wtia weld connect april 2016
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Weld Connect is the official monthly e-newsletter of the WTIA, serving Australia’s welding, fabrication and manufacturing industry professionals. Our news and industry perspective is essential for working smarter, more creatively and more effectively within the welding, fabrication and manufacturing industries. Offering authoritative insight and proven ideas on global and domestic issues through a distinctly Australian perspective, Weld Connect links all facets of industry, inspires, educates, and celebrates member achievements.TRANSCRIPT
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CONTENTS03 WTIA CEO Update05 Victoria Division News06 New South Wales Division News07 South Australia Division News08 Western Australia Division News09 Queensland Division News10 Steel Industry Senate Inquiry13 IWT:NewQualificationPathway14 Industry Skills Fund14 QualificationRegister15 NationalManufacturingWeek17 UpcomingEvents18 IIW Assembly & Conference
WTIA NATIONAL OFFICEBuilding 3, Level 3, Suite 520 Bridge StreetPymble, NSW 2073(PO Box 197Macquarie Park, NSW 1670) T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100E: [email protected]
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERGeoff CrittendenT: +61 (0)2 8748 0100E: [email protected]
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICERBruce Ham T: +61 (0)418 391 534E: [email protected]
QUALIFICATION & CERTIFICATION MANAGERAnnette DickersonT: +61 (0)2 8748 0170E: [email protected]
TRAINING MANAGERPaul JamesT: +61 (0)2 8748 0150E: [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP MANAGERDonna SouthT: +61 (0)2 8748 0130E: [email protected]
ADVERTISINGBill AitkenT: +61 (0)2 8748 0123E: [email protected]
EDITORIALSally WoodT: +61 (0)434 442 687E: [email protected]
WTIA CONTACTS
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WTIA CEO UPDATE
Wearecurrentlyinvestigatingthe implementation of an industry scheme, to be facilitated by the WTIA, which would ensure that all imported fabricated steel products adhere to approved Australian Standards. This will provide a rangeofbenefits,bothfromacommercial and a public safety perspective.
NEXT GENERATION SUBMARINE PROJECTEarlier this month, I met with both Mitsubishi and DCNS to discuss their plans for the Next GenerationSubmarineProject,particularlyinrelationtotrainingand recruitment of welders.
Duringthesemeetings,Iwasable to point out a number of considerations which will significantlyhelpbothMitsubishiandDCNSinidentifyingand
Aprilhasbeenanincrediblyexcitingandbusymonth.Iappeared before the SenateInquiryintothefutureofAustralia’sSteelIndustry.I met with two of thethreebiddersfortheNextGenerationSubmarineProject,aswellastheSouth Australian Industry Advocate and the CEO of Defence South Australia inrelationtoanewdefenceweldingschool.And,IwasprivilegedtowatchoneofthemostprofessionalbridgeconstructionoperationsIhaveeverseen.
recruitingthebestpossiblecalibre of tradesmen.
These discussions proved to be extremely useful when I met with the South Australian Industry Advocate and the CEO of Defence South Australia in relation to the sameissue.Bothorganisationsindicated their support for the WTIA’sproposeddefenceweldingschoolinAdelaide.
SENATE INQUIRYMy appearance before the SenateEconomicsReferencesCommittee Inquiry into theFutureofAustralia’sSteelIndustrywasagreatopportunity to inform the Senate about some of the issuesfacingtheweldingandfabricatingindustry.
I was able to explain the damagethatthe600,000tonnes of imported fabricated steelisdoingtoourindustry,and to clearly demonstrate the public safety hazards that are beingcausedbystructuresthat do not meet Australian Standards.
My comments have received significantsupportfromSenators Nick Xenophon and Kim Carr, as well as considerable publicity and news coverage.Thisisamajorwinfortheweldingandfabricatingindustry,withthechallengescurrently faced now top of people’sminds,andlikelytobecome an election issue.
For more information about the Senate Inquiry, please take a look at the detailed article on Page10.
Geoff Crittenden, WTIA CEO.
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WTIA CEO UPDATE
HORNSBY BRIDGE ERECTION, SYDNEY, NSWS&L Steel kindly invited me to watch the erection of a brand newsteelfootbridgefromHornsbyStation,overGeorgeStreet, and into the main shoppingcentre.
Approximately15,000peopleusethebridgeeachday.Thenewbridgeis4.5mwide—morethan double the width of the old bridge—anditstrafficclearancehasbeenincreasedto5.5m.Asyoucanseeintheimagesopposite,thenewbridgeismuchlargerandbiggerthantheold structure, which is visible in theforeground.
