PMBWELD302E is the nationally accredited Australian unit of competency for joining polyethylene (PE) pipelines via electrofusion welding. It is issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and is recognised across all Australian states and territories.

PMBWELD301E is the nationally accredited Australian unit of competency for joining polyethylene (PE) pipelines via butt welding. It covers pipe preparation, welding parameters, quality assurance, and worksite safety.

What is the difference between PMBWELD301E and PMBWELD302E?

PMBWELD301E covers butt welding — a technique that fuses PE pipe ends together using heat and pressure. PMBWELD302E covers electrofusion welding — a technique that joins PE pipe using fittings with embedded electrical heating elements. Both are nationally accredited and many installers hold both qualifications.

Do I need accreditation to perform electrofusion welding in Australia?

Yes. In Australia, electrofusion welding on PE pipelines for gas, water, and civil infrastructure typically requires a nationally recognised statement of attainment such as PMBWELD302E, issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Requirements may vary by state, application, and head contractor specifications.

Where does Lernna offer training?

Lernna delivers face-to-face training in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth. Online theory and refresher modules are available Australia-wide and can be completed on any smartphone, tablet, or laptop.

Is Lernna a registered RTO?

Yes. Lernna is a Registered Training Organisation with RTO code 46511, regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). All qualifications issued by Lernna are nationally recognised under Australia's Vocational Education and Training (VET) framework.

Is electrofusion welding training available online?

Lernna uses a blended learning model. The theory component of PMBWELD302E is completed online and is smartphone-friendly. The practical skills assessment is conducted face-to-face at a Lernna training hub in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, or Perth.

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GAS
PLUMBING
POLY WELDING

NATIONALLY ACCREDITED COURSES

BUTT WELDING
ELECTROFUSION
TRAINING

NATIONALLY ACCREDITED COURSES

MINING + CIVIL
COMPLIANT
COURSES

NATIONALLY ACCREDITED COURSES

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PMBWELD301E | PMBWELD302E

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| WELDING PE PIPELINES?

LERNNA IS A SPECIALIST RTO – WE ONLY TRAIN INSTALLERS OF PE PIPELINES

If you’re a plumber or civil installer working PE pipelines in Australia you will need to complete a nationally accredited Unit of Competency:

– PMBWELD301E – Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using butt welding. This covers the technique for fusing PE pipe ends together under heat and pressure to create strong, permanent joins.

– PMBWELD302E – Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding. This covers the process for joining PE pipe using fittings embedded with electrical heating elements for precise, reliable connections.

Online Theory Modules:

Study at your own pace using any internet-capable device

Face-To-Face Training:
Our trainers are industry experts and you get hands-on experience with the latest tooling

MELBOURNE

PMBWELD301E + PMBWELD302E

Learn the best practice jointing techniques for robust, long-lasting, reliable PE pipelines

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BRISBANE

PMBWELD301E + PMBWELD302E

Learn how to achieve quality welds on polyethylene pipelines using butt welding and electrofusion techniques.

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SYDNEY

PMBWELD301E + PMBWELD302E

Learn the skills required to install gas, potable water and storm water PE pipelines.

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PERTH

PMBWELD301E + PMBWELD302E

Gain the qualifications necessary to install polyethylene pipelines using electrofusion and butt welding.

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Lernna is a specialist RTO delivering PMBWELD301E - Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using butt welding- and PMBWELD302E - Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding. These nationally accredited courses for plumbers and civil installers are available across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth via blended learning with online theory + face-to-face training.

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COURSE COMPOSITION

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Lernna’s blended learning model is built for people who work with their hands. Complete the theory online – on your phone, at your own pace, before or after a shift. Then attend a focused face-to-face session for practical training and skills assessment. Less time in a classroom. More time on the tools.

ONLINE THEORY

SMARTPHONE | TABLET | LAPTOP

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PE Composition

Suitablity + Compatibility

15%

Tooling

15%

Installation Process

45%

Work Site Safety

Quality Assurance

15%

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PRACTICAL TRAINING + ASSESSMENT

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Preparation

Assessment

Work Site Safety

Record Keeping

Quality Assurance

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PE PIPELINESPECIALISTS

Lernna is a registered RTO (46511) delivering PMBWELD301E and PMBWELD302E training for plumbers and civil installers across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Blended online + face-to-face.

Lernna RTO:

Lernna is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 46511), regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). That means every qualification we issue is nationally recognised – valid across all states and territories and accepted by employers, head contractors, and compliance auditors.

Lernna - Courses

Lernna specialises in one thing: accredited training for polyethylene pipeline installers. Our courses cover the two nationally recognised welding methods for PE pipe — butt welding (PMBWELD301E) and electrofusion welding (PMBWELD302E) — across civil, plumbing, gas, irrigation, fire mains, and mining applications.

Lernna Training

Our online theory modules are smartphone-friendly and self-paced – designed to fit around site schedules, not replace them. Once you’ve completed the theory, your face-to-face practical assessment is focused and efficient. No unnecessary classroom time. No death by PowerPoint.

Lernna Aims

Australia’s water, gas, and stormwater infrastructure depends on skilled PE pipeline installers. Urban development and ageing networks mean the demand for accredited electrofusion and butt welding operators is growing. Lernna exists to meet that demand – and to make accreditation as accessible as possible for the people doing the work.

