Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Technical drawing requirements may include:
circuits
diagrams
elevations
flow charts
illustrations
plans
sections
sketches.
Documentation may include briefs or specifications with information, such as:
background information about clients
budget
clients’ needs
considerations, such as:
contractual
copyright
ethical
legal
creative objectives
diagrams indicating, for example:
colours
measurements
scale
style
materials
personnel involved in the project
purpose
relevant statutory requirements, e.g. health and safety considerations
sponsorship
technical objectives
technology
timeframe.
Appropriate people may include:
clients
colleagues
industry practitioners
managers
mentors
supervisors.
Factors may include:
aesthetic considerations
availability of personnel
availability of resources
available budget
complexity of project
expectations of target users of technical drawings
own level of skill
presentation context
timelines.
Purpose of technical drawings may be to represent:
architectural structures
electronics
furniture
landscape scheme
lighting and sound set-ups
mechanics
objects and products
theatre and film props and sets.
Techniques may include:
computer-aided drawing
drafting using drafting instruments
drawing orthogonal projection
drawing to represent:
scale
perspective
dimension
volume
freehand drawing
geometric drawing
lettering
rendering.
Equipment may include:
computer
cutting knives
drafting instruments
drafting table
light box
photocopier
plotter
printer
rulers
scanner
scissors
software applications
templates.
Materials may include:
acetate sheets
chalks
drafting film
erasers
inks and wet mediums
markers
paper
pencils
pens
tape.
Workplace procedures may relate to:
cost control
process-specific procedures
recycling
reporting
safety
use of materials.

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
produce a number of technical drawings which:
show a command of selected techniques
adhere to technical drawing standards and conventions
apply knowledge of technical drawing practice, history and theory.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
equipment and materials required to produce technical drawings.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of technical drawing in progress
evaluation of technical drawings produced by the candidate
questioning and discussion to determine candidate’s understanding of technical drawing techniques
review of portfolios of evidence
review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.