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Create 2-D drawings using computer-aided design system

Create 2-D drawings using computer-aided design system

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM09009
State Code
OAV88
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
020115 - Computer Graphics
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
72
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to produce 2-D drawings using a computer-aided design (CAD) system. Skills include producing linked bills of material, file management and associated customisation of installed software, including the use of macros, menus and default settings. 2-D drawings can be produced from 3-D models created using CAD system.The unit primarily applies to the fields of mechanical, electrical or electronic, fabrication and fluid power.This unit covers CAD skills only. Where detail drafting skills are required see the following units:MEM09004 Perform electrical or electronic detail draftingMEM09005 Perform basic engineering detail draftingMEM09006 Perform advanced engineering detail draftingNo licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: BUnit Weight: 8
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or associated work instructions
2 Prepare CAD environment
  • 2.1 Customise system variables, menus and drawing defaults to suit standard operating procedures
  • 2.2 Develop macros to specifications
3 Create 2-D drawings
  • 3.1 Create drawings using the available software system
  • 3.2 Link drawing entities to database attributes to suit job requirements
  • 3.3 Create detailed views using various scales to meet job requirements
4 Produce output
  • 4.1 Save files in various formats according to procedures
  • 4.2 List linked entities in a bill of materials format to meet job requirements
  • 4.3 Extract supplementary data from drawing to meet job requirements, as necessary
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5425 MEM09009C Create 2D drawings using computer aided design system Unit of competency