Pathway Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:06 AM AWST
22/07/2026 8:06 AM AWST
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Heavy/Welding
Heavy/Welding
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
WT77
WT77
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
16/03/2012
16/03/2012
Field of Education
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
12/09/2006
12/09/2006
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
5 Semesters
Current Release Version
4.00
4.00
Current Release Date
16/03/2012
16/03/2012
Nominal Hours
864
864
Description
To provide a training program for the Heavy/Welding Trade through the packaging of fabrication trade units under the generic qualification of MEM30305.
Packaging Rules
1. Core Units
All core units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5502 | MEM13014A | Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment | 4 | Unit of competency |
| W5531 | MEM15024A | Apply quality procedures | 4 | Unit of competency |
| W5532 | MEM15002A | Apply quality systems | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W5552 | MEM17003A | Assist in the provision of on the job training | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5452 | MEM16008A | Interact with computing technology | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5451 | MEM16006A | Organise and communicate information | 18 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5449 | MEM12024A | Perform computations | 27 | Unit of competency |
| W5492 | MEM12023A | Perform engineering measurements | 48 | Unit of competency |
| W5513 | MEM14005A | Plan a complete activity | 32 | Unit of competency |
| W5512 | MEM14004A | Plan to undertake a routine task | 4 | Unit of competency |
| W5548 | MEM16007A | Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment | 4 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Fabrication Trade Stream units
Select units to the value of at least 40 points from Group A and total of elective points to the value of at least 73 points.
The following table outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
The following table outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD61 | Boilermaking/Welding | Pathway |
Note
This training program was created on 09/01/2007, by METS CSSN as a pathway of MEM30305.
This qualification/pathway is copyright of DEST and should be consulted for full description of requirements
Further information on this program may be obtained by contacting METS CSSN on 08 9442 830.
This qualification/pathway is copyright of DEST and should be consulted for full description of requirements
Further information on this program may be obtained by contacting METS CSSN on 08 9442 830.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
(AP01370) ENGINEERING TRADESPERSON FABRICATION (HEAVY/WELDING)
Apprenticeship
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.
For elite athletes the minimum hours of employment are 7.5 hours per week, which can be averaged over six month periods.