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WELD CONNECTWELDING TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA SEPTEMBER 2017
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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 Northern Territory Division News12 WTIA News & Updates13 Training&Certification17 Upcoming Events
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]
ADVERTISINGDonna SouthT: +61 (0)2 8748 0130E: [email protected]
EDITORIALSally WoodT: +61 (0)434 442 687E: [email protected]
WTIA CONTACTS
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WTIA CEO UPDATEI was then fortunate to present Brent Clark (Naval Group Australia CEO) with NavalGroup’snewWTIAmembershipcertificate.
Brent expressed his support for the work that the WTIA
is doing in relation to welder certificationandtraining,particularly in light of the fact that Naval Group Australia will need over 300 welders for the 30 year lifecycle of the Future Submarine Program.
NAVAL GROUP AUSTRALIAN HEADQUARTERS OPENING
I recently attended the opening of the new Australian headquarters of Naval Group. FormerlyknownasDCNS,Naval Group are undertaking theconstructionof12ShortfinBarracuda submarines for the Future Submarine Program.
NavalGroup’snewofficesinKeswick,AdelaidewereofficiallyopenedbyTheHon.MinisterChristopherPyneMP,Minister for Defence Industry andHerveGuillou,GlobalChairman and Chief Executive OfficerofNavalGroup.
Whilstattheopening,Ihadthe opportunity to meet a number of WTIA members and spend some time with senior Naval Group staff who have partnered with the WTIA on a number of successful programs and initiatives.
During a conversation withHerveGuillou,GlobalChairman and Chief Executive OfficerofNavalGroup,Iexplained the work that the WTIA is undertaking in Australia to improve welder trainingandcertification.
Herveexpressedgreatsupportforourprograms,and emphasised that welders will play an absolutely crucial role in the Future Submarine Program.InHerve’swords,“Youcan’tbuildsubmarineswithout good welders.”
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Geoff Crittenden (WTIA CEO) presents Brent Clark (Naval Group Australia CEO) withanewWTIAmembershipcertificate.
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WTIA CEO UPDATEAustralians. Our governments treat TAFE as a business—not as infrastructure—expecting increased revenue year-on-year.Andyet,government-funded primary and secondary schools are not expected to generate revenue. So why has technical trade training become thepoorrelationofAustralia’seducation system?
I have received nothing but support from every TAFE that I have dealt with. The quality of the staff and their willingness to assist industry is simply second-to-none. Why our governments fail to leverage these resources to help make Australian industry more competitive,bothlocallyand
globally,Ifailtounderstand.
AlongsideBrianRungie,Executive Director Education atTAFESA,IexplainedtheMemorandum of Understanding (MoU) that the WTIA and TAFE SAhaveinplace,usingtheMoU as an example of how TAFEs can work with industry.
The WTIA has been working with TAFE SA for over a year on the Advanced Welder Training Centre. We are hopeful that state government funding will be received shortly toenabletheofficiallaunchofthe Centre.
Geoff CrittendenWTIA CEO
TAFE DIRECTORS AUSTRALIA CONVENTION 2017
Earlierthismonth,Ispokeatthe TAFE Directors Australia Convention in Adelaide.
Inmyopeningremarks,Ihighlighted how essential technical vocational training is to the future of Australia. It is at least as important as primary,secondandtertiaryeducation—if not more so.
Afundamentalflawinbothoureducation and government systems is that TAFE is not treated as essential infrastructure. TAFE simply does not receive the funds required to deliver high-quality technical vocational training to
11 and 12 October 2017QT Gold Coast Hotel, Australia
REGISTER NOWwww.assda.asn.au
Network, share knowledge and expertise at ASSDA’s 24th National Conference, bringing together the best of Australia’s stainless steel industry and colleagues from abroad.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW › Two half-day conference sessions with speakers from around the globe and nation, including:
› Jim Lennon, Managing Director, Red Door Research Ltd (UK) › Dr Glenn Byrne, Director Technology Projects, Rolled Alloys (UK) › Neil Henry, Principal Materials Consultant, ABB Engineering Services (UK) › Steve Scott, Managing Director, Rivet Engineering (NZ)
PLUS more, including an interactive Fabrication Panel Session
› Inaugural ASSDA Supplier and Fabricator Awards
› Exclusive networking dinners and 2-ball golf ambrose
Empowering Innovation: New Grades and Applications
BROUGHT YOU TO BY THE AUSTRALIAN STAINLESS STEEL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (ASSDA)
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VICTORIA DIVISION NEWSTECHNICAL EVENT: RMIT’S ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PRECINCT The Victoria Division recently held a technical event at RMIT’sAdvancedManufacturing Precinct. The Precinct was established in late 2011 and houses the most comprehensive range of additive and subtractive technologies locally. Professor MilanBrandt,RMIT’sTechnicalDirector of the Advanced Manufacturing Precinct and the Director of the Centre for AdditiveManufacturing,hostedthe technical event.
