WTIA Weld Connect December 2017

WELD CONNECT WELDING TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA

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DECEMBER 2017

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WTIA CEO Update Victoria Division News New South Wales Division News South Australia Division News Western Australia Division News Queensland Division News Northern Territory Division News WTIA News & Updates Training & Certification Upcoming Events

JOIN TODAY TO RECEIVE ONE MONTHS WORTH OF WTIA MEMBERSHIP FREE OF CHARGE For a limited time only, if you take out 2018 WTIA membership, you will receive free membership for the remainder of 2017. That is one months worth of membership, completely free of charge.

Now really is the time to become a WTIA member! www.wtia.com.au WTIA NATIONAL OFFICE Building 3, Level 3, Suite 5 20 Bridge Street Pymble, NSW 2073 (PO Box 197 Macquarie Park BC, NSW 1670) T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100 E: info@wtia.com.au CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Geoff Crittenden T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100 E: g.crittenden@wtia.com.au

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QUALIFICATION & CERTIFICATION MANAGER Annette Dickerson T: +61 (0)2 8748 0170 E: a.dickerson@wtia.com.au TRAINING MANAGER Paul James T: +61 (0)2 8748 0150 E: p.james@wtia.com.au

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MEMBERSHIP MANAGER Donna South T: +61 (0)2 8748 0130 E: d.south@wtia.com.au WTIA Newsletter December 2017

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WTIA CEO UPDATE I would like to thank all those members who have contributed so much to the WTIA this year. There has been a noticeable improvement in the number of technical visits and events held by our state divisions.

My particular thanks goes to the hard working members of all our local committees who are the unsung heroes of the institute.

Over the last month, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with many of our local committees and members at the division end of year events, which were held in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. All these events were very well-attended and a pleasure to be a part of.

I would also like to thank your Councillors who commit a significant proportion of their free time to council matters.

I thank them for their advice, commitment and practical help in rejuvenating the WTIA. And finally, I would like to thank all our staff and support team for their hard work, enthusiasm and dedicated support throughout what has been an extraordinarily successful year.

Next year, we have an exciting range of initiatives on the horizon, which will positively impact the welding community in Australia and allow us to

strengthen and grow our industry. I am looking forward to 2018, and am confident that it will be a highly successful year for both the WTIA and its members.

2017, returning on Monday 8 January 2018.

On behalf of the WTIA, I extend our warmest wishes for the holiday season, and wish everyone a safe and prosperous new year.

I’d like to remind our members and clients that the WTIA office will be closed over Christmas and the New Year, from Thursday 21 December

Geoff Crittenden WTIA CEO

WTIA FAST FACTS NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017

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Meetings with State Governments

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Meetings with welding industry stakeholders

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Member events

Hotline queries resolved State Division Committee meetings Welders registered on the Australian Welder Certification Register

NEW WTIA MEMBERS NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017

We’d like to welcome the following new WTIA members: INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS Luke Byrne Sean Cleary Ben Freeburn Ian Hay Tony Kao

Eralp Koltuk Kenneth Pankhurst Erik Quintero Shuxin Wang

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VICTORIA DIVISION NEWS VICTORIA DIVISION END OF YEAR EVENT The Victoria Division recently held its end of year function at the iconic Melbourne Bowls Club in Windsor.

Victorian Skills Commissioner.

This steering committee has been charged with developing the curriculum that will be taught at the Advanced Welder Training Centres.

Geoff Crittenden (WTIA CEO) spoke about the positive meetings he has had recently with the Victorian State Government. As a result of these meetings, Geoff has secured the support of the State Government for the development of Advanced Welder Training Centres.

Following Geoff’s address, a welding trivia activity was conducted. Members answered a range of questions from seven different categories. The categories were: • The History of the WTIA • Welding Processes • Consumables • Australian Standards • Metallurgy • Non-Destructive Testing • General Knowledge

The Centres will deliver high quality welding training programs, with welders trained and qualified to ISO 9606 in preparation for upcoming defence industry contracts.

