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 twodimensional to threedimensional 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 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 offsite 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

Types of plans and drawings may include:

Residential building refers to:

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

Specifications may include:

Key features of site plan may include:

Data on key buildingfeatures may include: