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WELD CONNECTWELDING TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA MAY 2016
Welding Technology Institute of Australia
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CONTENTS03 WTIA CEO Update04 Victoria Division News05 New South Wales Division News06 South Australia Division News07 Western Australia Division News08 Queensland Division News10 NationalCertificationRegister12 NationalManufacturingWeek14 UpcomingEvents15 IIW Assembly & Conference
WTIA NATIONAL OFFICEBuilding 3, Level 3, Suite 520 Bridge StreetPymble, NSW 2073(PO Box 197Macquarie Park BC, 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
andhighlightanygapsthatmay need to be addressed.
FollowingtheDefenceShipbuildingSMARTIndustryGroupmeeting,ImetwiththeCommonwealth’sShipbuildingTaskforce.IpresentedthefindingsoftheSMARTGroup,and outlined our plans for deliveringthevariousdefenceindustryprojects.Afteroutliningtheirtop-linestrategy,theTaskforcerequestedthattheWTIA is more involved in future strategicplanning.
I also met with the senior weldingsupervisorandseniorprojectengineersfromASC’sSurfaceShipBuildingteam.Afterdiscussingworkforceplanning,training,andtechnologytransfer,IvisitedtheirshipyardtogainfirsthandunderstandingoftheissuesASCisfacingintheconstructionof the air warfare destroyer.
WiththeGovernmentrecentlyannouncingtheconstructionofsubmarines,futurefrigatesandoffshorenavypatrolboatsfrom2018,theAustralianshipbuildingindustryhasbeeninthespotlight.Overthelastmonth,theWTIAhasbeenworkingwithsomeoftheshipbuildingindustry’slargestplayers.
WELDING EQUIPMENT COMPLIANCE SCHEME
AlongwithPeterKueblerfromBOC,IalsometwithBrianRichardsonthismonth,the Director of Electrical EquipmentSafetyandLicensingforQueensland.Wediscussed issues related to industrialweldingequipmentthat fails to meet appropriate Australian and International standards.
Weagreedtoworkinpartnership to develop a compliancescheme,whichwillbemanagedbytheWTIA.Thisscheme will ensure that all industrialweldingequipmentcomplies with all relevant standards and codes.
Geoff CrittendenWTIA CEO
TheMaymeetingoftheDefenceShipbuildingSMARTIndustryGroupbroughttogethersomeofthekeyindustryplayers,includingASC,Bisalloy,Civmec,DSTG,DMTC,andATTAR.
ThepurposeofthemeetingwastolookatsomeoftheissuesrelatedtodeliveringontheCommonwealth’sextremely ambitious ship buildingprogram,including:• Defenceworkforce
planningandweldingtraining,particularlytheability of the Australian shipbuildingindustrytodeliverasufficientnumberofqualifiedandcertifiedwelders to deliver projects.
• Broader industry capability todeliverfutureshipbuildingprojects,specificallyhowtofacilitatetechnologytransfertobenefitthewiderindustrial sector.
• Researchanddevelopmentcapabilities,whichwillberequiredtomeetfutureneedsandtechnologicaladvancements.
Inaddition,welookedatopportunities to compile a weldingcapabilitystatementthat will encompass welder qualificationandcertification,industrycapability,researchanddevelopmentcapability,
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Air Warfare Destroyer at ASC.
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VICTORIA DIVISION NEWS
Robert Wiseman recently presented a lecture to
members of the Victoria Division on the effects of Boroninsteels,andwhyBoron is added to some structural steels.
Inhispresentation,Robertexplained the role of boron in steelandweldingconsumables,whattolookforinthechemicalanalysis in the mill or batch certificate,andhowtoadjusttheweldingprocedure.
This topic is particularly relevantgiventhatoverthelastyear,ithasbecomeincreasinglyclearthatlowandmediumstrengthstructuralsteelscontainingundisclosedamountsofboronarebeingimported into Australia.
Analloyingelementusedtoincrease the hardenability andstrengthofsteels,thepresence of boron necessitates that appropriate use of preheat andheatinputcontrols,andweldingconsumableselection.Disclosure of boron levels in steel is important—fabricators needtoknowwhattolookfor,how to assess whether the steelisfitforpurpose,andhowtoadjustweldingprocedures.