The Centres will utilise the latest welder training technology from Europe and the United States, including Seabery’s Soldamatic augmented reality simulators supplied by BOC. Not only do these simulators provide efficient, cost effective training for trade qualified welders, they also have the potential to quickly upskill nontrade transitional workers.

The members of the winning team included Andrew

Barnes, Bruce Ham and Louis Victor Blain.

The Victoria Division would like to thank Supagas and Robot Technologies-Systems Australia for sponsoring the event.

(L to R): Geoff Crittenden (WTIA CEO) presents Andrew Barnes (Supagas) with a certificate of appreciation for sponsoring the event.

(L to R): Andrew Barnes, Rob Vernon, Bruce Ham, Louis Victor Blain.

Geoff is also currently chairing a steering committee for the

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

Welding Q&A Panel members (L to R): Robert Wiseman, Louis Victor Blain, Robert Geoff Crittenden (WTIAand CEO) speaks at the Victoria Division End of Year Event.

Vernon, Mathew Billman Phill Stubbington.

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NSW DIVISION NEWS NEW SOUTH WALES END OF YEAR EVENT The New South Wales Division recently held its end of year event at the Carnarvon Golf Club in Lidcombe.

Overlooking the fairways WTIA CEO, Geoff Crittenden, began by acknowledging and thanking our sponsors for the evening.

Both BOC and Bisalloy Steels kindly sponsored the event.

Geoff presented a certificate of appreciation to Stuart McIntyre from Bisalloy Steels.

rather than replace—quality management systems such as ISO 9001.

As a factory production control system, certification to AS/NZS ISO 3834 helps businesses operate more efficiently, thereby improving client satisfaction. AS/NZS ISO 3834 certification increases the likelihood of global supply chain opportunities and repeat business, bolstering profitability.

Certification helps Australian businesses demonstrate their ability to deliver a compliant, quality fusion welded product on time and to budget.

AS/NZS ISO 3834 is the minimum benchmark for welding quality globally. As more companies become certified to the standard, those without it will find it harder to win work from local and international suppliers alike.

Geoff then outlined exciting plans for Advanced Welder Training Centres across the country in an effort to boost welding skills and secure high level jobs for welders in a time of manufacturing growth in Australia, particularly in the defence sector.

Geoff also acknowledged the attendance of Jason Elias of Precision Metal Group and their recent attainment of AS/NZS ISO 3834 Certification.

Geoff noted how important this certification will be to businesses looking to secure local and international projects in the coming years.

Stuart McIntyre (Bisalloy Steel) gives a presentation.

L to R: Geoff Crittenden (WTIA CEO) and Stuart McIntyre (Bisalloy Steel).

AS/NZS ISO 3834 is a factory production control system, drafted to complement—

NSW CONTACT Rebecca Hansen Membership Coordinator 02 8748 0135 r.hansen@wtia.com.au

Geoff Crittenden (WTIA CEO) gives a presentation at the NSW End of Year Event.

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SA DIVISION NEWS SOUTH AUSTRALIA END OF YEAR EVENT The South Australia Division recently held its End of Year Event. Geoff Crittenden (WTIA CEO) gave an overview of the direction the WTIA is taking regarding South Australia, as well as the national welding industry. Geoff also discussed the billions of dollars worth of welding work on the horizon for South Australia, particularly in light of the upcoming defence projects such as the Future Frigate program and the Future Submarines program.

Two sponsorship awards were presented on the night: to WIA (accepted by Fuhai Lui) and Bisalloy Steels (accepted by Justin Suwart). Both Fuhai and Justin spoke about the positive future of the industry, particularly with the once-in-alifetime opportunities offered by the defence projects.

Paul Bettison (Industry Liaison and Lecturer for Mining, Engineering and Transport, TAFE SA) was presented with an Honorary Fellowship. With extensive industry experience in organisations such as T. O’Conner and Sons and Perry Engineering with roles including First Class Welder, Welding Leading Hand and Quality Control Supervisor, Paul has worked at TAFE SA for the past

18 years. At TAFE SA, Paul has had roles such as Senior Welding and Fab Lecturer, Educational Manager and, more recently, has spent time at Techport Australia as the Maritime Skills Centre Manager involved in the training and upskilling of submarine and shipbuilding apprentices, tradesman and professional staff. Paul’s dedication to the Australian welding industry,

L to R: Geoff Crittenden and Justin Suwart.

particularly in the area of educating young apprentice welders, is second to none.

