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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Create drawing template files.
   • Basic drawing environment is set up according to organisational standards and industry protocols.
   • Layering strategy is created as needed to meet standard drawing requirements.
   • Architectural library is created to meet standard drawing requirements.
   • Text and dimension styles are created to meet standard drawing requirements.
   • Line types of different thicknesses are created to meet standard drawing requirements.
   • Hatch patterns and types are created to meet standard drawing requirements.
   • Title blocks are set up for different drawing sizes.
   • Reference schedules are set up according to workplace and statutory requirements.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to enable clear and direct communication using questioning to identify and confirm requirements share information listen and understand seek clarification creative design drawing and drafting skills including identifying and applying characteristics decorative styles and text styles using drafting technologies drafting equipment numeracy skills to apply measurements and make calculations relating to scales and ratios in drawings planning and organising skills to ensure coordinated development of drawings reading skills to read and interpret plans drawings specifications and design briefs documentation from a variety of sources technology skills to use information technology and D CAD software writing skills to add notations to drawings

Required knowledge

architectural styles and terminology building materials used in building design projects and their representation in drawings drafting and drawing protocols construction technology relating to building design projects functions and operation of D CAD software programs general WHS principles and responsibilities relating to the production of D CAD drawings hard copy and digital file management procedures relevant industry standards and codes of practice relating to the production of D CAD drawings structural systems used in building design projects types and uses of architectural 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 replicate 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 National Construction Code NCC structures
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit should provide evidence of the ability to use two different types of D CAD software according to manufacturer specifications and organisational standards to produce at least five different types of D building design drawings selected from the following bracing plans electrical power and lighting plans floor framing plans floor plans house drainage plans sewerage lot plans roof drainage plans roof framing plans site plans slab or footing layout plans stormwater layout plans A person should also provide evidence of identifying and applying drawing protocols identifying and applying styles characteristics technologies and decorative styles sound understanding of the structural function of building elements importing and exporting information
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment of this unit must be in the context of the work environment may be conducted in an offsite context provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills must meet relevant compliance requirements Resource implications for assessment include access to suitable assessment venue and equipment including computers with D CAD software printers and building codes and standards suitable simulated or real opportunities and resources to demonstrate competence
Method of assessment	Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge using one or more of the following methods written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge for the unit observed documented andor firsthand testimonial evidence of the candidates implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes consistently achieving the required outcomes
Guidance information for assessment	This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function 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 language and literacy capacity of the candidate 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, 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: area analysis construction notes general notes location of neighbouring buildings services plans structural information types of drawings, such as: isometric drawings plans: bracing plans electrical power and lighting plans floor framing plans floor plans house drainage plans (sewerage) lot plans roof drainage plans roof framing plans site plans slab or footing layout plans stormwater layout plans perspective drawings elevations or projections sections structural detail.
Drawing protocols include:	abbreviations commonly used symbols dimensioning drawing titles hatched regions legends lettering standards line types numbering paper size scale schedules standard units of measurement.

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