Polyethylene Pipe Butt Welding

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Outcome

A Statement of Attainment. Selected unit "Butt Weld Polyethylene Plastic Pipelines" (PMBWELD301B) and a Skills Institute Competency Card.

Prerequisites

You must be employed or seeking employment in a relevant industry area.

Location

At your workplace or at a Skills Institute training facility.

Cost

Contact us for a quote.

Duration

12 - 16 hours.

Dates and times

Please register your interest as course dates are set subject to demand.

For bookings and further information call 1300 362 175

This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to undertake butt fusion welding of pressurised polyethylene pipelines in accordance with Australian Standards and manufacturers’ specifications. These skills are often applied in the following industries:

  • Gas distribution.
  • Water reticulation and treatment.
  • Irrigation.
  • Mining.
  • Agriculture and aquaculture.

Participants will learn:

  • About OHS requirements when undertaking polyethylene welding.
  • About the properties and characteristics of polyethylene pipe.
  • About pre-weld pipe cleaning and correct butt weld face preparation and alignment.
  • To perform heat and soak-time parameter calculations.
  • To use and calibrate butt welding machine.

  • About approved weld testing requirements.