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.
Drawing requirements include:
details:
area analysis
construction notes
general notes
location of neighbouring buildings
services plans
structural information
types of drawings, such as:
isometric drawings
plans:
bracing plans
electrical power and lighting plans
floor framing plans
floor plans
house drainage plans (sewerage)
lot plans
roof drainage plans
roof framing plans
site plans
slab or footing layout plans
stormwater layout plans
perspective drawings
elevations or projections
sections
structural detail.
Drawing protocols include:
abbreviations
commonly used symbols
dimensioning
drawing titles
hatched regions
legends
lettering standards
line types
numbering
paper size
scale
schedules
standard units of measurement.

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 the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment providing that simulated or project-based assessment techniques replicate workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
It may be assessed on its own or as part of an integrated assessment activity involving preparation of CAD drawings, including construction detailing and material identification, for a range of typical National Construction Code (NCC) structures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit should provide evidence of the ability to:
use two different types of 2-D CAD software according to manufacturer specifications and organisational standards to produce at least five different types of 2-D building design drawings selected from the following:
bracing plans
electrical power and lighting plans
floor framing plans
floor plans
house drainage plans (sewerage)
lot plans
roof drainage plans
roof framing plans
site plans
slab or footing layout plans
stormwater layout plans.
A person should also provide evidence of:
identifying and applying drawing protocols
identifying and applying styles, characteristics, technologies and decorative styles
sound understanding of the structural function of building elements
importing and exporting information.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of this unit:
must be in the context of the work environment
may be conducted in an off-site context, provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills
must meet relevant compliance requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include access to:
suitable assessment venue and equipment, including computers with 2-D CAD software, printers, and building codes and standards
suitable simulated or real opportunities and resources to demonstrate competence.
Method of assessment
Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge, using one or more of the following methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge for the unit
observed, documented and/or firsthand testimonial evidence of the candidates
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.