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Read and interpret engineering drawings

Read and interpret engineering drawings

Unit of competency
National Code
AURATA2002
State Code
WF034
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/08/2013
Field of Education
030501 - Automotive Engineering
Original Release Date
07/08/2013
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the competence to read and interpret engineering drawings applicable to an automotive environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
  • 1.1. Work instructions are used to determine job requirements
  • 1.2. Job specifications are read and interpreted
  • 1.3. Product/system/component/item to be manufactured/modified is identified
  • 1.4. Engineering drawings are selected relevant to information required
  • 1.5. WHS requirements, including personal protection needs observed throughout the work
  • 1.6. Correct equipment is identified and checked for safe use
2. Read and interpret engineering drawings
  • 2.1. Symbols, codes, legends and diagrammatic representations are correctly identified
  • 2.2. Material specifications/finish and dimensions/tolerances are identified
  • 2.3. Product/system/component/item represented by the drawing is correctly identified
3. Clean up work area and maintain equipment
  • 3.1. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and site procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Methods of identification
Methods are to include identification of symbols, codes, legends and diagrammatic representations
Interpretation
Interpretation of manufacture/modification specifications
WHS
WHS requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include protective clothing and equipment, workplace environment and safety and enterprise first aid
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulations/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
Safe operating procedures
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with site safety, working in proximity to others and site visitors
Emergency procedures
Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but are not limited to enterprise first aid requirements and site evacuation
Environmental requirements
Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to waste management and clean-up management
Quality requirements
Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures
Statutory/regulatory authorities
Statutory/regulatory authorities may include Federal, State/Territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice
Resources
Resources may include manual and electronic viewing aids
Communications
Communications are to include, but are not limited to verbal and visual instructions and may include site specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers
Information/documents
Sources of information/documents may include:
schedules/plans/specifications, memos, material safety data sheets, diagrams or sketches
regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to the automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules
organisation work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian Standards
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence in this unit signifies ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual circumstances in the critical aspects of:
observing safety procedures and requirements
communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner
reading and interpreting a range of engineering drawings covering both component manufacturing and modification
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian Standards
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
material relevant to the reading and interpretation of engineering drawings
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the reading and interpretation of engineering drawings
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the automotive industry's RS&R Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5019 AURT225156A Read and interpret engineering drawings Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AXE62 AURATA002 Read, interpret and apply engineering drawings Unit of competency