Course Overview
This training package includes both PMBWELD301 Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines, PMBWELD302 Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines and FPICOT2238A Cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw. Courses may not run consecutively.
Poly Welding (Butt Welding) Training
Poly Welding (Butt Welding) provides participants with the necessary skills and knowledge required to carry out polyethylene welding, also known as poly welding, using butt welding equipment.
- Identifying materials being used in the installation as compatible for welding using butt welding methods
- Calculating appropriate welding parameters to be used
- Maintaining and calibrating welding equipment
- Performing welding
- Assessing quality of welded joints made
Poly Welding (Electrofusion Welding) Training
Poly Welding (Electrofusion Welding) provides participants with the necessary skills and knowledge required to carry out polyethylene welding, also known as poly welding, using electrofusion welding equipment.
- Identifying materials being used in the installation as compatible for welding using electrofusion welding methods
- Calculating appropriate welding parameters to be used
- Maintaining and calibrating welding equipment
- Performing welding
- Assessing quality of welded joints made
FPICOT2238A Cut Materials with a handheld chainsaw
This unit describes the outcomes required to prepare and cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw and includes basic operator maintenance checks.
Verification of Competency
Verification of Competencies can be delivered on-site and at our training facility. For more information, please contact the facility, or view our VOC page.
Related Courses
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Payment Options
Full payment for courses up to $1,500 must be made before the commencement of the course. For courses that cost over $1,500, Site Skills Training will hold an initial deposit of $1,500, with the balance to be paid upon commencement of the course.
Payment can be made via eftpos, cash or cheque. For billing information including who to write a cheque to, please email payment@site.edu.au or call 1300 700 080.
Qualification Outcomes
Upon successful completion of these units a Statement of Attainment will be issued.
Refund Policy
Please refer to our Refund Policy
Further Information
Are you interested in this course? For more information about the course or how to apply, email brisbane.training@site.edu.au or call 07 3114 5188 or you can Apply Online.
This training requires a Unique Student Identifier (USI) , you can still complete the training without a USI, though Site Skills Training is unable to provide you with your completion certificate until you provided us with your USI. To apply for a free USI visit the USI website or contact our facility.
Suitable For
Poly Welding (Butt Welding) and Poly Welding (Electrofusion Welding) is intended for workers who are required to use a butt welder to form butt welds on polyethylene pipes and fittings. The course is appropriate for people involved or people who would like the opportunity to be involved in the installation and maintenance of pipelines transmitting gas and liquids as well as personnel working in the mining sector.
Course Delivery
Training and assessment is conducted at the Site Skills Training Brisbane facility located at 1 Nestor Drive, Meadowbrook, Logan 4131. Upon arrangement, training can be conducted on-site at the premises of industry clients providing there a suitable infrastructure and industry training facilities.
Prerequisite Information
There are no prerequisites to this course.
Units of Competency
PMBWELD301 Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines
PMBWELD302 Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines
FPICOT2238A Cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw
Work Opportunities
Poly Welding is used commonly within the gas distribution industry as well as other industries, especially where large-diameter pipework is used.
Further Opportunities
Chainsaw operations forms part of several nationally recognised qualifications from both the forestry and civil sectors.
Max Students
12
RTO 32531
1300 700 080