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

08 Sep 2023

Injection Moulding for Quality Engineers Online Delivery

12 Sep 2023

Data Analysis with Minitab - Online

15 Sep 2023

Injection Moulding Module 1

18 Sep 2023

PLCs- Allen Bradley using RSLogix 5000- Level 1

25 Sep 2023

Injection Moulding Module 2

26 Sep 2023

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

02 Oct 2023

Injection Moulding Module 3

11 Oct 2023

Computer Software Validation

16 Oct 2023

Injection Moulding Module 1

16 Oct 2023

Product and Process Validation

19 Oct 2023

Plastic Material Selection Online

06 Nov 2023

Siemens Simatic S7 - Level 1

14 Nov 2023

Medical Polymers and Processing Technology

20 Nov 2023

Maintenance - Electrical

21 Nov 2023

Operation Clean Sweep Webinar

27 Nov 2023

Injection Moulding Module 2

27 Nov 2023

Siemens TIA-1200/1500 PLCs

11 Dec 2023

Injection Moulding Module 1

12 Dec 2023

Mould Design

19 Jan 2024

Fundamentals of Injection Moulding - Online

22 Jan 2024

Maintenance - Electrical

23 Jan 2024

Operation Clean Sweep Webinar

26 Jan 2024

Electrical QQI Level 6 - Accreditation Criteria

29 Jan 2024

Injection Moulding Module 1

30 Jan 2024

Plastic Part Design Online

19 Feb 2024

Injection Moulding Module 2

23 Feb 2024

Injection Moulding for Quality Engineers Online Delivery

11 Mar 2024

Injection Moulding Module 1

22 Apr 2024

Injection Moulding Module 3

13 May 2024

Injection Moulding Module 2

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.