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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Create a drawing template file.
  2. Produce architectural drawings to relevant Australian standards.
  3. Edit drawing components.
  4. Plot CAD drawings.
  5. Save and back up files.
  6. Import files.

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

communication skills to

complete workplace documentation

enable clear and direct communication using questioning to identify and confirm requirements share information listen and understand

prepare written quotes and tenders

record details including costs and charges

read and interpret

plans drawings specifications and design briefs

documentation from a variety of sources

seek clarification

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret nonverbal communication

creative design drawing and drafting skills including use of drafting equipment and CAD

numeracy skills to apply measurements and make calculations

planning and organisational skills to ensure coordinated development of sketches and drawings

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

building materials and techniques

building services

construction technology

document controls

drafting and drawing protocols

relevant industry standards and codes of practice

general OHS principles and responsibilities

requirements for the production of working drawings

structural systems

types and uses of working drawings

Evidence Required

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 in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment providing that simulated or projectbased assessment techniques fully replicate plumbing and services workplace conditions materials activities responsibilities and procedures

It may be assessed on its own or as part of an integrated assessment activity involving preparation of CAD drawings including construction detailing and material identification for a range of typical Building Code of Australia BCA Type C structures reference Table C BCA

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

correctly identifying dimensions symbols abbreviations and key features of architectural drawings

correctly identifying styles characteristics technologies and decorative styles

correctly identifying particular styles of architecture including period and type of materials used

sound understanding of the structural function of elements

correctly identifying the relationship between architectural styles and structures

applying CAD software

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the minimum task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe working practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

material safety data sheets

research resources including industry related systems information

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

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction Plumbing and 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

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that

competency will need to 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 on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the persons demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

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

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

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties such as existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff


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, 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.

Drawing requirements include:

details, including:

area analysis

construction notes

general notes

location of neighbouring buildings

services

types of drawing, including:

elevations or projections

floor plans

sections

site plans.

Drawing protocols include:

abbreviations

commonly used symbols

legends

lettering standards

numbering

paper size

scale

standard units of measurement.