Pathway Outline
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22/07/2026 11:22 AM AWST
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Pre-Apprenticeship - Vehicle Body Building
Pre-Apprenticeship - Vehicle Body Building
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
WA35
WA35
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
WA35 has been created as a pathway of AUR20905 for a certificate II level of pre-apprenticeship in Automotive - Vehicle Body Building.
Packaging Rules
1. Core
CORE - One unit must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2828 | AURC270103A | Apply safe working practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Environmental Core Units
A minimum of one (1) of the following must be completed with the Group 1 CORE unit.
| 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 |
3. Technical Inventory
ELECTIVES - Eight (8) units of competence must be achieved from the VEHICLE BODY INVENTORY. The units of competence listed below may be substituted by referring to the qualification structuring rules.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5255 | AURV281208A | Carry out brazing procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5151 | AURV224508A | Carry out fabrication of components | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5253 | AURV281408A | Carry out gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5722 | AURV281508A | Carry out spot welding procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5186 | AURV323908A | Carry out thermoplastic welding procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W5333 | MEM05007C | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5325 | MEM05004C | Perform routine oxy acetylene welding | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5299 | MEM05017C | Weld using gas metal arc welding process | 36 | Unit of competency |
4. ELECTIVES
ELECTIVES: Three (3) units of competence must be achieved from the Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package AUR05, or from any endorsed Training Package that meets the needs of the enterprise.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2831 | AURC270789A | Communicate effectively in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2826 | AURC252327A | Identify, clarify and resolve problems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5175 | AURV231649A | Prepare vehicle/component/equipment for customer use | 20 | Unit of competency |
5. 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 | |
| Y0315 | Supervised Skills Practice 3 | 40 | Module | |
| Y0281 | Work Placement 1 | 40 | Module | |
| Y0282 | Work Placement 2 | 40 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB05 | SAL Kickstart Pre-Apprenticeship - Vehicle Body Building | Pathway |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB79 | Pre-Apprenticeship Vehicle Body Builder | 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.
This pre-apprenticeship pathway qualification AUR20905 (REPAIR) is the industry position for articulation into the (MANUFACTURING) AUM35108 Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing (Bus/Truck/Trailer), for the Vehicle Body Builder Trade outcome in Western Australia.
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.
This pre-apprenticeship pathway qualification AUR20905 (REPAIR) is the industry position for articulation into the (MANUFACTURING) AUM35108 Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing (Bus/Truck/Trailer), for the Vehicle Body Builder Trade outcome in Western Australia.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
