We actively support the education, training and development of foundry apprentices and can assist with coordinating apprenticeships and training through a Registered Training Organisation.

Foundry Training

Training courses designed to teach and refresh traditional foundry subjects. Shared training allows training to be conducted in a cost effective manner with the benefits of cross company learning.

On Site Training

AFI-SA can provide advice to access government training incentives to train your employees to Cert III and Cert IV levels, helping you offset training costs and keeping your money growing your business.

Welcome to the Australian Foundry Institute (South Australian Division). This division was formed by a group of foundrymen, patternmakers and material suppliers in 1959 and incorporated in 1962.

The AFI is a national organisation with Divisions in each State. Membership with the AFI is an outstanding opportunity for individuals and companies within the foundry industry to develop networks and ensure they are always kept abreast of the latest technologies and opportunities available to them.

The objectives of the Australian Foundry Institute SA Division are:

• To provide a means of advancing knowledge of foundry practice, technology and management.
• To facilitate the exchange of information by the presentation and discussion of technical papers.
• To encourage, assist and initiate where appropriate industry related research and development.
• To organise/advise/liaise with others on means/system/syllabi for the education and training of personnel at all levels of the industry.
• To identify, collect and disseminate technical information in industry related subjects.
• To promote the best interests of the industry and divisional members.

MEMBER BENEFITS – A network to help you in business

AFI Meetings

Regular meetings designed to exchange information and bring us all up-to date with information relevant to our industry.

Metal Casting Magazine

Quarterly issues of the Metal Casting Technologies magazine sent to your postal address.

Plant Visits

Plant visits are regularly scheduled as part of our activities to discover best practice in both the foundry industry and other benchmark businesses.

Apprentice Education

We actively support the education, training and development of foundry apprentices and can assist with coordinating apprenticeships and training through a Registered Training Organisation.

Foundry Training

Training courses designed to teach and refresh traditional foundry subjects. Shared training allows training to be conducted in a cost effective manner with the benefits of cross company learning.

On Site Training

AFI-SA can provide advice to access government training incentives to train your employees to Cert III and Cert IV levels, helping you offset training costs and keeping your money growing your business.

The AFI is a national organisation with Divisions in each State. Membership with the AFI is an outstanding opportunity for individuals and companies within the foundry industry to develop networks and ensure they are always kept abreast of the latest technologies and opportunities available to them.

The objectives of the Australian Foundry Institute SA Division are:

• To provide a means of advancing knowledge of foundry practice, technology and management.
• To facilitate the exchange of information by the presentation and discussion of technical papers.
• To encourage, assist and initiate where appropriate industry related research and development.
• To organise/advise/liaise with others on means/system/syllabi for the education and training of personnel at all levels of the industry.
• To identify, collect and disseminate technical information in industry related subjects.
• To promote the best interests of the industry and divisional members.

MEMBER BENEFITS – A network to help you in business

AFI Meetings

Regular meetings designed to exchange information and bring us all up-to date with information relevant to our industry.

Metal Casting Magazine

Quarterly issues of the Metal Casting Technologies magazine sent to your postal address.

Plant Visits

Plant visits are regularly scheduled as part of our activities to discover best practice in both the foundry industry and other benchmark businesses.

Apprentice Education

We actively support the education, training and development of foundry apprentices and can assist with coordinating apprenticeships and training through a Registered Training Organisation.

Foundry Training

Training courses designed to teach and refresh traditional foundry subjects. Shared training allows training to be conducted in a cost effective manner with the benefits of cross company learning.

On Site Training

AFI-SA can provide advice to access government training incentives to train your employees to Cert III and Cert IV levels, helping you offset training costs and keeping your money growing your business.