WELDING COMPETITION
The Victoria Division recently hostedaweldercompetition,with12weldersparticipating.
The competitors were expected to weld test plates in pipe,plateandanonferrousGTAweld,allwithinthree,hourstonominatedweldingprocedures.
Thestandardofweldingwasextremelyhigh,asgradedbyprominentindustryinspectors,KevinWooden,StewartMartinand Warren Spooner.
OurcongratulationstoTrevorNoble,whotookoutfirstplace,DanielBurcombe,whocamesecond,andthirdplacedJessie Smolemaars.
The Victorian Committee wouldliketothankthesponsorsoftheWeldingCompetition,includingKemppiAustralia,DandyGas,IWS,UneekBendingandChisholmInstitute of TAFE. Without the supportofoursponsors,theevent would not have been possible.
VIC CONTACT
RobertVernonCoordinator [email protected]
LtoR:Weldingcompetitioncompetitors;JessGarland,AndrewKallitsis,DanielBarry,FrankHarvey,BlakeMcDonald,JohnHarrison,TrevorNoble,AlanPump,JessieSmolenaars,ChristopherRound,RayDouma,andDanielBurcombe.
PaulMcVicar(NationalSalesManager,KemppiAustralia)presentsfirstprizetoTrevor Noble.
RobertVernonpresentssecondplaceto Daniel Burcombe.
RobertVernonpresentsthirdplacetoJessie Smolemaars.
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NSW DIVISION NEWS
NSW CONTACT
BillAitkenState Coordinator [email protected] or0477010290
TheWTIAisaimingtodevelopastrongerskillsbasefortheAustraliansteelindustrythroughapartnershipwithTAFENSW.Thetwoorganisationshavesignedamemorandumofunderstanding(MoU),withWTIACEOGeoffCrittendenworkingtoimplementsimilaragreementswith other TAFEs across the nation.WTIAwillworkwithTAFENSWtogetaconsistentstandardofweldingtraining,certifiedtoISO9606,andpre-TAFEtrainingtohelp school leavers understand vocationaltraining.
WTIA will launch a National WelderQualificationRegisterthisyear,whichwillnameall welders who have achieved accreditation to ISO9606-1:2012,whichspecifiesqualificationtestingrequirements.
The international standard provides technical rules for a systematicqualificationtestforwelderssotheirqualificationscan be uniformly accepted.
Mr Crittenden said welders currentlyhadqualificationsratifiedonaper-projectbasiswhichwascostlyandinefficient.
InassociationwithTAFENSW,WTIAwillspearheadreinstating
the trade of welder to the TAFE syllabus,insteadofalternativelightorheavyfabricationworkercategories,andtrainingwillbeconductedinlinewithISO9606.
“ThenewregisterwillsetthebenchmarkandtheMoUwithTAFE NSW will see uniformity across the nation in welder qualifications,”MrCrittendensaid.
LucyArundell,TAFENSWIllawarra’sInstituteDirector,andMrCrittendensignedtheMoUon2May.
“The partnership comes at an important time for the country’ssteelindustry,asWTIA continues to advocate forintroducinglegislationensuringallimportedfabricatedsteel complies with Australian WeldingStandards,”MrCrittenden said.
“Astrong,vibrantsteelindustry
is critical to the future of Australianindustry.Arrium’s7,000directemployeesarejustthetipoftheiceberg;therearemorethan14,000Australiansemployedinrelatedjobs.”HesaidtheMoUwouldensuretrainingwasmoreindustryfocused in future.
MsArundellsaid:“WTIAwill externally validate our processes and assessments toensureTAFENSW’strainingisalignedwiththeneeds of industry and upholds thehighestpossiblesafetystandards.Together,TAFENSW and WTIA will strive to secure the future of the Australianweldingindustrybyproducinghighlyskilled,qualifiedweldingprofessionals.”
Geoff Crittenden (WTIA CEO) and Lucy Arundell (TAFE NSW Illawarra’s Institute Director) sign a MoU.
