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Panel and Paint Pre-apprenticeship
Panel and Paint Pre-apprenticeship
Pathway
National Code
—
—
State Code
AC35
AC35
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
13/11/2020
13/11/2020
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
31/03/2021
31/03/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
—
Current Release Version
2.00
2.00
Current Release Date
23/02/2022
23/02/2022
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
Total number of units = thirteen (13)
- five (5) core units, plus
- eight (8) elective units, of which:
- at least three (3) units must be from one of the Specialist Elective Groups A to C below
- of the remaining units required to make up the elective unit total:
- up to four (4) may be from any Specialist Elective Group and/or the general elective units listed below
- up to three (3) may be from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.
- five (5) core units, plus
- eight (8) elective units, of which:
- at least three (3) units must be from one of the Specialist Elective Groups A to C below
- of the remaining units required to make up the elective unit total:
- up to four (4) may be from any Specialist Elective Group and/or the general elective units listed below
- up to three (3) may be from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All five (5) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXE88 | AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCK41 | AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXE84 | AURAFA002 | Read and respond to automotive workplace information | 12 | Unit of competency |
| OCL16 | AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXE75 | AURAMA001 | Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Automotive Body Repair Specialist Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be from one of the Specialist Elective Groups A to C.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCL90 | AURVTN102 | Carry out non-structural vehicle panel repairs | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCJ02 | AURVTN113 | Carry out paint-less dent repairs on vehicle body panels | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWZ19 | AURVTT002 | Carry out repairs and alterations to automotive and marine trim | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWZ57 | AURVTN042 | Dismantle vehicle components | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWZ86 | AURVTN007 | Remove and clean salvageable vehicle components | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWZ16 | AURVTT003 | Remove and replace automotive and marine interior trim components | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWZ90 | AURVTN003 | Remove and store vehicle body components | 24 | Unit of competency |
| OCL62 | AURVTN116 | Repair vehicle body panels using filler | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCL71 | AURVTN137 | Test vehicle components for correct operation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWZ18 | AURVTT004 | Trim vehicle components | 68 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Automotive Painting Specialist Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be from one of the Specialist Elective Groups A to C.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWZ49 | AURVTP006 | Apply refinishing primers to vehicle surfaces | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWZ35 | AURVTP020 | De-nib, buff and polish vehicle painted surfaces | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCL97 | AURVTP103 | Prepare vehicle spray painting equipment for use | 24 | Unit of competency |
| OCL83 | AURVTP101 | Remove paint from vehicle painted surfaces | 20 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C: Glazing Specialist Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be from one of the Specialist Elective Groups A to C.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCL93 | AURVTG104 | Remove and install direct glazed windscreens | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCL92 | AURVTG102 | Remove and install rubber glazed windscreens | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODJ98 | AURVTG109 | Remove and install vehicle fixed body glass | 30 | Unit of competency |
5. General Elective Units
The remaining units may be chosen from the general elective units listed.
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.
6. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB07 | Panel and Paint 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 for each pre-apprentice.
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 “arranging and coordinating work placement” identified in Rule 2.4, including contacting suitable employer/s and arranging the on-the-job work placement, working collaboratively with schools if the pre-apprentice is a student enrolled at school.
- 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 RTO efforts in arranging, coordinating and monitoring on-the-job work placements.
6. The work practice coordination modules are used to disburse funds to RTOs for coordinating the work practice component, and they do not relate to the actual hours of work practice a pre-apprentice 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”.
9. The work practice coordination modules are not to be used outside of nominated Department of Training and Workforce Development funded programs, which includes the WA Pre-apprenticeship Program.
Please refer to the WA Pre-apprenticeship Program Business Rules 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 for each pre-apprentice.
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 “arranging and coordinating work placement” identified in Rule 2.4, including contacting suitable employer/s and arranging the on-the-job work placement, working collaboratively with schools if the pre-apprentice is a student enrolled at school.
- 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 RTO efforts in arranging, coordinating and monitoring on-the-job work placements.
6. The work practice coordination modules are used to disburse funds to RTOs for coordinating the work practice component, and they do not relate to the actual hours of work practice a pre-apprentice 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”.
9. The work practice coordination modules are not to be used outside of nominated Department of Training and Workforce Development funded programs, which includes the WA Pre-apprenticeship Program.
Please refer to the WA Pre-apprenticeship Program Business Rules for details on the requirements of the program.
Entry Requirements
Nil.