Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Plans and specifications:
plans include:
building plans
details
sections and three-dimensional sketches relating to main components of construction
finishes and specification notes to a standard suitable for building approval
specifications include:
structural engineering drawings
soil tests
shop drawings (steel fabrication)
survey plans and levels plans for temporary structures and works.
Relevant Australian standards include:
AS1100 Architectural drawing and supplement
AS1720 Timber structures
AS3600 Concrete structures
AS3700 Masonry
AS4100 Steel structures.
Draft working drawings include:
area analysis
BCA Class 2 to 9 buildings
computer-generated or paper-based presentations
construction notes
details
elevations
floor plans
general notes
location or neighbouring buildings
plan and specification interpretation
projections
sections
services
site plans
two and three-dimensional drawings
up to three storey buildings not exceeding a floor area of 2000 square metres.
Building drawings:
banks and landscaping
base structure - timber and masonry
certificate of title to land
complex roof and wall shapes
composite construction (e.g. steel and timber)
conversion of plans and specifications to architectural and building detail
drawing protocols, including:
abbreviations
legends
lettering standards
numbering
paper size
scale
standard units of measurement
symbols
electrical connections plan
excavation cut and fill
flashings and box gutters
general plumbing services plan
glazing, including window and door schedules
insulation and sarking
internal and external wall claddings
joinery
land surveyor plans
large span timber beams and connections, including glue laminated beams
levels and contours
research journal in accordance with project aims, comprising:
photographs
record of site visits
sections
three-dimensional sketches
retaining walls
roof construction
sewerage connection and easement plan
soil classification and tests
stairs
stormwater connection and easements plan
timber and masonry
upper floor construction
wall construction.

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
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
comply with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations
apply organisational management policies and procedures, including quality assurance requirements where applicable
produce two and three-dimensional drawings for buildings up to three storey and not exceeding a maximum floor area of 2000 square metres, including at least one orthographic, one isometric and one perspective drawing
provide drawings to appropriate body/individual as determined by the project brief.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
an induction procedure and requirement
realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements
relevant specifications and work instructions
tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices
support materials appropriate to activity
workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies
material safety data sheets
research resources, including industry related systems information.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.