S+L Steel’s Glendenning Facilities.L to R: Madeleine Du Toit, Geoff Crittenden, Lucy Arundell, Daniel Severino, and Pete Buttenshaw.
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SA DIVISION NEWS
SA CONTACT
PaulBettison Chairman [email protected]
frameweightleadstosavingsonfoundations,fabricationandconstruction costs.
ThebenefitsofBISPLATE®reach far beyond the constructionsite.Equipmentsuchasdumptruckbodies,storagebins,hoppersandchutes can be manufactured withanoveralllighterweightwhilststillmaintainingthesamestrength.
The event was extremely
BisalloySteelsisAustralia’sonlymanufacturerofhigh-strengthandabrasion-resistantquenchedandtemperedsteelplate,underthebrandnameofBISPLATE®.
Locatedona23,600m2 site in Unanderra,southofSydney,Bisalloy Steels manufactures theseproductsthroughahighlyefficient,continuousflowprocess.DistributionisthroughanetworkofdistributorsacrossAustralia,directlytoendusers,throughitsbusinessesinIndonesia,Thailand,thePeople’sRepublicofChinaandthroughagentsinatleastadozencountriesworldwide.
PresentingonbehalfofBisalloySteelswasRobenAlternetti and Justin Suwart. Together,RobenandJustinprovidedaninsightintohowBISPLATE®canbeappliedtoindustriessuchasmining,structural,engineeringanddefence.
TheincreasedstrengthofBISPLATE®structuralgradesmeansengineersandarchitectscandesignandwritespecificationsforstructures.BISPLATE®makesitpossibletobuildtallertowers,spanlargerrooms,andspecifysmallercolumns,allwhileactuallyreducingtheamountofsteelneeded.Reductionsin
TheSouthAustraliaDivisionrecentlyfacilitatedahighlyinterestingandinformativetechnicalpresentationbyBisalloySteels,onthetopicof‘ExploringtheApplicationsofQuenchedandTemperedSteels’.
well-attended,andthepresentationswerehighlyinterestingandinformative.
Wewouldliketothanktheeventsponsors,BisalloySteel,CigweldandCoregas—withoutthegenerosityofthesecompanies,itwouldbeverydifficulttoruntheseevents.
PaoloCorronca,WTIATechnologyManager,basedinSouthAustralia.
L to R: Justin Suwart (Bisalloy), Michael Harvey (Cigweld), Geoff Crittenden (WTIA), and Roben Alternetti (Bisalloy).
Justin Suwart (Bisalloy) presents at the recent WTIA SA Branch meeting.
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WA DIVISION NEWS
The WTIA was delightedtobe involved
in a recent Industry EveningatSouthMetropolitanTAFE,designedtoimproveTAFE-industry cooperation and collaboration.
South Metropolitan TAFE (formerlyPolytechnicWestTAFE)heldanIndustryEveninginlateAprilatitsThornlie Campus. Louise Petrick,astheWTIAWesternAustraliaTechnologyManager,was invited to provide an introductory presentation about the WTIA.
Louise’spresentationhighlightedmany of the important projects on which the WTIA is currently working,andgeneratedsomelively discussions around AS/NZS1554.1:2014.
The National Welder Database garneredaconsiderableamountofinterest,particularly
in relation to welder qualificationswithrespecttoISO9606-1,AS2980and AS/NZS1554.1.
Discussionswerealsoquitelively in relation to pre-qualifiedandnon-prequalifiedmaterial,boroncontentandthe responsibility of the manufacturer with respect tothematerialscertificate,as amended by Standards Australia after the publication ofthe2014versionof AS/NZS1554.1.
Theinfluenceofaboroncontentof0.008%orhigheronthematerialsproperties,andtherequirementsforprocedurequalificationswerebrieflydiscussed.Anadditionalpresentationwasrequestedwithmore detail by the audience.
Theeveningalsoshowcasedprojects that have been completed by students attendingSouthMetropolitanTAFE. These projects enabled industry representatives to review and comment on the direction and content of trainingcurrentlyprovided
bytheTAFE.Awiderangeofskillswereondisplay,everythingfromhobbygaswelding,tostructuralandpipearcwelding.