Everyone in attendance at the event had fun with the annual raffle. John Wilson had a particularly successful night, winning three of the nine prizes. John graciously donated his third prize back to the raffle for a redraw. Well done John!

L to R: Geoff Crittenden and Fuhai Lui.

Attendees at the South Australia End of Year Event.

SA CONTACT Paolo Corronca Technology Manager 0438 012 099 p.corronca@wtia.com.au

L to R: Donghyun Yu, Geoff Crittenden and Chaolin Yu.

L to R: Geoff Crittenden and Paul Bettison.

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WA DIVISION NEWS OFFSHORE PATROL VESSEL CONTRACT AWARDED The Federal Government recently announced that Lürssen, a leading German shipbuilder, will be awarded the prime contract to deliver the Royal Australian Navy’s SEA 1180 Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs).

Austal, Civmec and ASC will all play a part in building the 80m vessels. ASC is set to build the first two vessels in Adelaide from next year, while Austal and Civmec will produce the 10 remaining ships in Henderson, Western Australia from 2020 once the Future Frigate program commences in Adelaide.

Austal CEO, David Singleton, said that the OPV program would be a further and important addition to the $2.5 billion of work Austal has won in the past 18 months, including an unprecedented run of orders for its commercial high-speed ferry business.

“The Australian Government has made a commitment to a continuous naval shipbuilding industry and Austal looks forward to playing a role in making this happen. We thank the Australian Government for this endorsement of our

WA CONTACT Louise Petrick Technology Manager 0409 789 540 l.petrick@wtia.com.au

Lürssen’s Offshore Patrol Vessel. Image courtesy of the Royal Australian Navy.

shipbuilding capability, which will ensure Austal’s ongoing naval shipbuilding presence for the next decade and beyond,” he said.

ASC Chair, Bruce Carter, said the OPV win was historic as it was the company’s second shipbuilding project, following on from their involvement in the Air Warfare Destroyer program. “[The] decision is recognition of the high performance of ASC Shipbuilding and the strong turnaround in its performance on the Air Warfare Destroyer program since 2014,” said Carter. “[The] announcement marks a new era for the company as it moves forward to its second major warship construction project and a sustainable future.”

Civmec Chairman, James Fitzgerald said, “I congratulate Lürssen on being the chosen designer and prime contractor for the project. We look forward to continuing our working

relationship with them over the coming months to offer the Commonwealth a solution that maximises the efficiencies of Civmec’s proven expertise in manufacturing integrated complex steel structures.”

The Australian OPVs will be a variant of Lürssen’s standard PV80 design. They will be 80m in length, with a displacement of 1,700 tonnes and a draught of 4m.The vessels will be fitted with a 40mm gun for self-protection, three 8.4m sea boats, state of the art sensors as well as command and communication systems. This will allow the OPVs to operate alongside Australian Border Force vessels, other Australian Defence Force units and our regional partners.

The OPVs will accommodate up to 60 personnel, including a crew of around 40 Navy personnel and have the ability to accept modular mission packs such as unmanned aerial systems.

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QLD DIVISION NEWS QUEENSLAND DIVISION END OF YEAR EVENT The Queensland Division celebrated its end of year event at the historic Regatta Hotel in Toowong in early December.

Sponsored by Midway Metals, the event began with Geoff Crittenden (WTIA CEO) announcing an Honorary WTIA Fellowship for Peter Kuebler, Technical Manager Specialised Manufacturing at BOC for his services to the WTIA and the welding industry as a whole.

