance to try welding in a completely safe environment.

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ARE YOU MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR WELD AUSTRALIA MEMBERSHIP? Did you know that Weld Australia offers a whole range of resources for members, as well as the broader welding, fabrication and manufacturing industries?

From Guidance Notes and a detailed Member Directory, through to our Jobs Board and regular calendar of events, there are sure to be some resources that can help you in your business or career. We’ve included just a small sample of our resources below.

Weld Australia would like to welcome all our new Members who have joined in the last month: CORPORATE MEMBERS • Inverell Fabrication: inverellfab.com.au • Joy Global Australia: mining.komatsu/en-au/ company/company-information/who-weare/our-brands/joy

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2024 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

the very successful National Manufacturing Summit August, as well as a much expanded program of Welding Excellence Awards.

Weld Australia would like to thank all its members for their continued support this year. It’s now time to renew your Weld Australia membership for 2024.

You should have already received an email with instructions on how to do this. If not, the quickest and easiest way to renew your membership today is via our secure payment gateway - click here to renew now.

Our training department went from strength to strength, with over 350 students completing courses. Our work on the MEM Resources Project continued, with the resources officially launched and already adopted by some TAFEs. We expanded our Advanced Manufacturing School Outreach Program in New South Wales significantly, with over 80 welding simulators installed in more than 40 schools.

As always, please feel free to reach out to our Membership Manager David Choudry on 0417 878 104 or email membership@weldaustralia.com.au if you have any suggestions or questions.

We expanded our certification services, adding AS/NZS 9001, AS/NZS ISO 14001 and AS/NZS ISO 45001 to our offering. We also added the IIW International Welding Practitioner (IWP) qualification.

A Year in Review While 2023 presented challenges such as supply chain issues and skilled labour shortages, Australia’s welding industry has continued to go from strength to strength.

In fact, our 2023 Member Survey indicated that most fabrication businesses have a very strong pipeline of work, capacity for additional work, and rate the prospects of their business as strong.

We launched new Industry Groups this year, focused on Renewable Energy and Advanced Manufacturing, and reinvigorated our Defence Industry Network, bringing more members together than ever before.

Weld Australia members continue to lead the way in innovation, environmental sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety. We are extremely proud to be your peak body.

It’s the ongoing support from members like you that allows us to continue advocating for the welding industry in Australia, and we wholeheartedly thank you for your role in that this year. We hope you will continue your support in 2024.

We’ve been busy behind the scenes at Weld Australia too. Our advocacy work paid dividends this year.

Focused on issues such skill shortages, onshoring and local content procurement, renewable energy and adherence to quality standards, we generated significant media coverage and political interest. Almost 1,000 people attended 19 member events. We also hosted

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 non-members.

Questions? Queries? Wondering how Weld Australia can help support your business, staff or career progression?

Contact David Choudry (Membership Manager, Weld Australia) on d.choudry@weldaustralia.com.au to set up a 30 minute Zoom chat. David will take you through the ways that we can help.

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ASME IX COURSE A GREAT SUCCESS In early November, Weld Australia facilitated the highly successful ASME IX three day course in Adelaide.

Attended by over 25 students, the course proved to be highly successful and engaging.

Facilitated by US expert Walter J. Sperko, The course gave attendees a working knowledge of ASME Section IX, including how to comply with its requirements.

The ASME code is the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standard that regulates the design, development and construction of boilers and pressure vessels. ASME Section IX specifies the requirements for the qualification of welders and the welding procedure specifications.

Walter covered a variety of topics, including: • A review of the welding processes and variables, and basic steel welding metallurgy • The mechanics of using Section IX and how to address its requirements • Writing welding procedures • The requirements for welders and operators

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WELDING AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY NIGHT Our South Australia state committee recently hosted a Welding Automation Technology Night. Facilitated at Diverseco’s head quarters, this event was designed to elevated technological knowledge, foster technology and knowledge transfer, and deliver the latest industry insights in manufacturing.

The night included: • Introductory Session: Understand the nuances of robot and cobot welding.

• Live Demonstrations: Witness the transformative technology in action.

• Q&A Session: Have your queries resolved by experts in robot and cobot welding.

• Technology Showcase: Explore and view multifarious demonstrations of groundbreaking technology.