Of particular interest was a groupprojectwhereeachstudent was responsible for a part of the fabrication. They hadtoworktogethertoensurethat each individual part met thespecificationandtolerancerequirementssothatthefinalassembly passed.
PeterAndrews,theHeadofProgramsatSouthMetropolitanTAFE,wasvery happy with the Industry Evening.Hesaidthatwhilealargerestructureishappingwithin the Western Australia TAFEsystematthemoment,moreeventslikethesewouldbe held in future to expand TAFE-industry cooperation and involvement.
WA CONTACT
Clay WilliamsWTIA WA Division Chairman [email protected]
Thornlie Campus at South Metropolitan TAFE. Image courtesy of South Metropolitan TAFE.
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QLD DIVISION NEWS
QLD CONTACT
WarrenRaisinChairman [email protected]
TheMaymeetingof the Queensland Division featured an informative presentation on AdaptiveRoboticWeldingandCutting.
PeterKueblerofBOCspokeaboutworldleadingAustralianinnovationinthefieldofroboticapplications,includingweldingandplasmacuttingapplications.
With rapid advancements in this area over the last few years andAustralianinnovations,robot-based automation is tacklinglargeandcomplexstructureswithminimaltoolingandprogramming.Thisenablesfabricators and manufacturers to weld and cut small runs of componentsmoreefficientlyandkeepjobsinAustralia.
Peterprovidedin-depthinsightsinto the adaptive robotics technologythatiscurrentlyavailable.Hispresentationwasextremelywellreceived,beingveryinformativeandengaging.
Aprofessionalweldingengineerandmetallurgist,Peterhasover35yearsexperienceintheconstruction,fabricationandweldingproductsindustries.
HeisaqualifiedInternationalWeldingEngineerandhasadegreeinmetallurgyfromRMIT.Peterhasheldmanagement,technicalandconsultingpositionswithawiderangeofcompanies,andis currently employed by BOC asKeyCustomerTechnicalSolutionsEngineer.
Inthisrole,heisresponsibleforco-ordinatingtechnicalsupportforBOC’slargestcustomersaswellasmarketingofweldingautomationequipment.
BOC is a member of The Linde Group which supplies
compressedandbulkgases,chemicalsandequipmentaroundtheglobe.
Thecompanydevelopssafe,sustainable and innovative solutions for customers in manyspecialtysectors,heavy industry and medical environments. BOC is a WTIA PremiumCorporateMember.
We’dliketotakethisopportunitytothankoureventsponsor,AitkenWelding.Withoutsponsors,brancheventslikethesewouldsimplynot be possible.
Queensland Division members at the recent WTIA branch meeting.
L to R: Greg Gavriniotis, Warren Raisin, Wayne Thompson, and Peter Kuebler.
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CERTIFICATION REGISTER
TheRegisterwillbebeneficialtoselfemployedwelders,welders employed by body hirecompaniesprovidingbreakdownandmaintenanceservices,andweldersworkingongovernmentinfrastructureprojects.
Fabrication and construction companies,projectmanagers,inspectionagenciesandgovernmentagencieswillalsobeabletoquerytheregisterto verify the status and extent ofawelder’squalifications,simplifyingprojectmanagementrequirementsandvalidatingqualificationsandexperienceprior to employment.
The opportunity will also be provided to suitably qualifiedweldingsupervisors,inspectors,trainersandweldingengineerstoqualifyandregisterasapprovedexaminers.
BASIS OF THE REGISTERTheRegisterisbeingdesignedtomeettherequirementsofISO9606-1:2012Qualificationtestingofwelders—Fusionwelding—Part1:Steels.
CompliancewithISO9606-1provides for the realisation of multiplebenefitsbyweldersandenquirersalikeincluding:• A common method of
welderqualificationwhilstutilisingacceptancecriteriaassociatedwithspecificcontractrequirements.
• Evaluation of welders followingaqualifiedweldprocedure.TheWPSmay be either a standard procedure provided by the WTIAoranyspecificWPSnominatedbythewelder’semployer.
