So, what does an electrofusion course actually cover?

An electrofusion welding course (Unit of Competency PMBWELD302E) teaches you how to join PE pipe using electrofusion fittings – the type with built-in heating wires that do the hard work of creating a permanent leak-free joint when set up properly. When it’s done right, electrofusion delivers strong, reliable joints you can trust on water, wastewater and gas jobs.

If you’re carrying out electrofusion welding in Australia, PMBWELD302E is a mandatory requirement. The course focuses on what really matters on site: correct pipe prep and scraping, keeping contamination out of the joint, proper clamping and alignment, setting weld parameters, cooling times, and how to prove the weld was done correctly. It’s not just theory – you’ll be welding under supervision and learning what good and bad welds actually look like.

Lernna electrofusion courses have the theory component as an online module and the practical element is a 1 day face-to-face training session. This course can be completed on its own or combined with butt fusion. They’re suitable for both field crews and workshop fabrication and are built around real-world conditions – tight spaces, changing weather and job-specific challenges.

Once you successfully complete the training, you’ll receive a Statement of Attainment for PMBWELD302E – Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding, giving you nationally recognised certification that meets project, asset owner and regulatory requirements.

Lernna is a specialist RTO focused solely on electrofusion and butt fusion welding across Australia. Our training is built for tradespeople – reinforcing correct technique, standardising how work is done, and helping reduce joint failures on critical infrastructure.

All training is aligned with Australian Standards, manufacturer requirements and current industry practice, and delivered by trainers with real field experience. The focus is on safety, consistency and doing the job right so the pipeline performs for decades, not just until pressure testing.

Curious? Take a look at the electrofusion courses we offer in Perth.

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