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Certificate I in Trades Assistant
Certificate I in Trades Assistant
51405
0170
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Description
This course has been developed to provide an entry-level program for people with disabilities, particularly those with intellectual disabilities who may wish to pursue employment or further training in the automotive, building and construction, furniture making and metals trades.
This course is also suitable for other students whose educational achievement may not allow them to successfully apply for entry into existing pre-apprenticeship, traineeship or apprenticeship programs.
Schedule
1.
GENERIC CORE
It is recommended that the generic core and the accompanying skills support practice units of competence be completed before the work placement units of competence are commenced.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4419 | PRMCMN101A | Follow workplace safety arrangements | 10 | Unit of competency |
| W1432 | AURCT20002A | Perform routine housekeeping duties | 8 | Unit of competency |
| S2722 | RTC1801A | Prepare for work | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C3516 | BSBCMN105A | Use business equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1356 | MEM18.1AB | Use hand tools | 18 | Unit of competency |
2.
CORE
Students must complete the following Skills Support modules attached to each unit of competence in Group 01.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51486 | Skills Support - Follow workplace safety arrangements | 3 | Module | |
| 51485 | Skills Support - Perform routine housekeeping duties | 2 | Module | |
| 51484 | Skills Support - Prepare for Work | 8 | Module | |
| 51487 | Skills Support - Use business equipment | 6 | Module | |
| 51488 | Skills Support - Use hand tools | 5 | Module |
3.
WORK PLACEMENT CORE
Students must complete the following.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0204 | MEM1.4FA | Plan to undertake a routine task | 1 | Unit of competency |
| 51489 | Skills Support - Plan to undertake a routine task | 9 | Module | |
| 51490 | Work Placement | 40 | Module |
4.
AUTOMOTIVE STREAM - ELECTIVES
Students choosing this stream must complete at least one (1) elective from the list below. The nominal duration of the elective(s) chosen is not to exceed 50 hours.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1229 | AURCR20001A | Apply safe working practices | 18 | Unit of competency |
| 51470 | Assist tradeperson in maintenance and component service operations | 30 | Module | |
| 51469 | Assist tradeperson in preparing a vehicle/component for customer use | 30 | Module | |
| S2720 | RTC1302A | Assist with routine maintenance of machinery and equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E1000 | AUR00108A | Carry out maintenance and/or component servicing operations | 18 | Unit of competency |
| E1207 | AUR37927A | Identify automotive parts/ components/accessories | 36 | Unit of competency |
| S2717 | RTC1201A | Maintain the workplace | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2719 | RTC1301A | Operate basic machinery and equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M0213 | MEM2.9C10A | Perform computer operations | 18 | Unit of competency |
| E1179 | AUR31649A | Prepare vehicle/component/equipment for customer use | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W1544 | AUR70278B | Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment | 18 | Unit of competency |
5.
ELECTIVES
Students choosing the Automotive stream must also complete at least one (1) additional Elective Skills Practice module. The nominal value of these modules is not to exceed the normal value of the elective(s) chosen.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51471 | Elective Skills Practice I | 18 | Module | |
| 51472 | Elective Skills Practice II | 30 | Module | |
| 51473 | Elective Skills Practice III | 36 | Module | |
| 51474 | Elective Skills Practice IV | 46 | Module | |
| 51475 | Elective Skills Practice V | 48 | Module |
6.
METALS AND ENGINEERING STREAM - ELECTIVES
Students choosing this stream must complete at least one (1) elective from the list below. The nominal duration of the elective(s) chosen is not to exceed 50 hours.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0202 | MEM1.2FA | Apply principles of Occupational Health & Safety in work environment | 1 | Unit of competency |
| S2720 | RTC1302A | Assist with routine maintenance of machinery and equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2717 | RTC1201A | Maintain the workplace | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2719 | RTC1301A | Operate basic machinery and equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M0213 | MEM2.9C10A | Perform computer operations | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0411 | MEM18.2AA | Use power tools/hand held operations | 18 | Unit of competency |
7.
ELECTIVES
Students choosing the Metals and Engineering stream must also complete at least one (1) additional Elective Skills Practice module. The nominal value of these modules is not to exceed the normal value of the elective(s) chosen.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51483 | Elective Skills Practice IX | 48 | Module | |
| 51480 | Elective Skills Practice VI | 18 | Module | |
| 51481 | Elective Skills Practice VII | 30 | Module | |
| 51482 | Elective Skills Practice VIII | 36 | Module |
8.
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION STREAM - CORE
Students choosing this stream must complete the following.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51478 | Elective Skills Practice VII - Follow OH&S Policies and Procedures | 20 | Module | |
| W1809 | BCGCM1001B | Follow OHS policies and procedures | 32 | Unit of competency |
9.
ELECTIVES
Students choosing the Building & Construction stream must also complete one (1) elective from the list below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51476 | Assist in handling construction materials | 30 | Module | |
| 51477 | Supervised use of basic construction tools and equipment | 30 | Module |
10.
ELECTIVE
In addition to the Elective chosen in the Building & Construction stream (Group 09) the following Elective Skills Practice module must be achieved.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51479 | Elective Skills Practice XI | 30 | Module |
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VET Info Notes
2. The proponent for this course is TAFEWA Great Southern College on behalf of the WA Department of Training and Employment. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 51405.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training and Employment or the METS CSSN Portfolio Officer, TAFEWA Swan College, PO Box 1336, MIDLAND WA 6936, telephone (08) 9442 8301.
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