Pathway Outline
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Sign Writing Pre-Apprenticeship
Sign Writing Pre-Apprenticeship
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
WC16
WC16
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/11/2011
18/11/2011
Field of Education
0403 - Building
0403 - Building
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
4 Semesters
Nominal Hours
250
250
Accredited Date
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Expiry Date
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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
Pre-Apprenticeship Pathway for students who have left school and are studying full-time at a Registered Training Provider. Pre-apprentice students are to undertake Work Placement or Work Experience in accordance with guidelines (business rules) established by the Department of Training and Workforce Development or relevant State Training Authority.
Complete all seven (7) core units listed.
Complete all seven (7) core units listed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9435 | CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 32 | Unit of competency |
| D7350 | CPCCCM1015A | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| D7349 | CPCCCM1014A | Conduct workplace communication | 16 | Unit of competency |
| D7348 | CPCCCM1013A | Plan and organise work | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9370 | CPCCCM2001A | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 32 | Unit of competency |
| D7347 | CPCCCM1012A | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9434 | CPCCOHS1001A | Work safely in the construction industry | 4 | Unit of competency |
2. Sign Writing Trade Elective Group
Six (6) trade elective units to be chosen.
Note: The elective units listed are a suggested model program. Additional units may be selected from the CPC32111 Certificate III in Signage as
endorsed in the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package.
Note: The elective units listed are a suggested model program. Additional units may be selected from the CPC32111 Certificate III in Signage as
endorsed in the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WE984 | CPCCCM2006B | Apply basic levelling procedures | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9526 | CPCCSI2007A | Apply fasteners and fixings | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WE986 | CPCCCM2008B | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9524 | CPCCSI2005A | Fabricate signage | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9521 | CPCCSI2002A | Lay out and design signage | 48 | Unit of competency |
| W9522 | CPCCSI2003A | Prepare surfaces for signage | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9523 | CPCCSI2004A | Produce digital signage | 32 | Unit of competency |
| W9525 | CPCCSI2006A | Signwrite to simple forms | 44 | Unit of competency |
| W9520 | CPCCSI2001A | Use colour for signage | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WE987 | CPCCCM2010B | Work safely at heights | 16 | Unit of competency |
3. 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 |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1699 | 52600WA | Certificate II in Signage (Pre-Apprenticeship) | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA37 | Sign writing Pre-Apprenticeship | Pathway |
Note
This record WC15 is a Pre-apprenticeship Pathway. Users requiring the VET in Schools Pathway, please refer to (52443WA) State ID/TAFE ID 1599.
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.
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.
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