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WTIA Newsletter November 2016 | Page 1
WELD CONNECT WELDING TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA NOVEMBER 2016
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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 Training&Certification15 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 MANAGER & ADVERTISING INQUIRIESDonna SouthT: +61 (0)2 8748 0130E: [email protected]
EDITORIALSally WoodT: +61 (0)434 442 687E: [email protected]
WTIA CONTACTS
2017 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALSWe would like to remind all members to ensure that your details (as held on record by the WTIA) are up to date. Renewals for 2017 will begin shortly. Please contact [email protected] if you need any help.
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WTIA CEO UPDATE
andcertificationservicesforthe WestConnex M4 East and New M5 Motorway projects.
WTIA will be responsible for:• Drafting all welding
procedures• Designing and drafting
the training course (and associated course materials)
• Delivering the training• Certifying welders to
ISO9606 and to the Australian Welder CertificationRegister(AWCR)
This project represents the essence of the WTIA—members, training organisations, and the industry body coming together in order toimproveefficienciesandoutcomes for industry, as well as the general public.
Thiswillalsobethefirstmajorproject involved in the AWCR, making it even more important.
SWAN RIVER PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
I’dliketowelcomebackKevinBohne (WTIA Technology Manager), who has just spent a number of weeks in Malaysia.Kevinwasactingas the third party auditor, on behalf of Main Roads
The WTIA won multiple major projects this month, including the provision of welding inspection services on behalf of Sydney Trains, and training and certificationservicesfortheWestConnexM4EastandNewM5projects.WealsocontinuedtoprovidethirdpartycertificationservicesfortheSwanRiver Pedestrian Bridge, on behalf of Main Roads Western Australia.
Western Australia, during the fabrication of the Swan River Pedestrian Bridge.
Part of the New Perth Stadium’sintegratedtransportstrategy, the Swan River Pedestrian Bridge is designed to move patrons safely and efficientlytoandfromtheStadium and Sports Precinct. More than 14,000 people are expected to use the bridge on event days.
Visually stunning, the 370m long, 9m wide bridge will have a steel cable-stay span of 160m at its centre. This central structural arch and expressive apex rises 65m above the river to provide a focal point from distant vantage points, the city and Perth Stadium.
SYDNEY TRAINS WELDING INSPECTION SERVICES
I am pleased to report that the WTIA has been engaged by Sydney Trains as their third party inspection authority. Sydney Trains is working with Baker & Provan to manufacture 36 new Tangara bogie frames, requiring the fabrication of 16 motor car bogies and 20 trailer car bogies.
WTIA will act as the third party inspection authority, verifying all welding related activities throughout the project. Our services will extend from review of preliminary welding procedurespecificationsandworkshop drawings, through to welding quality management and inspection checks before, during and after welding.
WTIA has detailed knowledge of the Tangara carriage project, having already been involved in overseeing repairs on existing carriages. This is an important and exciting project for the WTIA. We look forward to working with Sydney Trains.
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION FOR WESTCONNEX M4 EAST AND THE NEW M5
In conjunction with TAFE NSW and Lincoln Electric, WTIA will providetraining,qualification
Geoff Crittenden, WTIA CEO.
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WTIA CEO UPDATEstructural welding which may result in structural collapse and cause serious, or even fatal, injuries to workers (and other persons) in the vicinity. As such, WorkSafe has recently issued a notice outlining the way in which these risks must be controlled.
Relevant duty holders (generally the builder) should ensure that both temporary and permanent works are constructed in accordance with thestructuralengineer’sordesigner’sspecifications.
Inpractice,thespecificationstypically require compliance with Australian Standards AS4100: Steel structures or AS/NZS1554: Structural steel welding in order to meet requirements under the National Construction Code and the Building Code of Australia.
ROBOTIC WELDING COURSE
We recently received
confirmationfromRTA(RobotTechnologies Australia), a WTIA corporate member, that they will assist us in developing a robotic welding training course. Be sure to keep an eye out for further details on this course next year.