Peter is a professional welding engineer and metallurgist with 35 years experience in the construction, fabrication and welding products industries. Peter is a qualified International Welding Engineer and holds a degree in metallurgy from RMIT. Peter has held management, technical and consulting positions with a wide range of companies and is currently employed by BOC. He is responsible for co-ordinating technical welding support for BOC’s largest customers as well as marketing of welding automation equipment. Before joining BOC, Peter worked for

Bechtel on the construction of Millmerran power station and prior to that, operated a consulting and contracting business. He is a member of WTIA Panel 8 (Reclamation) and the Standards Australia sub-committee which drafted and maintains AS 2576.

Peter regularly presents papers at IIW congresses.

Sadly Peter was unable to attend the event, so the Fellowship was accepted on his behalf by Allan Aurelius (Lead Application Sales Engineer NSW, Queensland and ACT at BOC).

In speaking about what the WTIA has in store 2018, Geoff outlined plans for

the creation of Advanced Welder Training Centres across Australia and spoke of companies making headway in Queensland such as SSS Manufacturing, Watkins Steel and Rheinmetall.

Geoff also outlined the continuing need for certification to ISO 3834 and DIN 2303 (Quality requirements to be met by production and maintenance companies for military products) to be competitive today and in the future.

Our thanks to BOC for supplying a Soldamatic Augmented Reality Trainer for the evening, on which several attendees tested their welding skills.

Allan Aurelius accepts Peter Kuebler’s Honorary WTIA Fellowship from Geoff Crittenden.

QLD CONTACT Rebecca Hansen Membership Coordinator 02 8748 0135 r.hansen@wtia.com.au

Members at the Queensland Division end of year event.

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NT DIVISION NEWS NT BENEFITS FROM OFFSHORE PATROL VESSEL ANNOUNCEMENT According to Country Liberals Senator for the Northern Territory (NT) Nigel Scullion, the NT will benefit from the recent announcement of the multi-billion dollar Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) project.

“The Government’s announcement about the Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessels will lead to up to 400 people directly employed and see many hundreds more jobs created across Australia in associated supply chains,” Senator Scullion said.

“I’m pleased that HMAS Coonawarra will see a share of a further $900 million which will be invested in wharfs and infrastructure upgrades with 6 of the 12 Offshore Patrol Vessels to be based at Coonawarra.”

“This announcement reinforces the benefits to Australia’s economy under the Government’s $90 billion Naval Shipbuilding program.

“Our nation stands to benefit immensely from the Government’s national shipbuilding endeavour, which includes construction of 21 Pacific Patrol Boats, 12 Offshore Patrol Vessels, nine Future Frigates, and 12 Future Submarines. As a direct result of the actions of the Coalition Government, defence industry is fast becoming a pillar of our economy and I encourage Territory companies to find out how they might get involved.”

P-TECH PILOT IN DARWIN Students in Darwin will gain valuable real-world skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), thanks to the Turnbull Government’s new Pathways in Technology (P-TECH) pilot.

Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said Casuarina Senior College in Darwin would be the first P-TECH in the Northern Territory and one of 14 pilots being set up in a $4.6 million expansion around Australia.

“The P-TECH at Casuarina Senior College will help students get the STEM skills they need for local jobs,” Minister Birmingham said.

“This innovative model of collaboration between education and industry will provide an industry supported pathway for young people in the NT and build the skills they need for the jobs of the future.”

NT CONTACT Rebecca Hansen Membership Coordinator 02 8748 0135 r.hansen@wtia.com.au

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WTIA NEWS & UPDATES GUIDE TO AS/NZS ISO 3834 CERTIFICATION The WTIA has recently released a guide on how to use AS/NZS ISO 3834 certification.

AS/NZS ISO 3834 certification helps businesses operate more efficiently, improving client satisfaction. It increases the likelihood of global supply chain opportunities and repeat business, bolstering profitability.

Certification helps businesses demonstrate their ability to deliver a compliant, quality fusion welded product on time and to budget. As more companies become certified, those without it will find it harder to win work from local and international suppliers.

For a copy of the guide, contact Paolo Corronca (WTIA Technology Manager) on p.corronca@wtia.com.au.

2017 EDITION OF TECHNICAL NOTE 1 NOW AVAILABLE The revised 2017 edition of Technical Note 1: The Weldability of Steels is now available.

