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Pre Apprentice (Plumbing and Gasfitting)

Pre Apprentice (Plumbing and Gasfitting)

Pathway
National Code
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State Code
NS18
DTWD Status
Replaced
Associated Qualification
Certificate I in Construction
National Code
BCG10198
State Code
N010
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
08/10/1998
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Approved Date
02/11/1999
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Version
1.00
Current Release Date
08/10/1998
Nominal Hours
600
Description
Packaging Rules
1.
GENERAL CORE
Learners commencing in 2003 complete ALL CORE from group below. Learners enrolled in NS18 need to complete BCG1000A, BCG1001a, BCG1003a and BCG1011a within a Plumbing environment context. Through either Credit transfers/RPL or Exemptions, the learner who successfully completes all assessment requirements within this pathway will meet the pass requirements of the first stage in 1412 Certificate III in Plumbing and Gasfitting.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
N0075 BCG1000A Carry out interactive workplace communication 16 Unit of competency
N0079 BCG1004A Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
N0076 BCG1001A Carry out OH&S requirements 32 Unit of competency
N0083 BCG1011A Handle construction materials and safely dispose of waste 8 Unit of competency
N0077 BCG1002A Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
N0078 BCG1003A Read and interpret plans 32 Unit of competency
N0080 BCG1005A Use hand and power tools 40 Unit of competency
N0082 BCG1008A Use simple levelling devices 8 Unit of competency
N0081 BCG1006A Use small plant and equipment 12 Unit of competency
2.
SPECIFIC CORE - Learners commencing in 2003 to complete core from group below. Learners must complete all modules in group 02 and competencies.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
N0648 Apply First Aid in the Workplace (Part 1 of 2 N0608) 15 Module
M1193 Basic Combustion, Flueing and Exhaust Principles 3 Module
N0562 BCS3021A Carry Out Levelling 12 Module
N0563 BCS3022A Carry Out Simple Forms of Concreting Associated With Plumbing Work 6 Module
N0588 Cut and Joint Sheet Metal (Part 1 of 2 N0647) 12 Module
N0831 Develop Plumbing Skills 16 Module
90350 Electrical Theory 8 Module
N0084 BCG1007A Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 16 Unit of competency
N0596 Fabricate and Install Non-ferrous Pressure Piping 8 Module
83385 Fit Off and Make Final Connections to Hot and Cold Water Systems (Part 1 of N0580) 12 Module
N0584 Flash Penetrations Though Roofs and Walls [Minor roof penetration](Part 1of N0644) 16 Module
M1192 Gas Safety 3 Module
M1191 Gas Standards Legislation (Consumer Installations)wa 6 Module
N0572 Install and Adjust System Controls and Devices 10 Module
N0558 Install and Fit Off Sanitary Fixture 40 Module
83382 Install Water Heating Systems (Part 1of N0574) 12 Module
N0619 Install Water Service 8 Module
83380 LOCATE AND CLEAR BLOCKAGES (Part 1 of N0561) 6 Module
N0602 Mark Out Materials 8 Module
N0570 Set Out and Install Water Piping Systems 10 Module
N0555 Set Out and Rough in Discharge Pipes and Fixing 16 Module
83383 Undertake Trench Excavation (Part 1 of N0577) 8 Module
3.
ELECTIVES
Learners commencing in 2003 select electives from list below.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
N0575 Identify Procedure for Collecting and Storing Drinkable (Potable) Water 8 Module
M1754 MEM5.4AB Perform routine oxy acetylene welding 18 Unit of competency
4.
SKILLS PRACTICE. Learners commencing in 2003 to complete units from this group. Supervised Skills Practice is to be conducted under instruction in a simulated workplace to develop the skills outlined within the modules and competencies. Work placement is for the coordination and the supervision of learners in the workplace. Learners must have a Training Record Book or Diary of all outcomes and must have a satisfactory result for these modules/competencies. A minimum of 80 hours Work placement and a maximum of 200 hours is to be selected.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
83387 Supervised Skills Practice (PPA1) 25 Module
83388 Supervised Skills Practice (PPA2) 25 Module
83389 Supervised Skills Practice (PPA3) 25 Module
83390 Supervised Skills Practice (PPA4) 25 Module
83391 Work Placement (PPA1) 20 Module
83392 Work Placement (PPA2) 36 Module
5.
TRADE SPECIFIC UNITS
THIS GROUP IS ARCHIVED - FOR REFERENCE ONLY. NO ENROLMENTS FOR NEW LEARNERS COMMENCING IN 2003.
In order to facilitate a smooth transition from the previous 1456 Certificate in Trade Studies Plumbing & Gasfitting course to the (interim) 1412 Certificate III in General Plumbing and Gasfitting (and the expected BCS30102), pre-apprentices may select to complete the old modules 82416 P&G App 1A and 82417 P&G App 1B (320 hours),