AUSTRALIAN WELDER CERTIFICATION REGISTER
I recently gave a presentation on the AWCR to the New South Wales Division, which was very well received. All feedback to date on the AWCR has been extremely positive.
I will be in Melbourne on 24 November to give another presentation on the AWCR. I encourage all Victorian members to attend this meeting to discover how to makethemostofthebenefitsthe AWCR has to offer. Please see page 5 for event details.
Geoff CrittendenWTIA CEO
The bridge will be made of structural steel that is covered withaTefloncoatedfabric.Approximately 1,500 tonnes of steel, 1.6km of piles and 1.5km of steel cables and strip lighting will be used.
SENATE ENQUIRY INTO THE FUTURE OF THE STEEL INDUSTRY
Following a brief pause during the election, the Senate Enquiry into the Future of the Steel Industry has been reopened. We have lodged a supplementary submission in which we outline our scheme to ensure the compliance of all fabricated steel construction. Oursubmissionalsoidentifiesan issue with the compliance of light vehicle trailers.
WORKSAFE STRUCTURAL WELDING UPDATE
WorkSafe Victoria has identifiedserioussafetyissuesrelated to the performance and management of on-site
RAISING FUNDS FOR KIDNEY HEALTH AUSTRALIA
As members are aware, our friend and colleague Nicolaas Bothma passed away on 21 August. Nic was a valued employee, associate and advocate of the WTIA for many years.
In memory of Nic, who had been ill for some time with congenital kidney disease and died followinganongoingbattlewithcancer,WTIAisraisingfundsforKidneyHealthAustralia.KHAisanot-for-profitdedicatedtohelpingpeoplewithkidneydiseasewithaviewtoimproving their health outcomes and quality of life, as well as that of their families and carers. In addition they are committed to funding vital kidney research.
If you would like to make a contribution, please visit our fundraising page.
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NOVEMBER MEETING• Date: 24 November• Time: 5:00pm• Venue: Vet Assess,
478 Albert Street, East Melbourne
• Topic: Geoff Crittenden (WTIA CEO) will talk on the Australian Welder CertificationRegister
• RSVP:RebeccaHansen,[email protected]
VICTORIA DIVISION NEWSThe October Victorian Division meeting featured a highly informative presentation on the topic of welding consumables.
HeldattheChisholmInstituteof TAFE, Robert Wiseman (National Technical Sales Manager for Specialised Welding Products) gave a presentation on some of the key features designed into welding consumables that influenceweldproperties.
According to Robert, the arc welding process is fundamentally an arc—a stream of super heated ionised gas that is produced by an electric current. The heat generated produces a molten weld pool, the chemistry of which, is a combination of the consumable, the base material and other influencessuchastheshieldinggas in MIG welding.
Arc welding in the air is not feasible, primarily due to weld
metal porosity forming because of the large difference in the solubility of nitrogen in the molten weld pool compared to solid weld metal.
The ingredients in a manual arc electrode coating are minerals and alloys that provide gas shielding for the arc, arc stablisation, a slag system, binders to make a paste for extrusion, extrusion aids to helppasteflowthroughthefluxcoating process and allows for de-oxidation and adjustments to the weld chemistry. Most significantforweldmetaltoughness is the basicity of the fluxingredients,thelowerthebasicity, the better the weld metal toughness.
Typical levels of weld metal toughness for the different welding processes and consumables was discussed. TIG and MIG welding processes using solid wires give the highest inherent weld toughness due to, in part, very low oxygen levels in the weld metal. Metal cored wires are inherently higher in toughness compared totheallpositionalfluxcoredwires for the same reason.
Allpositionalfluxcoredwiresare high in rutile (TiO2) to give
a fast freezing slag, but the rutile produces higher levels of weld metal oxygen and hence lower weld metal toughness. Low oxygen levels in carbon manganese weld metals encourage the formation of acicular ferrite, increasing the weld metal toughness. In a similar way, weld metal with one or two percent nickel have higher levels of acicular ferrite and therefore better toughness.
