9) This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit. It must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria and the range statement of the unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines.

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit. It must be used in conjunction with all parts of the unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Overview of Assessment

9.1)

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the industry-preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy.

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed.

The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Sources of evidence need to be ‘rich’ in nature to minimise error in judgment.

Activities associated with normal everyday work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its ‘richness’. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

9.2)

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met.

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the ‘Assessment Guidelines – UEE11’. Evidence shall also comprise:

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment. In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to:

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices, including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit. It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements.

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below:

Preparation of electrotechnology/utilities drawings using manual drafting and CAD equipment and software as described in 8) Range and including:

A

Carrying out freehand sketching of simple electrotechnology/ utilities products, circuits and components using pictorial methods to generate two and three dimensional electrotechnology/ utilities images encompassing a range of standard components, such as devices, components, parts, equipment and structures, sketched together with other solid and hollow items.

B

Preparing and modifying preliminary electrotechnology/utilities drawings and diagrams using manual drafting methods, techniques, procedures and devices

C

Preparing and modifying preliminary electrotechnology/utilities drawings and diagrams using computer-aided design equipment and software

D

Notating type, form and size of materials from information, abbreviations and symbols supplied on electrotechnology/ utilities drawings, briefs and/or specifications.

E

Obtaining specifications from design information, customer requirements, sketches, preliminary layouts and/or field investigations.

F

Drawing single part components, simple electrotechnology/ utilities assemblies and circuits for fabrication, assembly or installation of products encompassing dimensions, fabrication and/or installation notes, wiring schedules and parts lists from predetermined dimensions, associated tolerances and design specifications

G

Using CAD equipment and related commands and drawing environments to produce setting out details; drawing template for a range of paper sizes, the drawing title and scale used, date of drawing and other relevant information; and/or working drawings

H

Stating the purpose and usage of a variety of typical electrotechnology/utilities drawings for electrotechnology/ utilities industry applications

I

Generating a variety of CAD drawings from 2D components to 3D models by applying relevant techniques and processes, extracting properties, applying basic rendering techniques and incorporating pre-prepared symbols to construct electrotechnology /utilities diagrams and assembly drawings to produce section, surface modelling, solid modelling, and wireframe modelling views

J

Applying safety precautions when working with CAD equipment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

9.3)

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include:

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions.

Suitable work environment, facilities, equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed in this unit.

These should be used in the formal learning/assessment environment.

Note:

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment, conditions for assessment must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy.

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation preparation of electrotechnology/utilities drawings using manual drafting and CAD equipment and software

Method of assessment

9.4)

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 ‘Assessment Guidelines’.

Note:

Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies. This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

9.5)

For optimisation of training and assessment effort, competency development in this unit may be arranged concurrently with units covering the development of electrotechnology/utilities drawings is required.

8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and the preparation of electrotechnology/utilities drawings using manual drafting and CAD equipment and software.

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies.

KS01-EE191A Electrotechnology/ utilities drawings and diagrams

Evidence shall show an understanding of electrotech/utilities drawings and diagrams to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T1 Electrotechnology/ utilities drafting fundamentals encompassing:

principles, concepts and purpose of electrotechnology/ utilities drafting

terms, conventions and codes related to electrotechnology/ utilities drafting

rules and symbols used in electrotechnology/ utilities drafting

types and usage techniques of electrotechnology/ utilities drawings

techniques and applications for creating graphic symbols charts

techniques and applications in composing block diagram drawings

T2 Standard drawing sheets and drawing sheet layout encompassing

standard drawing sheet borders

standard drawing sheet scale

standard drawing sheet editing - routine

standard drawing sheet editing - title block

standard drawing sheet editing - revision blocks

drawing sheet layout for small electrotechnology/ utilities projects

drawing sheet layout for large electrotechnology/ utilities projects

drawing sheet layout for signing and markings projects

key plan sheets

drawing layers

line types

T3 Electrotechnology/ utilities drawings line work, symbols, lettering and techniques production to Australian/New Zealand and industry standards encompassing:

principles of correct drafting technique

principles, concepts and purpose of electrotechnology/ utilities drawings

terms, symbols (including sectional symbols), conventions and codes related to electrotechnology/ utilities drawings

rules for drafting electrotechnology/ utilities drawings

types and usage techniques of electrotechnology/ utilities drawings

relationship between components and symbols used in drafting applications

techniques and applications for production of electrotechnology/ utilities drawings

