Assessor Resource

CPPCMN4008A
Read and extract information from plans, drawings and specifications for residential buildings

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency supports the needs of a wide range of workers in the property services industry who are required to read and extract routine information from a variety of plans and drawings associated with residential buildings. This includes real estate agents, property managers, home sustainability assessors and facility managers.

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to read and extract information from different types of plans, building drawings and specifications for residential buildings.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by correctly reading, interpreting and extracting data from a variety of plans, drawings and specifications for different types and styles of residential buildings.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.

In particular, the person should demonstrate the ability to:

identify different types of plans and drawings for residential buildings and their functions

read and interpret plans, drawings and specifications for residential buildings, including identifying key features, levels, contours, sections, service entry points and site features

recognise amendments to plans and drawings for residential buildings

recognise symbols, terms and abbreviations used in plans and drawings for residential buildings

locate and identify key features on a site plan.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context and is to comply with relevant regulatory and Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

plans, drawings and specifications for different styles of residential buildings

relevant codes, standards and regulations related to the construction of residential buildings.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

data analysis skills to interpret and extract data from plans, drawings and specifications for residential buildings

literacy skills to read and interpret information contained in plans, drawings and specifications for residential buildings

numeracy skills to read, interpret and convert numerical values and scales shown on plans, drawings and specifications for residential buildings

research skills to identify and locate relevant plans and drawings for residential buildings

spatial skills to orientate drawings and translate site and structural features from two-dimensional to three-dimensional formats

technology skills to use general purpose software

Required knowledge

building drawings:

drawing perspectives

features of building drawings

scale

symbols, terms and abbreviations used in building drawings

types of building drawings and their respective purposes

construction process for residential buildings

plans relevant to residential buildings:

environmental and heritage overlays

features

scale

symbols, terms, colouring, shading and abbreviations used in plans

types of plans and their respective purposes

relevant state or territory building and construction codes, standards and regulations

residential building materials

residential building styles

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Types of plans and drawings may include:

drawings:

details

elevation

ground plan

layout drawings

services drawings:

drainage

ducts

piping

waste disposal

wiring

vertical section

plans:

heritage and conservation overlays

landscaping and vegetation

locality

site

sketches.

Residential building refers to:

any building categorised as Class 1, 2, 4 and 10a of the Building Code of Australia or in accordance with jurisdictional requirements.

Key features of each type of plan and drawing may include:

certification

compatibility

construction

dimensions

legend

location

orientation

quantities of materials

scale

sizes

types of products or services.

Specifications may include:

levels and survey information

material technical data

materials lists

performance data

schedules of quantities

stress, load and bearing calculations.

Key features of site plan may include:

access and egress

contours and slopes

drainage lines

easements

environmental and heritage overlays

existing dwellings, buildings or other structures

location and situation

major geological and topographical features

orientation

paving

retaining walls

scale

service connection points

set backs

stormwater disposal

trees and other vegetation.

Data on key buildingfeatures may include:

dimensions

location

materials

ratings

standards.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Main types of plans and drawings for residential buildings are identified. 
Purpose of different types of plans and drawings are identified. 
Key features of each type of plan and drawing are identified. 
Title panel is checked to verify latest amendment to plans and drawings. 
Amendments to specifications are checked to ensure currency of information. 
Symbols used in plans and drawings are identified. 
Abbreviations used in plans and drawings are identified. 
Colouring and shading used in plans and drawings are identified. 
Building and construction terms used in plans and drawings are identified. 
Site is identified from location drawings. 
True north and building orientation are identified from details provided on site plan. 
Key features of site plan are identified. 
Key building features are identified in relevant plans and drawings. 
Data on key building features is extracted from relevant plans, drawings and specifications. 
Building codes or standards identified in specifications are identified. 
Key features of products included in specifications are identified. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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