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Vehicle Body Painting Pre-Apprenticeship
Vehicle Body Painting Pre-Apprenticeship
Pathway
National Code
—
—
State Code
AA30
AA30
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
2 Semesters
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
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in thirteen (13) units of competency consisting of:
- five (5) core units, plus
- three (3) specialist elective units in one of the selected specialist groups relating to occupational streams, plus
- five (5) general elective units, of which:
- up to five (5) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list
- up to three (3) elective units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
- five (5) core units, plus
- three (3) specialist elective units in one of the selected specialist groups relating to occupational streams, plus
- five (5) general elective units, of which:
- up to five (5) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list
- up to three (3) elective units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
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 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 |
3. 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 |
4. 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 |
5. 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 |
6. 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 |
7. 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 |
8. 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 |
9. 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 |
10. 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 |
11. 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.
12. Work Practice Coordination Modules
The following form part of the pre-apprenticeship program.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AW866 | AW866 | Module 1 (Placement arranged) | 0 | Module |
| AW867 | AW867 | Module 2 (Commenced) | 0 | Module |
| AW868 | AW868 | Module 3 (Mid-point) | 0 | Module |
| AW869 | AW869 | Module 4 (Completed) | 0 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC09 | Vehicle Body Painting Pre-Apprenticeship | Pathway |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB08 | Vehicle Body Painting 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 outline the amount of work practice a student is to undertake and RTO responsibilities in relation to the pre-apprenticeship work practice component.
2. The set of work practice coordination modules should be used to indicate that the RTO has undertaken and completed its responsibilities for establishing and monitoring on the job work placements with an employer for each pre-apprentice student.
3. RTOs should report students in each module when each phase of the work practice is achieved as follows:
- Module 1: when the RTO has completed “coordinating work placement” identified in Rule 2.4, including contacting suitable employer/s and arranging the on-the-job work placement.
- Module 2: when the pre-apprentice has commenced the first half of the on-the-job work placement with an employer.
- Module 3: when the pre-apprentice has commenced the remaining half of the on-the-job work placement with an employer.
- Module 4: when “monitoring work placement” and “evidence of the work practice component” identified in Rule 2.4, including the site visit/s, total number of hours of on-the-job work placement and log book with employer sign off have been completed.
4. The student does not incur course fees for the work practice coordination 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 practice coordination modules reported for each pre-apprentice to monitor and trigger funding for RTO efforts in establishing and monitoring on-the-job work placements with an employer.
6. The work practice coordination modules do not represent the amount of workplace experience a student must undertake.
7. The work practice coordination modules are non-assessable and do not specify skill and knowledge requirements.
8. Work practice 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 practice 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 2016 for details on the requirements of the program.
2. The set of work practice coordination modules should be used to indicate that the RTO has undertaken and completed its responsibilities for establishing and monitoring on the job work placements with an employer for each pre-apprentice student.
3. RTOs should report students in each module when each phase of the work practice is achieved as follows:
- Module 1: when the RTO has completed “coordinating work placement” identified in Rule 2.4, including contacting suitable employer/s and arranging the on-the-job work placement.
- Module 2: when the pre-apprentice has commenced the first half of the on-the-job work placement with an employer.
- Module 3: when the pre-apprentice has commenced the remaining half of the on-the-job work placement with an employer.
- Module 4: when “monitoring work placement” and “evidence of the work practice component” identified in Rule 2.4, including the site visit/s, total number of hours of on-the-job work placement and log book with employer sign off have been completed.
4. The student does not incur course fees for the work practice coordination 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 practice coordination modules reported for each pre-apprentice to monitor and trigger funding for RTO efforts in establishing and monitoring on-the-job work placements with an employer.
6. The work practice coordination modules do not represent the amount of workplace experience a student must undertake.
7. The work practice coordination modules are non-assessable and do not specify skill and knowledge requirements.
8. Work practice 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 practice 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 2016 for details on the requirements of the program.
Entry Requirements
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.