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

NWPGEN011 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use maps, plans, drawings and specifications

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency NWPGEN011 - Use maps, plans, drawings and specifications
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to read and interpret maps, plans, drawings and specifications and prepare a simple map or plan.This unit applies to those working in the water industry, but could be used by other sectors. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work under supervision, while performing routine tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field General
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: Interpret maps, plans, drawings and specifications
  • Identify types of maps, plans, drawings and specifications required to undertake work tasks.
  • Identify parts of the water system and their inter-relationship on a range of drawing types.
  • Interpret commonly used symbols and abbreviations.
  • Interpret and apply the function of the legend.
  • Verify latest version.
  • Identify natural and man-made features on maps, plans and drawings.
  • Relate specifications to maps, plans and drawings and identify quality standards.
  • Identify types of details from works specifications.
       
Element: Use maps, plans drawings and specifications
  • Use organisation system to access maps plans, drawings and specifications.
  • Translate technical data and apply quality standards into work site environment.
  • Calculate distances using maps and plans with a range of scales.
  • Confirm orientation, boundaries and identified features of the site.
  • Identify any errors in the maps, plans, drawings and specifications.
       
Element: Record and advise on changes and errors
  • Draw or amend a map or plan.
  • Take actual measurements and record features on a map or drawing.
  • Record and report amendments.
       
Element: Interpret maps, plans, drawings and specifications
  • Identify types of maps, plans, drawings and specifications required to undertake work tasks.
  • Identify parts of the water system and their inter-relationship on a range of drawing types.
  • Interpret commonly used symbols and abbreviations.
  • Interpret and apply the function of the legend.
  • Verify latest version.
  • Identify natural and man-made features on maps, plans and drawings.
  • Relate specifications to maps, plans and drawings and identify quality standards.
  • Identify types of details from works specifications.
       
Element: Use maps, plans drawings and specifications
  • Use organisation system to access maps plans, drawings and specifications.
  • Translate technical data and apply quality standards into work site environment.
  • Calculate distances using maps and plans with a range of scales.
  • Confirm orientation, boundaries and identified features of the site.
  • Identify any errors in the maps, plans, drawings and specifications.
       
Element: Record and advise on changes and errors
  • Draw or amend a map or plan.
  • Take actual measurements and record features on a map or drawing.
  • Record and report amendments.
       


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

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

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 section.

1. Interpret maps, plans, drawings and specifications

1.1 Identify types of maps, plans, drawings and specifications required to undertake work tasks.

1.2 Identify parts of the water system and their inter-relationship on a range of drawing types.

1.3 Interpret commonly used symbols and abbreviations.

1.4 Interpret and apply the function of the legend.

1.5 Verify latest version.

1.6 Identify natural and man-made features on maps, plans and drawings.

1.7 Relate specifications to maps, plans and drawings and identify quality standards.

1.8 Identify types of details from works specifications.

2. Use maps, plans drawings and specifications

2.1 Use organisation system to access maps plans, drawings and specifications.

2.2 Translate technical data and apply quality standards into work site environment.

2.3 Calculate distances using maps and plans with a range of scales.

2.4 Confirm orientation, boundaries and identified features of the site.

2.5 Identify any errors in the maps, plans, drawings and specifications.

3. Record and advise on changes and errors

3.1 Draw or amend a map or plan.

3.2 Take actual measurements and record features on a map or drawing.

3.3 Record and report amendments.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

locating maps, plans, drawings and specifications for work tasks

locating work sites

using information provided in maps, plans and drawings to complete a task

preparing a simple map or plan that represents an actual or simulated work environment

applying problem solving strategies

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

Basic knowledge of:

the range of maps, plans and drawings to different assignment situations

basic formulae of volumes, area and mass

features of maps, plans and drawings including:

contours

datum points

planes

gradients

sections

orthographic projections

symbols

dimensions

terminology

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

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 section.

1. Interpret maps, plans, drawings and specifications

1.1 Identify types of maps, plans, drawings and specifications required to undertake work tasks.

1.2 Identify parts of the water system and their inter-relationship on a range of drawing types.

1.3 Interpret commonly used symbols and abbreviations.

1.4 Interpret and apply the function of the legend.

1.5 Verify latest version.

1.6 Identify natural and man-made features on maps, plans and drawings.

1.7 Relate specifications to maps, plans and drawings and identify quality standards.

1.8 Identify types of details from works specifications.

2. Use maps, plans drawings and specifications

2.1 Use organisation system to access maps plans, drawings and specifications.

2.2 Translate technical data and apply quality standards into work site environment.

2.3 Calculate distances using maps and plans with a range of scales.

2.4 Confirm orientation, boundaries and identified features of the site.

2.5 Identify any errors in the maps, plans, drawings and specifications.

3. Record and advise on changes and errors

3.1 Draw or amend a map or plan.

3.2 Take actual measurements and record features on a map or drawing.

3.3 Record and report amendments.

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
Identify types of maps, plans, drawings and specifications required to undertake work tasks. 
Identify parts of the water system and their inter-relationship on a range of drawing types. 
Interpret commonly used symbols and abbreviations. 
Interpret and apply the function of the legend. 
Verify latest version. 
Identify natural and man-made features on maps, plans and drawings. 
Relate specifications to maps, plans and drawings and identify quality standards. 
Identify types of details from works specifications. 
Use organisation system to access maps plans, drawings and specifications. 
Translate technical data and apply quality standards into work site environment. 
Calculate distances using maps and plans with a range of scales. 
Confirm orientation, boundaries and identified features of the site. 
Identify any errors in the maps, plans, drawings and specifications. 
Draw or amend a map or plan. 
Take actual measurements and record features on a map or drawing. 
Record and report amendments. 
Identify types of maps, plans, drawings and specifications required to undertake work tasks. 
Identify parts of the water system and their inter-relationship on a range of drawing types. 
Interpret commonly used symbols and abbreviations. 
Interpret and apply the function of the legend. 
Verify latest version. 
Identify natural and man-made features on maps, plans and drawings. 
Relate specifications to maps, plans and drawings and identify quality standards. 
Identify types of details from works specifications. 
Use organisation system to access maps plans, drawings and specifications. 
Translate technical data and apply quality standards into work site environment. 
Calculate distances using maps and plans with a range of scales. 
Confirm orientation, boundaries and identified features of the site. 
Identify any errors in the maps, plans, drawings and specifications. 
Draw or amend a map or plan. 
Take actual measurements and record features on a map or drawing. 
Record and report amendments. 

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