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Work effectively in an engineering drafting workplace

Work effectively in an engineering drafting workplace

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM09201
State Code
OEX02
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to provide drafting services according to the systems and standards expected in industry. It includes an understanding of work contexts, stakeholder needs, employment conditions and expectations and of the way drafting is used across different engineering disciplines.This unit is suitable for those working within a computer-aided design (CAD) or drafting work environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify the work context and setting
  • 1.1 Identify key products and services and the scope and nature of the organisation
  • 1.2 Identify legislation, organisational procedures and industry standards relevant to the workplace
  • 1.3 Identify key aspects of the workflow in the organisation and its application to own work
  • 1.4 Identify key personnel and their role and relationship to own work
  • 1.5 Evaluate impact of trends on work practices
2. Examine role of drafting
  • 2.1 Identify roles and key responsibilities in drafting work, including processes involved in detail and design drafting work
  • 2.2 Identify stakeholders of drafting projects and their information and service needs
  • 2.3 Read, interpret and use industry terminology
  • 2.4 Determine the needs and features of drafting work undertaken for different engineering disciplines
  • 2.5 Determine the role of computer programs in design and detail drafting work
3. Accept responsibility for own work
  • 3.1 Identify own work responsibilities, obligations, employment conditions and role within work group or area
  • 3.2 Determine work priorities and deadlines and plan work activity accordingly
  • 3.3 Apply organisational work health and safety (WHS) procedures when conducting work and ensure quality standards are met
  • 3.4 Access and use work information, technology and resources to complete work
  • 3.5 Apply time-management skills and communicate if timelines are compromised
  • 3.6 Identify skill development needs and seek assistance
  • 3.7 Minimise impact of work on the environment and conduct housekeeping to maintain workplace
4. Work with others
  • 4.1 Identify roles of team members
  • 4.2 Participate in the development and review of team goals and activities and contribute to continuous improvements
  • 4.3 Contribute to team meetings using effective communication skills and show for varying opinions and differences
  • 4.4 Address work conflicts professionally using effective communication skills and refer to appropriate personnel if necessary
5. Apply safe and sustainable work practices
  • 5.1 Apply workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures and practices at all times
  • 5.2 Collaborate with others and contribute to positive work environment
  • 5.3 Minimise resource use in own work and contribute to efficiency improvements
  • 5.4 Comply with enterprise environmental regulations and report breaches and environmental hazards to designated personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE056 MEM09201A Work effectively in an engineering drafting workplace Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIV7 MEM30522 Certificate III in Engineering - Technical Qualification
BIW9 MEM40422 Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting Qualification