Pathway Outline
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Pre-Apprenticeship (Carpentry and Joinery)
Pre-Apprenticeship (Carpentry and Joinery)
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
WA53
WA53
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
11/01/2003
11/01/2003
Field of Education
0403 - Building
0403 - Building
Approved Date
21/01/2005
21/01/2005
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
1.00
1.00
Current Release Date
11/01/2003
11/01/2003
Nominal Hours
600
600
Description
This training program leads to the completion of the Carpentry and Joinery Pre-apprenticeship Pathway (WA53) using the BCG03 Construction Training Package qualification BCG20103 Certificate II in General Construction.
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of employees who perform a range of tasks in the industry sector and may involve some multi-skilling.
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of employees who perform a range of tasks in the industry sector and may involve some multi-skilling.
Packaging Rules
1. Core Units
17 units of competency are required for achieve this qualification.
- 14 core units
- 3 elective units
2 or more units must be selected from the list of electives for this qualification in the General Construction Training Package BCG03
1 unit may be selected from relevant units from the General Construction Training Package BCG03 or relevant units from another relevant endorsed Training Package.
- 14 core units
- 3 elective units
2 or more units must be selected from the list of electives for this qualification in the General Construction Training Package BCG03
1 unit may be selected from relevant units from the General Construction Training Package BCG03 or relevant units from another relevant endorsed Training Package.
2. Elective Units
Select 3 elective units from the list in the Certificate II in General Construction BCG20103.
2 or more units must be selected from the list of electives for this qualification in the General Construction Training Package BCG03. 1 unit may be selected from relevant units from the General Construction Training Package BCG03 or relevant units from another relevant endorsed Training Package.
The following list outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the General Construction Training Package BCG03 for the full details of available options.
2 or more units must be selected from the list of electives for this qualification in the General Construction Training Package BCG03. 1 unit may be selected from relevant units from the General Construction Training Package BCG03 or relevant units from another relevant endorsed Training Package.
The following list outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the General Construction Training Package BCG03 for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1785 | BCGCA2003B | Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground | 32 | Unit of competency |
| W1352 | BCGCM2003B | Install trench support | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W7108 | BCGCM1006A | Work safely at heights | 16 | Unit of competency |
3. Additional Units
Additional Units - Pre-Apprentices completing the requirements of additional units will receive Statements of Attainment for any additional competencies completed.
Note: A pre-apprenticeship training program should not exceed 600 nominal hours of which approximately 400 hours relate to Certificate II content (ie core, elective and additional units)
Note: A pre-apprenticeship training program should not exceed 600 nominal hours of which approximately 400 hours relate to Certificate II content (ie core, elective and additional units)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1795 | BCGCA3010B | Install and replace windows and doors | 32 | Unit of competency |
| W1798 | BCGCA3013B | Install lining, panelling and moulding | 24 | Unit of competency |
| W2553 | BCF3045A | Manufacture joinery unit components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| N0352 | BCF2001A | Use static machines | 10 | Unit of competency |
4. Work Placement and Supervised Skills Practice
In addition to the units specified for the qualification, some of the following units may be included. The total nominal hours for the qualification plus Supervised Skills Practice/Work Placement hours must not exceed 600 hours.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y0303 | Y0303 | Supervised Skills Practice 1 | 40 | Module |
| Y0300 | Supervised Skills Practice 2 | 40 | Module | |
| Y0315 | Supervised Skills Practice 3 | 40 | Module | |
| Y0281 | Work Placement 1 | 40 | Module | |
| Y0282 | Work Placement 2 | 40 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA65 | Pre-Apprenticeship (Carpentry) | Pathway |
Note
This training program has been created as a pathway of the Training Package qualification BCG20103 on 23/7/2009.
This qualification/pathway is the copyright of DEEWR and should be consulted for full description of requirements.
This qualification/pathway is the copyright of DEEWR and should be consulted for full description of requirements.
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