Thebridgewasinstalledatnightto minimise inconvenience, which meant I had to be on-site at1am.Theinstallationwasoneof the most well-planned and professional erection operations I have ever seen. The team went about their business calmly, without fuss, and with tremendous accuracy. Geoff CrittendenWTIA CEO
WELDING EQUIPMENT SMART GROUPInlateMarch,thefirstmeetingoftheWeldingEquipmentSMARTGroupwasheld.
Duringthemeeting,leadingweldingandfabricatingequipment suppliers met to discuss issues related to ensuringthecomplianceofequipment to the relative Australian Standards.
Themeetingprovedtobeextremely positive and useful, with an action plan related togasandelectricweldingequipment drafted.
Theplaniscurrentlybeingexecuted, and further details will be made available in the comingmonths.
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONThe National Welder QualificationRegisterisprogressingwell.ItwasconfirmedthismonththatwewillbetestingtoISO9606-1.FurtherdetailsabouttheRegisterwillbe made available in the May edition of Weld Connect.
I also met with the Australian ManufacturingWorkers’Union (AMWU) to discuss the syllabusforthefuturetrainingofwelders.Iamdelightedtoreportthatwehaveagreedtoworktogetherinthedeliveryof a syllabus which will re-introduce the trades of welder and boilermarker to Australia.
Allimages:S&LSteelerectthe HornsbyBridge.
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VICTORIA DIVISION NEWS
TheAprilmeetingof the Victoria Division will
seeRobertWisemanpresent on boron in steel, and its effect on theweldingprocess.
Over the last year, it has becomeincreasinglyclearthatlowandmediumstrengthstructuralsteelscontainingundisclosed amounts of boronarebeingimportedintoAustralia.
Boronisusedasanalloyingelement in steels to increase thehardenabilityandstrength.As a result, preheat and heatinputcontrols,alongwithappropriateweldingconsumable selection, are used to ensure that the welded jointendsupwiththeintendedproperties. Mild steel, by the nature of its chemistry, does need such controls and has been welded for years with well-known procedures.
However, if undisclosed levels of boron are present in mild steelsandstandardweldingprocedures are applied, weld crackingandconsequentwelded component failure can be a serious problem.
Therefore disclosure of boron levels in steel is an important issue and the fabricator needs to know what to look for, how to assess whether the steel isfitforpurpose,andhowtoadjusttheweldingprocedure.
For example, quenched andtemperedsteel(containingboron) manufactured to AS 3597,canbesafelyweldedwhen welded in compliance withAS/NZS1554Part4,while for boron-free structural steelsAS/NZS1554Part1isapplicable.
Inhispresentation,Robertwillexplain the role of boron in steel andinweldingconsumables,what to look for in the chemical analysis in the mill or batch certificate,andhowtoadjusttheweldingprocedure.
EVENT DETAILS
• Date:Thursday21April• Time:4.30pm• Venue: Vetassess,
473AlbertStreet,EastMelbourne
• Further information: [email protected]
WTIA ADVICE ON BORON
The WTIA recommends that fabricatorswhoareusing,or who have been supplied with, steel where the boron content is undisclosed seek guidancefromtheirsupplierontherecommendedweldingprocedure requirements for these steels. If you are in any doubt, contact the WTIA Hotlineon1800620820.
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VIC CONTACT
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NSW DIVISION NEWS
NSW CONTACT
Bill AitkenState Coordinator [email protected] or0477010290
TheMayNewSouthWalesCommitteemeetingwillseeConsultantWeldingEngineerMatthewCole,deliverapresentationonthekeyfeaturesof AS1551.1,oneofthemostwidelyusedweldingstandardsinAustraliatoday.
WhileAS1554.1isarguablyoneofthemostwidelyusedweldingstandards in Australia, it is not always understood or applied in the way intended.
ConsultantWeldingEngineer,Mathew Cole will deliver a presentationaimingtoaddresskey features of the standard, with a focus on the science behind why the standard has been written the way that it is. Mostweldingstandardsare written with the aim of controllingthepropertiesoftheHeat Affected Zone (HAZ) and mitigatingtheriskofHydrogenCracking.Assuch,abriefintroductionwillbegivenonHAZmetallurgyandcrackingphenomena in steels, as well as anoverviewofhowAS1554.1addresses these issues.