DrCameronBarr(ResearchOfficeratRMIT’sSchoolof Engineering) gave a presentationonthe‘Influenceof substrate and clad compositiononsolidificationcracking in laser clad ultra-high strengthsteels’.
Ultra-high strength steels are commonly used in landing gear assemblies where resistancetohighfluctuatingand permanent stresses are necessary. Given the extreme operating conditions and reduced toughness of these alloys,theyareparticularlysensitive to fatigue cracking and damage from foreign objects. This damage is typically managed through
agrindoutprocess,wherecracks are monitored and damaged areas ground away to prevent fast fracture. However,notallcomponentscan be returned to service this way as surface geometry and load bearing area are compromised,preventingthetreatment of wear and heavily damaged parts.
Toaddressthisissue,lasercladding has been used to replace the lost material and restore components to their original geometry. This process is seen as highly advantageous,astheprecisionand high power density of the laser provides minimal dilution,distortionandsmallerheat affected zones compared to conventional deposition methods,thusreducingtheimpact on the original material.
DrStephenSun(ResearchOfficeratRMIT’sSchoolofEngineering) also gave a presentation at the technical event,onthetopicof‘In-situ quench and tempering for microstructure control and enhanced mechanical
VIC CONTACTMelissa OdendaalWelding Consultant 0418 922 369 [email protected]
properties of laser clad AISI 420 steel powder on 300M substrates’.
The laser cladding process is a material building technology that uses a laser beam to melt andsolidifyanalloypowder,ofsimilarordifferentcomposition,on an area of the substrate material. This creates a clad layer that is fused with the substrate material.
The laser cladding process has been used as a geometric restoration repair method from damaged components that havesufferedwear,fatigueandcorrosiondamage,andhenceextend the lifetime of high value components by utilising the improved surface properties.
The major issue with laser cladding repair of high strength martensitic steel is the ability to control the quench and tempering cycle during the process.Asaresult,achievinga high strength and toughness levelofthecladlayer,thatissimilartothesubstrate,becomes a complex challenge.
Stephen Sun presenting.Cameron Barr presenting.
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NSW DIVISION NEWS
NSW CONTACTRebeccaHansenMembership Coordinator 02 8748 0135 [email protected]
ASIA-PACIFIC’S INTERNATIONAL MINING EXHIBITION (AIMEX)
The WTIA exhibited at Asia-Pacific’sInternationalMiningExhibition (AIMEX) from 29 to 31 August in Sydney. The event attracted more than 300 exhibitors who showcased their products and services.
Visitors had the opportunity to hear from some of the sectors’mostrenownedmindsas part of the free-to-attend conference. Sponsored by Fluidmesh,theconferencefeatured more than 30 world-leading experts across 16 sessions,withspeakersincluding World Coal AssociationChairman,MickBuffier;HeadofTelstraMiningServices,JeannetteMcGill;CSIROResearchDirectorforHardRockMining,DrEwanSellers;andCoalServicesCEOandManagingDirector,Lucy Flemming.
PACIFIC 2017
PACIFIC 2017 is a global businessevent,attractingseniormerchantmarine,shoreservices,maritimeanddefenceindustry,militaryandgovernment decision-makers from around the world.
PACIFIC 2017 is strongly
supportedbytheRoyalAustralianNavy,SydneyHarbourForeshoreAuthority,the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG),theDefenceScienceandTechnologyGroup,theDepartmentofIndustry,InnovationandScience,theDepartment of Infrastructure andRegionalDevelopmentand the Government of the State of New South Wales.
