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.
Types of drawings required include:
floor plans
land boundaries and footprint of building
orthographic drawings
schematic drawings of wiring and pipework
sectional views.

Key features to be recorded may include:
for building and construction sketches:
ceiling heights and variations
doors
light fittings and power supplies
services
wall penetrations
walls
for plumbing services sketches:
drains
equipment locations
fittings
incoming water supplies
lighting and power supplies
obstructions
service penetrations
for fire services sketches:
incoming water supplies
layout of automatic fire detection and alarm systems
lighting
location of hydrants and hose reels
obstructions
passive fire protection
power supplies
service penetrations
for mechanical services sketches:
air conditioning requirements
ceilings
doors
lighting and power supplies
obstructions
walls
windows (opening and non-opening).

Relevant industry sectors and their requirements include 2-D and 3-D manual sketches and drawings of building and construction work, including:
all classes of buildings as defined in the National Construction Code:
commercial
domestic
industrial
residential
plumbing services work, including:
gas
hydrant and hose reel systems
residential and domestic fire sprinkler systems
sanitary plumbing and drainage
stormwater systems
water supply and distribution
fire services work, including:
alarm and detection systems
commercial and industrial fire sprinklers systems
emergency evacuation
hydrant and hose reel systems
intercommunication warning systems
passive protection
residential and domestic fire sprinkler systems
smoke and heat venting and air control systems
special hazards
mechanical services work, including:
air handling systems
air conditioning systems
refrigeration systems
smoke and heat venting systems.

Work health and safety requirements may include:
details of power supplies
details of all services
installation of scaffolding
understanding of hazards located in the area
use of personal protective equipment.

Tools and equipment include:
recording devices, such as:
computers
digital cameras
pen and paper.

Sustainability principles and concepts:
cover the social, economic and environmental use of resources to meet current and future needs
may include:
disposing of waste material to ensure minimal environmental impact
energy efficiency.

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
This unit of competency could be assessed in a workplace or closely simulated workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities responsibilities and procedures.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
producing clear and effective drawings and sketches with appropriate notations and labelling by creating a set of sketches and drawings for a small work project in the relevant field of expertise, including:
application of sustainability principles and concepts
measurements and details of components, sub-assemblies, products and models
correct calculations of required dimensions
other drafting details based on measurements and other relevant information
notations and labelling.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
an induction procedure and requirement
realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the minimum task requirements
relevant specifications and work instructions
tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices
support materials appropriate to activity
workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies
material safety data sheets
research resources, including industry-related systems information.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.