Electrofusion Welding PMBWELD302E (Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding)
Issued by
Polyweld Tech
The earner has demonstrated the knowledge & skill required to identify relevant materials to weld polyethylene (PE) plastic pipes using Electrofusion machinery and fittings . The earner is able to calculate the appropriate welding parameters used in the process and how best to maintain and calibrate welding equipment. The earner has demonstrated through hands-on practical experience the ability to perform a solid weld & assess the quality of welded joints.
- Type Certification
Skills
- Assess the quality of welded joints
- Calculate Welding Parameters
- Electrofusion Weld
- Identify markers and use of colors for Polyethylene pipe
- Identify & use Electrofusion fittings
- Knowledge of Industry standards and guidelines
- Perform a weld within the required safety guidelines
- Polywelding
- Prepare pipe surface
- saddle Electrofusion
- Set up Electrofusion equipment
Earning Criteria
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Complete and pass Electrofusion PMBWELD302E theory assessment (90% pass rate)
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Attend Electrofusion PMBWELD302E Course
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Proven competent after Electrofusion PMBWELD302E Practical Assessment
Standards
This guideline set out the principal requirements for equipment, jointing procedures, maintenance, servicing and calibration of equipment, records and training for jointing by socket Electrofusion and saddle Electrofusion. This guideline is applicable to pipes and fittings conforming to Australian/New Zealand Standards AS/NZS 4130
This Standard specifies requirements for polyethylene pipes for the conveyance of fluids under pressure.
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