Polysmart Pty Ltd

PMBWELD301B - Butt weld Polyethylene Pipelines

PMBWELD302B - Electrofusion weld Polyethylene Pipelines

These Nationally Accredited Training Courses cover both the theoretical knowledge and practical application of the subject matter, these courses are written by our industry expert, with over 28 years of PE pipe welding experience and many Australian and European welding certificates also Certificate IV in workplace training he is still heavily involved with the day to day in-house and site welding of PE pipes.

The POLYSMART theoretical component is a self paced, computer based application that can be carried out anywhere there is internet access.

The POLYSMART practical component can be completed either fortnightly at our location in Melbourne or at your location under supervision of one of our industry trainers. (subject to costs)

POLYSMART issues a photo identification card and a hardened steel identification stamp upon successful completion of relevant welding courses.

POLYSMART also offers a low cost learning experience for Engineers, Consultants, Business owner / managers, Supervisors, Foreman or Sales staff. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

For more information regarding training go to the www.polysmart.com.au website.

Contact:

Ph: 1300 DO POLY (1300 36 7659)

Int: +61 3 8770 5799

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Web: www.polysmart.com.au

Polymer Fusion Technology

A Registered Training Organisation operating from Perth in Western Australia, Polymer Fusion Technology presents courses all over Australia and in South East Asia. They specialize in teaching fabrication and installation techniques in polyolefin products using wide range of equipment and techniques.<

Courses provided:

PMBWELD301B – Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines
PMBWELD302B – Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines
PMBWELD309B – Weld plastics using extrusion and injection techniques

For more information contact David Burge:
Telephone: + 61 8 9258 9444
Facsimile : + 61 8 9258 9555
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North Coast Institute of TAFE, Wollongbar Campus

Peter Smith provides training and consultancy on butt fusion of polyethylene pipes, extrusion welding, electrofusion and hot air welding.

For more information contact Peter Smith, Welding Technologist
Wollongbar TAFE campus, PO Box 534,
Alstonville NSW 2477, Australia:
Telephone: 02 6620 4844 (Int: + 61 2 6620 4844)
Mobile: 0429 923 845 Fax: 02 6792 8809
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Waterways of Singleton

The qualified trainers used by Waterways of Singleton have been trained by AGRU in Austria. They specialize in butt welding. electrofusion welding, hot air welding, extrusion welding, hot wedge double seam welding and heating element socket welding of polyolefin products.

Waterways is not a registered RTO, but they present courses acceptable to PIPA.

For more information contact Kim Mahoney in Australia:
Telephone: 02 6571 1555 (Int: + 61 2 6571 1555)
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Web site: www.waterwaysplastics.com.au

XLT Industrial Training Pty Ltd

XLT Industrial Training is a registered training organisation specializing in welding and construction training. They offer Butt and Electro Fusion welding. (PMBWELD309B, PMBPROD287B) or combination thereof. Courses are based in their workshop (Perth WA), but will travel interstate or overseas to deliver site training. XLT can also deliver their PE and metal welding courses from their new offices at 340 Melton Rd, Northgate QLD - near Brisbane airport. They can mobilise at short notice to anywhere in Queensland from this new Brisbane location.

XLT also delivers a full range of support competencies, from chainsaw, EWP, Forklift, Dogging, Rigging, Crane, working at heights, confined space etc, as well as metal welding united, ranging from basic arc/stick to titanium and Underwater Welding. All courses are from the relevant national training packages. XLT instructors all have extensive experience in their relevant fields and can offer advice and services above and beyond the standard requirements.

XLT are setting up training centres in Sydney.

For further information please visit the
XLT web site: www.xlt.com.au or Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

WELDING FOR BEGINNERS

March 2003

PIPA has been developing strategy for the role it should play training people working in the pipeline systems industry. The area that requires immediate attention is fabrication and installation. The PIPA Board has issued a direction to develop a strategy for welding of polyethylene pipes. To gain first hand knowledge of the type of welding courses presented to the industry Dimi Pesudovs attended and participated in a butt welding training offered by Agru Australia Pty Ltd and conducted by Damian Hamilton at Waterways of Singleton.

Read Dimi's report, Welding for Beginners.