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Metal Fabrication App 1a
Metal Fabrication App 1a
Module
National Code
State Code
85293
85293
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
Nominal Hours
144
Description
To provide apprentices with an understanding of the
basic Theoretical Principles of Trade Drawing, Trade
Calculations, Fabrication Techniques, Manual Metal
Arc-Welding and Oxygen/Acetylene-Cutting of ferrous
metals.
To supplement employer-provided practical skills development, in fabrication
and welding.
basic Theoretical Principles of Trade Drawing, Trade
Calculations, Fabrication Techniques, Manual Metal
Arc-Welding and Oxygen/Acetylene-Cutting of ferrous
metals.
To supplement employer-provided practical skills development, in fabrication
and welding.
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Evidence Guide
Examination 100%
Internal Practical Assessment 100%
Metal Fabrication 1A Suggested
Hours
Fabrication Module F1 (Induction) 8 Fabrication Module F2
(Marking-Out) 20 Fabrication Module F3 (Sheared
Plates) 10 Fabrication Module F4 (Flame-Cut
Plates) 12 Drawing Module D1 (Orthogonal
Projection) 20 Drawing Module D2 (Structural
Sections) 14 Welding Module W1
(Oxy-Cutting) 22 Welding Module W2 (Manual Metal
Arc-Welding) 30
Stage 1A - Assessment/Tutorials 8
Examinations
Fabrication (including Modules F1, F3, F4) One-hour objective examination
Drawing (including Modules D1, D2)
One-hour drawing examination (50%) and drawing folio
(50%)
Welding (including Modules W1, W2) One-hour 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 % = 0.3 (Fabrication Theory) + 0.4 (Drawing) + 0.3 (Welding Theory)
Internal Practical Assessment 100%
Metal Fabrication 1A Suggested
Hours
Fabrication Module F1 (Induction) 8 Fabrication Module F2
(Marking-Out) 20 Fabrication Module F3 (Sheared
Plates) 10 Fabrication Module F4 (Flame-Cut
Plates) 12 Drawing Module D1 (Orthogonal
Projection) 20 Drawing Module D2 (Structural
Sections) 14 Welding Module W1
(Oxy-Cutting) 22 Welding Module W2 (Manual Metal
Arc-Welding) 30
Stage 1A - Assessment/Tutorials 8
Examinations
Fabrication (including Modules F1, F3, F4) One-hour objective examination
Drawing (including Modules D1, D2)
One-hour drawing examination (50%) and drawing folio
(50%)
Welding (including Modules W1, W2) One-hour 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 % = 0.3 (Fabrication Theory) + 0.4 (Drawing) + 0.3 (Welding Theory)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3702 | Aboriginal Trade Course - Commonwealth | Accredited course | |
| 2802 | Metal Fabrication | Accredited course | |
| 2826 | Metal Fabrication | Accredited course | |
| 1100 | Metal Fabrication.welding.sheetmetal | Accredited course | |
| 4831 | Certificate III in Metal Furniture | Accredited course | |
| 0730 | Pre-trade Studies | Accredited course | |
| 3259 | Pre-vocational Studies and Metal Trades | Accredited course | |
| 2998 | Vehicle Body Building.metal Fabrication.welding | Accredited course |