Theinfluenceoffluxmaterialsand consumable type on weld metal diffusible hydrogen was presented along with the importance of packaging and storage to ensure low moisture, low humidity conditions. The solid wire processes such as MIG and TIG give the lowest hydrogen levels, followed by seamless metal cored and fluxcoredwiresandbasicfluxsystem consumables.
The key point is that while the endresultisgreatlyinfluencedby the welding consumable type, it is the combination of the welding consumable, welding process and the welding procedure that ultimately determines the outcome.
Robert Wiseman gives a presentation on welding consumables.
LtoR:BruceHam(WTIA),EamonnFox (Chishom TAFE), and Geoff Crittenden (WTIA).
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NSW DIVISION NEWS
NSW CONTACT
Bill AitkenState Coordinator [email protected] 660 344
The New South Wales Division was recently treated to an information session, presented by Geoff Crittenden (WTIA CEO), about the Australian WelderCertificationRegister(AWCR).Thepresentationcoveredtopicssuchasweldercertification,benefitsforcorporatemembers,andhowtobecome an Approved Training Body.
All of the members present at the meeting provided extremely positive feedback, and are looking forward to the launch of the scheme.
ABOUT THE AWCR
The AWCR is similar to ‘WelderPassport’systemsused in Europe. Welders are invited to complete a weld test, at an approved testing centre, which will qualify them to a welding procedure according to the process in ISO9606-1 (AS/NZS2980).Oncequalified,thewelderwillbecertifiedto that procedure and this information recorded in the AWCR.
BENEFITS FOR COMPANIES
Reduced CostsThrough the AWCR employers will be able to check the competence level of any Registered Welder against an internationally recognised standard. This will enable employers to minimise the number of welders required to be tested in order to qualify to specificweldprocedures.
Minimised RiskBy having a recognised and certifiedcompetencylevelthe risk of a welder failing a weldprocedureissignificantlyreduced. Furthermore, the chance of a, positive or negative, random error in your testprocedureissignificantlyreduced.
Currency of CertificationAs a Registered Welder must retain currency to remain on the register employers will be able to assess welders against current rather than past performance.
Improved Record KeepingEmploying Registered Welders provides independent
recordsofwelderqualificationsimplifying record keeping for quality management systems.
Access to an Unparalleled Skills BaseThrough the work history portal employers will be able to identify and contact Registered Welders for employment.
BECOME A SUPPORTER
WTIA Corporate Members are beinggivenfirstoptiontobelisted on the AWCR website as a Supporter. Supporters will receive logo acknowledgment on the site, with a link to your owncompany’swebsite.To have your company listed as a Supporter, please contact [email protected]
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SA DIVISION NEWS
SA CONTACT
Paul Bettison Chairman [email protected]
JOE PRATT, DMK ENGINEERING
JoePrattfromDMKEngineering won gold in the welding category. Joe completed his apprenticeship withDMKEngineering,passing many weld procedure tests. Joe gained his welder certificationthroughTAFESAMount Gambier. Joe had competed in the national competition in Perth in 2014 and was determined to do well in Melbourne.
DMKEngineeringisagrowingcompanywithofficesandworkshops in Mount Gambier andAdelaide.DMKcompletesprojects nationally, specialising in pipeworks for oil and gas and steam, stainless steel for water treatment, viticulture and food industries, as well as fabrication and maintenance.
DMKEngineeringtastedsuccess in 2012 with their employeeMatthewHenselwinning bronze in the welding category.DMKprovidesfullsupport for their apprentices to compete in the WorldSkills competitions every year.
JAMES STARK, JNJ ENGINEERING
James Stark won silver in Steelwork Construction. James recently completed his apprenticeship and formed his own company called JNJ Engineering at Port MacDonnell.
