Journey of a Welder Presented by AWOC
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AWS Alberta Section — Online Technical Meeting Journey of a Welder – Presented by AWOC & NAIT’s Advanced Welding Technology Diploma Program Edmonton, May 26, 2021 2020-2021 Executive Members Sean Johnson, Chair [email protected] Wanda Griesheimer, Past Chair [email protected] Dale Lesik, Treasurer [email protected] Kimberley Meszaros, Secretary [email protected] Luke Ludwig, Program Chair [email protected] Chris Vrolyk, Sponsorships Chair [email protected] Matthew Yarmuch, Scholarships Chair [email protected] Darryl Fischer, Publicity Chair [email protected] Kioumars Poorhaydari, Awards Chair [email protected] Richard Witzke, Member-at-Large [email protected] Nairn Barnes, Member-at-Large [email protected] Kylie Begon, Member-at-Large [email protected] Patricio Mendez, U of A Education Rep [email protected] Syed Irtiaz Alam, AWS U of A Student Chapter Chair [email protected] Graham Besse, U of A Materials Eng. Student Rep [email protected] The Presentations: Join us for this “Lunch-n-Learn” presentation on industry updates from both Alberta Welding Optimization Committee (AWOC) and NAIT. Journey of a Welder — Presented by AWOC (Matthew Yarmuch and Richard Walmsley) There are reports that the average age of a welder in Canada is 55+ years old. Industry, stakeholders, and government need to collaborate to ensure new Welders are drawn into the welding field and effectively retained – something easier said than done. This presentation will focus on discussing ways to ensure the welder – the individual person – is the focus of attention during their apprenticeship, shop-floor training, and certification to industry standards and regulations. There are unprecedented challenges that we have/are all facing in recent years; however, we must continually strive for clarity, efficiency and flexibility in our regulatory systems. To that end, a review of proposed changes to the Alberta Apprenticeship system will be highlighted. Additionally, potential changes to the Pressure Welders Regulation for qualification of Grade B Welders and others such as Grade C, Pressure Tack Welders, etc., will be presented. Concepts for streamlined qualifications specific to advanced technologies such as modern wire-feed processes (GMAW, MCAW, FCAW, etc.) and mechanization/automation systems (Welding Operators) will be discussed. Many of these proposed changes are currently being reviewed by various Boards and Regulatory committees – hence, this presentation provides a way for direct industry feedback as these concepts are moved forward. We invite you to listen-in and then voice your opinion to enhance the Welder’s Journey now and into the future! NAIT’s Advanced Welding Technology Diploma Program — Presented by Mike Smith, NAIT Mike Smith from NAIT will provide a brief overview of the newly announced Advanced Welding Technology Diploma Program currently under development at NAIT. Please see next page for Speaker Biographies. WHEN: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 WHERE: Zoom Meeting (meeting link via Eventbrite) TIME: 12:00 p.m. Noon Presentation COST: Donation * — Any Amount ( * All proceeds will go towards AWS Alberta Section’s Scholarships Funding — Refer to: https://awssection.com/alberta/scholarships/ ) REGISTRATION: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/153703293689 Registrants will be emailed a zoom meeting link through Eventbrite before the event. https://awssection.com/alberta/
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AWS Alberta Section — Online Technical Meeting
Journey of a Welder – Presented by AWOC & NAIT’s Advanced Welding Technology Diploma Program
Edmonton, May 26, 2021
2020-2021 Executive Members Sean Johnson, Chair [email protected] Wanda Griesheimer, Past Chair [email protected] Dale Lesik, Treasurer [email protected] Kimberley Meszaros, Secretary [email protected] Luke Ludwig, Program Chair [email protected] Chris Vrolyk, Sponsorships Chair [email protected] Matthew Yarmuch, Scholarships Chair [email protected] Darryl Fischer, Publicity Chair [email protected] Kioumars Poorhaydari, Awards Chair [email protected] Richard Witzke, Member-at-Large [email protected] Nairn Barnes, Member-at-Large [email protected] Kylie Begon, Member-at-Large [email protected] Patricio Mendez, U of A Education Rep [email protected] Syed Irtiaz Alam, AWS U of A Student Chapter Chair [email protected] Graham Besse, U of A Materials Eng. Student Rep [email protected]
The Presentations: Join us for this “Lunch-n-Learn” presentation on industry updates from both Alberta Welding Optimization Committee (AWOC) and NAIT.
Journey of a Welder — Presented by AWOC (Matthew Yarmuch and Richard Walmsley) There are reports that the average age of a welder in Canada is 55+ years old. Industry, stakeholders, and government need to collaborate to ensure new Welders are drawn into the welding field and effectively retained – something easier said than done. This presentation will focus on discussing ways to ensure the welder – the individual person – is the focus of attention during their apprenticeship, shop-floor training, and certification to industry standards and regulations.