This Technical Note Contains basic information relevant to the welding of a range of steels used for structural and general fabrication and engineering purposes. It is intended to assist tradesmen, supervisors, inspectors, managers and engineers in understanding such steels. It is also intended to assist welders, fabricators, supervisors, inspectors and designers on the welding and weldability of steels presently in-service in Australia.

For more information or to purchase a copy, visit: https://shop.wtia.com.au

PHILLIP CAMPBELL WINS ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER OF THE YEAR The WTIA would like to congratulate Phillip Campbell on winning the 2017 Engineers Australia Professional Engineer of the Year Award. Phillip has over 40 years of experience leading engineering teams, and is the Acting Executive General Manager Enterprise Services for Australian Rail Track Corporation.

Phillip holds a BEng (Mech), an MSc in structural design and a Graduate Diploma in Railway Operations. He is an FIEAust and a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society. He is the Executive Chair of the Railway Technical Society of Australasia. Phillip holds CPEng and is registered on the National Engineering Register (NER), holds current RPEQ, and is also registered as a Chartered Professional Engineer by the Engineering Council, UK. Phillip was President of the Engineers Australia South Australia Division Committee in 2005. He was Chair of the Australian Joint Board for Aerospace Engineering and continues to serve on the Advisory Committee of the Sir Keith and Sir Ross Smith Fund. He was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2013 for services to engineering.

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TRAINING & CERTIFICATION In conjunction with the American Welding Society (AWS), the Welding Technology Institute of Australia offers a number of online courses to help develop your welding knowledge. These courses are available any time day and night and are designed as self-paced modules which will allow you to complete them in your own time.

These online courses include Safety in Welding, which covers hazards, safety equipment, ventilation, welding in confined spaces, and safety precautions and specifications.

The Metallurgy course covers the characteristics of atoms,

the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical reactivity, the atomic structure of materials, and the properties of metals.

The Non-Destructive Testing course describes the principles and performance of visual testing, penetrant testing,

magnetic particle testing, radiographic testing, and ultrasonic testing. Topics covered include discontinuities and their causes, as well as the role of vision, capillary action, magnetism, radiation, and sound in all types of testing.

For further information, please feel free to contact the WTIA Training department: • 02 8748 0100 • training@wtia.com.au • https://net.wtia.com.au/ OnlineCourses WTIA Newsletter December 2017

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TRAINING & CERTIFICATION Holiday Season Safety Message

By Paul James, WTIA Training Manager The Christmas holidays are just around the corner. So we thought it a perfect time to remind members about health and safety over the holiday period. Here are my tips for a safe, happy festive season.

2. FATIGUE IS YOUR ENEMY Many of us embark on road trips over the festive season for a well-earned break or to catch up with family and friends.

When I was young and single, 1. PPE IS JUST AS EFFECTIVE I used to drive every Christmas from the South Coast of NSW AT HOME AS IT IS AT WORK to the Eyre Peninsula in South My own attitude to using PPE Australia. This trip was over at home had waned a little over 2,000km and required 23 the years until I discovered that hours of driving, which I usually thongs do not protect your feet completed in just two days. from flying mower blades and your eyes really do hurt when More than a couple of times you splash methylated spirits along the Hay Plains, I saw in them. unusual animals on the side of the road like water buffaloes Most of us know that carrying and rhinos. This was my only out odd jobs around the home clue that fatigue was upon or undertaking activities like me—I needed to have a break. camping are more prone to causing injuries than our dayIt is estimated that 20% to to-day routine. Most of these 30% of all fatal crashes on injuries can be prevented if Australian roads are due to basic PPE is used. fatigue. The Transport Accident Commission of Victoria After all, the risks associated has compared impairment with using a grinder or welder at associated with driving while home are no less than at work, tired to driving while drunk. so why are you not using PPE? A driver who has been awake for 17 hours has the ability similar to a driver with blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.05. For someone who’s been awake for 24 hours, it is akin to having a BAC of 0.1. Always remember: Stop. Revive.

Survive.