TheRoyalAustralianNavywillinvite Navy Chiefs and senior Navy leaders from around the world to attend.
Over 500 companies from 35 countries are expected to participate.
The New South Wales Government pledged its commitmenttothestate’sdefence industry by becoming the principal sponsor.
GeoffCrittenden,WTIACEO,willattendtheeventto represent the interests of the Australian welding and fabrication industries.
Forfurtherinformation,visitwww.pacific2017.com.au
RebeccaHansen(WTIAMembershipCoordinator)andAdamCoorey(WTIATechnology Graduate) man the WTIA booth at AIMEX.
The AIMEX exhibition hall.
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SA DIVISION NEWS
SA CONTACTPaolo Corronca Technology Manager0438 012 [email protected]
millionforthefirstTechportAustralia land allotment as part of stage one of the sale of the South Australian Government-owned shipbuilding site at Osborne.
The entire deal will return approximately $230 million to thestate’scoffers,providingfunds to back new advanced manufacturing opportunities likely to come from the $89 billion naval shipbuilding Continuous Build Program.
Thehandoverofthefirstallotment signals the start ofanewerainthestate’snaval shipbuilding history
AUGUST TECHNICAL EVENT: PICKLING & PASSIVATION
AtSouthAustralia’sAugustevent,RichardRaperofthe Australian Pickling and Passivation Service gave a presentation on surface treatments for stainless steels andhighnickelalloys,aswellasdescaling and treating carbon steel pipe and hollow bar.
UPCOMING EVENT
The September technical event will feature a presentation byMichaelHarveyofESABon Advanced Technologies inSubmergedArcWelding,Integrated Cold Electrode (ICE) and WeldCloud.
• Date: Thursday 28th September 2017
• Time: 6.00pm• Venue:RegencyTAFE,137
DaysRoad,RegencyPark• RSVP: by Tuesday 26th
September by clicking here
FIRST MILESTONE IN TECHPORT SALE
The Federal Government recently handed over $20
and SA now calls for swift commencement of the submarine,frigateandpatrolvessel construction programs.
Minister for Defence Industries MartinHamilton-SmithsaidthefirstlandpaymentisalsotestamenttoSouthAustralia’sresolve to stand up for itself and resist the Federal Government’soriginalbidtoseize the state taxpayer-owned Techport and shipbuilding land at no cost.
Thefacility’sMaritimeSkillsCentre and adjacent land will be transferred to Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI). Theremainingland,includingthe common user facility which encompasses the largest shiplift in the southern hemisphere,willbetransferredfor a further $210 million in December.
Techport Australia.
SouthAustralia’sAugusttechnicalevent:PicklingandPassivation.
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WA DIVISION NEWSAUGUST TECHNICAL EVENT
The August West Australia Technical Event was held at Callidus Welding Solutions.
HeadquarteredinPerth,withagrowing network of workshops inbothAustraliaandoverseas,CallidusWeldingSolutions’main2,400m2 workshop is dedicated solely to non-ferrous metals and alloys.
Withsignificantexperienceinjoining,rebuildingandoverlaying corrosion and wear-resistant alloys for the mineral processing,powergeneration,marineandminingindustries,Callidus’servicesextendfrom robotic and automated welding and fabrication of processequipment,throughtorepairs and maintenance of in-service equipment and surface engineering.
GaryLantzke,CallidusCEO,gaveapresentationon‘FindingSolutions to Erosion and CorrosioninExotics’.Garyshared the history of Callidus WeldingSolutions,andhow
they started as a non-ferrous repairshop,dealingwithtitanium and super duplex stainlesssteel,andevolvedinto a corrosion and erosion engineering solutions provider. Whetherit’saworntitaniumfeedpipe,acorrodedsuperduplex valve body or a cracked lnconelinjectionstem,Callidushas seen (and repaired) it all before.Callidushasidentifiedtherootcause,proposedand undertaken repairs and developed welding procedures for countless fabrication and repair challenges.
