Pathway Outline
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Pre-Apprenticeship - Vehicle Painting
Pre-Apprenticeship - Vehicle Painting
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
WA36
WA36
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
20/12/2011
20/12/2011
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
16/01/2006
16/01/2006
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
2.00
2.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2011
20/12/2011
Nominal Hours
600
600
Description
This training program leads to the completion of Automotive Vehicle Painting Pre-Apprenticeship Pathway WA36 and the AUR05 Automotive, Retail Service and Repair Training Package qualification AUR20905 Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Body.
Packaging Rules
1. Core Units
The following unit must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2828 | AURC270103A | Apply safe working practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Vehicle Body Inventory Units
Eight units to be completed
Note: The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
Note: The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5162 | AURV229603AA | Apply acrylic lacquer refinishing materials | 24 | Unit of competency |
| W5165 | AURV229803AA | Apply fundamental colour matching techniques | 24 | Unit of competency |
| W5161 | AURV229503A | Apply paint removal methods | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5168 | AURV230449A | Apply paint touch-up techniques | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W5166 | AURV230203A | Apply rust prevention and sound deadening materials | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W5163 | AURV229608A | Carry out masking procedures | 32 | Unit of competency |
| W5164 | AURV229749A | Prepare spray painting materials and equipment | 24 | Unit of competency |
| W5167 | AURV230349A | Prepare vehicle components for paint repairs | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units
Three units to be completed
Note: The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units
Note: The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5181 | AURV231809CA | Clean and polish vehicle exterior paint | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5244 | AURV371481A | Implement and monitor environmental regulations and best practice in the body repair industry | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W5218 | AURV329649A | Prepare substrate for refinishing | 32 | Unit of competency |
| W5175 | AURV231649A | Prepare vehicle/component/equipment for customer use | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5176 | AURV231786AA | Wash/clean vehicle body and door cavities | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5177 | AURV231786BA | Wash/clean vehicle engine and engine compartment | 20 | Unit of competency |
4. Work Placement/Supervised Skills Practice
In addition to the units specified for the qualification, some of the following units may be included. The total nominal hours for the qualification plus Supervised Skills Practice/Work Placement hours must not exceed 600 hours.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y0303 | Y0303 | Supervised Skills Practice 1 | 40 | Module |
| Y0300 | Supervised Skills Practice 2 | 40 | Module | |
| Y0281 | Work Placement 1 | 40 | Module | |
| Y0282 | Work Placement 2 | 40 | Module | |
| Y0283 | Work Placement 3 | 40 | Module |
5. Environmental Core Units
A minimum of one (1) of the following units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5256 | AURC272003A | Apply environmental regulations and best practice in a workplace or business | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5258 | AURV271403A | Apply environmental regulations and best practice in the body repair industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5026 | AURT271781A | Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the automotive mechanical industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB06 | SAL Kickstart Pre-Apprenticeship - Vehicle Painting | Pathway |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB77 | Pre-Apprenticeship - Vehicle Painting | Pathway |
Note
This training program has been created as a pathway of the Training Package AUR05 qualification AUR20905, on 17/6/2009.
This qualification/pathway is the copyright of DEEWR and should be consulted for full description of requirements
Further information on this training program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Product Information Services, Department of Education & Training, Tel: 08 9264 4621.
WA36 has been renamed as Spray Painting, and the ouline has been amended in response to Swan TAFE's request, 3/9/2009.
This qualification/pathway is the copyright of DEEWR and should be consulted for full description of requirements
Further information on this training program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Product Information Services, Department of Education & Training, Tel: 08 9264 4621.
WA36 has been renamed as Spray Painting, and the ouline has been amended in response to Swan TAFE's request, 3/9/2009.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