KERRY HAM & JOSH JANTOS
KerryHamandJoshJantosteamed up to win bronze in the Engineering Team challenge, where a boilermaker and a machinist team up to fabricate a given project.
All the competitors agreed, the training and extra hours put in by the TAFE SA Mount Gambier Lecturers, Ashley Tilley, Dale Malseed and Terry Fabish were critical to their success.
For more information about WorldSkills, please visit: www.worldskills.org.au
The South Australian team has performed exceptionally well at the national WorldSkills competition,taking out gold, silver and bronze medals at the event, which was held recently at the Melbourne Showgrounds.
One of the WorldSkills competitors hard at work.
LtoR:JoshJantos&KerryHam.
JoePrattfromDMKEngineeringwins gold in the welding category.
James Stark from JNJ Engineering wins silver in the steelwork construction category.
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WA DIVISION NEWSThe Western Australia Division was recently treated to a demonstration of TiP TiG welding at Western Welding Services.
TiP TiG is a new TIG process which gives better fusion, allows impurities and gases to escape and improves wetting resulting in higher deposition.
TiP TiG uses a patented wire feed technology to create a vibratory effect on the wire in addition to applying a hotwire currenttothefillermetalpriorto entering the weld puddle. This induces a dynamic onto the wire in the form of a vibration which, when introduced to the molten weld pool, destroys the surface tension. Unlike nearly all other hot wire TIG welding processes, TiP TiG can be operated manually in all positions.
HOW TIP TIG WORKS
The unique TiP TiG weld dynamic slows down the weld solidificationprocessandenlargesthefluidweldarea.The TiP TiG weld changes, improving the TIG weld receptivity for higher weld deposition rates.
TiP TiG enables a 100% to 400% increase in TIG wire feed rates which also allows higher weld current to be used. The resulting faster TiP TiG weld speeds and higher than normal
TIG weld energy enables numerous TIG weld quality and productivitybenefits.
THE TIP TIG PROCESS
The TiP TiG process combines a patented wire feed technology which creates a vibratory effect on the wire in additiontocombiningHotwirecurrenttothefillermetalpriorto entering the weld puddle.The vibratory effect is created by a linear forward & backward mechanical motion created by the custom wire feeder system.TheHotwirecurrentiscreatedby a secondary power source within the TiP TiG unit.
HOW TIP TIG IS OPERATEDThe TiP TiG process is operated by using a standard solid MIG wire, a conventional TIG power supply with a minimumof350ampswithHFstart and trigger hold function. The TiP TiG process does not require the use of a foot pedal. The TiP TiG process can be operated in all welding positions manually, or combined with automated equipment.
WA CONTACT
Clay WilliamsWTIA WA Division Chairman [email protected]
All images: TiP TiG demonstration at Western Welding Services.
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QLD DIVISION NEWS
QLD CONTACT
Warren RaisinChairman [email protected]
Global operations and maintenance behemoth Broadspectrum (formerlyTransfieldServices) recently opened a new warehouseandofficein the Surat Basin Industrial Park.
More than 150 people packed intothecompany’snewOsborne Street premises for theofficiallaunch-whichmanyregardedasasignificantvoteofconfidenceinthefutureof Chinchilla.
With a long-term contract with QGC (Queensland Gas Company) and a commitment to invest locally, Broadspectrum has established itself in the 850-square-metre facility, joining 15 other businesses with a presence in the industrial area, including QGC, Origin Energy and Giovenco Industries.
Speakers at the opening included LNP Member for Warrego, Ann Leahy, with thevenueofficiallyopenedby Mayor and Councillor for Western Downs Regional Council, Paul McVeigh.
Broadspectrum’sChiefExecutive, Resources, Stuart Nevison said: “Broadspectrum is committed to investing in regional Australia.”
“We know that the Australian economy is being challenged by global commodity prices, and we are working hard to lower our costs and improve local supply chain economies.We recognise that the Surat region has a strong supply chain and workforce with developed capability and skills.”