ItisCallidus’heritageofrepairand maintenance of high-costplantandequipment,and their ability to understand exotic metals and the changes they undergo after operating in severe service conditions that gives Callidus the unique ability to embark on innovative research.
Infact,Callidus’workontitanium has led to several breakthroughs,includingthe
development of a process that increases the wear resistance of titanium through special overlay welding.
Lastyear,Calliduscommenceda joint collaboration with Auslndustry and Deakin University,entitled‘Towardsthe Optimisation of a Novel TitaniumSurfaceModificationProcess.’Theyareworkingto expand the application and understanding of purposely contaminating titanium with nitrogen through robotic welding that provides surface modificationwithTiN. Callidus has in-house engineering and design teams that work with customers to deliver solutions—not just repairs. During his presentation,Garysharedacase study that highlighted acustomer’sdissatisfactionwith the standard repairs that Callidus was performing. Callidus took the feedback on-board and devised a better way to serve the customer.
Gary also discussed advancements in keyhole technology (K-TIG) and other innovations in established weldingprocesses.Hispresentation was followed by demonstrationsofCallidus’robotic welding and surface modification(TiNi)capabilities.
WA CONTACT
Louise PetrickTechnology Manager0409 789 540 [email protected],CallidusCEO,presentstoWTIAmembers.
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QLD DIVISION NEWSMANUFACTURERS LINE UP FOR JOB-BOOSTING QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT FUNDS
Two Darling Downs manufacturers will create almost 50 jobs as they use more than a million dollars to take their operations to the next level.
State Development Minister Dr Anthony Lynham recently announced that Pittsworth trailer manufacturer Moore TrailersandMillmerran’sDAHall&Cowerethelatestcompanies to receive grants from the $20 million Made in Queensland program.
“This Government wants Queensland to become known asAustralia’shomeofcuttingedgeadvancedmanufacturing,because this sector will provide highskill,highly-paidjobsofthefuture,”DrLynhamsaid.
Moore Trailers will use their grantof$650,000toinstallan automated laser cutting machine. This will allow them to boost production by 50% and create40jobs.DAHall&Cowilluseitsgrantof$530,000toincrease production.
Made in Queensland provides grantsofbetween$50,000and $2.5 million to help make
companies more productive andcompetitive,andcreatejobs. Manufacturers have to go dollar-for-dollar with the government to fund business improvements.
Dr Lynham said Made in Queensland had so far benchmarked more than 270 manufacturers free of charge. “This benchmarking process tells them where they can make improvements and ways they can grow their business. So even those businesses whodonotfittheMadeinQueensland funding criteria getaplantoimprove,expandand grow jobs.
Interested manufacturing businessescanfindmoreinformation at www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/made-in-queensland
STATE ATTRACTS GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURS UNDER ADVANCE QUEENSLAND
Twenty-nine startups have been invited to relocate to Queensland under the second
round of the Palaszczuk Government’sAdvanceQueenslandHotDesQinitiative.
MinisterforInnovation,Science and the Digital Economy Leeanne Enoch said the entrepreneurial teams were selected from more than 180 interstate and international applications. Startups invited to move to Queensland were fromninecountries,includingtheUS,Chile,Canada,Switzerland,andtheUK–aswell as from Victoria and New South Wales.
HotDesQapplicantswillreceiveupto$100,000torelocate to Queensland for six months at a Queensland startup host organisation ineitherBrisbane,Cairns,Townsville,GoldCoast,Ipswich,SunshineCoast,Bundaberg,RockhamptonandToowoomba.
Advance Queensland is a $420 million whole-of-government initiative,supportingjobsacross a range of industries.
QLD CONTACTRebeccaHansenMembership Coordinator 02 8748 0135 [email protected]
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NT DIVISION NEWSWORLD FIRST COMMERCIAL 3D PRINTER AT CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY
Aworld-firstcommercial3Dprinter with the potential to revolutionise manufacturing technology will be based at Charles Darwin University (CDU).
The Chief Minister of the NorthernTerritory,MrMichaelGunner,saidtheprinter(which the Northern Territory Government has invested in) will form the centrepiece of a new industrial research hub to atCDU’sCasuarinacampus.
The hub will pave the way for the creation of jobs into the future,aswellasgenerateneweconomic opportunities in the Northern Territory.