Matthew will discuss the classificationschemesforconsumables and provide an overview of parent material specifications. Thequalificationofweldingprocedures is a science unto itself and can be very timeconsumingandcostlytogetwrong.Matthewwilltherefore provide an overview ofthequalificationprocessand procedure development coveringessentialvariables,mechanicaltestingrequirementsandpre-qualification. The presentation will be beneficialforwelders,inspectors and supervisors workinginthestructuralsector.
ABOUT MATTHEW COLE
Matthew,alongwithhisfatherGraeme Cole, operate GMC WeldingConsultants.Thecompanyprovidesengineering,qualitymanagementandinspection services across many industry sectors.
MatthewhasadegreeinMetallurgyfromtheUniversity
of New South Wales, and is a qualifiedInternationalWeldingEngineer.Matthewisalsoalecturer for the International WeldingSpecialistcoursedelivered by WTIA.
ABOUT S+L STEEL
TheMayCommitteemeetingwill be held at S+L Steel, and include a tour of their facilities.
Foundedin1974,S&LSteelis a leader in structural steel fabrication,engineeringanderection,providingexpertservicesonsomeofAustralia’slargestinfrastructureprojects.S&LSteelhasWTIAcertificationtoAS3834(Part2)andhasjustreceivedISO9000QAcertification.Formoreinformation: www.slsteel.com.au.
EVENT DETAILS
• Date:Wednesday4May• Time:6.00pm• Venue:S+LSteel,59
GlendenningRoad,Glendenning
• Further information: contact Bill Aitken on [email protected] or 0477010290
• Refreshments:alightmealwill be provided.
S+L Steel’s Glendenning Facilities.
S+L Steel’s Glendenning Facilities.
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SA DIVISION NEWS
SA CONTACT
PaulBettison Chairman [email protected]
efforts to make it economically viable in the current challengingenvironment.
Twoenterpriseagreementvariations were voted on. Of the employees who voted onthechangesaffectingthePelletPlant,WhyallaPortandArdrossanoperations,70%approvedthechanges.
ArriumMiningExecutiveGeneralManager,MattReed,said it was excellent news that theseemployeesrecognisedthe importance of this contribution.“Irecognisethatthis would not have been an easy decision, so the business values and appreciates the personalsacrificethateachoftheseemployeeshasagreedto make,” he said.
“Iamconfidentthattogether,wecan make a difference and attain thecostsavingsrequiredtoturnaround our situation,” he said.
ArriumMininghasconfirmedthat the Whyalla steelworks are noteconomicallyviable,givencurrent market steel prices.
Arrium reported a half-yearly after-taxnetlossof$236million,includinga$43millionloss at its Whyalla steelworks.These losses come even after Arrium found approximately $100millionworthofcostreductions.
Accordingtothemininggiant,thecompanyneedsanadditional$60millioninthecoffers,justtobreakeven,andisbeginningtoplan‘careandmaintenance’optionsforall or part of its steelworks operations,ifitsfinancialposition does not turn around in the near future.
If the Whyalla steelworks closes,morethan1,000people will be out of work. This isinadditiontothe900peoplewholosttheirjobslastyear.
It came as no surprise in early April when Arrium confirmedthatithasachievedsupportfromthemajorityofemployees, who voted on a temporary pay reduction.
Arrium asked all employees totakeatemporary10%payreductionandwagefreezein support of the businesses
AnumberofstrategieshavebeenputinplacetoensurethattheWhyallasteelworkssurvive,despiteArrium’swarningthatthesitecouldbeshutdownifitsfinancialpositiondoesnotimprove.
GOVERNMENT TALKS
Treasurer Tom Koutsansonis said the State Government wasworkingwithArriumtosee how it could help the plant remain open.
But he also called on the Federal Government to do more.“I’dliketoseethesametypeofenergyandfervourintermsofstoppingtheboats, in terms of [what] the CommonwealthGovernment’semployed around our borders, toprotectingsteel,”hesaid.
PremierJayWeatherillsaid,“We’reindeepnegotiationstoprovide them with assistance to allow their continued existence. We stand ready to support ArriumandWhyallatogetthroughthisverydifficultphase.”Sources: www.abc.net.au
PaoloCorronca,WTIATechnologyManager,basedinSouthAustralia.
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WA DIVISION NEWS
The WTIA is pleased to announce that
it has been appointed asMainRoadsWA’sindependent third party inspector for the Swan RiverBridge.
WTIA submitted a tender to performtheoverseasauditingandinspectionasMainRoadsWA’sindependentthirdpartyinspector.