3. THE SUN IS HOT It’s the beginning of summer and it’s time to soak up some rays. Unfortunately for some people, this means absorbing more sun in a couple of weeks than they have in the previous year. Approximately two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70, with more than 750,000 people treated for one or more non-melanoma skin cancers in Australia each year. Non-melanoma skin cancer is more common in men, with almost double the incidence compared to women.

In 2014, 2,067 people died from skin cancer in Australia, 1,467 from melanoma and 600 from non-melanoma skin cancers. Sunburn causes 95% of melanomas, the most deadly form of skin cancer. Excluding non-melanoma skin cancer, melanoma is the third most common cancer in Australians.

In 2013, 12,744 Australians

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TRAINING & CERTIFICATION 263 million registered vehicles in the US.

were diagnosed with melanoma. So, make sure you take the necessary precautions when it comes to being sun smart, particularly when caring for young children. Teach your children to: • Slip: on a shirt • Slop: on some sunscreen • Slap: on a hat • Seek: some shade • Slide: on some sunglasses 4. STAY CALM Why is there always a hurry to get somewhere in a car when you are on holidays?

It’s not just on the highways and the country roads, but in shopping centre carparks and local streets in your neighbourhoods. I live in a beachside town that nearly doubles in population over the holidays, so I see a lot of bad mannered drivers. Road rage is on the increase and more cars on the road over holidays adds fuel to the fire.

In the US: • 66% of traffic fatalities are caused by aggressive driving.

• 37% of aggressive driving incidents involve a firearm.

• Over a seven year period, 218 murders and 12,610 injuries were attributed to road rage.

• One scary statistic worth noting is: 2% of drivers admit to trying to run an aggressor off the road!

To put these figures into perspective, there are 218 million licenced drivers and

If you find that you have agitated another driver, whether the fault is yours or not, do not react or retaliate to the other driver on the road. This will only cause the situation to escalate. All you can do is be a considerate and aware driver that follows the rules of the road. While it may be difficult in the heat of the moment, do not give in to feelings of anger or rage on the road.

For those not taking holidays, I suggest you visit the WorkCover Queensland website and review their advice on Keeping Your Workers Safe During the Holiday Season.

Please take it easy over the holiday period if you are taking a break, and look after each other if you are still working.

FURTHER INFORMATION If you require further information about training or health and safety, please contact training@wtia.com.au

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TRAINING & CERTIFICATION 2018 WTIA TRAINING CALENDER The WTIA delivers a comprehensive range of training and certification services, all of which are designed to help Australian welders and fabrication companies achieve and maintain a competitive advantage. As the premier welding certification body in Australia, an International Institute of Welding (IIW) Authorised Nominated Body (ANB) and an Authorised Training Body (ATB), the WTIA offers a range of individual certifications, including: Welding Inspector, Welding Specialist, Welding Technologist, Welding Engineer, AS1796 Welding Supervisor Certificate 10, and AS2214 Welding Supervisor.

INTERNATIONAL WELDING INSPECTOR - BASIC

Location

Dates

Adelaide

30 Apr – 4 May 2018

Brisbane

19 – 23 Mar 2018

Mackay

9 – 13 Apr 2018

Melbourne

18 – 22 Jun 2018

Perth

19 – 23 Feb 2018

Sydney

12 – 16 Feb 2018

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

INTERNATIONAL WELDING INSPECTOR - STANDARD

INTERNATIONAL WELDING SPECIALIST

Location

Dates

Brisbane

Week 1 - (18 - 22 Jun 2018) Week 2 - (16 - 20 Jul 2018) Week 3 - (20 - 24 Aug 2018) Week 4 - (17 - 21 Sep 2018) Week 5 - (15 - 19 Oct 2018)

Week 1 - (12 - 16 Feb 2018) Week 2 - (12 - 16 Mar 2018) Week 3 - (16 - 20 Apr 2018) Week 4 - (14 - 18 May 2018) Week 5 - (11 - 15 Jun 2018)

Perth

Week 1 - (5 - 9 Feb 2018) Week 2 - (5 - 9 Mar 2018) Week 3 - (9 - 13 Apr 2018) Week 4 - (7 - 11 May 2018) Week 5 - (4 - 08 Jun 2018)

