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Set up BIM capable software and files for building design drafting projects

Set up BIM capable software and files for building design drafting projects

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPBDN4110
State Code
OCU55
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/04/2021
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
16/04/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to set up digital project files in building information modelling (BIM) capable industry standard building design drawing software for residential, commercial and industrial building design projects as defined in the National Construction Code (NCC). It covers installing BIM-capable design software and applying its functions and options to create, name and save project files and templates for different types of building design projects.The unit supports the work of drafters who assist and work under the supervision and instruction of architects, building designers and other personnel, such as home sustainability assessors. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to use building design drawing software to set up project files.
  • 1.1 Install and configure building design drawing software following relevant instructions.
  • 1.2 Access and interpret operating information for building design drawing software.
  • 1.3 Obtain support for installation of software, and interpretation and application of functions and operations as required.
2 Plan software drawing file requirements
  • 2.1 Review project brief and designer’s notes to identify scope and nature of building design project
  • 2.2 Determine naming protocols for digital drawing files according to project and workplace requirements and systems.
  • 2.3 Determine types of drawings required by client, project and relevant authorities in consultation with designer.
  • 2.4 Confirm title block information with designer.
  • 2.5 Prepare checklist of drawing files required for project and apply file-naming protocols.
  • 2.6 Confirm folder name and location for digital project drawing files with designer.
3 Set up project templates.
  • 3.1 Access building design drawing software support information to assist in adapting built-in templates.
  • 3.2 Access software support information to assist in creating original project template files.
  • 3.3 Name project template files according to file-naming protocols and save in project folder in correct location.
  • 3.4 Back up files according to workplace procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUG90 CPPBDN4004 Set up BIM-capable software and files for building design drafting projects Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGI4 CPP40121 Certificate IV in Residential Drafting Qualification