Attendees learnt about the latest innovations in welding technology, connected with like-minded individuals and industry experts, and gained valuable industry insights.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: PIPELINE REPAIR, HOT TAPPING & IN-SERVICE WELDING COURSE IN MARCH 2024 Weld Australia is looking at hosting the always popular Pipeline Repair, Hot Tapping and In-Service Welding course in March 2024.

To register your interest, please email: Danielle Pennington (Corporate Engagement Manager, Weld Australia) on d.pennington@weldaustralia.com.au About the Course This two day course provides an in-depth overview of the various aspects of pipeline modification and repair to address the concerns associated with welding onto in-service pipelines. A thorough understanding of the factors that affect welding onto in-service pipelines helps avoid pipeline shutdowns and interruptions of service, thereby bolstering both economic and environmental benefits for operators and welders alike. Plus, repairs can be undertaken efficiently, effectively and with full confidence.

Facilitated by US expert, William (Bill) A. Bruce, the course includes a review and critical analysis of available thermal analysis models, including the original Battelle model, the heat sink capacity method and the PRCI thermal model for Hot Tap Welding. Course attendees will learn why these models, while useful as planning tools, should not be regarded as ‘magic bullets’ against hydrogen cracking in hot tap welding by utilising comparative examples.

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

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DESIGN & MODELING OF WELDED STRUCTURES TWO DAY COURSES Weld Australia’s two courses on the design and modeling of welded structures proved extremely popular.

Attendees of the Melbourne course

Facilitated by USA expert Pingsha Dong in both Melbourne and Perth, this two day course covered the fundamentals that every engineer should know when designing welded components.

From weld in-situ strength, residual stresses, and geometric discontinuities, every aspect plays a different role in contributing to resultant joint strength, and fatigue resistance. Implications on metallic additively manufactured (AM) parts were also discussed.

Attendees of the course in Perth

With plenty of opportunities for questions, the learnings from this course helped attendees mitigate the detrimental effects of welding defects, reducing inefficiencies and costs, and improving schedules and productivity.

TEi SERVICES UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL CERTIFICATION AUDIT Ross O’Bryan (Engineering Manager - QLD, NSW, ACT, NT, Weld Australia) recently performed a successful surveillance audit at TEi Services in Townsville for AS/NZS ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials.

Headquartered in a 5,500m2 manufacturing facility in Townsville, TEi Services is a locally and privately owned engineering and construction company. Since their incorporation in 1968, TEi has built success from a diverse range of engineered solutions, from architectural structural projects through to industrial warehouses, complex mechanical agriculture and transport assets, mining infrastructure and mineral processing equipment.

Boasting one of the largest fabrication workshops in northern Australia, TEi has modern facilities, complete with heavy lift overhead cranes and state of the art plasma cutting equipment. Their manufacturing facilities have an annual capacity of approximately 2,000 tonnes of structural steelwork, and approximately 1,000 tonnes of platework.

TEi has an extensive international client base and a strong domestic presence in industrial construction associated with the resources industry. TEi values longterm partnerships and provides quality and value-added services to all of its clients. They are known for their unquestioned commitment to quality products.

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TEi Services personnel working on rail bridge beams for Queensland Rail.

IWI-S PRACTICAL TRAINING IN WOLLONGONG Weld Australia recently hosted an International Welding Inspector - Standard (IWI-S) practical in Wollongong.

This course provides general knowledge of welding, inspection theory and application, including: non destructive testing, mechanical and visual inspection techniques, inspection procedures and acceptance criteria, and identification of weld imperfections.

Welding Inspectors play an important part in ensuring that welded components comply with the appropriate International or Australian Standards, codes and client specifications. They can also be responsible for ensuring that documentation, procedures and welder qualifications (required to demonstrate compliance) are in place and adhered to.

IN-HOUSE TRAINING FOR QAL IN GLADSTONE Weld Australia recently hosted in-house training for Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) in Gladstone.

Bailey Greathead (Welding Technology Trainer, Weld Australia) presented our Welding Technology Basic course to some of QAL’s staff over two days.

The Welding Technology Basic course is a pre-cursor to the International Welding Inspector - Basic (IWI-B) course. Students who complete the course and successfully sit the exam can then go on to complete the IWI-B. Bailey will be back at QAL over the next few weeks to facilitate the IWI-B course, with all the students having passed the Welding Technology Basic exam.