• Functionalitysimilarto,andconsistentwith,AS/NZS2980providingfamiliaritytousers.
AS/NZS 2980Qualificationofweldersforfusionweldingof steels when published in2007,wasdraftedtakingcognisanceofthethenISO9606-1anditsproposedrevisions at the time of publication. It is also consistent with weld acceptance criteria utilisedwithinAS/NZS1554.1(categorySP)andAWSD1.1.
The WTIA has submitted an application to Standards AustraliatoadoptISO9606-1as an AS/NZS standard whilst incorporatinglocalappendiceswhich will facilitate its adoption and provide for welders wishingtoretainqualificationstoAS/NZS2980.
PROCESSWelderswillinitiallyregisterwith the WTIA. A WTIA appointed examiner will thenorganisethepracticalassessment at a mutually
TheWTIAhascommencedworkontheestablishmentofaNationalWelderCertificationRegister.TheRegisterwillinitiallyallowwelders,whoenrolwiththeWTIAandqualifytoAS/NZS2980(Qualificationofweldersforfusionweldingofsteels),toregistertheirqualifications,providingrecognitionthroughoutAustraliaandNewZealand.Recognitionwillnotbelimitedtothewelder’scurrentemployer.
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CERTIFICATION REGISTER
agreeabletimeandplace,suchasatrainingfacilityorfabricatorsworkshop.
The examiner will then visually assess the welded test pieces prior to either destructive testingorsubmissiontoasuitableNATAregisteredlaboratory for non destructive examination,asappropriate.
An optional theoretical component consistent with bothAS1796requirementsand the International Institute ofWelding’sIWPwillalsobe available. Once a welder hasqualified,acertificatewill be made available which willrequireaconfirmationendorsementeverysixmonths,consistentwithrequirementsforAS/NZS2980.
Aftertwoyears,twoweldsproduced by the welder in theprecedingsixmonthsareevaluated by the examiner torevalidatethewelder’squalificationforafurthertwoyears. This process is referred toasprolongationwithin AS/NZS2980.Revalidationmay utilise production welds in lieuofadditionaltesting.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTERESTExpressions of interest are nowsoughtfrompersonnelandorganisationsforthefollowingroles:Examiner,ExaminingCentre,andTestingCentre.
REQUIREMENTS1. ExaminersExaminerswiththefollowingqualificationsandexperienceareencouragedtoapply:a.IIWcertifiedIWS,IWTorIWE;b. WTIAcertifiedstructuralsteel(AS2214)orpressureequipment(AS1796-10)weldingsupervisors;c.WTIAcertifiedinspectorsatthe standard or comprehensive level.
Personnelwithalternativequalificationswillbeconsidered by application.
Examiners will need to be familiar with both AS/NZS 2980andISO9606-1;andwillberequiredtoconductvisual examinations. Approved examiners may be able to conduct limited destructive tests.
Approved examiners should
have access to calibrated externalmeteringsuitabletoconfirmweldingconditionsspecifiedontheWPS.
2. Welding and Examination CentresPrivatetrainingcentresandTAFEs with facilities suitable fortrainingandpracticalweldassessmentsareencouragedtoapply. Approved centres should have access to calibrated externalmeteringsuitabletoconfirmweldingconditionsspecifiedontheWPS.Weldtestingwillalsobeavailablewithinfabricatorsworkshopsuponrequest.
3. Testing CentresLaboratories with NATA endorsement to conduct ultrasonic,radiographic,anddestructive tests such as macro tests,bendtestsandfracture(nickbreakandfilletbreak)testsareencouragedtoapply.
TIMINGIt is currently anticipated that the database will be available duringthemiddleof2016.Intheinterim,expressionsofinterest should be emailed to the WTIA at [email protected].
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NationalManufacturingWeek(NMW)endedonasolidfootinglastFriday.NMW’sstandoutWeldingTechnologyProductZoneincludedKemppi,Fein,InnovativeWelding,Ensitech,Klingspor,MetalScienceTechnologies,Weldbrushandmoreshowcasingdevelopmentsinweldingtechnology.