OR,

the new group of Units of Competence from the BCS02 Training Package, identified by the "N" prefixed index number listed in Group 2 below (320 hours).
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
N0608 Apply First Aid in the Workplace (Part 2 of 2 N0608) 15 Module
N0827 Carry Out Interactive Workplace Communication 16 Module
N0562 BCS3021A Carry Out Levelling 12 Module
N0360 BCF2009A Carry out load slinging of off-site materials 4 Unit of competency
N0828 Carry Out OH&S Requirements 16 Module
N0563 BCS3022A Carry Out Simple Forms of Concreting Associated With Plumbing Work 6 Module
N0588 Cut and Joint Sheet Metal (Part 1 of 2 N0647) 12 Module
N0831 Develop Plumbing Skills 16 Module
N0084 BCG1007A Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 16 Unit of competency
N0596 Fabricate and Install Non-ferrous Pressure Piping 8 Module
N0583 Fabricate and Install Rain Water Goods (Part 2 of N0643) 16 Module
N0830 Handle Construction Materials and Safe Disposal of Waste 16 Module
N0575 Identify Procedure for Collecting and Storing Drinkable (Potable) Water 8 Module
N0572 Install and Adjust System Controls and Devices 10 Module
N0558 Install and Fit Off Sanitary Fixture 40 Module
N0619 Install Water Service 8 Module
N0561 Locate and Clear Blockages (Part 2 of N0561) 6 Module
N0602 Mark Out Materials 8 Module
N0090 BCG2007A Operate elevating work platforms (EWP) 8 Unit of competency
M1754 MEM5.4AB Perform routine oxy acetylene welding 18 Unit of competency
82416 Plumbing & Gasfitting Apps 1a 160 Module
82417 Plumbing & Gasfitting Apps 1b 160 Module
N0829 Read Plans and Calculate Quantities 16 Module
N0621 Safe Working On Roofs 16 Module
N0570 Set Out and Install Water Piping Systems 10 Module
6.
*SKILLS PRACTICE*
THIS GROUP IS ARCHIVED - FOR REFERENCE ONLY. NO ENROLMENTS FOR NEW LEARNERS COMMENCING IN 2003.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
N0450 Supervised Skills Practice 1 (Bcg10198) 25 Module
N0451 Supervised Skills Practice 2 (Bcg10198) 25 Module
N0473 Supervised Skills Practice 22 (Bcg10198) 10 Module
N0456 Work Placement 1 (Bcg10198) 25 Module
N0480 Work Placement 9 (Bcg10198) 15 Module
7.
* COMPLIMENTARY SKILLS*
THIS GROUP IS ARCHIVED - FOR REFERENCE ONLY. NO ENROLMENTS FOR NEW LEARNERS COMMENCING IN 2003.
The following complementary skills are from the 1411 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing, developed by Midland College of TAFE.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
N0648 Apply First Aid in the Workplace (Part 1 of 2 N0608) 15 Module
N0647 Cut and Joint Sheet Metal (Part 2 of 2 N0647) 4 Module
N0643 Fabricate and Install Rain Water Goods (Part 3 of N0643) 32 Module
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