QAL is one of the largest alumina refineries in Australia. They commenced production in March 1967 making them Australia’s first alumina refinery. QAL produces 3.80 million tonnes of the world’s best smelter grade alumina per year,.

For more information or to book an in-house course for your team, email: training@ weldaustralia.com.au

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ALLSHIP ENGINEERING CERTIFIED TO AS/NZS ISO 3834.2 Weld Australia would like to congratulate Allship Engineering on their recent certification to AS/NZS ISO 3834.2. Allship Engineering is a specialist defence marine repairer with facilities in both Sydney, New South Wales and Henderson, Western Australia.

Both of their facilities were certified to AS/NZS ISO 3834.2.

Established and veteran owned in Australia, Allship has grown rapidly since 2016 and is now a key supplier to multiple defence projects and prime contractors, including BAE Systems Australia, Naval Ship Management and Luerssen Australia.

Allship provides cost-effective, high-quality solutions to get ships to sea, including: machining and milling of steel; coded welding of carbon steel, copper nickel, aluminium and stainless steel; design, manufacture and install of custom thermal heat shields and insulation blankets; manufacture of components for upgrade, repair and shipbuilding works; design, testing, implementation and remediation of large equipment removal routes for marine vessels; and much more.

COBOT TRAINING FOR ATNZ IN NEW ZEALAND Cornelis Van Niekerk (Business Manager, Weld Australia) was recently in New Zealand, providing training to the ATNZ team on the use of cobots.

ATNZ—short for Apprentice Training New Zealand—was created as a trust in 1999 to provide dedicated and focused training for apprentices in the engineering and manufacturing industries. From humble origins in Hawkes Bay, ATNZ expanded quickly to become a national organisation and is now New Zealand’s largest employer of apprentices in mechanical engineering and related industries. Today, ATNZ has 410 apprentices placed throughout 170 companies across New Zealand.

With a focus on high-quality apprenticeships and industry-relevant training, ATNZ has made technology an integral part of their learning approach. They have already incorporated the cutting-edge Soldamatic welding simulators, leveraging augmented reality to enhance apprentices’ skills and confidence, all within a safe environment.

In the coming months, ATNZ will obtain training cobots through Weld Australia, which they will use to train their apprentices alongside the simulators.

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AS/NZS ISO 3834 AUDITS ACROSS NSW It was a busy month for AS/NZS ISO 3834 audits in New South Wales. Arya Sharifian (Welding Engineer, Weld Australia) visited Ashflex, Chess Engineering, Flowtech,Griffin Marine Services, LSW Group, NEPEAN Engineering & Innovation, and Veolia.

Ashflex Ashflex is an Australian company formed in 1995.

Today the company employs a team of 10 people and operates from a modern, well equipped 2,000m2 workshop in Prestons, Sydney. A fabrication and erection company, Ashflex specialises in pressure piping and structural steel as well as repair of pumps, pressure vessels and various process equipment.

Chess Engineering Chess Engineering is firmly established as a reliable steel fabricator, manufacturing to Australian standards of quality and safety. They conceptualise, design, fabricate and install all metals including mild steel, bisalloy, stainless, aluminium, titanium, and so on. Their capacity and technology covers an array of markets including specialisation in: rail rolling stock and track; mining; infrastrucutre; food and beverage; flame proofing; mobile cranes; and general engineering.

Flow Tech Australia Flow Tech Australia is an engineering, specialised pipe fabrication and marine materials specialist supplier company within defence, civil and commercial orientation. With over 30 years’ experience in maintenance, system installation, pipe work fabrication, repairs and system upgrades, Flow Tech Australia carries out upgrades and systems maintenance on marine vessels, industrial systems, water industry equipment (pumps, pipes and valves).

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Prime Contractors, Shipbuilders and maintenance companies in the defence and commercial sectors.

Griffin has workshops and teams located in Perth, Sydney, Darwin and Cairns, as well as site operations in Henderson. This means they can service clients around the country and have an unrivalled response capability. With over 100 skilled people, Griffin can readily deploy resources to where they are needed.

