Unit of competency Outline

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Produce 2-D landscape drawings using CAD software

Produce 2-D landscape drawings using CAD software

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCDES405
State Code
ODU19
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
040105 - Landscape Architecture
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to produce two-dimensional (2-D) drawings for landscape designs using computer-aided design (CAD) software for residential, commercial or public open space projects.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to produce 2-D landscape drawings using CAD software. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Create a landscape drawing template file
  • 1.1 Set up drawing environment according to design drawing requirements
  • 1.2 Create suitable layering strategy according to design drawing requirements
  • 1.3 Create landscape design library according to design drawing requirements
  • 1.4 Create text and dimensions styles according to design drawing requirements
2. Produce landscape drawings
  • 2.1 Clarify drawing requirements
  • 2.2 Produce drawings using appropriate layers
  • 2.3 Add drawing notations according to Australian standards and design drawing requirements
  • 2.4 Apply scale and dimensions to drawing according to Australian standards and design drawing requirements
  • 2.5 Import symbols to represent landscape features
  • 2.6 Setup tool bars and apply essential status toggles appropriate for the CAD software program
3. Edit drawing components
  • 3.1 Remove unnecessary elements and text from existing drawings
  • 3.2 Use editing commands to modify drawing elements and existing text
  • 3.3 Set up title blocks
4. Plot or print CAD drawings
  • 4.1 Set page layout to suit printing or plotting requirements
  • 4.2 Set print parameters for printer or plotter
  • 4.3 Select correct print media and print or plot drawings
  • 4.4 Apply basic palette editing and tool shortcuts
5. Save and back up files
  • 5.1 Create drawing project file directory
  • 5.2 Save and back up drawing files to specified drives or directories
  • 5.3 Retrieve, rename and edit saved files as required
6. Import files
  • 6.1 Import text files into CAD drawings from other software
  • 6.2 Import blocks or components into files and drawings
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State Code National Code Title Type
BHM8 AHC42421 Certificate IV in Landscape Design Qualification