The work will include an initial auditoftheweldingcontractor,theirweldqualitymanagementsystems (WQMS) and their site capacity. Their WQMS includesweldingprocedurequalifications,welder’squalifications,identificationand traceability, their materials handlingprocedures,logistics,weldingsupervisionandinspection and Inspection and TestPlanevaluation.
WTIA will undertake two additional surveillance visits after this initial audit.
WTIAhasdetailedknowledgeoftheSwanRiverPedestrianBridge,havingreviewedspecificationsanddrawingsforclarityandidentificationof critical points that could potentially cause additional costsordelaytheproject.
ABOUT THE SWAN RIVER PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
PartoftheNewPerthStadium’sintegratedtransportstrategy,theSwanRiverPedestrianBridgeisdesignedto move patrons safely and efficientlytoandfromtheStadiumandSportsPrecinct.
Morethan14,000peopleareexpectedtousetheBridgeonevent days to move between EastPerth,adjacenttoNelsonAvenue and the Burswood PeninsulaadjacenttotheStadium.
TheBridgewillbeavailablefor community use at all times, showcasingthebeautyoftheriver,adjacentparklandsandtheStadiumPrecinct.
Visuallystunning,the370mlong,9mwidebridgewillhavea steel cable-stay span of 160matitscentre.Thiscentralstructural arch and expressive apexrises65mabovetheriverto provide a focal point from distantvantagepoints,thecityandPerthStadium.
Thebridgewillbemadeofstructural steel that is covered withaTefloncoatedfabric.Approximately1,500tonnesofsteel,1.6kmofpilesand1.5kmofsteelcablesandstriplightingwillbeusedintheconstruction. Shared paths on the eastern and western foreshores will be retained and willpassunderthenewbridge.Thevesselnavigationalareawillbeatleast40mwidewithclearanceof8mbetweenthewaterandbridgedeck.
Bridgeconstructionworksareunderway with the construction of two temporary causeways in theSwanRivercommencinginJanuary2016.Bridgefoundations are expected to be completebymid-2016,withtheBridgeopeninginearly2017.
Source: www.perthstadium.com.au
WA CONTACT
Clay WilliamsWTIA WA Division Chairman [email protected]
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QLD DIVISION NEWS
QLD CONTACT
WarrenRaisinChairman [email protected]
In2015,theQueensland Government announced itwouldinvest$180million in the Advance Queenslandprogram,asuite of reforms that will diversify the economy andcreateknowledge-basedjobsnowandinto the future.
The Queensland Government isfocusedonensuringthatthestate’sadvancedmanufacturingbusinesses capitalise on opportunitiesinmanufacturingsectors such as defence, renewableenergy,marine,aviation, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals and miningequipmentandtechnologyservices.
In2014–2015manufacturingcontributedaround$20.3billionto the Queensland economy. Over the past decade, Queenslandmanufacturinghasincreased its share of national industrygrossvaluefrom15.8%in2003–2004to19.7%in2014-2015.
However, while Queensland manufacturingcontributesstronglytothestate’soutput,
it has decreased its share of outputfrom11.9percentinJune1990to7.1percentinJune2015(currentprices).
In the December quarter 2015,manufacturingdirectlyemployed169,700personsinQueensland.Over88%ofmanufacturingjobsarefulltime positions. In terms of total employment, the industry is the seventhlargestinthestate.
The Department of State Development is currently developingaseriesofindustryroadmaps,whichwillguidehowindustryandgovernmentworkstogetherforthenext10years.
On24February2016,thegovernmentreleasedtheQueensland Advanced Manufacturingdiscussionpaper. The paper was developed in consultation with theIndustryandManufacturingAdvisory Group.
Consultation on the discussion paperoccurredthroughoutMarch,includingeightfocusgroupsessionswithsmall
to medium enterprises in Caboolture, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay,Maryborough,SpringfieldLakes,Southportand Townsville, plus a pilot workshop in Toowoomba.
Discussions were also held with research institutions, governmentagencies,industrybodies and unions.
Publicconsultationhasnowclosed, with consideration by theIndustryandManufacturingAdvisory Group scheduled for 5May2016,andreleaseofthe10-YearRoadmapandActionPlanexpectedinlateJune.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
The Queensland Division is seekingvolunteercommitteemembers. As a committee member, you will help the WTIA sure up the future of manufacturingandweldingthroughoutQueensland,andacross Australia.
