Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPPCMN4008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Read plans, drawings and specifications for residential buildings

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPCMN4008 - Read plans, drawings and specifications for residential buildings
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to read and extract information from different types of plans, building drawings and specifications for residential buildings.The unit supports workers in the property industry who are required to read and extract routine information from a variety of plans and drawings associated with residential buildings. It applies to real estate agents, property managers, strata managers, Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) assessors, home sustainability assessors and facility managers.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit in some States and Territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

computer system to access online databases of residential building plans and drawings

specifications:

plans, drawings and specifications for different styles of residential buildings

relevant codes, standards and regulations relating to the construction of residential buildings.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Common
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify and review plans and drawings.
  • Main types of plans and drawings for residential buildings are identified.
  • Purpose of different types of plans and drawings are identified.
  • Key features of each type of plan and drawing are identified.
       
Element: Check amendments to plans and drawings.
  • Title panel is checked to verify latest amendment to plans and drawings.
  • Amendments to specifications are checked to ensure currency of information.
       
Element: Identify symbols, terms, abbreviations and shading used in plans and drawings.
  • Symbols used in plans and drawings are identified.
  • Abbreviations used in plans and drawings are identified.
  • Colouring and shading used in plans and drawings are identified.
  • Building and construction terms used in plans and drawings are identified.
       
Element: Locate and identify key features on a site plan.
  • Site is identified from location drawings.
  • True north and building orientation are identified from details provided on site plan.
  • Key features of site plan are identified.
       
Element: Extract data from plans, drawings and specifications.
  • Key building features are identified in relevant plans and drawings.
  • Data on key building features is extracted from relevant plans, drawings and specifications.
  • Building codes or standards identified in specifications are identified.
  • Key features of products included in specifications are identified.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Identify and review plans and drawings.

1.1.

Main types of plans and drawings for residential buildings are identified.

1.2.

Purpose of different types of plans and drawings are identified.

1.3.

Key features of each type of plan and drawing are identified.

2.

Check amendments to plans and drawings.

2.1.

Title panel is checked to verify latest amendment to plans and drawings.

2.2.

Amendments to specifications are checked to ensure currency of information.

3.

Identify symbols, terms, abbreviations and shading used in plans and drawings.

3.1.

Symbols used in plans and drawings are identified.

3.2.

Abbreviations used in plans and drawings are identified.

3.3.

Colouring and shading used in plans and drawings are identified.

3.4.

Building and construction terms used in plans and drawings are identified.

4

Locate and identify key features on a site plan.

4.1.

Site is identified from location drawings.

4.2.

True north and building orientation are identified from details provided on site plan.

4.3.

Key features of site plan are identified.

5

Extract data from plans, drawings and specifications.

5.1.

Key building features are identified in relevant plans and drawings.

5.2.

Data on key building features is extracted from relevant plans, drawings and specifications.

5.3.

Building codes or standards identified in specifications are identified.

5.4.

Key features of products included in specifications are identified.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must read and extract information from different types of plans, building drawings and specifications for four different residential buildings.

The person must also source the plans, building drawings and specifications relating to each of the above buildings, and identify the information needed to respond to three routine workplace requests for information on each building.

In doing the above, the person must:

identify different types of plans and drawings for residential buildings and their functions

read and interpret plans, drawings and specifications for each residential building, including identifying key features, levels, contours, sections, service entry points, and site features

check amendments to plans and drawings for each residential building

identify symbols, terms and abbreviations used in the plans and drawings.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

building drawings, including:

drawing perspectives

features

scale

symbols, terms and abbreviations used

types of building drawings and their respective purposes

plans relevant to residential buildings:

heritage and conservation overlays

landscaping and vegetation

locality

lot and common property survey plan

sites

strata plan

survey plan

key requirements of federal, state or territory building and construction codes, standards and regulations relating to:

residential building materials

residential building styles.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Identify and review plans and drawings.

1.1.

Main types of plans and drawings for residential buildings are identified.

1.2.

Purpose of different types of plans and drawings are identified.

1.3.

Key features of each type of plan and drawing are identified.

2.

Check amendments to plans and drawings.

2.1.

Title panel is checked to verify latest amendment to plans and drawings.

2.2.

Amendments to specifications are checked to ensure currency of information.

3.

Identify symbols, terms, abbreviations and shading used in plans and drawings.

3.1.

Symbols used in plans and drawings are identified.

3.2.

Abbreviations used in plans and drawings are identified.

3.3.

Colouring and shading used in plans and drawings are identified.

3.4.

Building and construction terms used in plans and drawings are identified.

4

Locate and identify key features on a site plan.

4.1.

Site is identified from location drawings.

4.2.

True north and building orientation are identified from details provided on site plan.

4.3.

Key features of site plan are identified.

5

Extract data from plans, drawings and specifications.

5.1.

Key building features are identified in relevant plans and drawings.

5.2.

Data on key building features is extracted from relevant plans, drawings and specifications.

5.3.

Building codes or standards identified in specifications are identified.

5.4.

Key features of products included in specifications are identified.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Types of plans and drawings must include:

drawings:

details

elevation

ground plans

layout drawings

plans:

heritage and conservation overlays

landscaping and vegetation

locality

lot and common property survey plans

sites

strata plans

survey plans

services drawings:

drainage

ducts

piping

vertical section

waste disposal

wiring

sketches.

Residential buildings must include:

any building categorised as Class 1, 2, 4 and 10a of the Building Code of Australia or in accordance with jurisdictional requirements.

Key features of each type of plan and drawing must include at least four of the following:

certification

compatibility

construction

dimensions

legend

location

orientation

quantities of materials

scale

sizes

types of products or services.

Specifications must include at least two of the following:

levels and survey information

material technical data

materials lists

performance data

schedules of quantities

stress, load and bearing calculations.

Key features of site plan must include:

access and egress

common property

contours and slopes

drainage lines

easements

environmental and heritage overlays

existing dwellings, buildings or other structures

location and situation

major geological and topographical features

orientation

paving

retaining walls

scale

service connection points

set backs

stormwater disposal

trees and other vegetation.

Data on key building features must include:

common property

dimensions

location

materials

ratings

standards.

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 for residential buildings are identified. 
Purpose of different types of plans and drawings are identified. 
Key features of each type of plan and drawing are identified. 
Title panel is checked to verify latest amendment to plans and drawings. 
Amendments to specifications are checked to ensure currency of information. 
Symbols used in plans and drawings are identified. 
Abbreviations used in plans and drawings are identified. 
Colouring and shading used in plans and drawings are identified. 
Building and construction terms used in plans and drawings are identified. 
Site is identified from location drawings. 
True north and building orientation are identified from details provided on site plan. 
Key features of site plan are identified. 
Key building features are identified in relevant plans and drawings. 
Data on key building features is extracted from relevant plans, drawings and specifications. 
Building codes or standards identified in specifications are identified. 
Key features of products included in specifications are identified. 

Forms

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