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Use maps, plans, drawings and details

Use maps, plans, drawings and details

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPGEN023
State Code
OBO14
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/02/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/06/2020
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
15/06/2020
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use maps, plans, drawings and details.It includes reading and interpreting maps, plans, drawings and specifications and recording and advising on changes and errors.This unit applies to those using maps, plans and drawings in industry. Those undertaking this unit would work under appropriate supervision, while performing routine tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Interpret maps, plans, drawings and specifications
  • 1.1 Identify and locate maps, plans, drawings and specifications required to complete work tasks
  • 1.2 Interpret commonly used symbols and abbreviations according to the drawing standards
  • 1.3 Interpret, apply and verify the latest version and functions of the legend
  • 1.4 Identify natural and constructed features on maps, plans and drawings
  • 1.5 Identify specifications to maps, plans and drawings
2 Use maps, plans and drawings
  • 2.1 Implement technical data according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Use scales to calculate distances using maps and plans
  • 2.3 Confirm orientation, boundaries and identified features of the worksite
  • 2.4 Identify any errors in the maps, plans, drawings and specifications and report to relevant personnel
3 Record and advise on changes and errors
  • 3.1 Amend a map or plan according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Take measurements and record features on a map or drawing
  • 3.3 Record and report amendments to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVZ25 NWPGEN011 Use maps, plans, drawings and specifications Unit of competency