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Metal Fabrication App 3b (Weld)
Metal Fabrication App 3b (Weld)
Module
National Code
State Code
86598
86598
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
Nominal Hours
72
Description
To provide apprentices with an understanding of the
Theoretical Principles of Trade Drawing, Trade
Calculations, Fabrication Techniques, Manual Metal
Arc Welding and Gas Metal Arc Welding of steel and
metallurgy of steels.
To supplement employer provided practical skills
development in fabrication and welding.
Theoretical Principles of Trade Drawing, Trade
Calculations, Fabrication Techniques, Manual Metal
Arc Welding and Gas Metal Arc Welding of steel and
metallurgy of steels.
To supplement employer provided practical skills
development in fabrication and welding.
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Evidence Guide
Examination 100% Internal Practical
Assessment 100%
Day Release
End of semester examinations in Welding and Welding
elective modules.
Correspondence
9 assignments and examination plus attendance at Intensive Training Course.
Metal Fabrication 2B Suggested
Hours
Welding Module W14 (Metallurgy) 16 Welding Module W16 (GMAW
Advanced) 16 Welding Module W17 (MMAW
Advanced) 16
Elective Modules (only 1 required)
Welding Module W18 (Hardfacing & Cast Iron)
Welding Module W19 (GTAW Advanced) 16
Welding Module W20 (Submerged Arc)
Welding Module W21 (Fuel Gas Advanced)
Stage 3B (Weld) Assessment/Tutorials 8
1 hour objective examination
Examination
Welding (inc Modules W14, W16, W17) 1.5 hours objective examination
Welding Elective
30 minute objective examination
Practical Assessment
Average percentage by continuous assessment of all
workshop components.
Certificate of Trade Studies (CTS)
To be eligible for the CTS an apprentice must obtain
a pass standard in the CTS percentage for each
stage.
The following formula is used to determine the CTS percent.
CTS % = 0.75 (Welding Theory) + 0.25 (Elective
Theory)
Assessment 100%
Day Release
End of semester examinations in Welding and Welding
elective modules.
Correspondence
9 assignments and examination plus attendance at Intensive Training Course.
Metal Fabrication 2B Suggested
Hours
Welding Module W14 (Metallurgy) 16 Welding Module W16 (GMAW
Advanced) 16 Welding Module W17 (MMAW
Advanced) 16
Elective Modules (only 1 required)
Welding Module W18 (Hardfacing & Cast Iron)
Welding Module W19 (GTAW Advanced) 16
Welding Module W20 (Submerged Arc)
Welding Module W21 (Fuel Gas Advanced)
Stage 3B (Weld) Assessment/Tutorials 8
1 hour objective examination
Examination
Welding (inc Modules W14, W16, W17) 1.5 hours objective examination
Welding Elective
30 minute objective examination
Practical Assessment
Average percentage by continuous assessment of all
workshop components.
Certificate of Trade Studies (CTS)
To be eligible for the CTS an apprentice must obtain
a pass standard in the CTS percentage for each
stage.
The following formula is used to determine the CTS percent.
CTS % = 0.75 (Welding Theory) + 0.25 (Elective
Theory)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2826 | Metal Fabrication | Accredited course |