THE UPSIDE OF UPSKILLING

Why plumbers need electrofusion training Electrofusion (often called EF) is a trusted way to join PE pipe when butt fusion isn’t practical for example, when adding valves, elbows or tees, or when working in tight spaces where moving pipe just isn’t an option. Because electrofusion joints are permanent and often used in critical assets (gas,..

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85% OF OUR WATER IS PIPED THROUGH POLYETHYLENE

PE: DELIVERING THE FULL PACKAGE   Polyethylene (PE) pipes have been around for more than 60 years. The first generation pipelines were modest performers. Fast forward to 2025 and PE now dominates the utilities space, accounting for around 85 per cent of water services infrastructure in Australian cities. You’ll also find it everywhere from telecommunications..

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So what is an electrofusion course and why should I do one? Electrofusion courses (Unit of Competency PMBWELD302E) teach you how to join polyethylene (PE) pipes using purpose-built electrofusion fittings that heat and fuse the pipe together from the inside out. It’s a proven, reliable method used every day on water, wastewater and gas jobs..

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Electrofusion: how it works   Electrofusion (often called EF) is a trusted way to join PE pipe when butt fusion isn’t practical for example, when adding valves, elbows or tees, or when working in tight spaces where moving pipe just isn’t an option. Each electrofusion fitting has its own weld settings, such as fusion time,..

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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,..

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Why peel PE pipe? You need to peel PE pipe before electrofusion because the outer surface of the pipe is not weld-ready as it comes from the manufacturer, and leaving it untouched is one of the most common causes of electrofusion failures. Here’s why peeling matters: 1. Removing the oxidised layer PE pipe develops a..

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So what is an electrofusion course and what do they involve? Electrofusion welding courses (Unit of Competency PMBWELD302E) provide formal instruction in the joining of polyethylene (PE) pipelines using electrofusion fittings. The process uses fittings with special wires embedded inside them to deliver consistent, high-integrity joints. Completion of PMBWELD302E is a regulatory requirement for personnel..

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THE BENEFITS OF UPSKILLING

Why irrigation installers need electrofusion training Electrofusion (often called EF) is a trusted way to join PE pipe when butt fusion isn’t practical for example, when adding valves, elbows or tees, or when working in tight spaces where moving pipe just isn’t an option. Because electrofusion joints are permanent and often used in critical assets..

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So what is electrofusion and how do you train to become an installer? Electrofusion courses, which are also known by the Unit of Competency Code PMBWELD302E, and they teach you to join polythylene (PE) plastic pipes using heating elements which are embedded into special electrofusion fittings. Completing a PMBWELD302E course is mandated for those using..

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