For further information, please [email protected].
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On6April,WTIACEOGeoffCrittendenappearedbeforetheSenateEconomicsReferencesCommitteeafterbeinginvitedtomakeasubmissiontotheInquiryintothefutureofAustralia’sSteelIndustry.
STEEL INDUSTRY SENATE INQUIRY
rail,andminingandenergyinfrastructure fails to pass weldinginspectionsandisrequired to be re-worked once it has landed. This results insignificantlyincreasedwhole-of-life costs which, in governmentprojects,ultimatelyare paid for by taxpayers.”
He cited examples of unsafe structures that were “cut up andputbacktogether”inAustralian fabrication shops, but said not all unsafe welds wereidentifiedbecausetheywere not necessarily checked byqualifiedweldinginspectorswhen they reached Australia.
In his evidence, Mr Crittenden outlined the serious consequences already evident in Australia from the use of substandard steel products in public works:
“TherewasabridgerecentlyinNSWinPenrith…Thebridgewas made in Vietnam. When they cut it up they found out that the main structural trusses werefilledwithwaterbecausethey had been made with the incorrectgradeofsteelandtogettheweightrightthey’dfilledthem with water.”
“Ifwelookatbridges,inWesternAustralianthere’sabridge,whichwe’veinspected,that runs between a primary schoolandahighschool.”
TheWTIAfirmlybelievesthatAustraliaurgentlyneedslegislationtoensureallimported fabricated steel complies with Australian WeldingStandards.
WTIA CEO Geoff Crittenden sayspassingsuchalawandensuringthestandardsareenforced will save lives.
“Thereisnolegislationto protect the public from dangerous,sub-standardweldingonimported,fabricatedsteel.WTIAhaslongbeenwarninggovernmentsthat a substantial part of thiscountry’simportedsteelinfrastructure is unsafe.”
“Bridges,lightpoles,crashbarriersandroadgantriesmade overseas do not always meetAustralianWeldingStandards and have the
potential to fail. Lives could be lost,” Mr Crittenden said.
Hesaidastrong,vibrantsteelindustry was critical to the future of Australian industry. “The7,000directemployeesofArriumarejustthetipoftheiceberg;therearemorethan14,000Australiansemployedinrelatedjobs.”
Mr Crittenden told the Senate inquiry every piece of fabricated steel erected in Australia must comply with AustralianWeldingStandards.“I’mnotaskingforspecialtreatment,justcompliancewiththe same set of rules. If there was a law in place to enforce the Australian Standards, Arrium would not be in the strife it is in today,” he said.
“Morethan80%ofimportedfabricated steel used in road,
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“In our view and in the view of all the technical experts this bridgeisunsafe.Itcertainlydoesn’tmeetanystructuralweldingstandards.”
“Wetoldthelocalgovernmentthatwethoughtthebridgewasunsafe.Theysaiditwasn’t.We told the State Government thatwethoughtthebridgewasunsafe.Theysaiditwasn’tandit’sthebusinessofthelocalcouncil. The children still cross thebridgeeveryday.Everyschool day.”
“IfthatbridgewasbeingmanufacturinginAustralia…everysingleaspectoftheAustralian safety standard wouldbeappliedtothatbridge.Ifit’sbeingmanufacturedinShanghaithenyoujustdon’tgetthesamelevelofoversight…youjustdon’tgetthesamedegreeofsafety.”
MrCrittendensaidensuringpublic safety and compliance withAustralianWeldingStandards would not breach freetradeagreements.Heinvited any politicians who thoughttheissuewassimplypoliticalscaremongeringtojoinhimoninspectionsofspecificunsafe infrastructure.
The WTIA will continue to pushforlegislationtoensureall imported fabricated steel complies with Australian WeldingStandards.
FURTHER INFORMATION
TowatchtheofficialrecordingoftheproceedingsattheSenate inquiry, click here.
Senator Kim Carr issued a press release, in which he refers to the evidence outlined byGeoffCrittendenduringSenatehearing.Readhispressreleasebyclickinghere.
Giventhecurrenthighlevelofinterest around the Australian steel industry, there is an enormous amount of content andactivityoccurringonline.
Youcankeepyouup-to-datewith our efforts, as well as the widerconversationhappeningacrossthecountry,byfollowingour online and social media channels:• Follow us on LinkedIn• ‘Like’usonFacebook• Follow us on Twitter• SubscribetoourYouTube
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of the WTIA website
HELP SAVE THE FUTURE OF
AUSTRALIA’S STEEL
INDUSTRY
Do you know of sub-standard imported
fabricated steel that has come in to
Australia?