Mr Gunner joined Vice-Chancellor Professor Simon Maddocks to announce a $400,000NorthernTerritoryGovernment grant for the purchase of the LightSPEE3D Printer from Darwin innovative start-up company SPEE3D.
“The Territory Labor Government was elected on the promise of creating jobs and supporting initiatives that will drive innovation and future economic opportunities is centraltothis,”Gunnersaid.
“We want to partner with local enterprises to drive innovation here in the Territory. By diversifying the economy through innovation we are opening the door to new economic opportunities for Territorians–bothnowandintothe future.”
“The 3D printer is ground-breaking manufacturing technologyand,significantly,the inventor is a Territorian who was a previous recipient oftheNTGovernment’sBISIinnovation grants.
“The machine will provide a new industrial transformation research hub for advanced manufacturingintheTerritory,deliveringnewtools,skillsandtechnologies,andgeneratinghighly skilled jobs.”
The3Dprinter,whichwasinvented in the Northern Territory by Steven Camilleri fromSPEE3D,willprovideanew industrial transformation research hub for advanced manufacturingintheTerritory,deliveringnewtools,skillsandtechnologies,andgeneratinghighly skilled jobs. The printer will allow for the rapid and low-cost production of metal parts without tools.
TogetherwithCDU,SPEE3Dhas formed the Advanced Manufacturing Alliance (AMA) based at Casuarina campus.
Professor Maddocks said the AMA also would work to develop applications for the use of the new technology inremoteareas–improvingsupply chains and lowering operating costs.
NT CONTACTRebeccaHansenMembership Coordinator 02 8748 0135 [email protected]
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WTIA NEWS & UPDATESVALE HARRY SYMONS
The WTIA is sad to report that HarrySymonspassedawayonFriday 11 August in his 92nd year,afteralongretirementof27 years. During his working life,Harrywaswell-knownthroughout Australia for his contributions to the welding and fabrication industry and his long-term support of the WTIA.
HarrywasemployedbyWelding Industries of Australia (a welding equipment and consumables manufacturer based in Melbourne) from 1962 until his retirement in 1990. Hewasametallurgistandtheir Technical Sales Manager whose welding expertise was highly valued by industry.
HarrycontributedtotheWTIAinmanyways.HewasanExecutive Member of the WTIA’sVictorianDivisionandserved as Vice-Chairman and Chairman in the 1980s.Heproducedmanytechnicalpapers and was a regular speaker at State Meetings and NationalConferences.Healsorepresented the WTIA on the committees of other similar organisations and was a part-timelectureratRMIT.Harrywas the recipient of the Wilfred Chapman Award in 1994 for his outstanding contribution to the progress of welding and metal fabrication in Australia.
OurcondolencesgotoHarry’sfamily at this sad time.
GUIDE TO AS/NZS ISO 3834 CERTIFICATION
The WTIA has recently released a guide on how to use AS/NZSISO3834certification.
AS/NZSISO3834certificationhelps businesses operate moreefficiently,improvingclient satisfaction. It increases the likelihood of global supply chain opportunities and repeat business,bolsteringprofitability.Certificationhelpsbusinessesdemonstrate their ability to deliveracompliant,qualityfusion welded product on time and to budget. As more companiesbecomecertified,thosewithoutitwillfinditharderto win work from local and international suppliers.
Foracopyoftheguide,contact Paolo Corronca (WTIA Technology Manager) on [email protected].
2017 EDITION OF TECHNICAL NOTE 15 NOW AVAILABLE
The revised 2017 edition of Technical Note 15: Welding and Fabrication of Quenched and Tempered (Q&T) Steel is now available. This Technical Note provides basic information on the types of Q&T steels commonly encountered inAustralia,andpresentsgeneral recommendations and guidance on the selection ofweldingprocess,careandchoiceofconsumables,weldingprocedures,andrelated fabrication operations suchasflamecutting,plasmacutting,lasercutting,waterjetcutting,shearingandforming.
For more information or to purchaseacopy,visit:https://shop.wtia.com.au
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InconjunctionwiththeAmericanWeldingSociety(AWS),theWeldingTechnology 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.