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GAS
PLUMBING
POLY WELDING

NATIONALLY ACCREDITED COURSES

BUTT WELDING
ELECTROFUSION
TRAINING

NATIONALLY ACCREDITED COURSES

MINING + CIVIL
COMPLIANT
COURSES

NATIONALLY ACCREDITED COURSES

PMBWELD301E | PMBWELD302E

| WELDING PE PIPELINES?

LERNNA IS A SPECIALIST RTO – WE ONLY TRAIN INSTALLERS OF PE PIPELINES

If you’re a plumber or civil installer working PE pipelines in Australia you will need to complete a nationally accredited Unit of Competency:

– PMBWELD301E – Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using butt welding. This covers the technique for fusing PE pipe ends together under heat and pressure to create strong, permanent joins.

– PMBWELD302E – Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding. This covers the process for joining PE pipe using fittings embedded with electrical heating elements for precise, reliable connections.

Online Theory Modules:

Study at your own pace using any internet-capable device

Face-To-Face Training:
Our trainers are industry experts and you get hands-on experience with the latest tooling

MELBOURNE

BRISBANE

SYDNEY

PERTH

Start learning

CHECK

Confirm the right course for you
Review the unit details for PMBWELD301E (butt welding) or PMBWELD302E (electrofusion) and confirm which suits you.

SELECT

Choose your location and date
Lernna runs courses in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Pick what suits your schedule and enrol in minutes.

LEARN

Start online, finish face-to-face
Work through your theory modules at your own pace, then attend your practical session with one of Lernna’s qualified industry trainers.

READY TO TRAIN?

WHO WHAT
WHEN + WHERE

OUR TRAINING

ONLINE THEORY

FACE-TO-FACE

Preparation

Assessment

Work Site Safety

Record Keeping

Quality Assurance

PE PIPELINESPECIALISTS

Lernna is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 46511), regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). That means every qualification we issue is nationally recognised – valid across all states and territories and accepted by employers, head contractors, and compliance auditors.

Our online theory modules are smartphone-friendly and self-paced – designed to fit around site schedules, not replace them. Once you’ve completed the theory, your face-to-face practical assessment is focused and efficient. No unnecessary classroom time. No death by PowerPoint.

Want to learn more?

GASPLUMBINGPOLY WELDING

NATIONALLY ACCREDITED COURSES

BUTT WELDINGELECTROFUSION TRAINING

NATIONALLY ACCREDITED COURSES

MINING + CIVILCOMPLIANT COURSES

NATIONALLY ACCREDITED COURSES

PMBWELD301E | PMBWELD302E

| WELDING PE PIPELINES?

LERNNA IS A SPECIALIST RTO – WE ONLY TRAIN INSTALLERS OF PE PIPELINES

If you’re a plumber or civil installer working PE pipelines in Australia you will need to complete a nationally accredited Unit of Competency:

– PMBWELD301E – Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using butt welding. This covers the technique for fusing PE pipe ends together under heat and pressure to create strong, permanent joins.

– PMBWELD302E – Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding. This covers the process for joining PE pipe using fittings embedded with electrical heating elements for precise, reliable connections.

Online Theory Modules:

Study at your own pace using any internet-capable device

Face-To-Face Training: Our trainers are industry experts and you get hands-on experience with the latest tooling

MELBOURNE

BRISBANE

SYDNEY

PERTH

POLY WELDERS NEED TO COMPLETE A UNIT OF COMPETENCY:

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Confirm the right course for you Review the unit details for PMBWELD301E (butt welding) or PMBWELD302E (electrofusion) and confirm which suits you.

SELECT

Choose your location and date Lernna runs courses in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Pick what suits your schedule and enrol in minutes.

LEARN

Start online, finish face-to-face Work through your theory modules at your own pace, then attend your practical session with one of Lernna’s qualified industry trainers.

READY TO TRAIN?

WHO WHAT WHEN + WHERE

OUR TRAINING

ONLINE THEORY

FACE-TO-FACE

Preparation

Assessment

Work Site Safety

Record Keeping

Quality Assurance

PE PIPELINESPECIALISTS

Lernna is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 46511), regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). That means every qualification we issue is nationally recognised – valid across all states and territories and accepted by employers, head contractors, and compliance auditors.

Our online theory modules are smartphone-friendly and self-paced – designed to fit around site schedules, not replace them. Once you’ve completed the theory, your face-to-face practical assessment is focused and efficient. No unnecessary classroom time. No death by PowerPoint.

Want to learn more?

GAS
PLUMBING
POLY WELDING

BUTT WELDING
ELECTROFUSION
TRAINING

MINING + CIVIL
COMPLIANT
COURSES

Face-To-Face Training:
Our trainers are industry experts and you get hands-on experience with the latest tooling

Confirm the right course for you
Review the unit details for PMBWELD301E (butt welding) or PMBWELD302E (electrofusion) and confirm which suits you.

Choose your location and date
Lernna runs courses in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Pick what suits your schedule and enrol in minutes.

Start online, finish face-to-face
Work through your theory modules at your own pace, then attend your practical session with one of Lernna’s qualified industry trainers.

WHO WHAT
WHEN + WHERE