Poly Welding & Electrofusion Training
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Poly Welding Training (Butt, Electrofusion & Extrusion) — Public NSW + Onsite NSW-Wide
CTC Workplace Training delivers nationally recognised polymer welding training for crews working on polyethylene pipeline systems. Training includes practical joining methods used across water infrastructure in Sydney and specialist applications in mining and water operations around Newcastle.
Public delivery is available at our NSW branches (Sydney, Central Coast and Newcastle). We also deliver onsite group training across NSW for confirmed group bookings.
Options include Initial (first time) and Refresher (returning learner). Combined Butt + Electrofusion is delivered as a one-day practical session supported by pre-learning. Nationally recognised training is GST-free.
Refresher bookings: delivered for returning learners renewing competency (evidence requirements are MISSING).
Equipment: CTC Workplace Training supplies all equipment required for practical activities, including: MISSING.
Butt (Initial): $595 pp
Electrofusion (Initial): $595 pp
Butt + Electrofusion (Initial bundle): $875 pp
Extrusion (Initial): $695 pp
Prices shown are GST-free (nationally recognised training).
Butt (Refresher): $325 pp
Electrofusion (Refresher): $325 pp
Butt + Electrofusion (Refresher bundle): $475 pp
Extrusion (Refresher): $375 pp
Refresher pricing supports returning learners renewing competency.
Choose your training course
Butt Welding (Initial)
- Suitable for: water infrastructure crews, civil pipeline installers, mining water services teams
- Choose this if: you only need butt welding for polyethylene pipeline joining
- Delivery: Face to Face (public) or onsite group booking (NSW-wide)
- Practical focus: includes supervised setup and joining activities aligned to the unit requirements
Outcome: PMBWELD301E (Initial A) — Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using butt welding
If you only join PE pipelines using butt welding, this single unit option is the simplest pathway.
Electrofusion (Initial)
- Suitable for: crews working with electrofusion fittings, repairs and network joining tasks
- Choose this if: your role requires electrofusion only
- Delivery: Face to Face (public) or onsite group booking (NSW-wide)
- Practical focus: includes set-up, joint preparation and welding activities aligned to the unit requirements
Outcome: PMBWELD302E (Initial A) — Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding
Choose this option when your scope only requires electrofusion joining.
Butt + Electrofusion (Initial) — One-Day Practical + Pre-learning
- Suitable for: civil pipeline crews and contractors who need both joining methods
- Choose this if: you want both butt welding and electrofusion in one program
- Delivery model: includes pre-learning plus one-day practical activities and assessment
- Scheduling: delivered as a single practical day for both units
Outcome: includes PMBWELD301E (Initial A) + PMBWELD302E (Initial A)
This is the most common selection for water infrastructure crews working across different joining tasks.
Extrusion Techniques (Initial) — Separate Specialist Day (coming soon)
- Suitable for: repair/fabrication teams, mining maintenance crews, specialist polymer welding roles
- Choose this if: your work includes extrusion welding tasks or plastic welding repairs
- Scheduling: delivered on a separate day (not bundled with butt/electrofusion)
- Practical focus: includes extrusion welding activities aligned to the unit requirements
Outcome: PMBWELD309E (Initial A) — Weld plastic using extrusion techniques
Choose extrusion when your role includes repairs or specialist plastic welding tasks beyond standard joining.
Butt Welding (Refresher)
- Suitable for: returning workers renewing competency in butt welding
- Choose this if: you only need butt welding refreshed
- Delivery: Face to Face (public) or onsite group booking (NSW-wide)
- Model: delivered as a refresher option for returning learners (evidence requirements are MISSING)
Outcome: PMBWELD301E (Refresher A) — Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using butt welding
Refresher bookings are designed for returning learners renewing competency.
