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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

learning skills to improve own skills through feedback and review

literacy skills to interpret and use digital information including instructions required for the production of computeraided drawings

numeracy skills to interpret and correctly apply calculations and measurements required for the production of computeraided drawings

planning and organising skills to plan work tasks in a logical sequence

problemsolving skills to identify and respond to the need for adjustments in drawings

selfmanagement skills to complete work within agreed timeframes

technology skills to use a range of features of CADD software

Required knowledge

ways in which CADD is used within specific industry contexts

basic principles of CADD

typical features and functions of CADD programs including drawing tools view displays edit functions working with layers plotting and printing

intellectual property issues and legislation associated with the use of CADD

OHS issues associated with the use of computers

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

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

Evidence of the ability to

use the standard features and functions of a CADD program to produce drawings for a specific workplace purpose

apply knowledge of CADD capabilities and uses in a specific industry context

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

CADD equipment and software

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

evaluation of drawings produced by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of CADD features and functions

direct observation of the candidate undertaking CADD work

review of portfolios of evidence

review of thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

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.

Information may relate to:	creative objectives measurements/dimensions of objects or space scope for making adjustments statutory requirements technical objectives timelines.
Computer-aided design may be required for a wide range of work situations which may include:	costume or fashion design layouts: rooms sites stage lighting plots object or product design set design visual arts projects: artworks in any form community installations public art.
CADD functions and features must include:	drawing tools to support methods for drawing: lines arcs polylines texts dimensions edit functions plotting and printing view displays working with layers.
CADD functions and features may include:	three-dimensional (3-D) techniques: displaying 3-D views entering coordinates how CADD works in an integrated environment isometrics and perspectives macros use of attributes to make project reports.
Peripheral equipment may include:	plotters printers scanners.