DuringtheSenateInquiry, the WTIA
was asked to provide examples of imported
fabricated steel that does not meet
Australian standards.
If you have examples or case studies
that the WTIA can share with the
Senate Committee, which will be protected by parliamentary
privilege,pleasecontact the WTIA on membership@wtia.
com.au
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IWT: NEW QUALIFICATION PATHWAY
The WTIA is pleased to announce
majorchangestothe IIW International WeldingTechnologistqualificationpathway.
Individuals will now be eligibletoundertaketheIIWInternationalWeldingTechnologist(IWT)qualificationviarecognitionofpriorlearningand experience.
Previously,theaccessconditions for the IWT required
an Associate Diploma in Engineering(orarelateddiscipline).
Withrecentchanges,individuals who do not hold this qualificationcannowaccessthe course and examinations viarecognitionoftheirpriorlearningandprofessionalworkexperience: this is called the ExperientialRoute. AnapplicantmaybeeligibleviatheExperientialRouteifthey hold an IIW IWS diploma and at least six years of experience(inthepasteightyears),workingatthelevelof
aWeldingTechnologist,aftergainingtheIWSdiploma.
TheroleofaWeldingTechnologistcombineshigh-level theoretical skills with practicalmanagementofweldingengineeringprojects. The next IWT course is scheduled to commence inSeptember2016attheUniversityofWollongong,andwill be delivered as a blended learningprogram. For further information, visit: http://wtia.com.au/professional-development or email [email protected]
Get Ahead of the Curve: Enrol Today
IWE & IWT Qualification: A pipeline to career successInconjunctionwiththeUniversityofWollongong,theWTIA(WeldingTechnologyInstituteofAustralia)issettolaunchanewlyrestructuredtrainingcourse,whichwillseegraduatesobtainagloballyrecognisedweldingqualification.
RecognisedbytheInternationalInstituteofWelding(IIW),thishighlysought-afterweldingqualificationisInternationalWeldingEngineer(IWE)orInternationalWeldingTechnologist(IWT),dependingonapplicant’sprerequisites.SuccessfulcompletionwillenablestudentstoapplyforinternationalcertificationasIWEorIWT.
Why IWE & IWT Qualification?Coveringallaspectsofwelding,IWEandIWTqualificationsprovidearaftofbenefits:Highersalarypotential,strongeremploymentdemand,andbetterjobstability.
Earlyenrolmentwillputyouaheadofthecurve,boostyourcareerandearningpotential,andmakeyouthepreferredcandidateforlarge-scalepipelineprojectsaroundtheglobe.
Visit the WTIA website: www.wtia.com.au Email: [email protected]
Phone:0287480100
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THE INDUSTRY SKILLS FUND
The WTIA would like to make all members
aware of the Federal Government initiative, Industry Skills Fund.
The Industry Skills Fund (fund) assists businesses to investintrainingandsupportservices to upskill or reskill their workforce. The fund providestraininggrantsandindependent skills advice tailored to the business.
The fund helps businesses to:• Diversify into or respond to
new market opportunities here and overseas
• Adoptemergingtechnology
• Enter export markets• Repositiondueto
market driven structural adjustment.
In addition to free skills advice,thefundisprovidingbusinesses with the opportunitytoreceivetraining
grantswhichwillassistthemingainingthenecessaryskillstoachievebusinessgrowth. More information is available on the website http://www.business.gov.au/Pages/default.aspxunder‘GrantsandAssistance’.
QUALIFICATION REGISTERTheWTIAisdraftinganewscheme:theNationalQualifiedWelderRegister.TheRegisterwill be a database of welders, allofwhomarequalifiedtotheprocessessetoutinAS2890.
To help facilitate the formation oftheRegister,theWTIAiscallingforindividualsandcompaniestoregistertheirinterestinbecomingassessors. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals and companies togivebacktothewelding
andfabricatingindustry,toraisetheirownprofilethroughamyriadofnetworkingopportunities, and to extend theirownknowledgebase.
Assessors will undertake the pre-qualificationofAustralianwelders so that they may be includedintheRegister.
Assessors will be responsible forensuringthattheskillsandknowledgeofweldersare in line with the processes includedinISO9606.
REGISTER NOW
For further information abouttheNationalQualifiedWelderRegister,ortoregistertobecomeanassessor, please contact the WTIA on [email protected] or0287480100.