Electrofusion (Refresher)
- Suitable for: returning workers renewing competency in electrofusion welding
- Choose this if: you only need electrofusion refreshed
- Delivery: Face to Face (public) or onsite group booking (NSW-wide)
- Model: delivered as a refresher option for returning learners (evidence requirements are MISSING)
Outcome: PMBWELD302E (Refresher A) — Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding
Choose this option when you only need electrofusion renewed.
Butt + Electrofusion (Refresher Bundle) — One Day
- Suitable for: contractors managing recurring renewal cycles for crews
- Choose this if: you want both joining methods renewed in one visit
- Scheduling: delivered as a single practical day for both units
- Best value: bundle pricing supports returning workers renewing both methods
Outcome: includes PMBWELD301E (Refresher A) + PMBWELD302E (Refresher A)
Combined refresher option for returning learners renewing both joining methods together.
Extrusion Techniques (Refresher) — Separate Specialist Day (coming soon)
- Suitable for: specialist roles maintaining extrusion welding currency
- Choose this if: you only need extrusion techniques renewed
- Scheduling: delivered on a separate day (not bundled with butt/electrofusion)
- Practical focus: includes verification activities aligned to the unit requirements
Outcome: PMBWELD309E (Refresher A) — Weld plastic using extrusion techniques
Extrusion is delivered as a standalone specialist day for returning learners renewing competency.
Quick role selector
| What you need | Choose this option | What it includes (plain English) |
|---|---|---|
| I only need butt welding | Butt Welding (Initial) | Nationally recognised outcome + practical joining activities using butt welding equipment |
| I only need electrofusion | Electrofusion (Initial) | Nationally recognised outcome + practical joining activities using electrofusion equipment |
| I need both joining methods | Butt + Electrofusion (Initial) — One-Day Practical + Pre-learning | Two nationally recognised outcomes delivered in one program with pre-learning plus practical assessment |
| I need extrusion techniques | Extrusion Techniques (Initial) | Nationally recognised outcome + practical extrusion welding activities (specialist day) |
| I’m renewing both methods | Butt + Electrofusion (Refresher Bundle) | Refresher bundle delivered as one practical day for returning learners renewing both joining methods |
FAQs
Who is this training course for?
This training is for workers who join or repair polyethylene pipeline systems and need practical competency for site tasks. It suits water infrastructure crews in Sydney and surrounding regions, and it can suit mining and water operations around Newcastle where polyethylene systems are used.
What’s the difference between the Butt Welding & Electrofusion & Extrusion?
The difference is the joining method and what your role requires. Butt welding and electrofusion are common joining methods for polyethylene pipelines, while extrusion techniques are typically used for specialist plastic welding tasks such as repairs and fabrication-type work.
Do you supply equipment?
Yes, we supply equipment for practical activities.
Can you run onsite group bookings across NSW?
Yes, onsite group bookings are available NSW-wide for confirmed group bookings.
Do you recognise prior completion for refreshers?
Yes, refresher options are available for returning learners who have previously completed the unit(s). In accordance with the Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia (PIPA), it is recommended that refresher training be undertaken every 2 years to maintain competency.
How long does it take?
Most options are delivered in a one-day practical format. Combined Butt + Electrofusion options can include pre-learning before the practical day to support efficient delivery and assessment.
What do I bring?
Bring standard PPE suitable for practical workshop activities.
Is it GST-free?
Yes, nationally recognised training is GST-free. The options on this page are nationally recognised units of competency, so the published prices are GST-free.
Can I do only electrofusion if that’s all my employer requires?
Yes, you can book electrofusion as a standalone unit if that’s what your role requires. Some worksites specify a single joining method depending on scope, fittings and network requirements.
Do you bundle extrusion with butt and electrofusion?
No, extrusion is delivered as a separate specialist day. This helps you book extrusion only when your role requires extrusion techniques, without extending the combined butt and electrofusion day.
Need help choosing the right option?
Call 1300 386 263 or email contact@ctcsafety.com.au and we’ll recommend the right pathway for your job scope and booking location.