Sydney

WELDING TECHNOLOGY APPRECIATION FOR ENGINEERS

Location

Dates

Location

Dates

Brisbane

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

Brisbane

13 – 15 Jun 2018

Mackay

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

Melbourne

29 – 31 May 2018 21 – 23 May 2018

Melbourne

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

Perth Sydney

19 – 21 Mar 2018

Perth

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

Sydney

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

QUALITY CONTROL WELDING COORDINATOR

Location

Dates

Sydney

13 – 17 Aug 2018

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TRAINING & CERTIFICATION REINFORCING STEEL WELDING COORDINATOR

Location

Dates

Brisbane

14 – 18 May 2018

Melbourne

20 – 24 Aug 2018

Perth

13 – 17 Aug 2018

Sydney

16 – 20 Apr 2018

INTERNATIONAL WELDING ENGINEER

Location

Dates (To Be Confirmed)

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

Location

Dates (To Be Confirmed)

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

THE BENEFITS OF WTIA TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION WTIA training and certification is a strong addition to your career portfolio—it demonstrates to employers that you possess advanced welding knowledge, essential to ensuring the highest levels of workmanship.

Qualification demonstrates to employers that you are dedicated to continually learning and growing in your field—qualities that are essential for success in team leadership roles, or for more complex projects. Designed to provide an interesting and stimulating industrial perspective, all our courses are supported by a broad range of major industry groups and hundreds of Australian companies. Plus, our presenters are all International Welding Engineers or Technologists with extensive industry experience.

FURTHER INFORMATION For further information, or to enrol in a WTIA training course today, please contact: training@wtia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0100, or visit www.wtia.com.au.

The WTIA reserves the right to cancel or change dates of any training course due to insufficient registrations or other reasons beyond its control, and reserves the right to refuse enrolments.

IN-HOUSE TRAINING: HAVE THE WTIA COME TO YOU The WTIA can present any of its courses to your employees in-house at the location of your choosing. We can also tailor training courses specifically for your company and employees. Contact us for details.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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hether you need to brush up on skills acquired years ago, or want to try your hand at something new, there’s sure to be an event for you. Keep in mind that attending WTIA events counts towards CPD requirements for certification applications and renewals. For details on these events or exams, contact events@wtia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0100.

WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP SUMMIT Melbourne, 22 February to 2 March 2018 The Women in Manufacturing Leadership Summit will provide you with the tools necessary to unleash your leadership capabilities and lead with purpose. This unmissable event will explore how to build confidence and seize opportunities. For details, visit: www.liquidlearninggroup.com

NATIONAL MANUFACTURING WEEK Sydney, 9 to 11 May 2018 National Manufacturing Week will be held in Sydney next year. The annual conference and exhibition is free to attend and will feature an exciting array of products and companies, particularly in its dedicated ‘Welding Zone’.

For further details, please visit: nationalmanufacturingweek. com.au

2018 WTIA EXAM DATES IWI B and IWI S 19 and 20 April IWS and WTIA Welding Supervisor (AS 1796 Cert 10 and AS 2214) 13 and 14 June For further information about IIW and WTIA exams, please contact qnc@wtia.com.au.

SEASON’S GREETINGS &

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE WTIA On behalf of everyone at the Welding Technology Institute of Australia, we would like to thank our members and clients for their continued support throughout 2017, and to extend our warmest wishes for the holiday season.

Our National Office will be closed over Christmas and the New Year, from Thursday 21 December 2017 until Monday 8 January 2018.

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EXPAND YOUR AUDIENCE. GROW YOUR BUSINESS .

Advertise with the WTIA Today The WTIA is happy to offer you and your business the opportunity to promote your products and services directly to the decision makers in the welding and fabricating industry­.

We have a range of cost effective advertising and editorial packages available, in both Weld Connect and the Australian Welding Journal.

www.wtia.com.au

For further information about advertising in Weld Connect, please contact: WTIA Newsletter December 2017 | Page Donna South on d.south@wtia.com.au or +61 (0)2 8748 0130

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