During the panel discussions as part of the National Manufacturing Summit, one topic that never strayed far from the lips of speakers was the issue of skills.
With the focus of the summit set by the opening
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National Manufacturing Summit grapples with skills in transition
Kicking off the National Manufacturing Summit, held at The Australian Synchrotron, Gayle Tierney, Victorian Minister for Skills and Education, set the tone for the day’s discussion with her remarks on
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A critical constraint: Manufacturing workforce capability and availability
There is widespread evidence that Australia’s manufacturing sector is growing. According to the Australian Industry Group’s (Ai Group) Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian
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National Manufacturing Summit: Skills for the Future
What to expect from the upcoming National Manufacturing Summit.
Weld Australia is pleased to announce that it will once again host the National Manufacturing Summit. The 2019 National Manufacturing
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The rationale behind the introduction of ISO 9606-1 Qualification testing of welders – Fusion welding – Part 1: Steels
There appears to be a lack of understanding within the fabrication industry about the rationale for introducing ISO 9606 Qualification testing of welders – Fusion welding into Australia and, more
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Training the workforce of the future
The importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills were highlighted during the recent federal election. With the election over, the sector is now focussed on the
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Lowest common denominator procurement decisions put Australians at risk
Opinion: Weld Australia CEO Geoff Crittenden discusses the welding industry in Australia.
The trend of some state governments in relation to the procurement of fabricated steel in Australia
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Students bond with new augmented reality welding technology
Students are accessing augmented reality technology simulation, allowing them to consolidate their welding competence and fast track their skills.
The new Advanced Welder Training Centre (AWTC) at Regency
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Weld Australia: Welding compliance is an issue of public safety
Weld Australia CEO Geoff Crittenden discusses the role welding plays in public safety.
The lack of regulation covering steel manufacturing, fabrication, and erection is a national disgrace that
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Opinion: Lack of welder licensing and legislation threat to public safety
Weld Australia CEO Geoff Crittenden talks about welding in Australia.
Over the past 12 months, I have been shocked at the number of unsafe steel structures reported by industry. The primary
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Weld Australia: Country faces significant shortage of qualified welders
Weld Australia CEO Geoff Crittenden shares his opinion on the welding industry in Australia, which he said is facing a significant shortage of qualified and certified welders.
Without action,
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National Summit in Parliament House to address manufacturing industry concerns
Weld Australia and its co-sponsors are organising a high profile dinner and one day Summit to address solutions to critical issues affecting manufacturing in Australia: energy and technical training.
This
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