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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 of Performance
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 of Knowledge
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
Assessment Conditions
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.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
General