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Use graphics in engineering

Use graphics in engineering

Module
National Code
DCSGRE603
State Code
AZ010
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/11/2021
Field of Education
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce basic structural engineering drawings.

The unit of competency is applied by drafting personnel in a civil and structural engineering environment to produce basic drawings.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Determine drawing requirements.
  • 1.1 Identify and prepare typical drafting equipment required to complete work.
  • 1.2 Identify and apply local, national or international standards for computer aided drafting (CAD).
Print text and draw line work for structural engineering drawings.
  • 2.1 Set the basic parameters in preparation for the drafting process.
  • 2.2 Set and use appropriate system variables relevant to the drawing task.
  • 2.3 Draw line types using CAD & manual skills
  • 2.4 Present and explain printing, line types and their applications with reference to AS 1100.
Produce detailed drawings for structural engineering.
  • 3.1 Draw views of simple structural components in axonometric and oblique projection.
  • 3.2 Draw circles in axonometric projection using CAD and manual skills.
  • 3.3 Draw views of simple structural components in orthogonal projection using CAD and manual skills.
  • 3.4 Describe axonometric, oblique and orthogonal projection methods with reference to AS 1100.
Prepare drawings for structural engineering.
  • 4.1 Complete drawings of engineering components and assemblies in accordance with AS 1100.
  • 4.2 Draw dimension views in an orthogonal projection of a simple mechanical component with emphasis on drawing layout, conventions and position of notes.
  • 4.3 Describe the selection of drawing scales in accordance with AS 1100.
  • 4.4 Draw section views in an orthogonal projection of a simple mechanical component using sectioning methods.
  • 4.5 Compare common sectioning methods.
Select appropriate graphical techniques and use conventional representation, abbreviations and symbols for structural engineering drawings.
  • 5.1 Identify and describe the use of graphical techniques employed in the preparation of engineering drawings.
  • 5.2 Draw and dimension, in orthogonal projection, a simple mechanical component by using appropriate abbreviations, symbols and conventional representation in accordance with AS 1100.
Use geometrical construction techniques for structural engineering drawings.
  • 6.1 Draw single views of irregular shaped components with geometrical construction techniques and by using CAD and manual skills.
  • 6.2 Position and draw correct tangents.
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Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
BGQ97 52873WA Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering Accredited course
BGR66 52889WA Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering Accredited course