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Panel Beating Pre-Apprenticeship
Panel Beating Pre-Apprenticeship
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
WC10
WC10
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
317
317
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 five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF460 | AURVEN2001 | Apply environmental regulations and best practice in the body repair industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF032 | AURASA2002 | Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF011 | AURAFA2002 | Read in an automotive workplace | 12 | Unit of competency |
| WF421 | AURTTK2002 | Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF021 | AURAMA2001 | Work effectively with others | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group I Vehicle Tint Specialist Elective Units
Three (3) units from one specialist stream must be completed.
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.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF475 | AURVTG2006 | Apply window tinting | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF466 | AURVTA2001 | Prepare vehicle, components and equipment for customer use | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF555 | AURVTT2003 | Remove and replace vehicle interior trim components | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. General Elective Units
Up to five (5) units may be chosen from the elective units list.
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.
4. 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 |
5. Group A Auto Body Repair Specialist Elective Units
Three (3) units from one specialist stream must be completed.
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.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF485 | AURVTN2002 | Carry out panel repairs | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WF486 | AURVTN2003 | Carry out pre-repair vehicle body operations | 24 | Unit of competency |
| WF502 | AURVTN3016 | Repair body panels incorporating filler | 30 | Unit of competency |
6. Group B Paint-Less Dent Repair Specialist Elective Units
Three (3) units from one specialist stream must be completed.
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.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF541 | AURVTP3020 | Carry out denibbing, buffing and polishing | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WF499 | AURVTN3013 | Carry out paint-less dent repairs | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WF555 | AURVTT2003 | Remove and replace vehicle interior trim components | 20 | Unit of competency |
7. Group C Automotive Painting Specialist Elective Units
Three (3) units from one specialist stream must be completed.
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.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF520 | AURVTP2001 | Apply paint removal methods | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF522 | AURVTP2003 | Prepare spray painting materials and equipment | 24 | Unit of competency |
| WF525 | AURVTP2006 | Prepare vehicle components for paint repairs | 40 | Unit of competency |
8. Group D Automotive Trimming Specialist Elective Units
Three (3) units from one specialist stream must be completed.
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.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF554 | AURVTT2002 | Carry out trim repairs and alterations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WF555 | AURVTT2003 | Remove and replace vehicle interior trim components | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF556 | AURVTT2004 | Trim vehicle components | 68 | Unit of competency |
9. Group E Automotive Glazing Specialist Elective Units
Three (3) units from one specialist stream must be completed.
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.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF473 | AURVTG2004 | Remove and install direct glazed windscreens | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF478 | AURVTG3009 | Remove and install fixed body glass | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WF471 | AURVTG2002 | Remove and install rubber glazed windscreens | 20 | Unit of competency |
10. Group F Automotive Dismantling Specialist Elective Units
Three (3) units from one specialist stream must be completed.
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.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF465 | AURVLN2001 | Apply legal requirements for vehicle dismantlers | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF497 | AURVTN2037 | Disassemble and test vehicle units and components | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF490 | AURVTN2007 | Remove salvageable components | 20 | Unit of competency |
11. Group G Automotive Detailing Specialist Elective Units
Three (3) units from one specialist stream must be completed.
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.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF560 | AURVTT2008 | Clean and finish vehicle interior trim and seats | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF491 | AURVTN2008 | Clean vehicle body and door cavities | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF466 | AURVTA2001 | Prepare vehicle, components and equipment for customer use | 20 | Unit of competency |
12. Group H Vehicle Body Assembling Specialist Elective Units
Three (3) units from one specialist stream must be completed.
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.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF561 | AURVTT2009 | Remove and replace seats and internal fittings | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF098 | AURETR2042 | Remove, refit and test electrical componentry for operation following body repair activities | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF487 | AURVTN2004 | Remove, replace and realign bolt-on panels, sections and fittings | 58 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB78 | Pre-Apprenticeship - Panel Beating | Pathway |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA31 | Panel Beating 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.