Pathway Outline

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Pre-Apprenticeship - Mechanical (Plant Mechanic)

Pre-Apprenticeship - Mechanical (Plant Mechanic)

Pathway
National Code
State Code
WA20
DTWD Status
Replaced
Associated Qualification
Certificate I in Engineering
National Code
MEM10105
State Code
W231
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
27/09/2011
Field of Education
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
19/09/2006
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Version
2.00
Current Release Date
27/09/2011
Nominal Hours
600
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 PROGRAM REPLACES WT21 PRE-APPRENTICESHIP (MECHANICAL- PLANT MECHANIC)
This training program leads to the completion of Pre-Apprenticeship Mechanical - Plant Mechanic Pathway WA20 and MEM05 Metals and Engineering Training Package qualification MEM10105 Certificate I Engineering.

Packaging Rules
1. Core units
Complete ALL Core uints
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5502 MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment 4 Unit of competency
W5531 MEM15024A Apply quality procedures 4 Unit of competency
W5601 MEM18055B Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components 27 Unit of competency
W5418 MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 36 Unit of competency
W5568 MEM18024B Maintain engine cooling systems 18 Unit of competency
W5451 MEM16006A Organise and communicate information 18 Unit of competency
S7596 MEM05006C Perform brazing and or silver soldering 18 Unit of competency
W5449 MEM12024A Perform computations 27 Unit of competency
W5492 MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
W5333 MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 18 Unit of competency
W5302 MEM05001B Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components 36 Unit of competency
W5512 MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task 4 Unit of competency
W5466 MEM11011B Undertake manual handling 18 Unit of competency
W5563 MEM18001C Use hand tools 18 Unit of competency
W5574 MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations 18 Unit of competency
W5548 MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment 4 Unit of competency
2. Support units
Complete the following units. Units from other endorsed Training Packages or accredited course may be used to provide language/literacy/numeracy development and/or support in place of the units listed below.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
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
W2824 AURC251677A Use numbers in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
3. Work placement/Project units.
Complete ALL of the following units.
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
WT21 Pre-Apprenticeship Mechanical Plant Mechanic Pathway
Note
This training program replaces WT21 Pre-apprenticeship (Mechanical - Plant Mechanic).

This training program was created on 11/09/2008, by METS CSSN as a pathway of MEM Certificate I Engineering.
Further information on this program may be obtained by contacting the METS CSSN on 9442 8356 murray.warren@swantafe.wa.edu.au

The units 50647, 50648, 50649, 50550, 50651 have been developed for use in pre-apprenticeship programs in WA. These units should NOT be included in other training programs without first obtaining permission from the manager of the METS CSSN.

Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
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