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Course in General Plumbing and Gas Fitting (Pre-Apprenticeship)

Course in General Plumbing and Gas Fitting (Pre-Apprenticeship)

Accredited course
National Code:
51991
State Code:
1423
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/11/2008
Field of Education
0403 - Building
AQF Level
Course in
Nominal Hours
580
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Partial Exemption to Recognised Trades Course (3211)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

NOTE: Certificate I pre-apprenticeship programs are for the delivery of pre-apprenticeships for regional and remote areas only. Training providers can apply to the Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD) to deliver this program.

This course has been developed to align with the BCP03 Plumbing and Services Industry Training Package and comply with the Business Rules for Pre-Apprenticeships as determined by the Department of Education and Training. It will provide an established pathway to an apprenticeship in General Plumbing and Gas.

Schedule
1.

All units of competency must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W1260 BCPCM2011A Apply first aid in the workplace 24 Unit of competency
W1353 BCGCO2003B Carry out concreting to simple forms 24 Unit of competency
W1251 BCPCM2002A Carry out interactive workplace communication 12 Unit of competency
W1256 BCPCM2007A Carry out levelling 12 Unit of competency
W1252 BCPCM2003A Carry out OH&S requirements 32 Unit of competency
W1257 BCPCM2008A Cut and join sheet metal 16 Unit of competency
W1258 BCPCM2009A Cut with oxy-LPG/acetylene 8 Unit of competency
W1265 BCPCM3003A Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping 8 Unit of competency
W1254 BCPCM2005A Handle and store plumbing materials 12 Unit of competency
W1259 BCPCM2010A Mark out materials 16 Unit of competency
W1253 BCPCM2004A Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities 12 Unit of competency
W1255 BCPCM2006A Use plumbing hand and power tools 16 Unit of competency
W1262 BCPCM2013A Weld using arc welding equipment 8 Unit of competency
W1261 BCPCM2012A Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment 8 Unit of competency
W1250 BCPCM2001A Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector 16 Unit of competency
W1937 BCPRF2001A Work safely on roofs 20 Unit of competency
2.

Technical and Development Units

All units of competency must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W1815 BCGCM2002B Carry out excavation 16 Unit of competency
C3513 BSBCMN102A Complete daily work activities 20 Unit of competency
C3512 BSBCMN101A Prepare for work 30 Unit of competency
W2823 AURC251356A Read in the workplace 12 Unit of competency
W1904 BCGVE1002B Undertake a basic construction project 24 Unit of competency
W1906 BCGVE1004B Undertake basic estimation and costing 14 Unit of competency
W2824 AURC251677A Use numbers in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
3.

Work placement and Project Units of Competency

All units of competency must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
50647 Undertake a Basic Project - 1 40 Module
50648 Undertake a Basic Project - 2 40 Module
50649 Undertake a Basic Project - 3 40 Module
50650 Undertake a Work Placement - 1 40 Module
50651 Undertake a Work Placement - 2 40 Module
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
1415 51493 Course In General Plumbing and Gas Fitting (Pre-Apprenticeship) Accredited course
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of WA Department of Education and Training on behalf of the Crown.

2. The proponent for this course is Swan TAFE on behalf of the WA Department of Education and Training . This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia . It has been placed on the National Register as code 51991.

3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Education and Training or the Portfolio Officer, METS CSSN TAFEWA Swan, telephone (08) 9442 8341.

*** Certificate I pre-apprenticeship programs are for the delivery of pre-apprenticeships for regional and remote areas only. Training providers can apply to the Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD) to deliver this program.
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