“Across Australia, our investment in the local community is backed by more than 85% of our workforce being locals, and more than 80% of our procurement spent locally. We look forward to building on that, and hope to expand our local Surat workforce by 25%,” Stuart said.
On opening day,
Broadspectrum also hosted a facilitated workshop for local schools to identify and create work experience opportunities with Broadspectrum and other local suppliers.
Broadspectrum’sGeneralManager, Industrial Maintenance, Queensland, Sam Goldsmith said, “We have committed to host a bus full of school kids every quarter from ChincillaStateHighSchooltocome to the workshop and learn more about local trades and disciplines they can aspire to. A commitment to regional Australia has to include pathways to living and working locally.”
“In support of this, we are also the Foundation Sponsor of www.localworkers.com.au, which is an online community asset that connects workers with local employers, training and eventually liveability information,” Sam said.
Broadspectrum’steamatthenewChinchillaofficeandwarehouseisreadytoformpart of the industrial activity in the Surat Basin.
LtoR:RobHart,CrKayeMaguire,GregWest,MPAnnLeahy,CrRayBrown,StuartNevison,ScottRowan,MayorPaulMcVeigh,SamGoldsmith,BenHughes&ChrisO’Neill.
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READY TO PASS ON THE TORCH?
Becoming a member of the WTIA team of trainers is a fantastic opportunity to achieve a great work-life balance. With casual or contract work available, the team delivers welding training courses right around Australia.
WTIA is seeking experienced individuals Australia wide with current professional welding qualifications,whohavethetechnical knowledge and experience to train welding supervisors and inspectors, and can share their expertise in a classroom setting.
KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Ideally,yourprofileincludes:• CertificateIVTrainingand
Assessment (TAE40110); and
• One of the following: • International Welding
Engineer; or• International Welding
Technologist; or• International Welding
Specialist; or• International Welding
Inspector Standard (or higher); and
• Delivery of technical training in a classroom environment; and
• Evidence of current welding industry experience.
APPLY TODAY
Please email your CV and cover letter, which outlines how yourprofilemeetsthekeyskillsand experience listed above to: [email protected]
Applications close on Friday 25 November, 2016.
Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Applications from agencies will not be accepted.
Welding Technology Institute of Australia
APPLY TODAY:EXPERIENCED TRAINERS WANTED
02 8748 0100 | [email protected] | www.wtia.com.au | Building 3, Level 3, 20 Bridge Street, Pymble, NSW 2073
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TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONDid you know that the WTIA offers a range of flexible,customised,cost-effective in-house training courses?
The WTIA offers many courses at numerous locations around Australia throughout the year. These are public courses, open to anyone who can meet the prerequisites. Public courses are generally held in major cities, which is sometimes a disadvantage to companies that are regional or remote—transport and accommodation costs have to be factored in when sending an employee on a course.
There is an alternative to these public courses: the WTIA can provide in-house company training. A WTIA trainer will delivercost-efficient,tailoredtrainingatyourcompany’sownfacilities.
Running in-house training canpresentbenefitsforbothindividual employees and your company as a whole. These benefitsareoutlinedbelow.
CONVENIENT
Running a course in-house means that you can choose a time, location and pace to suit you and your employees, saving you both time and money. Courses can be designedtofitinwithyourshifts or rosters.
COST-EFFICIENT
If you need to train a group of employees, in-house training can often save you money (as compared with external training courses) by reducing the cost of sending a group to far away locations to do a course. Additional discounts may also apply depending on the number of employees enrolled.
CUSTOMISED CONTENT
WTIA can custom make or tailor in-house training and addressspecifictrainingandcompany needs. The course content, student notes and presentations can all be customised. New courses can alsobedevelopedifspecificcontent is required by your company.
CONSISTENT QUALITY
Employees generally prefer learning with their colleagues in a familiar environment, and training all of your personnel together also means that consistent message from their learning is provided.
