• CPCCCM2001A - Read and interpret plans and specifications

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CPCCCM2001A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Read and interpret plans and specifications

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPCCCM2001A - Read and interpret plans and specifications
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to read and interpret plans and specifications relevant to construction operations. It includes the identification of types of plans and drawings and their functions, the recognition of commonly used symbols and abbreviations, the identification of key features and specifications on a site plan, the comprehension of written job specifications and the recognition of document status and amendment detail.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency supports achievement of basic reading and interpretation of plans and specifications commonly used in the construction industry.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil Nil
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify types of drawings and their functions.
  • Main types of plans and drawings used in the construction sector of the industry are identified.
  • Key features and functions of each type of drawing are identified.
  • Quality requirements of company operations are recognised and adhered to.
  • Environmental requirements and controls are identified from job plans, specifications and environmental plan.
       
Element: Recognise amendments.
  • Title panel of project documentation is checked to verify latest amendments to drawing.
  • Amendments to specifications are checked to ensure currency of information and conveyed to others where appropriate.
       
Element: Recognise commonly used symbols and abbreviations.
  • Construction symbols and abbreviations are recognised.
  • Legend is located on project drawings, and symbols and abbreviations are correctly interpreted.
       
Element: Locate and identify key features on a site plan.
  • Orientation of the plan with the site is achieved.
  • Key features of the site are identified and located.
  • Access to site is gained and services, main features, contours and datum are identified.
       
Element: Identify project requirements.
  • Dimensions for project and nominated locations are identified.
  • Construction types and dimensions for nominated locations are identified.
  • Environmental controls and locations are identified.
  • Location, dimensions and tolerances for ancillary works are identified.
       
Element: Read and interpret job specifications.
  • Job specifications are identified from drawings, notes and descriptions.
  • Standards of work, finishes and tolerances are identified from the project specifications.
  • Material attributes are identified from specifications.
       


Evidence Required

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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, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

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:

locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications

comply with site safety plan, OHS regulations and state and territory legislation applicable to workplace operations

comply with organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

for a minimum of two different projects, read and interpret the project plans, including:

confirmation of amendment status and drawings confirmed 'for construction'

orientation of plans to the ground

six key features on both the plan and the site

confirmation of six items of information from the title block of the project plans

six construction dimensions, levels and locations from the project plans

six ancillary works dimensions, levels and locations from the project plans

for a minimum of two formal specifications, identify the dimensions, material requirements and processes to be followed.

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 off-site 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 mandatory 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 work 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 person's 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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

communication skills to:

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

read and interpret:

documentation from a variety of sources

drawings and specifications

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals

identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools, equipment or materials

numeracy skills to apply measurements and make calculations, including heights, areas, volumes and grades

organisational skills, including the ability to plan and set out work

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

technological skills to:

use a range of mobile technology, such as two-way radio and mobile phones

voice and hand signals to access and understand site-specific instructions.

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is:

basic calculations of heights, areas, volumes and grades

commonly used construction symbols and abbreviations

construction terminology

drawing conventions

features of plans and elevations, including direction, scale, key, contours, symbols and abbreviations

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements

key features of formal job specifications

processes for application of scales in plan preparation and interpretation

project quality requirements

site and equipment safety (OHS) requirements

techniques for orienting/confirming the orientation of a plan.

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.

Plans and drawings include:

construction plans

cross-sectional plans

dimensions and notes

illustrations

longitudinal plans

project specifications

site plans

structural detail and specification providing illustrations and dimensions.

Key features of plans and specifications include:

characteristics

compatibility

construction

location

pattern dimension

quantities

sizes

type of product or service.

Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including:

Australian standards

internal company quality policy and standards

manufacturer specifications, where specified

workplace operations and procedures.

Environmental requirements include:

clean-up management

waste management.

Project documentation includes:

contracts

drawings

schedule of rates

specifications

standard procedures and practices

supplementary specifications

work schedules.

Specifications include:

detail relating to materials and quality of work, quality assurance, nominated subcontractors, and provision of site access/facilities

details relating to performance, including:

characteristics

material types

standards of work

tolerances

treatments and finishes.

Information includes:

diagrams or sketches and graphics

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

manufacturer specifications and instructions

maps

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

memos

organisation work specifications and requirements.

plans and specifications

regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to operations and the environment

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures related to construction site operations

signage

verbal or written and graphical instructions

work bulletins

work schedules.

Material attributes include:

characteristics

construction requirements

treatments and finishes

types.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Main types of plans and drawings used in the construction sector of the industry are identified. 
Key features and functions of each type of drawing are identified. 
Quality requirements of company operations are recognised and adhered to. 
Environmental requirements and controls are identified from job plans, specifications and environmental plan. 
Title panel of project documentation is checked to verify latest amendments to drawing. 
Amendments to specifications are checked to ensure currency of information and conveyed to others where appropriate. 
Construction symbols and abbreviations are recognised. 
Legend is located on project drawings, and symbols and abbreviations are correctly interpreted. 
Orientation of the plan with the site is achieved. 
Key features of the site are identified and located. 
Access to site is gained and services, main features, contours and datum are identified. 
Dimensions for project and nominated locations are identified. 
Construction types and dimensions for nominated locations are identified. 
Environmental controls and locations are identified. 
Location, dimensions and tolerances for ancillary works are identified. 
Job specifications are identified from drawings, notes and descriptions. 
Standards of work, finishes and tolerances are identified from the project specifications. 
Material attributes are identified from specifications. 

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