WhiletheRegisteriscurrentlystillintheplanningphase,theWTIAisconfidentthatitwillbeupandrunningbymid-2016.
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NewfiguresshowingthatAustralianmanufacturinghasnowgrownforeightconsecutivemonths,andhasreacheditsstrongestpointthisdecade,willprovideaupbeatbackdropforthisyear’sNationalManufacturingWeek(NMW).
NATIONAL MANUFACTURING WEEK
includinggasandequipmentfromTesucoandSupagas,aswellasLeussinkEngineering’sDemmelerjigsandMagnetSalessolutionsforliftingandholdingweldingjobsinplace. Alongsidethese,NMWwillhost live demonstrations of newtechnologies,givingyouareal-worldinsightintohowtheymighthelpyourbusinessmoveahead.
HighlightsofthedemonstrationprogramincludeKemppi’sdemonstration of their new PulseMigweldingpackage,which will be monitored for performanceonKemppi’sKAS3onlineweldingmanagementsystem.
Aussie company Ensitech will also participate in the demonstration schedule, showcasingitseasy-to-useandportable TIG Brush® Stainless SteelWeldCleaningSystem.
AccordingtoEnsitech’sManagingDirector,CliveWhite,the system is “a process that you have to see to believe.”
“The‘TIGBrushEffect’isthewide-eyed look of disbelief thatpeoplegetwhentheysee,forthefirsttime,theTIG
Infact,NMW2016willbetheforum where you can see new weldingtechnologiesinaction,alongsideabroaderrangeofsolutionsthatcangetyouroperationsmovingmorequicklyand safely than ever before. NMW(May11to13)isAustralia’slargest,longest-runningmanufacturingevent,bringingindustrytogetherto see, touch and discuss manufacturingindustrysolutions.
Thisyear’seventtakesplaceatSydneyShowground,SydneyOlympicPark,strategicallylocatedatthegatewaytoGreaterWesternSydney,NewSouthWales’manufacturingheartland.
NMW2016willshowcasehundreds of products and services from around the world,laidoutin12ProductZones.TheseProductZoneswill focus on innovative capabilitiesinWeldingTechnology,AutomationandRobotics,Intralogistics,Advanced Materials, and more. TheWeldingTechnologyZone—traditionally,oneofthemost-visitedareasofNMW—willshowcasenewofferingsfromindustryleadersincludingEnsitech,InnovativeWelding,GoodwillPrecisionMachinery,Kemppi, Weldbrush and more.
Therewillalsobeweldingsolutionsthroughoutthebroader NMW exhibition,
TheexhibitionhallatNMW2015.
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NATIONAL MANUFACTURING WEEK
quickly, locally and innovatively than ever before.
NMW is held in Sydney once every two years, and entry is freefortradevisitors.Don’tmissout!Registernowatnationalmanufacturingweek.com.autogetyourentrybadge,andaccessarangeofservices,includingupdatesforthisyear’sgame-changingevent.
EVENT DETAILS
• Date:May11to13• Venue: Sydney
Showground,SydneyOlympicPark
• Further information: nationalmanufacturingweek. com.au
Brush’ssuperiorweldcleaningand passivation capabilities. Wehopeyou’lljoinusforourdemonstration at NMW - and getthe‘TIGBrushEffect’foryourself!” said White.
Alongsidethisimpressivedemonstrationprogram,NMWwill also present a powerful seminar series, in which industry leaders will share new ideas and opportunities. Amonghighprofilespeakerswill be Dr Keith McLean, CSIRO’sManufacturingFlagshipDirectorwhowilloutline some of the ways inwhich400Australianmanufacturersareleveragingthenationalscienceagency’sresearchtohelpthemtargethighvaluenichemarkets.
CSIRO,saysDrMcLean,stands ready to partner with more businesses to develop new products, processes and
materialsthatcangivelocalbusinessesanedge. There will be a clear focus on reducingoperationalwaste,withspeakersincludingPeterMeakinfromtheOpieManufacturingGroupsharingstrategiesforstreamliningproduction, transport and even innovation processes, to free up time and resources for new programs. NMW2016willalsofocusonemergingopportunitiesthroughits co-location with the Safety First Conference & Expo (Australia’sone-stopworkplacesafety event), as well as the Inside3DPrintingConferenceand Expo (the Sydney edition oftheworld’slargest3Dprintingevent).
