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Metal Fabrication App 3a (Fab)
Metal Fabrication App 3a (Fab)
Module
National Code
State Code
85318
85318
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030713 - Metal Casting And Patternmaking
Nominal Hours
144
Description
To provide apprentices with an understanding of the
Theoretical Principles of Trade Drawing, Trade
Calculations, Fabrication Techniques, Gas Metal Arc
Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding on non-ferrous
metals.
To supplement employer provided practical skills development in fabrication and
welding.
Theoretical Principles of Trade Drawing, Trade
Calculations, Fabrication Techniques, Gas Metal Arc
Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding on non-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%
Day Release
End of semester examinations in Fabrication, Drawing
and Welding modules.
Correspondence
9 assignments and examination plus attendance at Intensive Training Course.
Metal Fabrication 3B Suggested
Hours
Fabrication Module F14 (Aluminium Fabrication) 16
Fabrication Module F15 (Stainless Steel Fab) 16
Drawing Module D10 (Building Framework) 22
Welding Module W15 (Aluminium & Stainless
Steel) 10 Welding Module W8 (GMAW Vert
Tech) 34
Stage 3A (Fab) Assessment/Tutorials 8
Examinations
Fabrication (inc Modules F14, F15) 1 hour objective examination
Drawing (Module D10)
1 hour drawing examination 50%
drawing folio 50%
Welding (Module W15)
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 % = 0.4 (Fabrication Theory) + 0.4 (Drawing)
+ 0.2 (Welding Theory).
Assessment 100%
Day Release
End of semester examinations in Fabrication, Drawing
and Welding modules.
Correspondence
9 assignments and examination plus attendance at Intensive Training Course.
Metal Fabrication 3B Suggested
Hours
Fabrication Module F14 (Aluminium Fabrication) 16
Fabrication Module F15 (Stainless Steel Fab) 16
Drawing Module D10 (Building Framework) 22
Welding Module W15 (Aluminium & Stainless
Steel) 10 Welding Module W8 (GMAW Vert
Tech) 34
Stage 3A (Fab) Assessment/Tutorials 8
Examinations
Fabrication (inc Modules F14, F15) 1 hour objective examination
Drawing (Module D10)
1 hour drawing examination 50%
drawing folio 50%
Welding (Module W15)
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 % = 0.4 (Fabrication Theory) + 0.4 (Drawing)
+ 0.2 (Welding Theory).
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2826 | Metal Fabrication | Accredited course |