NATIONAL MANUFACTURING WEEK
polishingequipmentandtechniques.
Kemppialsotookamajorpresenceattheevent,demonstratingitslatesttechnologiesandsolutions. Kemppi’sRegionalSalesManager,DavidColemansaid,“Wewereonourfeetalldayfromdayone:showingcustomersourentirerange,especiallyourPulseFastMigand our new automation products.KemppibroughtawiderangeofproductstoNMW,frombasicmachinestothelatestsolutions,toshowindustrythelatesttechnologyinaction.”
Thisyear’sNMW(heldfromMay11to13inSydney)endedonasolidfooting,withmorethan200exhibitingcompanies,50speakersandover5,000visitsbyattendeescreatingabuzzatthecombinedNMW-Safety First Conference and Expoevent.FeedbacktoorganisersReedExhibitionsisthatparticipantshavegainednewinsights,informationandall-important inspiration for growth. TheWeldingTechnologyProductZonewasastandoutatNMW:showcasinginnovationsfromwelding’sleadingnames,includingKemppi,Fein,InnovativeWelding,Ensitech,Klingspor,MetalScienceTechnologies,Weldbrush and more who were
invitingindustrytoseethelatestdevelopmentsinweldingtechnology. Ensitech,theinventorandmanufacturer of the TIG Brush system presented - for thefirsttime-auniquefluiddelivery system that puts an endto‘dipping’processesforstainlesssteelweldcleaningandpassivation.Ensitech’sEstherSokoyasaid,“Thisnewsystemisclean,efficientandeffective:andjudgingbythefeedbackwereceivedatNMW,it’saverywelcomedevelopment.” AlsoexhibitinginNMW’sWeldingTechnologyzonewasFein&Tyrolit,providingrollingdemonstrationsofthecompany’sadvancesinmetal
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NATIONAL MANUFACTURING WEEK
NMWExhibitionDirector,RobbyClarkcommentedthatNMW,astheonlyeventthatbringsdifferentsectorsofindustrytogetherunderoneroof,hasonceagainhelpedcreate real opportunities for participants. “ThereisagreatdealofstrengthinAustralia’smanufacturingsector.Thefeedbackfromexhibitorsisthatvisitorsarelookingkeenlyatopportunities to transform and expandtheircapabilities:anobservation that is supported bystrongattendanceatour NMW Seminar Theatre events,whichgavebusinessesopportunities to collect new information and ideas for growth.” “TherewasarealbuzzacrossNMW2016,whichI
am sure will translate into real opportunitiesintheweeksandmonthsahead,”Clarksaid. ReedExhibitionshasannouncedthatNMW2017willtakeplaceinMelbournefrom9to12May2017.NMW2017willbeco-locatedwithAustech and the Safety First Conference&Expo,aswellasAUSCLEANPulire,theleadingeventforAustralasia’scleaningindustry. The combination of all threeevents,runningtogether,willdrawtogetherthebroadestcross-section of industry. Manyofindustry’sleadingplayershavealreadybookedexhibition space at NMW 2017.Formoreinformationaboutparticipating,[email protected] or visit www.nationalmanufacturingweek.com.au.
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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
Oil & Gas Essentials Course Adelaide, 25 and 26 May This course provides a basic understandingoftheAustralianoil&gasindustry.Designedtogiveparticipants(includingcurrent or potential suppliers tothepetroleumindustry)athoroughunderstandingofhowthesectorworks,thetwodaycoursecoversarangeofgeological,commercialandtechnical information in non-technicallanguage.
Taughtwithintheindustry’sglobalenvironment,theSouthAustralian and national context isalsocovered.Participantswill experience an introduction tofieldbasedoperationsinthenewOnshorePetroleumCentreofExcellence(OPCE)simulatedtrainingenvironmentand come away with an
UPCOMING EVENTS
excellentgeneralknowledgeofa complex industry.
Thetotalcostis$995plusGST per person for the two day course. SACOME members will be reimbursed $250totalperperson.
Forfurtherdetails,ortoregister,visit the TAFE SA website.