Inside3DPrintingwillgiveyouafirst-handlookathow3Dprintingishelpingbusinessesengineernewproductsmore
Lincoln Electric demonstrates its Virtual RealityTrainingtoolatNMW2015.
NMW2015ExhibitionHall.
NMW2015TradeStand.
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Whetheryouneedtobrushuponskillsacquiredyearsago,orwanttotryyourhandatsomethingnew,there’ssuretobeaneventforyou. For further details on any of the events or examinations listed
below,[email protected]+61(0)287480100.
MAY 2016
NationalManufacturingWeekSydney, 11 to 13 May
NationalManufacturingWeekisAustralia’slargestannualshowcaseofmanufacturinginnovation, information and inspiration.NMW2016willinclude updates on industry trends, innovations and new products and services. For more information, visit: www.nationalmanufacturingweek.com.au
UPCOMING EVENTS
JULY 2016
69thIIWAnnualAssemblyandInternationalConference2016Melbourne, 10 to 15 July
Withthethemeof‘FromConcepttoDecommissioning:the Total Lifecycle of Welded Parts’,the2016IIWAssemblyand Conference will be the premierweldingeventfortheyear,includingexpertspeakers,technical visits, and a full social program.Formoreinformation,visit: www.iiw2016com
WTIA & IIW EXAM DATES
IIWInternationalWeldingInspector Basic (IWI B),leadingtoWTIACertifiedWeldingInspector(CWI):• 26August2016
IIWInternationalWeldingInspector Standard (IWI S),leadingtoWTIACertifiedSeniorWeldingInspector(CSWI):• 2June2016• 3November2016
IIWInternationalWeldingSpecialist (IWS) and WTIA WeldingSupervisorAS1796&AS2214Theorypapers:• 25May2016• 9November2016
WeldingSupervisor–AS1796Certificate10and/or&AS2214Codes:• 25May2016• 9November2016
WTIACertifiedQualityControlWeldingCoordinator(CQCWC):examinationsarrangedaccordingtotrainingschedule.
Forinformationontraining,email [email protected].
For information on exams, visit www.wtiacertification.com.au
REGISTER NOW:
69th IIW Annual Assembly & International Conference 10 to 15 July 2016Melbourne, Australiawww.iiw2016.com
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TheWTIAishonouredtohostthe69thIIWAnnualAssembly&InternationalConferenceinMelbournefrom10to15July2016,thepremiereventfortheglobalweldingandfabricatingindustry.
Australian Evening• Date:Monday11July• Time:18:30to22:30• Location:MelbournePublic,
11DukesWalk,SouthWharfComeandenjoyanightatoneofMelbourne’snewestdrinkinganddiningsecrets,setonthebanksoftheYarraRiver.MelbournePublicofferstherealAustralianfeelwithanighttoremember.
Closing Celebration (formerly Gala Banquet)• Date:Wednesday13July• Time:19:30to23:30• Location:MelbourneRoom,
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
This event will present an opportunityforgueststoenjoyavarietyoffine,freshVictorianproducethroughoutarelaxingandenjoyabledinner.
IIW ASSEMBLY & CONFERENCE
WHY SPONSOR OR EXHIBIT
Local and international companies are invited and encouragedtosponsorand/orexhibitthatthe69thIIWAnnualAssembly and International Conference2016.TheExhibitionwillbeintegratedintotheConferenceProgramwithcateringbreaksservedintheexhibition hall
The Exhibition is a hub for networkingandeducationwhereface-to-facemeetingswithyourtargetaudienceprovideanincreasinglyrareopportunitytoformmeaningfulrelationships and physically demonstrateyourgoodsandservices.Somethingthatisnearimpossible to achieve with the same effect via email or phone
Withdemandbeinghighitis important to act quickly to ensure your chosen sponsorship and maximise your investmentthroughpromotionofyourorganisationinthePre-Conferencemarketing.
Download the Sponsorship and ExhibitionProspectus.
To apply for sponsorship or exhibition opportunities, please contactBillAitkenon(02)[email protected].
SOCIAL PROGRAM
The IIW Conference will feature various social events, and opportunitiesfornetworkingwithindustrycolleagues,including:
Welcome Reception• Date:Sunday10July• Time:19:30to21:00• Location:Level1Foyer,
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
TheWelcomeReceptionwillbethedelegates’firstchancetoregisterandmeetupwitholdfriends,colleaguesandnetworkwithin the Industry. Canapés andbeverageswillbeonofferwithlightentertainmentandanopportunitytogetupclosewithsomeofAustralia’swildlife.
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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