LSW Group The LSW Group was created in 1953 and since then has become one of the largest heat treatment and machine knife manufacturers in Australia. With over 60 years of experience, they believe in delivering top quality product for their customer’s satisfaction. The LSW Group strives to be the best in the business, as shown by their expansion to Asia, Europe, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the US. NEPEAN Engineering & Innovation Opening its doors in 1974, NEPEAN Engineering & Innovation is now one of Australia’s largest privately owned engineering service providers. With an elite design and project management team that understands the diverse nature of engineering, NEPEAN produces goods locally from their state-ofthe-art facilities in south-west Sydney and delivers to customers all over Australia and globally.

Veolia With nearly 179,000 employees worldwide, Veolia group is the global leader in optimised resource management. Veolia designs and provides water, waste and energy management solutions that contribute to the sustainable development of communities and industries. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources, and to replenish them. In Australia and New Zealand, Veolia has more than 30 years’ experience working across the heavy industry, commercial and municipal sectors.

This course provides advanced knowledge of welding and inspection theory and application, including NDT, mechanical and visual inspection techniques, inspection procedures and acceptance criteria, identification of weld imperfections associated with pre-production, fabrication, and post fabrication, and more. This highly engaging online course will start on 30 January 2024. Get in now, before its too late.

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The IWI-B course is a globally recognised IIW qualification. This course provides general knowledge of welding, inspection theory and application, including: non destructive testing; mechanical and visual inspection techniques; inspection procedures and acceptance criteria; and identification of weld imperfections. Kicking off on 30 January 2024, get your New Year off to a great start.

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This course provides you with a detailed understanding of welding technology to enable you to apply your knowledge as an International Welding Engineer (IWE).

You’ll be able to comprehensively manage and/or perform, supervise, oversee all company welding and welding-related activities and verify weld quality. This highly engaging online course will start on 14 March 2024. Register now to avoid disappointment.

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BOOK NOW FOR 2024 INTERNATIONAL WELDING SPECIALIST (IWS) STARTS MONDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2024

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The IWS course is a globally recognised International Institute of Welding (IIW) qualification. You will gain comprehensive knowledge in: Welding processes and equipment Materials and their behaviour during welding Construction and design Fabrication, application engineering.

YOUR CAREER PATH An IWS qualification expands your career horizons enormously, particularly as it is an advised qualification for Responsible Welding Coordinators as recommended in AS/NZS ISO 3834 and ISO 14731.

International Welding Specialists play a vital role in industry—they understand the factors that influence welding quality, how to oversee welders effectively, and the variables that help maximise productivity.

The IWS is an online course run over 5 x 5 week blocks. It includes a mix of pre-recorded material, live online lectures, and other resources.

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QUESTIONS? CONCERNS?

Our friendly team is more than happy to help with any questions you might have.

Email us on training@weldaustralia.com.au

Weld Australia would like to congratulate the following people on becoming newly qualified in October.

AS 1796 CERTIFICATE 1E • Samuel Dwyer AS 1796 CERTIFICATE 3 • Samuel Dwyer AS 1796 CERTIFICATE 3E • Samuel Dwyer • Lillian Hocking AS 1796 CERTIFICATE 4 • Brock Hallett • Zac Crosier AS 1796 CERTIFICATE 7 • Juvy Rudas AS 1796 CERTIFICATE 8G • Adam Shaw • Lewis Williams AS 1796 CERTIFICATE 9 • Adam Shaw AS 1796 CERTIFICATE 10 • Clint Tyben • Soochan Lee AS 2214 • Morteza Kassiqarvir • Nakissa Farajpour Bakhtiaria • Phillip Morris • Srinu Bodi

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IIW INTERNATIONAL WELDING ENGINEER (IWE) • Timothy Williams IIW INTERNATIONAL WELDING INSPECTOR BASIC (IWI-B) • Alexander Nordling • Anthony Gerald Santos • Bryce Nichol • Cheynae Bramich • Csaba Nagy • Daniel Reid • Darcy Westgarth • Daryl Larsen • David Keith • Gavin Lingard • Jagdeep Singh • Jazmine Cook • Josh Samuelson • Joshua Judge • Justin Burgess • Luke Robson • Nathan Brown • Oliver Hatfield • Orlan Cas • Raymond Leyshon • Rob Shammas • Ryan Mackintosh • Samuel Power • Shane Anderson • Timothy O’Sullivan

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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 2023, making planning ahead as simple as possible. Just some of the upcoming exam dates include: •

