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Certificate I in Metals and Engineering Studies (Pre-apprentice/School Apprentice Link)

Certificate I in Metals and Engineering Studies (Pre-apprentice/School Apprentice Link)

Accredited course
National Code:
51717
State Code:
3262
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/02/2007
Field of Education
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
AQF Level
Certificate I in
Nominal Hours
600
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
30/01/2007
Expiry Date
31/01/2010
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

This course will provide the learner with practical skills and knowledge used in the Fabrication (Heavy and Light), Mechanical (Fitter, Metal Machinist/ Fitter and Metal Machinist, Plant Mechanic and Refrigeration Air Conditioning, Marine Craft Construction and Electrical sectors of the industry. Learners will be able to practice the skills ad knowledge learnt through a structured work placement program and project based delivery outlined in the course structure. Successful completion of the course will give the learner an opportunity to gain an apprenticeship in the relevant trade within the industry sector. AQF levels 1, 2 and 3 units of competence have been used to develop the course so that maximum articulation can occur into a Certificate III Qualification in the stated trade sectors of the Metals and Engineering industry.
The specialisation selected will determine the trade outcome through the Pre-apprentice or School Apprentice Link.

Schedule
Pathways
State Code Title
WT27 Pre-Apprentice Mechanical -Mechanical Fitter
WT22 Pre-Apprentice Mechanical Fitter and Metal Machinist
WT25 Pre-Aprentice Electrical
WT21 Pre-Apprenticeship Mechanical Plant Mechanic
WT28 School Apprenticeship Link -Metals and Engineering
WT17 Pre-apprentice Fabrication Light
WT20 Pre-Apprentice Fabrication Marine Construction
WT18 Pre-Apprentice Fabrication Heavy
WT26 Pre-Apprentice Mechanical Machinist Metal
WT23 Pre-Apprentice Mechanical Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
1.

MANDATORY UNITS: Select all units from this group.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5502 MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment 4 Unit of competency
W5418 MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 36 Unit of competency
W5449 MEM12024A Perform computations 27 Unit of competency
W5492 MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
W5563 MEM18001C Use hand tools 18 Unit of competency
W5574 MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations 18 Unit of competency
2.

ELECTIVE UNITS: The elective structure covers two distinct programs (Pre-apprentices and School Apprentice Link).
Pre-apprentices select all units from group 1 and one of the specialisation pathway groups (2 to 7) plus all units in group 8.
School Apprentice Link program select all units from group 1 and all units from group 9 in phase 1 and group 10 in phase 2.
SPECIALISATION UNITS: FABRICATION (Heavy or Light)

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5331 MEM05005B Carry out mechanical cutting 18 Unit of competency
W5498 MEM12006B Mark off/out (general engineering) 36 Unit of competency
W5333 MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 18 Unit of competency
W5326 MEM05050B Perform routine gas metal arc welding 18 Unit of competency
W5294 MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding 18 Unit of competency
W5325 MEM05004C Perform routine oxy acetylene welding 18 Unit of competency
3.

SPECALISATION UNITS: MECHANICAL (Refigeration/Air Conditioning)

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5601 MEM18055B Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components 27 Unit of competency
W5332 MEM05006B Perform brazing and/or silver soldering 18 Unit of competency
W5494 MEM12002B Perform electrical/electronic measurement 18 Unit of competency
W5457 MEM10002B Terminate and connect electrical wiring 27 Unit of competency
W5622 MEM18086B Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems 36 Unit of competency
4.

SPECIALISATION UNITS: MECHANICAL (Fitter/Machinist or Machinist Metal or Mechanical Fitter)

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5601 MEM18055B Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components 27 Unit of competency
W5498 MEM12006B Mark off/out (general engineering) 36 Unit of competency
W5385 MEM07005B Perform general machining 72 Unit of competency
5.

SPECIALISATION UNITS: MECHANICAL (Plant)

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5601 MEM18055B Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components 27 Unit of competency
W5568 MEM18024B Maintain engine cooling systems 18 Unit of competency
W5616 MEM18006B Repair and fit engineering components 54 Unit of competency
W5584 MEM18003C Use tools for precision work 36 Unit of competency
6.