JULY 2016
69thIIWAnnualAssemblyandInternationalConference2016Melbourne, 10 to 15 JulyWiththethemeof‘FromConcepttoDecommissioning:the Total Lifecycle of Welded Parts’,the2016IIWAssemblyand Conference will be the premierweldingeventfortheyear,includingexpertspeakers,technicalvisits,andafullsocialprogram.Formoreinformation,visit:www.iiw2016com
WTIA & IIW EXAM DATES
IIWInternationalWeldingInspectorBasic(IWIB),leadingtoWTIACertifiedWeldingInspector(CWI):• 26August2016
IIWInternationalWeldingInspectorStandard(IWIS),leadingtoWTIACertifiedSeniorWeldingInspector(CSWI):• 2June2016• 3November2016
IIWInternationalWeldingSpecialist(IWS)andWTIAWeldingSupervisorAS1796&AS2214Theorypapers:• 25May2016• 9November2016
WeldingSupervisor–AS1796Certificate10and/or&AS2214Codes:• 25May2016• 9November2016
WTIACertifiedQualityControlWeldingCoordinator(CQCWC):examinationsarrangedaccordingtotrainingschedule.
Forinformationontraining,email [email protected].
Forinformationonexams,visitwww.wtiacertification.com.au
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TheWTIAishonouredtohostthe69thIIWAnnualAssembly&InternationalConferenceinMelbournefrom10to15July2016,thepremiereventfortheglobalweldingandfabricatingindustry.
applicationtoliveprojects,includingnewinnovativehighload welded connections.
BombardierDeparture Time: 11.30amReturn Time: 2:30pm
Astheworld’sleadingmanufacturer of both planes andtrains,we’vebuiltanextensive and diverse portfolio ofwinningmobilitysolutions.Everywhere people travel bylandandintheair,aBombardier product is ready to transportthem.Fromcategory-definingbusinessjetsandcommercialaircraftdesignedforthechallengesoftoday,tosleekhighspeedtrainsandpublictransitthat’ssmarterthan ever.
IIW ASSEMBLY & CONFERENCE
Butit’snotjustourproductsandservicesthatmakeusagloballeader.Themostimportant success factor is our employees,all74,000ofthem.Togetherwe’refocusedonmakingmobilitymoreefficient,sustainableandinvitingthanever before. We call it The Evolution of Mobility.
MelbourneCricketGround(MCG)andNationalSportsMuseum TourDeparture time: 1:30pmReturn time: 4:30pm
Oneoftheworld’smosticonicstadiums,theMCGislocatedjust minutes from the CBD.
Traditionally,theMCGhas provided live drama to thrill millions worldwide. Memorable events such as theOlympicGames,testcricketandAustralianfootball’sincomparable Grand Final on the last Saturday in September havealltakenplaceatMelbourne’shomeofsport.
Aguidedtouristheonlyopportunitytogetanexclusive,behindthescenespeekofoneoftheworld’smosticonicsports stadiums and visit the National Sports Museum.
TECHNICAL VISITS
Technical visits have been arrangedfordelegatestoexperienceandseefirsthandwhatishappeningwithintheindustry in Melbourne.
MONDAY 11 JULYBrookfieldMultiplexDeparture Time: 9.30amReturn Time: 12:30pm
BrookfieldMultiplex’sin-houseArchitecturalPhysicist,ProfessorJamesMurray-Parkeswillpresentonhowbiomimicryhasinfluencedweldedstructuralconnectiondesign.Thisuniquepresentationwillattempt to outline where the inspirationforsomeofJames’moreinnovativedesignsstem from and will detail the
TheMelbourneCricketGround(MCG).
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The AMDC shares its equipment,knowledgeandcommercial outcomes. This collaborative approach is buildingstronglinksacrossthehighereducation,research,vocationaltrainingandmanufacturingsectors,andwillenhanceAustralia’sabilityto develop an internationally competitive,highlyproductiveandtechnologicallyadvancedmanufacturingsector.
