Craig Baade Federal President

WELCOME TO THE IICA  The Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation Australia (IICA) is a national non-profit organisation.  Process Engineering  Manufacturing Industries  Automation systems  Safety and Control  Petrochemical Industries  Energy Industries  Electronic Engineering and Processes  Information Technology  The Scientific Industry  Oil / Gas/ Mining  Vision: “To be a vibrant and representative organisation that promotes excellence and leadership to the Instrumentation, Control and Automation community”  Currently IICA has over 1,000 members in Australia.  IICA represents members involved with:

IICA OBJECTIVES FORUMS FOR ENCHANCING KNOWLEDGE  Symposia  Exhibitions  National Conference  Promote the standardisation of measuring instruments.  Encourage education in theory and practice of instrumentation and control and allied subjects.  Foster high standards for design and manufacture of instrumentation and control techniques.  Further the science and practice of measurement, instrumentation and control.  Support improvements in legislation affecting the practice of instrumentation and control.  Provide forums for IICA members to enhance their knowledge.

Beginnings of the IICA  In the early 1940’s, Paul Crivelli (GM of ABACUS Instrument Co), arranged a regular monthly luncheon with a number of Melbourne men involved in instrumentation.  Following this at a public meeting on 24 August 1943 a motion for the formation of The Australian Society of Instrument Technology (A.S.I.T.) was passed. It is believed that this was the first national technical society in the world to be formed specifically to deal with instrumentation only.  During 1944 several members travelled to Sydney and addressed a gathering of instrument people there, as a result of which, the Australian Institute of Instrument Technology (A.I.I.T.) was formed in Sydney.

Beginnings of the IICA  In November 1957 The Society of Instrument Technology Australia was Incorporated under the Victorian Companies Act (SITA).  On 10 November 1966, the name of the amalgamated body was officially changed to the Institute of Instrumentation and Control Australia. And in October 2002 the Institute’s name was changed to the Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation Australia.

MEMBER BENEFITS  Members enjoy the privileges of recognition in the community at large.  Opportunities for furthering career goals.  Enhancement of professional knowledge base.  Networking with a worldwide community of practitioners.  Remain informed about practical and statutory requirements.  The opportunity to influence the development of the profession.  Obtain an enhanced understanding of relevant technologies through symposia, conferences, exhibitions and technical applications.  Access to online technical publications.  Substantial discounts to IICA activities (meetings, symposia and workshops).

IICA EVENTS SAFETY SYSTEMS National Symposium discussing the latest safety- related control systems used in both the process and manufacturing industries.  IICA events advance and update professional knowledge in specific areas of the industry.  Current IICA events, hosted all over the nation, include: INDUSTRIAL SECURITY National Symposium discussing the latest network security, information security and mobile computing, wireless security, and industry standards. ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS National Symposium discussing the latest on environmental emissions monitoring sensors and systems to help monitor and minimise the pollutants currently poisoning our environment.

IICA EVENTS TABLE TOP EXHIBITIONS Table top displays are regularly scheduled in metropolitan and regional centres throughout Australia and showcase the latest in instrumentation and automation technology. HAZARDOUS AREAS SYMPOSIA Features an exhibition and accompanying comprehensive programme on relevant aspects of Hazardous Areas.

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INITIATIVES  Survey of key personnel in various different industries to determine what they would like out of IICA.  Restructured SA division committee to represent a balance between Industry and Vendor based professionals – working very well.  Looking at additional value adding services for our members, such as discount training courses, seminars, etc.  New vibrant secretariat which also looks after other similar Australian organisations.  IICA is becoming more involved with the local statutory and standards bodies. Also working more closely with our Universities and TAFEs to ensure the future of our profession.  Very keen to have a closer tie with ISA and also eventually becoming a part of the Automation Federation.

INITIATIVES  In the past IICA members have been predominantly vendor based. Industry based members have traditionally been of an engineering background. We are looking at encouraging more trades based personnel to join through training incentives etc.  Proactively looking at encouraging a more diverse group of members to join our divisional committees.