Australia's pipeline installation industry plays a crucial role in supporting the nation’s energy, water and infrastructure needs. From major gas and fuel transmission lines to essential water networks, the sector relies on advanced engineering, stringent safety standards and skilled operators who can navigate Australia’s diverse terrain. There are currently thousands of kilometres of gas and water infrastructure under construction.
One of the biggest advantages of polyethylene, or PE, is its resistance to corrosion and chemical attack – unlike metal pipes, PE won’t rust, pit, or react with minerals, soil conditions, or the substances it carries. This makes it ideal for long-term underground use, especially in harsh or variable environments.
PE pipelines are also highly flexible and impact-resistant, allowing them to handle ground movement, temperature changes, and pressure fluctuations without cracking. This flexibility reduces the risk of leaks and makes installation faster and more cost-effective, particularly in areas where shifting soils or heavy vehicle loads could damage rigid materials.
PMBWELD301E is a nationally accredited Australian unit of competency that covers the skills and knowledge required for joining PE plastic pipelines via butt welding.
PMBWELD302E is the nationally accredited Australian unit of competency that covers the skills and knowledge required to join PE pipelines via electrofusion welding.
Lernna also offer courses for industry specific applications like irrigation and fire mains.
PMBWELD301E + PMBWELD302E
Learn best practice jointing techniques for robust, long-lasting, reliable PE pipelines
PMBWELD301E + PMBWELD302E
Learn how to achieve quality welds on polyethylene pipelines using butt welding and electrofusion techniques.
PMBWELD301E + PMBWELD302E
Learn the skills required to install gas, potable water and storm water PE pipelines.
PMBWELD301E + PMBWELD302E
Gain the qualifications necessary to install polyethylene pipelines using electrofusion and butt welding.
Lernna courses are smart phone friendly, enabling contractors to acquire new skills and knowledge when it best suits them and in a way that works with their hands-on skills, not their ability to sit in a classroom.
Industry-targeted adaptive learning meets the best in digital training.
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Lernna’s online enrolment process is quick and easy – you don’t need to pick up a pen.
Lernna’s highly-qualified team ensure you learn industry leading techniques.
Lernna uses blended learning to minimise time off the tools. Our online theory and assessment modules are followed by face-to-face learning and skills assessment so you get the most from your training time.
Why train with us?
An RTO is a Registered Training Organisation approved to deliver nationally-recognised training and issue qualifications in Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.
RTOs are regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and deliver practical, skills-based training for industry.
Lernna specialises in training for the polyethylene pipeline industry.
Many pipes in our water and gas supply pipelines are made from a plastic called polyethylene or PE. It is durable, flexible, and resistance to corrosion. The quality installation of poly pipelines is essential to ensure the safe and efficient transport of water.
Lernna uses the latest digital training tools to help make learning more accessible for those in the trades.
Our online theory modules can be done at your own pace. This style of learning helps introduce students to new skills without tying up valuable “tool time” with traditional classroom-based theory.
The PE pipeline industry needs skilled operators to ensure water flows to the new homes we build.
Rapidly change and upgrades to storm water systems are also needed to help manage today’s changing environment.
To build the Australia we want to live in, we need quality infrastructure installed to last.
