Geoff Crittenden | Chief Executive Officer, Weld Australia Welding is one of the most ubiquitous process on the planet. It is fundamental to the construction of bridges, high-rise buildings, mining equipment, ships, and even household appliances, such as fridges and washing machines. Next time you’re driving down the road, take a look around you: crash… Read more »
Geoff Crittenden | Chief Executive Officer, Weld Australia A rejuvenated Australian manufacturing industry can make a significant contribution to paying off the $320 billion COVID-19 stimulus package debt. It can deliver a sovereign capability that is absolutely vital to Australia’s economy, workforce, and national interest. Manufacturing has slipped from 28% of Australia’s GDP in the… Read more »
In the wake of COVID-19 restrictions, Weld Australia has developed a new procedure to carry out welding inspection and supervision services, as well as qualification of welding procedures and personnel—remotely.
Over the last few weeks, Weld Australia has been working closely with the International Institute of Welding (IIW) on several measures designed to make certification and qualification processes more accessible in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. If, for any reason, you are facing difficulties in completing your certification audit or qualification renewal in the… Read more »
Geoff Crittenden | Chief Executive Officer, Weld Australia Australia has a long, proud history of manufacturing throughout the 20th century. With the federation of Australia in 1901, customs barriers were eliminated between the states, so they could more easily trade with another. This saw the first wave of manufacturing expansion, particularly in Victoria and New… Read more »
In view of the ongoing commentary in the media regarding the state of Australia’s TAFE system, I feel that it is worthwhile to comment on my experience with our TAFE partners around the country. Before doing so, I would like to reiterate my long-held view that technical training is absolutely key to the future prosperity… Read more »
Following the Extraordinary General Meeting of members held on 6 March 2018 in Sydney, it is my pleasure to advise you that the membership voted in favour of accepting the proposed change of the company’s name from the Welding Technology Institute of Australia (WTIA) to Weld Australia. I would like to thank our members for… Read more »
At a recent roundtable forum hosted by the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), leading company directors demanded that policymakers do more to address an emerging skills crisis in the Australian workforce, and urged business to play a far more active role in helping develop the workers of the future. According to AICD deputy chairman… Read more »
In a recent opinion piece in the Sydney Morning Herald, Ross Gittins asserted that, “The young are mostly right, they are getting a bad deal. When they look at the economy that older generations are leaving for them, young Australians have a lot to be angry about.” Gittins is absolutely correct when he says that… Read more »
