Pathway Outline
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Avionics Pre-Apprenticeship
Avionics Pre-Apprenticeship
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
WC32
WC32
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
23/08/2013
23/08/2013
Field of Education
0315 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology
0315 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
08/05/2012
08/05/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
2.00
2.00
Current Release Date
23/08/2013
23/08/2013
Nominal Hours
520
520
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
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC037 | MEA105C | Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W8316 | MEA117A | Apply self in the aviation maintenance environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W8309 | MEA108B | Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W8308 | MEA107B | Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W8305 | MEA101B | Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W8310 | MEA109B | Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W8306 | MEA103B | Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
Avionic Specialisation:
- three (3) units from Elective Group A and
- one (1) unit from either Group B or Group C
- three (3) units from Elective Group A and
- one (1) unit from either Group B or Group C
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8379 | MEA239B | Fabricate aircraft electrical looms and harnesses | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W8378 | MEA238B | Perform routine removal and installation of miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W8380 | MEA240B | Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Avionic Specialisation:
- three (3) units from Elective Group A and
- one (1) unit from either Group B or Group C
- three (3) units from Elective Group A and
- one (1) unit from either Group B or Group C
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8427 | MEA329B | Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft basic hydraulic and pneumatic components or parts | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W8429 | MEA331B | Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft gas turbine engine components or parts | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W8430 | MEA332B | Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft mechanical components or parts | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W8428 | MEA330B | Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft non-primary structural removable components or parts and internal fittings | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W8431 | MEA333B | Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft piston engine components or parts | 60 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
Avionic Specialisation:
- three (3) units from Elective Group A and
- one (1) unit from either Group B or Group C
- three (3) units from Elective Group A and
- one (1) unit from either Group B or Group C
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8455 | MEA407B | Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural non-metallic components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W8454 | MEA406B | Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural sheetmetal components | 60 | Unit of competency |
5. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB67 | Avionics Pre-Apprenticeship | Pathway |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA61 | Avionics 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
Not applicable.