Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Maintenance
Equivalencies: This unit of competence incorporates units 9.2a, 9.3a, 9.5a, 9.6b, 9.7b and
9.8b of the National Metal and Engineering Competency Standards
Relevant legislation, standards or codes of practice may apply
Dimensions may be notated in metric or imperial units
Drawings may utilise perspective, explosive view or hidden view techniques
Types of structures drafted may include foundations, plinths, dams, canals, spillways, flumes and roads
Drawing equipment used may include Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and conventional drawing tools
Standard symbols are used

Critical aspects of evidence
The knowledge and application of relevant sections of: Occupational, health and safety legislation; Statutory legislation; Enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures
Detailed drafting concepts (Civil)
Engineering practices (Civil)
Use of engineering drawing equipment
Context of assessment
Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of work
Interdependent assessment of unit
Nil
Knowledge and Skills
A knowledge of:
Occupational health and safety standards; Relevant Statutory requirements, standards and codes of practice; Detailed drafting concepts; Technical drawings and data; Engineering practices (civil); Engineering drawing equipment; Fluid power circuits; Civil drawing symbols; Communication principles; Communication principles; Computer Aided Drawing systems
The ability to:
Apply occupational health and safety standards; Apply relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice; Interpret and use technical drawings and data; Perform civil drafting; Use drawing equipment; Use Computer Aided Drawing systems; Communicate effectively ; Apply data analysis techniques and tools.