WEDNESDAY 13 JULYCSIROManufacturing&theAustralian SynchrotronDeparture time: 8:30amReturn time: 3:30pm
CSIRO’s Lab 22HereisyourchancetovisitCSIRO’sLab22–theCentreofExcellencefor3Dprinting!Pleasejoinusforaninformative and interactive
IIW ASSEMBLY & CONFERENCE
seminarsession,followedbyatourofour3Dprintingfacility.On the tour you will have the opportunitytoaskquestionsaboutthetechnologyandbetterunderstandhow3Dprintingcantransformbusinessmodelsandenhanceglobalcompetitiveness.
Australian Synchrotron The Australian Synchrotron islandmarknationalresearchinfrastructure,asourceofpowerful x-rays and infrared radiationthatgenerateselemental,structuralandchemical information from diverse sample types to drive research in areas such asmedicine,agriculture,environment,defence,transport,advancedmanufacturingandmining.
TUESDAY 12 JULYRMIT-AdvancedManufacturingPrecinctDeparture time: 9:30amReturn time: 12:00pm
Housingsomeofthemostadvancedmanufacturingtechnologiesavailable,theAdvancedManufacturingPrecinct’svisionistobetheleader in the implementation of thenextwaveofmanufacturingin Australia.
InRMIT’sonestopshopforall additive and subtractive requirementsandreverseengineeringneeds,visitorswill be able to experience innovationintheformof3Dprinters,3,4&5axisCNCmachinesandlaserscanningequipmentthatallowtomanufacture or capture even themostcomplexofdesigns.
SwinburneUniversity–AdvancedManufacturingandDesignCentreDeparture time: 9:30amReturn time: 12:30pm
TheAdvancedManufacturingandDesignCentre(AMDC)is a state-of-the-art facility thatgivesresearchersandstudents the opportunity to usethelatestmanufacturinganddesigntechniquesandtechnologies.OpenedatSwinburne’sHawthorncampusin2014,thecentreisahubforresearcherscarryingoutworld-leadingresearch,educationandtraining.
RMIT’sAdvancedManufacturingPrecinct.
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THURSDAY 14 JULY
BrookfieldMultiplexDeparture time: 1:00pmReturn time: 4:00pm
This visit will include a PresentationbyProfessorMartinBonChristiani,aformerNASAPhysicistBrookfieldMultiplex’sPrincipalPhysicsFellow,followedbyatechnicalworkshopandlivetesting.
Martin Bon Christiani will present on the impact physicistsarehavingontheconstruction industry. This will befollowedbyaBrookfieldMultiplexTechnicalWorkshop,includingalive500kNweldedconnection tension test hosted andpresentedbyBrookfieldMultiplex’sSeniorStructuralEngineeringFellowDrMatthew Davey and Associate DirectorandHeadLaboratoryTechnician,MrNathanRay.
IIW ASSEMBLY & CONFERENCE
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Local and international companies are invited and encouragedtosponsorand/orexhibitatthe69thIIWAnnualAssembly and International Conference2016.TheExhibitionwillbeintegratedintotheConferenceProgramwithcateringbreaksservedinthe exhibition hall.
The Exhibition is a hub for networkingandeducationwhereface-to-facemeetingswithyourtargetaudienceprovideanincreasinglyrareopportunitytoformmeaningfulrelationships and physically demonstrateyourgoodsandservices.Somethingthatisnear impossible to achieve with the same effect via email or phone.
Withdemandbeinghighitisimportanttoactquicklyto secure your chosen sponsorship and maximise your investmentthroughpromotionofyourorganisationinthepre-conferencemarketing.
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To apply for sponsorship or exhibitionopportunities,pleasecontactBillAitkenon(02)[email protected].
The Australian Synchrotron provides a level of detail not possible under normal laboratoryconditions,empoweringacademicandindustry researchers from Australia and New Zealand to problem-solve and innovate bysupportingfundamentalanalysis that reveals how matterfitstogether,moves,interactsandchanges,atamolecular level.
Visitorswillbegivenanexclusive behind-the-scenestour,startingwiththemezzanineleveloftheSynchrotron,whichprovidesa detailed overview of the MCG-sizedfacility.Visitorswillthenmovethroughthenine‘endstations’withopportunitiestoaskquestionsof the beamline scientists and technicians.
The Australian Synchrotron.
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