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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify types of drawings and their purposes.
   • The purpose and advantage of different types of drawing are identified.
   • Different aspects of drawings are identified.
2. Apply commonly used symbols and abbreviations.
   • Commonly used symbols and abbreviations on drawings are identified, understood and applied.
   • Common building and construction terms used on drawings are identified, understood and applied.
3. Locate and identify key features on a site plan.
   • The building site is identified from location drawings.
   • True north and building orientation are identified from details provided on the site plan.
   • The key features of the site plan are identified.
4. Identify and locate key features on drawings.
   • The key features of plans, elevations and sections are identified.
   • Client requested variations to standard plans are identified on drawings.
5. Correctly read and interpret specifications.
   • PS and PC sums are identified and correctly applied.
   • Customer variations to standard specifications are identified.
   • Correct interpretations of essential elements are applied to estimation, planning and supervisory tasks and communicated.
   • Building codes or standards affecting the work to be undertaken are identified, including references to Australian standards and the Building Code of Australia.
6. Identify non-structural aspects to the specification.
   • The key features of products included in the specification are identified, including the design, purpose, aesthetics and cost relationships.

Required Skills

This section describes the skills and knowledge and their level essential for this unit

Required skills

communication skills to interact effectively by telephone facsimile email and in writing with clients organisational personnel and appropriate local authorities

translation of documented requirements into onsite activities and site and structural features from two dimensional to three dimensional formats

Required knowledge

building and construction practices

internal documentation systems

regulatory approvals processes and timeframes

relevant StateTerritory building and construction codes standards and regulations

types of building and construction drawings and drawing perspectives

types of building and construction industry contracts

This section describes the skills and knowledge and their level essential for this unit

Required skills

communication skills to interact effectively by telephone facsimile email and in writing with clients organisational personnel and appropriate local authorities

translation of documented requirements into onsite activities and site and structural features from two dimensional to three dimensional formats

Required knowledge

building and construction practices

internal documentation systems

regulatory approvals processes and timeframes

relevant StateTerritory building and construction codes standards and regulations

types of building and construction drawings and drawing perspectives

types of building and construction industry contracts

Evidence Required

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

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by reading and correctly interpreting a range of plans and specifications for activities relating to mediumrise residential and commercial construction projects

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 ability to read and interpret plans and specifications including identification of key features levels contours sections service entry points site features to be removed or retained and other details pertinent to the construction process

the ability to identify the characteristics and features of sites and structures pertinent to a construction project including

the correct orientation of structures on site

establishing the location of key onsite features in relation to building or other structures

identifying and incorporating customer variations to agreed plans and specifications

correctly interpreting essential elements and applying these to estimation planning and supervisory tasks

effectively communicating changes to specifications to organisational personnel and confirming variations with the client

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Resource implications for assessment include

documentation that should normally be available in either a building or construction office

relevant codes standards government regulations

office equipment including calculators photocopiers and telephone systems

computers with appropriate software to view D CAD drawings run costing programs and print copies

a technical reference library with current publications on measurement design building construction and manufacturers product literature

a suitable work area appropriate to the construction process

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that

competency must be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision of competence taken only at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the persons competence

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct indirect and supplementary evidence

where assessment is for the purpose of recognition RCCRPL the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

assessment can be through simulated projectbased activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the oracy language and literacy levels of the operator and to any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions and reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed

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

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by reading and correctly interpreting a range of plans and specifications for activities relating to mediumrise residential and commercial construction projects

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 ability to read and interpret plans and specifications including identification of key features levels contours sections service entry points site features to be removed or retained and other details pertinent to the construction process

the ability to identify the characteristics and features of sites and structures pertinent to a construction project including

the correct orientation of structures on site

establishing the location of key onsite features in relation to building or other structures

identifying and incorporating customer variations to agreed plans and specifications

correctly interpreting essential elements and applying these to estimation planning and supervisory tasks

effectively communicating changes to specifications to organisational personnel and confirming variations with the client

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Resource implications for assessment include

documentation that should normally be available in either a building or construction office

relevant codes standards government regulations

office equipment including calculators photocopiers and telephone systems

computers with appropriate software to view D CAD drawings run costing programs and print copies

a technical reference library with current publications on measurement design building construction and manufacturers product literature

a suitable work area appropriate to the construction process

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that

competency must be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision of competence taken only at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the persons competence

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct indirect and supplementary evidence

where assessment is for the purpose of recognition RCCRPL the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

assessment can be through simulated projectbased activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the oracy language and literacy levels of the operator and to any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions and reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed

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Range Statement

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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.

Types of drawings include:

sketch plans

working drawings

presentation drawings

CAD drawings

initial sketches

preliminary and final drawings and plans however produced

detailed amendment drawings

construction information

service details such as wiring, piping, ducts and waste disposal

details of roads, pathways, parking areas, boundaries and landscaping.

Aspects of drawings include:

plans

elevations

sections

views in isometric projection and perspective.

Key features of the site plan include

location and situation

access and egress

contours and slopes

major geological and topographical features

existing dwellings, buildings or other structures

retaining walls

drainage lines

paving

set backs

service connection points

easements

storm water disposal

trees and vegetation.

The specification may include:

materials lists

schedules of quantities

performance data and material technical data

levels and survey information

stress, load and bearing calculations.

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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.

Types of drawings include:

sketch plans

working drawings

presentation drawings

CAD drawings

initial sketches

preliminary and final drawings and plans however produced

detailed amendment drawings

construction information

service details such as wiring, piping, ducts and waste disposal

details of roads, pathways, parking areas, boundaries and landscaping.

Aspects of drawings include:

plans

elevations

sections

views in isometric projection and perspective.

Key features of the site plan include

location and situation

access and egress

contours and slopes

major geological and topographical features

existing dwellings, buildings or other structures

retaining walls

drainage lines

paving

set backs

service connection points

easements

storm water disposal

trees and vegetation.

The specification may include:

materials lists

schedules of quantities

performance data and material technical data

levels and survey information

stress, load and bearing calculations.

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