Training Short Course
Electrofusion and Butt Welding
Learn to weld polyethylene pipes using electrofusion for water, gas, and liquid pipelines.
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Study Location
Location: Queensland, Brisbane
Course Duration: 29-May-2025 - 30-May-2025
Daily 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
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Course Fees
Company Member: $1400
Individual Member: $1540
Non-Member: $1694
Course Overview
This course covers the skills and knowledge required to weld polyethylene (PE) plastic pipes using electrofusion. It applies to welding of pipes and pipelines undertaken in the field and in factory conditions. Pipelines may be for transmission of water, gas or other liquids. Irrigation Australia will deliver this training in support of using product and equipment provided by Vinidex. This Partnership combines Vinidex’s industry knowledge and experience with Irrigation Australia’s ability to deliver high quality nationally accredited qualifications and courses.
Learning Outcomes
- Will provide you with a strong understanding of polyethylene pipe products and fittings for Butt and Electrofusion welding
- Identifying materials compatible with electrofusion welding methods
- Ability to calculate appropriate welding parameters
- Hands-on welding experience
- Ability to maintain and calibrate welding equipment
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for any worker who is required to use an electrofusion welder to form electrofusion welds on polyethylene pipes and fittings. The course is appropriate for people involved in the installation and maintenance of pipelines transmitting gas and liquids as well as personnel working in the mining sector.
Entry Requirements
Students must have standard Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills and will be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment at Certificate III level. All students must comply with the terms and conditions outlined in the Student Handbook.
Course Payment Options
Upfront Payments
- Company Members rate: $1400
- Individual members rate: $1540
- Non-Members rate: $1694
About Payments
PAYMENT MADE BY INDIVIDUALS: In accordance with the 'Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015', the maximum amount of fees that may be collected in advance is $1,500. This means that if you are an individual enrolling in a course and paying for it yourself you will be invoiced in instalments, $1,500 prior to commencement of the course and the balance of the training fees separately after the course commences. The only applies to individuals. Companies and Businesses are required to make Full Payment of training fees prior to commencement of the course.
Please contact IAL for further information on (07) 3517 4000 or at training@irrigation.org.au.
* Contact Irrigation Australia on (07) 3517 4000 to arrange Dual Payment invoice
Recent changes for this course
The enrolment process for training with Irrigation Australia has recently changed. Now, when you register for a course, you will complete the required enrolment form at the time of registration. Once the form has been completed, you will be contacted by a member of our training team within 48 hours to discuss payment details and what to expect next. An invoice will be raised during this call, and payment must be made before the training commences. This updated process ensures a smoother and more efficient registration experience. If you have any questions about the process, please contact our team at (07) 3517 4000 or training@irrigation.org.au.