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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform work within a drafting context, according to industry standards and work expectations.

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

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Specifically the candidate must be able to:

work within typical site/teamwork structure and methods

apply worksite communication procedures

comply with organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements

participate in work meetings

comply with quality requirements

use industry terminology

apply appropriate safety procedures

demonstrate industry knowledge, including:

industry size, scope of work and economic issues

industry standards and codes relevant to organisation work

relevant legislative and regulatory provisions covering drafting work, including discrimination and equal employment opportunity

types of drafting in industry and work flow.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with drafting or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

Method of assessment

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways, including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Required skills

Required skills include:

sourcing and disseminating information

communicating verbally and in writing with team members, site/project managers and suppliers

meeting skills

organising skills to manage own workload and individual career planning activities

interpersonal skills in dealing with team members and others

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

relevant legislation

occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements for the engineering industry

relevant statutory/regulatory authorities

relevant codes of practice

quality assurance procedures

Standards and codes

Standards and codes include, but are not limited to:

Australian drawing standards

third-party manufacturing and installation standards

company standards

project and industry guidelines

manufacturer catalogues and specifications

Stakeholders

Stakeholders may include:

clients

engineers

builders

architects

tradespeople

designers

management

team members

Engineering disciplines

Depending on the project and brief there may not be a clear discipline for any one task with many drawing tasks covering more than one discipline. The common engineering disciplines that may be covered by this unit include:

mechanical

air conditioning and mechanical services

mechatronics

electrical

manufacturing

fabrication

naval architecture

structural

civil

mining

materials handling

Responsibilities, obligations and employment conditions

Responsibilities, obligations and employment conditions will vary according to the organisation and project and may include:

job description and employment arrangements

organisation's policy relevant to work role

team structures

supervision and accountability requirements, including OHS

environmentally sustainable work practices

industrial awards

enterprise agreements

industry/workplace codes of practice

skills, training and competencies

codes of conduct

Communication skills

Communication skills may include:

active listening

numeracy skills to the level required to interpret workplace documents

verbal skills to convey meaning and add to discussion

reading and writing skills to the level required to interpret and contribute to work information

use of templates, conventions and communication protocols appropriate to the organisation, project and type of drawing

Efficiency improvements

Efficiency improvements are changes to work practices which result in:

reduction in resource consumption, including water, electricity or materials

waste minimisation or improved management

pollution controls

equipment maintenance and longevity

improved workplace layout

reduced transportation or movement

cost savings

increased re-use or recycling and use of renewable resources

greater education and understanding of sustainable work practices

greater measurement of resource use

selection of more environmentally friendly materials, resources or practices

prevention or minimisation of risks

Environmental hazards

Environmental hazards may include:

substances (e.g. resources, waste and by-products) that are dangerous to living things in the environment, such as humans, animals, plants and water, including storage, handling and disposal of the following substances:

toxic

corrosive

flammable

explosive

other infectious or dangerous substances