Pathway Outline
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Pre-Apprentice Fabrication Heavy
Pre-Apprentice Fabrication Heavy
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
WT18
WT18
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/02/2007
05/02/2007
Field of Education
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
1 Semester
Nominal Hours
600
600
Accredited Date
30/01/2007
30/01/2007
Expiry Date
31/01/2010
31/01/2010
Description
This course will provide the learner with practical skills and knowledge used in the Fabrication (Heavy) sector of the industry. Learners will be able to practice the skills ad knowledge learnt through a structured work placement program and project based delivery outlined in the course structure. Successful completion of the course will give the learner an opportunity to gain an apprenticeship in the relevant trade within the industry sector. AQF levels 1, 2 and 3 units of competence have been used to develop the course so that maximum articulation can occur into a MEM30305 Certificate III in Engineering-Fabrication Trade.
Packaging Rules
1. MANDATORY UNITS:
Select all units in this group.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5502 | MEM13014A | Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment | 4 | Unit of competency |
| W5418 | MEM09002B | Interpret technical drawing | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W5449 | MEM12024A | Perform computations | 27 | Unit of competency |
| W5492 | MEM12023A | Perform engineering measurements | 48 | Unit of competency |
| W5563 | MEM18001C | Use hand tools | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5574 | MEM18002B | Use power tools/hand held operations | 18 | Unit of competency |
2. SPECIALISATION UNITS:
Select all units in this group.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5331 | MEM05005B | Carry out mechanical cutting | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5498 | MEM12006B | Mark off/out (general engineering) | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W5333 | MEM05007C | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5326 | MEM05050B | Perform routine gas metal arc welding | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5294 | MEM05012C | Perform routine manual metal arc welding | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5325 | MEM05004C | Perform routine oxy acetylene welding | 18 | Unit of competency |
3. METALS AND ENGINEERING PROJECT:
Select all units in this group.
Delivery Strategy
The Pre apprentice program is designed for holistic delivery and assessment. The project based units will ensure the delivery strategies incorporate the mandatory units and the elective units. The following will apply:
- Metals and Engineering Project 1 (incorporating mandatory units)
- Metals and Engineering Project 2 (incorporating mandatory and specialisation units)
- Metals and Engineering Project 3 (Holistic assessed final project incorporating mandatory and specialisation units and employability skills within a simulated workplace).
The Work Placement units will require the RTO to:
- Ensure the workplace has been inspected and has appropriate OH&S procedures in place and a range of suitable resources
- Ensure evidence of competence is gathered by the host employer and the learner that is related to the units they have undertaken in the RTO
- a minimum of one visit to the workplace to mentor the learner and liaise with the supervisor
Gathering of evidence related to employability skills incorporated within Metals and Engineering Project 3 and Work Placement 2.
Delivery Strategy
The Pre apprentice program is designed for holistic delivery and assessment. The project based units will ensure the delivery strategies incorporate the mandatory units and the elective units. The following will apply:
- Metals and Engineering Project 1 (incorporating mandatory units)
- Metals and Engineering Project 2 (incorporating mandatory and specialisation units)
- Metals and Engineering Project 3 (Holistic assessed final project incorporating mandatory and specialisation units and employability skills within a simulated workplace).
The Work Placement units will require the RTO to:
- Ensure the workplace has been inspected and has appropriate OH&S procedures in place and a range of suitable resources
- Ensure evidence of competence is gathered by the host employer and the learner that is related to the units they have undertaken in the RTO
- a minimum of one visit to the workplace to mentor the learner and liaise with the supervisor
Gathering of evidence related to employability skills incorporated within Metals and Engineering Project 3 and Work Placement 2.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85451 | Metals and Engineering Project 2 | 60 | Module | |
| 85452 | Metals and Engineering Project 3 | 80 | Module | |
| 85450 | Metals and Engineering Project 1 | 60 | Module | |
| 85457 | Metals and Engineering Work Placement 1 | 60 | Module | |
| 85458 | Metals and Engineering Work Placement 2 | 60 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS78 | Pre Apprentice (Fabrication - Boilermaking) | Pathway | |
| MS81 | Pre Apprentice (Fabrication - Welding) | Pathway |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA22 | Pre-Apprenticeship - Fabrication (Heavy) | Pathway |
Note
1. This course is the copyright of the Western Australian Department of Training and Employment on behalf of the Crown or SWAN COLLEGE OF TAFE.
2. The proponent for this course is SWAN COLLEGE OF TAFE on behalf of the WA Department of Training and Employment. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 51717.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training and Employment or the Manager METS CSSN C/- SWAN COLLEGE OF TAFE PO Box 1336 MIDLAND WA 6936, telephone (08) 9442 8356.
2. The proponent for this course is SWAN COLLEGE OF TAFE on behalf of the WA Department of Training and Employment. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 51717.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training and Employment or the Manager METS CSSN C/- SWAN COLLEGE OF TAFE PO Box 1336 MIDLAND WA 6936, telephone (08) 9442 8356.
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