There are unprecedented challenges that we have/are all facing in recent years; however, we must continually strive for clarity, efficiency and flexibility in our regulatory systems. To that end, a review of proposed changes to the Alberta Apprenticeship system will be highlighted. Additionally, potential changes to the Pressure Welders Regulation for qualification of Grade B Welders and others such as Grade C, Pressure Tack Welders, etc., will be presented. Concepts for streamlined qualifications specific to advanced technologies such as modern wire-feed processes (GMAW, MCAW, FCAW, etc.) and mechanization/automation systems (Welding Operators) will be discussed.
Many of these proposed changes are currently being reviewed by various Boards and Regulatory committees – hence, this presentation provides a way for direct industry feedback as these concepts are moved forward. We invite you to listen-in and then voice your opinion to enhance the Welder’s Journey now and into the future! NAIT’s Advanced Welding Technology Diploma Program — Presented by Mike Smith, NAIT Mike Smith from NAIT will provide a brief overview of the newly announced Advanced Welding Technology Diploma Program currently under development at NAIT. Please see next page for Speaker Biographies.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 WHERE: Zoom Meeting (meeting link via Eventbrite) TIME: 12:00 p.m. Noon Presentation COST: Donation * — Any Amount ( * All proceeds will go towards AWS Alberta Section’s Scholarships Funding — Refer to: https://awssection.com/alberta/scholarships/ )
REGISTRATION: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/153703293689 Registrants will be emailed a zoom meeting link through Eventbrite before the event.
https://awssection.com/alberta/
AWS Alberta Section — Online Technical Meeting
Journey of a Welder – Presented by AWOC & NAIT’s Advanced Welding Technology Diploma Program
Edmonton, May 26, 2021
2020-2021 Executive Members Sean Johnson, Chair [email protected] Wanda Griesheimer, Past Chair [email protected] Dale Lesik, Treasurer [email protected] Kimberley Meszaros, Secretary [email protected] Luke Ludwig, Program Chair [email protected] Chris Vrolyk, Sponsorships Chair [email protected] Matthew Yarmuch, Scholarships Chair [email protected] Darryl Fischer, Publicity Chair [email protected] Kioumars Poorhaydari, Awards Chair [email protected] Richard Witzke, Member-at-Large [email protected] Nairn Barnes, Member-at-Large [email protected] Kylie Begon, Member-at-Large [email protected] Patricio Mendez, U of A Education Rep [email protected] Syed Irtiaz Alam, AWS U of A Student Chapter Chair [email protected] Graham Besse, U of A Materials Eng. Student Rep [email protected]
The Speakers: Matthew Yarmuch MSc, PEng, IWE
Matt is a professional materials and welding engineer, involved in engineering consulting, quality management, research, training, and project management. Matthew is the President/Principal Consultant of MattCo Engineering Solutions Inc. which supports various clients in the energy, fabrication, and construction sectors. Matthew is an Assistant Adjunct Professor at the University of Alberta and Chair of the Alberta Welding Optimization Committee (AWOC) and is active in code committees and local technical societies. Matthew represents AWOC on the Alberta Government Red Tape Reduction Industry Panel for Industrial Manufacturing.
Richard Walmsley, MSc
Rick’s career encompasses over 30 years in skilled trades, Quality Assurance/Quality Control and eventually a Master’s Degree from the UK where he adopted their more progressive theories for management in Strategy, Change, Human Resources, Facilities, Supply Chain, Quantity Surveying and Contract Administration to name a few. He's currently the Senior Consultant with the RW James Agency primarily assisting metal fabrication and manufacturing with improving efficiencies, quality, strategic planning and effective change management. Rick previously served on the Industry Advisory Board for the University of Alberta Welding Chair and is a founding member and the current Vice Chair of the Alberta Welding Optimization Committee (AWOC). He is actively involved in promoting welding and improving welding related regulation in Alberta.
Michael Smith, RSE
Michael Smith, RSE, Chair, Advanced Welding Diploma, School of Skilled Trades, NAIT, has been in the welding industry since 1986. Early on, Mike was primarily involved in the repair and modification of heavy equipment in the Oil Sands Mining Industry in Fort McMurray. In 2000, Mike relocated to the Edmonton area to change his focus from service to fabrication. In 2006, Mike started his journey as an Educator in the Welding Apprenticeship Program at NAIT where he found his true calling as a Welding Trades Instructor. He enjoys his interaction with students and the satisfaction that comes when inspiring a student’s development. Recently, Mike has been involved with the project at NAIT to develop the Advanced Welding Technology Diploma Program. This exciting opportunity will eventually provide some of the most in-depth and complete education available to new welders and other professionals in the Welding Industry. As Chair of this program, Mike is excited to introduce this new offering to industry, in order to overcome some challenges in the education of welding industry professionals and to get much needed input from industry stakeholders to make this a complete educational opportunity.
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