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
These online courses includeSafetyinWelding,whichcovershazards,safetyequipment,ventilation,weldinginconfinedspaces,andsafetyprecautionsandspecifications.
The Metallurgy course covers thecharacteristicsofatoms,
theperiodictable,chemicalbonding,chemicalreactivity,theatomicstructureofmaterials,and the properties of metals.
The Non-Destructive Testing course describes the principles and performance of visual testing,penetranttesting,
magneticparticletesting,radiographictesting,andultrasonic testing. Topics covered include discontinuities andtheircauses,aswellastheroleofvision,capillaryaction,magnetism,radiation,andsound in all types of testing.
Forfurtherinformation,please feel free to contact the WTIA Training department:• 02 8748 0100 • [email protected]• https://net.wtia.com.au/
OnlineCourses
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TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
In the April edition of Weld Connect,Ipresentedanarticleentitled What is a Welding Supervisor?However,afterrecently analysing the training requirements for Welding SupervisorsinAustralia;Inow think a more relevant question is Should Australian Welding Supervisors Draw on International Training and Certification to Remain Relevant?
Trainingandcertificationfor welding supervisors in Australia is currently described in Australian Standards AS 2214 and AS 1796. These Standards list the syllabus required,aswellasthetopicsthat should be examined.
However,theposition,dutiesand responsibilities of a Welding Supervisor vary as much as the companies whoemploythem.So,whileWelding Supervisors might be adequately trained (in line with the relevant Australian Standards) to oversee welding activities,aretheyadequatelyprepared to understand some of the other aspects of welding management that they might have to undertake?
This potential shortfall in training is becoming a bigger issue as more Australian companiesbecomecertifiedtothe Australian and International Standard AS/NZS ISO 3834
- Quality Requirements for Fusion Welding of Metallic Materials.
This Standard requires that businesses nominate aResponsibleWeldingCoordinator(RWC)withresponsibility for welding and quality activities within the business.Insomecountries,aRWCisthesameasaWeldingSupervisor.ARWCmusthavecomprehensive technical knowledgeintheplanning,executing,supervisingandtesting of all tasks and responsibilities related to welding fabrication.
There is also an International Standard (ISO 14731) which describes the tasks and responsibilitiesfortheRWCrole. ISO 14731 should serve as blueprint for Australian
Welding Supervisors. Why? Because ISO 14731 provides a comprehensive description of the duties and responsibilities ofaWeldingSupervisor,including quality management requirements.
The prime contractors engaged on some of the large defence contracts about to commence in Australia are looking for Australian companies with sub-contractors that have AS/NZSISO3834certification.These international prime contractors expect ISO 3834 certification—sub-contractorsin their home countries hold thiscertificationasamatterofcourse.
The international prime contractors prefer sub-contractors with this certificationbecauseit
An International Perspective on Welding Supervisor TrainingByPaulJames,WTIATrainingManager
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TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONencouragesaproactive,process orientated approach to managing and controlling welding product quality.
Inaddition,ISO3834isaFactory Production Control System.Assuch,itinherentlycontrols all activities in the manufactureofproducts,resulting in better quality control and assurance.
WhileISO3834certificationmay require some adjustments tothequalificationandcertificationofweldingpersonnel,theseadjustmentsare not likely to be detrimental. Infact,theyarelikelytoresultinamyriadofbenefitsfor Australian Welding Supervisors,aswellastheiremployees.
While some companies
might have an ISO 9001 certifiedQualityManagementSystem,thisisnotsufficientforaspecialprocess,suchaswelding.
Where a special process such asfusionweldingisused,ISO9001 fails to demonstrate the specialist capability required by a company to manufacture products according to the necessary quality standard.
AS/NZSISO3834certificationovercomes this shortfall by controlling the entire lifecycle oftheweldingprocess,from design right through to inspection. AS/NZS ISO 3834 considers all aspects that could affect weld quality.
This type of approach is essential because it is impossible to undertake
completeverificationofawelded joint without destroying it.Unfortunately,inspectionafter completion does not guarantee weld serviceability. Assuch,qualitymustbebuiltintotheweldingprocess,rightfrom the very beginning.