Friday 10 November: IWE and IWT EA3 TA3 (Online Exam)

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Wednesday 15 November: National Welding Supervisor Exam A, B1 and B2

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Monday 20 November: Welding Supervisor Exam B1 & B2

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Wednesday 22 November: IWS SA4 Online Exam

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Tuesday 5 December: IIW IWI-B & IWI-S WTE-S and WTE-B (Online Exam)

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Wednesday 6 December: National Welding Supervisor Exam A-B1 and B2

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Wednesday 10 January: WTE-B and WTE-S (Online Exam)

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Monday 22 January: IWE and IWT EA4 and TA4 (Online Exam)

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Tuesday 6 February: WTE-B and WTE-S (Online Exam)

FURTHER INFORMATION For further information about exams and qualifications, simply email our team via: qnc@weldaustralia.com.au

CERTIFICATION TO AS/NZS ISO 45001

AS/NZS ISO 45001 Occupational health and safety is designed to help organisations reduce workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities, as well as to promote and protect the physical and mental health of workers.

What Is AS/NZS ISO 45001 Certification?

Why You Need AS/NZS ISO 45001 Certification

AS/NZS ISO 45001 provides a framework for organisations to establish, implement, and maintain an Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) management system. Introduced in 2018, the leadership-lead approach of AS/NZS ISO 45001 means that it meets moral, legal, ethical and industry-best practice when it comes to an employers’ duty of care over staff.

This certification offers numerous benefits. It not only helps reduce the incidence of accidents and health-related absences but also demonstrates your commitment to the safety of your workforce. This proactive approach to health and safety can enhance a firm’s reputation, boost employee morale, decrease insurance premiums, and help ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

The main objectives of ISO 45001 are: • Identify and Control Hazards: By assessing risks and opportunities, organizations can proactively address potential OH&S issues.

• Reduce Workplace Accidents and Diseases: Through systematic policies, processes, and practices.

• Establish Operational Controls: To manage OH&S risks and their potential impacts.

• Evaluate OH&S Performance: And seek continuous improvement.

• Engage and Ensure Participation of Workers: And ensure their consultation in decision-making processes.

• Meet Legal and Regulatory Requirements: Ensuring compliance with current regulations related to occupational health and safety.

AS/NZS ISO 45001 certification shares principles with a range of other essential standards within the welding, fabrication and manufacturing space.

Why Choose Weld Australia for Certification?

Weld Australia is a highly respected and independent third-party, and is proud to be the International Institute of Welding (IIW) Authorised Nominated Body for Company Certification. Our certification process ensures a rigorous audit system is in place, confirming your business as a leader in the competitive fabrication industry.

When Weld Australia conducts your certification audits and assessment, you have access to our highly qualified team of experts. All our assessors are: • Qualified and experienced in quality system auditing • Welding industry experts, with extensive experience • Certified in Integrated Management System (IMS) Certifications • Experts in quality management systems, auditing principles and AS/NZS ISO 19011 Guidelines for auditing management systems.

For more information, visit our website.

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THE BENEFITS OF AS/NZS ISO 45001 Certification and ongoing implementation of AS/NZS ISO 45001 demonstrates a commitment to ensuring the well-being of your workforce, while also providing operational, financial and market-related advantages.

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Helps ensure a safer working environment by identifying and addressing potential hazards and risks related to the fabrication processes

Minimises the frequency of accidents and near-misses, leading to decreased downtime and associated costs

Assists in meeting legal and regulatory requirements related to OH&S, reducing the risk of penalties and potential litigation

The opportunity to expand into new markets—several sectors and major international contractors require sub-contractors hold certification

Demonstrates the company’s commitment to employee welfare, boosting its image among clients, suppliers, and stakeholders

A safer workplace fosters increased morale, job satisfaction, and productivity among employees

By reducing accidents and healthrelated incidents, companies can decrease costs related to medical treatments, insurance premiums, and claims

Provides a structured approach to identify, control, and continuously improve health and safety risks

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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 9606-1 (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

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Townsville (Trade Centre Bohle) Campus: 763 Ingham Road, Bohle

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Ashmore Campus: Benowa Road & Heeb Street, Ashmore

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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 Michelle Bignold on m.bignold@weldaustralia.com.au