SPECIALISATION UNITS: ELECTRICAL

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5494 MEM12002B Perform electrical/electronic measurement 18 Unit of competency
W5496 MEM12004B Perform precision electrical/electronic measurement 36 Unit of competency
W5294 MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding 18 Unit of competency
W5457 MEM10002B Terminate and connect electrical wiring 27 Unit of competency
W5454 MEM10011B Terminate and connect specialist cables 27 Unit of competency
7.

SPECIALISATION UNITS: FABRICATION (Marine Construction)

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5425 MEM09009C Create 2D drawings using computer aided design system 72 Unit of competency
W5452 MEM16008A Interact with computing technology 18 Unit of competency
W5333 MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 18 Unit of competency
W5326 MEM05050B Perform routine gas metal arc welding 18 Unit of competency
8.

METALS AND ENGINEERING PROJECT
Delivery Strategy
The Pre apprentice and SAL programs are designed for holistic delivery and assessment. The project based units will ensure the delivery strategies incorporate the mandatory units and the elective units. The following will apply:
- Metals and Engineering Project 1 (incorporating mandatory units)
- Metals and Engineering Project 2 (incorporating mandatory and specialisation units)
- Metals and Engineering Project 3 (Holistic assessed final project incorporating mandatory and specialisation units and employability skills within a simulated workplace).
The Work Placement units will require the RTO to:
- Ensure the workplace has been inspected and has appropriate OH&S procedures in place and a range of suitable resources
- Ensure evidence of competence is gathered by the host employer and the learner that is related to the units they have undertaken in the RTO
- a minimum of one visit to the workplace to mentor the learner and liaise with the supervisor
Gathering of evidence related to employability skills incorporated within Metals and Engineering Project 3

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
85451 Metals and Engineering Project 2 60 Module
85452 Metals and Engineering Project 3 80 Module
85450 Metals and Engineering Project 1 60 Module
85457 Metals and Engineering Work Placement 1 60 Module
85458 Metals and Engineering Work Placement 2 60 Module
9.

METALS AND ENGINEERING SCHOOL APPRENTICE LINK (Phase 1 Electives).
Select all units in Group 1 and contextualise across the two of the three trade specialisations of Plant and Fabrication or Mechanical and Fabrication then selecting two of the related project units (90 hours) and Metals and Engineering Work Placement 1 and 2. Fabrication covers Fabrication or Marine Construction specialisations.
Delivery Strategy
The Pre apprentice program is designed for holistic delivery and assessment. The project based units will ensure the delivery strategies incorporate the mandatory units and the elective units. The following will apply:
- Metals and Engineering Project 1 (incorporating mandatory units)
- Metals and Engineering Project 2 (incorporating mandatory and specialisation units)
- Metals and Engineering Project SAL07 (Holistic assessed final project incorporating mandatory and specialisation units and employability skills within a simulated workplace).
The Work Placement units will require the RTO to:
- Ensure the workplace has been inspected and has appropriate OH&S procedures in place and a range of suitable resources
- Ensure evidence of competence is gathered by the host employer and the learner that is related to the units they have undertaken in the RTO
- a minimum of one visit to the workplace to mentor the learner and liaise with the supervisor
Gathering of evidence related to employability skills incorporated within Metals and Engineering Project 3 and Work Placement 2.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
85455 Metals and Engineering Project Fabrication 45 Module
85454 Metals and Engineering Project Mechanical 45 Module
85453 Metals and Engineering Project Plant 45 Module
85457 Metals and Engineering Work Placement 1 60 Module
85458 Metals and Engineering Work Placement 2 60 Module
10.

SCHOOL APPRENTICE LINK (Phase 2)
Select all the units in one of the specialisation groups (2, 4, 5 or 7) aligned with one of the two specialisations undertaken in phase 1 plus all units in group 10.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
85456 Metals and Engineering Project SAL07 60 Module
85459 Metals and Engineering Work Placement 3 60 Module
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
M001 MEM10198 Certificate I in Engineering Qualification
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of the Western Australian Department of Training and Employment on behalf of the Crown or SWAN COLLEGE OF TAFE

2. The proponent for this course is SWAN COLLEGE OF TAFE on behalf of the WA Department of Training and Employment. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 51717. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training and Employment or the Manager METS CSSN C/- SWAN COLLEGE OF TAFE PO Box 1336 MIDLAND WA 6936, telephone (08) 9442 8356.
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