Inmyopinion,Australianeedsto start aligning its welding qualificationstomatchthoseprevalent in the international market. This would have a hugelypositiveeffect;itwouldhelp Australian industry to be more competitive in an internationalsenseand,forindividuals,mayevenincreasetheir employment opportunities and earning potential.
I would enjoy your thoughts on thistopic,sopleasebesuretosend through your feedback to [email protected].
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TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
NEW COURSES
The new Fabrication Inspector courses are now available on the WTIA website. The Fabrication Inspector Grade 1 and 2 courses are blended learning programs which reduce the face-to-face requirement of training by providing education online and distance learning.
IWE 2017The International Welding Engineers and Technologists coursesareconfirmedtostartin Wollongong on the 25th of September. Positions are still available but time is running out if you wish to enrol in these once a year courses.
ONLINE WELDING APPRECIATION FOR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL
The WTIA has introduced ‘WeldingAppreciationfor
TechnicalPersonnel’course.This course gives technical professionals an understanding ofsomeofthesignificantissues that may arise in relation to welded components. This online course provides personnel with an overview ofweldingfundamentals,metallurgy,non-destructivetesting and welding related documentation.
The course is suitable for technical personnel including designers,draughtsmen,production and workshop managers,projectmanagers,quality managers and engineers.
REGISTERING FOR A COURSE
Sometimeswecan’ttellifacourse will go ahead because wedon’tknowifwehavesufficientnumbersuntilthreeto fours weeks before the
commencement date. If you are considering attending a course,wewouldappreciateit if you could register for the course.Registeringshowsthenumber of people interested in acourse,givingthecourseabetter chance of proceeding.
If you want to apply for courses,youwillneedtodothis online:• Go to the WTIA website• Go to the Training and
Certificationpage• Click on Course Timetable• Select the course and
locationyou’reinterestedinandselect‘Register’
FURTHER INFORMATION
If you require further informationabouttraining,contactPaulJames,WTIATrainingManager,on0287480150 or [email protected].
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Whetheryouneedtobrushuponskillsacquiredyearsago,orwanttotryyourhandatsomethingnew,there’ssuretobeaneventfor you. Keep in mind that attending WTIA events counts towards
CPDrequirementsforcertificationapplicationsandrenewals.Fordetailsontheseeventsorexams,[email protected] or +61 2 8748 0100.
Australian Steel Convention Gold Coast, 17 to 19 SeptemberWith State Government plans to invest up to $115 billiononinfrastructure,thethemeforthisyear’sconventionis‘SteelingAustralia’sInfrastructure’.Forthe Australian steel supply chain’sparticipationinthisunprecedentedcommitment,we need to demonstrate why steel should be the material of choice,andhowlocalinclusioncan provide economical solutions.Fordetails,visit:www.steel.org.au
PACIFIC 2017Sydney, 3 to 5 October PACIFIC2017,thebiennialPacificInternationalMaritimeExposition,willbeheldinSydney from 3 to 5 October.As the only comprehensive international exhibition of its kindintheIndo-Asia-Pacificregion,theeventwillshowcasecommercial maritime and naval defence industries to promote their capabilities to decision-makers from around the world. Fordetails,visit: www.pacific2017.com.au
PacRimStainless2017Gold Coast, 10 to 11 OctoberHostedbytheAustralianStainless Steel Development Association,PacRimStainless
UPCOMING EVENTS
is the premier annual conference,bringingtogetherAustralia’sstainlesssteelindustry and colleagues. The conference provides a broad range of national and internationalspeakers,plussocialopportunities.Fordetails,visit: www.assda.asn.au
Corrosion & Prevention 2017Sydney, 12 to 15 NovemberThisyear’sCorrosion&Prevention conference will comprise a program of keynote presentations and technical papers under a range of industry‘streams’.Over500 delegates from diverse
industries are expected to attend.Fordetails,visit: www.corrosion.com.au WTIA & IIW EXAM DATES
IWS and WTIA Welding Supervisor (including AS 1796 Cert 10 and AS 2214)9 & 10 November 2017
IWI-B and IWI-S2 & 3 November 2017
Please note that these dates are subject to change. For furtherinformation,pleasecontact [email protected].
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