Welcome to
First Polymer Training Skillnet

First Polymer Training (FPT) Skillnet operates as a training network for the Irish Polymer Industry and is co-funded under the government’s Skillnet Ireland initiative. Our aim is to deliver world-class talent development solutions to meet the specific needs of the our industry.

FPT offers a range of scheduled online and in-person training programmes and can also develop bespoke in-house programmes to meet your company’s specific needs.

To discuss how we can best support you, get in touch with a member of our Team or contact us by phone +353 (0)90 6471223 or email info@firstpolymer.com.

Upcoming Training Programmes

11 Dec 2023

Injection Moulding Module 1

14 Dec 2023

Mould Design - Online

15 Dec 2023

Electrical QQI Level 6 - Accreditation Criteria

19 Jan 2024

Fundamentals of Injection Moulding - Online

22 Jan 2024

Maintenance - Electrical

22 Jan 2024

Injection Moulding Module 1

23 Jan 2024

Operation Clean Sweep Webinar

25 Jan 2024

PLCs QQI Level 6 - Accreditation Criteria

26 Jan 2024

Electrical QQI Level 6 - Accreditation Criteria

29 Jan 2024

Injection Moulding Module 1

29 Jan 2024

Siemens TIA-1200/1500 PLCs

30 Jan 2024

Plastic Part Design Online

08 Feb 2024

Polymer Materials & Processing Essentials

12 Feb 2024

Product and Process Validation

12 Feb 2024

PLCs- Allen Bradley using RSLogix 5000- Level 1

16 Feb 2024

Carbon Footprinting for Plastics Processors

19 Feb 2024

Injection Moulding Module 2

23 Feb 2024

Injection Moulding for Quality Engineers Online Delivery

26 Feb 2024

Maintenance - Electrical

27 Feb 2024

Risk Assessment for Polymer Processing

01 Mar 2024

Electrical QQI Level 6 - Accreditation Criteria

04 Mar 2024

Injection Moulding Module 4

04 Mar 2024

Siemens Simatic S7 - Level 1

11 Mar 2024

Injection Moulding Module 1

08 Apr 2024

Siemens TIA-1200/1500 PLCs

22 Apr 2024

Injection Moulding Module 3

29 Apr 2024

Maintenance - Electrical

30 Apr 2024

Injection Moulding Module 4

03 May 2024

Electrical QQI Level 6 - Accreditation Criteria

13 May 2024

Injection Moulding Module 2

16 May 2024

PLCs QQI Level 6 - Accreditation Criteria

20 May 2024

Injection Moulding Module 1

Our Promoting Agency

Polymer Technology Ireland (PTI) represents the plastics and polymer technology industry in Ireland. Membership of PTI includes suppliers of raw materials, services and equipment to the industry as well as the leading polymer processors in Ireland. It is one of 42 trade associations within Ibec. Through First Polymer Training Skillnet and the Polymer Technology Apprenticeship, PTI deliver technical training to drive skills development for the industry. Polymer Technology Ireland (PTI), led by Mark McAuley, represents and supports a broad and diverse mix of members from the Irish polymer sector.