PERSONALLY SELECTED TRAINER
We can choose the trainer most suited to your training needs, so that you get the most out of the course by having the person facilitate the training who is the most specialised and experienced.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For more information, contact Paul James (WTIA Training Manager) on 02 8748 0150 or [email protected].
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TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
WANT TO GET QUALIFIED BUT DON’T HAVE TIME TO ATTEND TRAINING?
THEN THE ALTERNATIVE ROUTE COULD BE FOR YOU!
The alternative route is aimed at individuals who may already have experience in a job at a particular level, without holding theappropriatequalification.
These individuals will have already gained full or part knowledge of the syllabus and be able to demonstrate their capability to proceed to examination directly without compulsory attendance at an approved training course. Individuals are assessed based on their experience, education, training, and practical work experience in welding at the relevant qualificationlevel.
The assessment process involves a paper assessment, completion of a case study project, presentation to a panel of examiners and oral interview. Success in the assessment process enables an individual to sit the relevant exams.
A pass in the exams leads to the award of the relevant qualification.Thealternativeroute is available for:• International Welding
Practitioner (IWP)• International Welding
Specialist (IWS)• International Welding
Technologist (IWT)• International Welding
Engineer (IWE)• International Welding
Inspector – Basic (IWI-B)• International Welding
Inspector – Standard (IWI-S)
2017 EXAM DATES
IWS and WTIA Welding Supervisor• 14 & 15 June 2017• 9 & 10 November 2017
IWI-B and IWI-S• 6 & 7 April 2017• 31 August & 1 September
2017 (depending on numbers)
• 2 & 3 November 2017
Please note, these dates are subject to change. For further information,please contact [email protected].
BRAND NEW ONLINE COURSES
In conjunction with the American Welding Society (AWS), the WTIA now offers online courses to help develop your welding knowledge and to better inform you for your professional development. The content has been developed by senior people within the profession and is regularly updated. These courses are available any time, day and night, and are designed as self-paced modules which allow the student to complete them in their own time. For more information, visit the WTIA website
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TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONTraining Body, please send an email to [email protected] with the following information:1. Name of Organisation2. RTO Status, including RTO
Code (if any)3. Scope of current training4. Which courses the
organisation is interested in conducting
5. In which city, regional area, or state would the courses be conducted?
6. Contact Person, including:• Title within organisation• Email address• Business phone number• Mobile phone number• Website
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: APPROVED TRAINING BODIES
To make access to internationally recognised weldingtraining,qualificationsandcertificationsmorewidelyavailable to Australian industry, the WTIA is launching a program to expand the network of authorised training centres in Australia.
Organisations wanting to offer courses designed to prepare students for the International Institute of Welding (IIW) qualificationsareinvitedtosubmit‘ExpressionsofInterest’to become an Approved
Training Body (ATB). Authorised Training Bodies are responsible for administration and facilitation of IIW courses, withtheresultantcertificationsrecognised throughout the 59 member countries of the IIW.
IIW courses that ATBs may be authorised to offer include:• Welding Coordination
Personnel• Welding Inspection
Personnel• International Welded
Structures Designers
To express your interest in becoming an Approved
IWE QUALIFICATION CHANGESFollowing feedback from members in relation to access conditions for IWE, WTIA has obtainedclarificationfromtheIIWontheinclusionofawiderrangeofqualifications.
Previously, candidates had to hold a Bachelor Degree. Now, candidates with anypostgraduatequalification—aBachelorDegree or higher—from a recognised Australian university meets the entry requirements.
PostgraduatequalificationsthatmeettheIWE entry requirements include any of the following in an engineering discipline: BachelorDegree,BachelorHonoursDegree,GraduateCertificate,GraduateDiploma,Master’sDegree,DoctoralDegree,orHigherDoctoral Degree.
Specificpostgraduatequalificationexamplesinclude a Graduate Diploma in Materials Welding Technology from RMIT or a Master of Engineering Practice in Materials Welding and Joining from the University of Wollongong.