T4 Sketching techniques for electrotechnolgy/ utilities applications encompassing:

lines and letters

shapes

solids

axonometric views

building sketch

isometric views

object sketch

perspective; building interior perspective sketch

detail labelled sketch

T5 Pole and structure elevations encompassing:

elevation sheet layout

elevation labeling

concrete bases

luminaire pole elevations

signal pole elevations

service pole elevations

sign pole elevations

sign bridge and cantilever elevations

breakaway sign structures

wood post sign structures

T6 Survey base plan drawings encompassing:

survey base plan scale

survey base plan

survey base plancontents

modelspace and paperspace

external reference (xref) drawings

viewports

T7 Auxiliary Views and Revolutions encompassing:

principles, concepts and purpose of auxiliary views and revolutions

terms, conventions and codes related to auxiliary views and revolutions

rules of revolutions

types and usage techniques of auxiliary views, auxiliary reference planes and revolutions

techniques and applications in finding the true size of an oblique surface

secondary auxiliary view drawing techniques and applications

applications of revolutions

usage of the axis of revolution to draw the true shape of an oblique view

T8 Map Drafting encompassing:

types and usage techniques of map drafting and illustrated maps

techniques and applications of plat surveys and set plans

techniques and applications of contour maps using profile coordinates

map reading techniques and applications

map drawing techniques and applications

T9 Civil/GIS (Geographic Information Systems) drawings basics encompassing:

principles, terms and conventions usage in civil GIS drawings

land surveying techniques (e.g. property line, corners, symbols, coordinates, base line, and typical sections)

GIS and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) uses and applications

land survey plot production from a written description

manual and computer methods calculation of area

contour plans

profile drawings

T10 Architectural and site plan drawings for electrotechnology/ utilities applications encompassing:

principles, purpose, terms and conventions usage in basic architectural drawings

typical scales

base plan symbols and labels

electrotechnology/ utilities site plan symbols and labels

signing and markings site plan symbols and labels

architectural design and planning principles

elevation drawings

architectural symbols and abbreviations usage

floor plans layout and production

basic construction terminology and materials

perspectives and pictorials

typical wall and building sections with necessary details

applicable building codes

as-built floor plan measurement, sketching, and drafting

usage of schedules in freehand architectural style lettering

styles of architecture

fundamentals and design function in residential design

site plans production

foundation plan production

T11 AutoCAD basics for electrotechnology/ utilities applications encompassing:

operating system fundamentals encompassing: principals, concepts and applications of CAD hardware; terms, conventions and codes related to CAD hardware; CAD hardware type and variation; system specifications interpretation and usage; I/O devices identification; computer components installation and configuration arrangements and application

CAD filing and naming conventions

opening program/closing and saving drawings

basic drafting commands encompassing: line; circle; spline; rectangle

basic modification commands encompassing: erasing; copy; mirror; block; trim; extend

layout and plotting

design centre encompassing: electrical symbols; electronic symbols

AutoCAD and lists

components and symbols in CAD

mass storage and file compression

network operating systems, protocols, and cabling systems

researching hardware and software

installation and configuration of operating systems

plotting solutions

security issues

system maintenance

user interface

object creation and modification

editing

layers

properties

paper space and model space concepts

dimensioning and dimensioning variables

blocks

attributes

three dimensional construction

solid modelling and scripts

library construction

database manipulation

data extraction

circuit simulation

wiring symbols - motor and generator, AC and DC; wiring junctions; grounds; distinguishing power and control conductors; normally open and normally closed contacts; series and shunt coils; circuit protection devices - overload relay w/thermal element, fuse, circuit breakers; push button - disconnect switches, momentary contact, maintained contact; meters; resistors; transformers - power, current, potential, auto-transformers

T12 Drawing numbering, file names and digital file storage encompassing:

drawing series and version control

drawing sheet numbering

drawing file names

drawing storage

drawing file

10) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

This unit shall be demonstrated in relation to the preparation of electrotechnology/utilities drawings using manual drafting and CAD equipment and software:

Drawings include layouts, assembly and installation drawings, and modifications (version control), and conversion between drawing types

Electrotechnology drafting specifications, layouts, sketches or verbal instructions in conformance with Australian Standards and enterprise standards

Manual drafting methods, techniques, procedures and devices

Type, form and size of materials from information, abbreviations and symbols supplied on electrotechnology drawings, briefs and/or specifications

Sketching methods, techniques, procedures and devices encompassing freehand sketching

Specifications may be obtained from design information, customer requirements, sketches, preliminary layouts and/or field investigations

Electrotechnology drawings line work, symbols, lettering and techniques

Sketching techniques

Technical drawing equipment including computer-aided drawing design (CAD) applications, peripherals and devices including AutoCAD basics for electrotechnology applications and related commands

Safety precautions when working with CAD equipment

Pole and structure elevations

Survey base plan drawings

Auxiliary Views and Revolutions

Map Drafting

Civil/GIS (Geographic Information Systems) drawings basics

Architectural and site plan drawings

Organisational procedures for preparation and production of drawings, drawing sets, specifications, drafting documentation and operating and maintenance instructions/manuals for products and systems

Organisational procedures for processing, filing and saving all graphics, specifications, instructions and related documentation in correct format and location in accordance with work site procedures

Organisational procedures for collaborating with the client, key stakeholders and other staff in the selection of the preferred option

Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.