Pathway Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:11 AM AWST
22/07/2026 8:11 AM AWST
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Automotive Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship
Automotive Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
WC04
WC04
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
17/01/2013
17/01/2013
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
11/07/2013
11/07/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Version
1.00
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
17/01/2013
Nominal Hours
297
297
Description
The aim of this pre-apprenticeship is to provide learners with industry specific training to gain skills, knowledge and behaviours to enable transition into an indentured apprenticeship.
Packaging Rules
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 16 units of competency, consisting of:
- ten (10) core units plus
- six (6) elective units, of which:
- up to six (6) elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
- up to three (3) elective units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package, another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
- ten (10) core units plus
- six (6) elective units, of which:
- up to six (6) elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
- up to three (3) elective units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package, another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF007 | AURAEA2002 | Apply environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF032 | AURASA2002 | Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF086 | AURETR2006 | Carry out soldering of electrical wiring and circuits | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF087 | AURETR2007 | Demonstrate knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WF095 | AURETR2015 | Inspect and service batteries | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF091 | AURETR2011 | Install and test basic ancillary electrical components | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF089 | AURETR2009 | Install, test and repair vehicle lighting and wiring systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF088 | AURETR2008 | Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WF092 | AURETR2012 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WF081 | AURETK2002 | Use and maintain automotive electrical test equipment | 18 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Up to six (6) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Workplacement Coordination Modules
The following form part of the pre-apprenticeship program.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WP096 | WP096 | Pre-apprenticeship Work Placement Coordination 1 (placement arranged) | 0 | Module |
| WP097 | WP097 | Pre-apprenticeship Work Placement Coordination 2 (commenced) | 0 | Module |
| WP098 | WP098 | Pre-apprenticeship Work Placement Coordination 3 (mid-point) | 0 | Module |
| WP099 | WP099 | Pre-apprenticeship Work Placement Coordination 4 (completed) | 0 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB71 | Pre-Apprenticeship (Automotive Electrical) | Pathway |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA25 | Automotive Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship | Pathway |
Note
1. The WA Pre-apprenticeship Program Business Rules provide for details on the requirements of the program. The business rules also outlines the amount of workplace experience a student is to undertake and RTO responsibilities in relation to pre-apprenticeship work placement.
2. The set of work placement coordination modules should be used to indicate that the RTO has undertaken and completed its responsibilities for establishing and monitoring work placements for each pre-apprentice student.
3. RTOs should report students in each module as each phase of the work placement is achieved.
4. The student does not incur course fees for the work placement modules as the nominal hours value for each of these modules is zero.
5. The Department of Training and Workforce Development will use the work placement coordination units reported for each pre-apprentice to monitor, and trigger funding for, RTO efforts in establishing and monitoring work placements.
6. The work placement coordination modules do not represent the amount of workplace experience a student must undertake.
7. The work placement coordination modules are non-assessable and do not specify skill and knowledge requirements.
8. Work placement coordination modules should only be reported as outcome “Non-assessable - satisfactorily completed” (NA for State Training Providers; 4 for private training providers).
9. The work placement coordination modules are to be used for the WA Pre-apprenticeship Program and not to be used for any other purpose.
Please refer to the WA Pre-apprenticeship Program Business Rules 2015 for details on the requirements of the program.
2. The set of work placement coordination modules should be used to indicate that the RTO has undertaken and completed its responsibilities for establishing and monitoring work placements for each pre-apprentice student.
3. RTOs should report students in each module as each phase of the work placement is achieved.
4. The student does not incur course fees for the work placement modules as the nominal hours value for each of these modules is zero.
5. The Department of Training and Workforce Development will use the work placement coordination units reported for each pre-apprentice to monitor, and trigger funding for, RTO efforts in establishing and monitoring work placements.
6. The work placement coordination modules do not represent the amount of workplace experience a student must undertake.
7. The work placement coordination modules are non-assessable and do not specify skill and knowledge requirements.
8. Work placement coordination modules should only be reported as outcome “Non-assessable - satisfactorily completed” (NA for State Training Providers; 4 for private training providers).
9. The work placement coordination modules are to be used for the WA Pre-apprenticeship Program and not to be used for any other purpose.
Please refer to the WA Pre-apprenticeship Program Business Rules 2015 for details on the requirements of the program.
Entry Requirements
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.