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JOIN THE WTIA TODAY
WTIA events, training and services
• Regular industry updates• Networking events• Technical and research
material• Career guidance• Hotlineandadvisory
services• Participation in research
and development projects
MEMBERSHIP TYPES
With a range of membership types available, there is bound to be one that suits your needs, including:• Individual membership• Corporate membership• SMART (Save Money
And Re-engineer with Technology) Industry Groups membership
• Free Apprentice Membership• Free TAFE Membership
WHY JOIN THE WTIA?
Becoming a WTIA member allows you to surround yourself with people that are passionate about welding, fabrication and improving the future of all industrial sectors across Australia.
WTIA membership gives you a forum through which you can provide input on all the issues affecting the welding industry, as well as a range of other sectors, from manufacturing through to defence and mining. The WTIA gives you a voice.
Weactivelyraisetheindustry’sprofile,andadvocateindustryissues, by liaising with key decision makers and lobbying federal government departments. Our lobbying activity is committed to actively improving the competitiveness
of Australian manufacturing, particularlythrough‘onshoring’.
A membership also ensures that you are equipped with the latest knowledge and developments related to welding and fabrication. It provides access to our in-depthtrainingandcertificationprograms at a substantially discounted price.
Please join us in securing the futureofAustralia’sweldingindustry by becoming a WTIA member today. We are dedicated to providing our members with a competitive advantage through access to industry, research, education, government, and the wider welding community.
MEMBER BENEFITS
• Substantial discount on all
HELP US SECURE THE FUTURE OF THE AUSTRALIAN WELDING INDUSTRY
JOIN TODAY & RECEIVE TWO MONTHS WORTH OF MEMBERSHIP FREE OF CHARGE
For a limited time only, if you take out 2017 WTIA membership, you receive free membership fortheremainderof2016.Thatistwomonths’worthofmembership,completelyfreeofcharge.
It really is the perfect time to take out a WTIA membership.
To become a WTIA member: Visit: www.wtia.com.au | Email: [email protected] | Phone: (02) 8748 0100
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Whether you need to brush up on skills acquired years ago, or want totryyourhandatsomethingnew,there’saneventforyou.Fordetails visit the WTIA website or contact [email protected]
NOVEMBER 2016
Engineers Australia: Australian Engineering Conference 2016Brisbane, 23 to 25 NovemberWith over 50 speakers and more than 65 sessions, The Australian Engineering Conference is the largest Engineering industry conference of the year. It will cover the topics of Defence, Leadership, Energy and Infrastructure. For more details: www.ausengcon.com.au
DECEMBER 2016
CAMS 2016: Advancing Materials and ManufacturingMelbourne, 6 to 8 DecemberCAMS 2016 is set to be an exceptional interdisciplinary technical meeting, covering the latest advancements and technological innovation in the fieldofmaterialsscienceandengineering. Themes include advanced manufacturing, materials characterisation, corrosion and degradation, and selection of durable environments. For details, visit: www.cams2016.com.au
UPCOMING EVENTS
EVENT SPOTLIGHT: SSS MANUFACTURING OPEN DAY
Yatala, Queensland, 30 November
The team at SSS Manufacturing invite you to our Open Day on 30 November 2016 at our facility in Yatala, Queensland. SSS Manufacturing is a structural steel fabricator that has been recognised as a global leader in advanced manufacturing, utilising Industry 4.0 philosophies. The Open Day will provide insight into the technologies that have been implemented along with future plans for the organisation. As an organisation leading industry change, working with SSS Manufacturing represents an opportunity for customers and partners alike to strengthen their market position. Visit http://sssmanufacturing.com for more information.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Wednesday 30 November 2016Time: 11:00amAddress: Lot 1/91 Darlington Drive, Yatala, Queensland 4207RSVP:[email protected] or 07 3129 6166 prior to 23 November. Spaces are limited.
The facilities at SSS Manufacturing.
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