Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 9:56 PM AWST
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Read and interpret plans and specifications
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCCM2001
CPCCCM2001
State Code
OAP15
OAP15
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/04/2019
Field of Education
040301 - Building Science And Technology
Original Release Date
12/04/2019
Nominal Hours
32
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to read and interpret plans and specifications relevant to construction operations at a basic level. It includes:identifying types of plans and drawings and their functionsrecognising commonly used symbols and abbreviationsidentifying key features and specifications on a site plancomprehending job specifications.It applies to workers in the construction industry. It involves working under supervision in a team environment.No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify features and functions of plans and drawings.
- 1.1 Identify the key features and functions of each of the main types of plans and drawings used in the construction industry.
- 1.2 Locate and explain the purpose of the legend on plans and drawings used in the construction industry.
- 1.3 Explain the meaning of construction symbols and abbreviations used on plans and drawings in the construction industry.
2. Check the amendment status of plans and specifications.
- 2.1 Check amendments to plans and specifications to ensure currency of information, and report to others as required.
- 2.2 Check title panels on plans and specifications to verify latest amendments are included, and report to others as required.
3. Locate key features on a site plan.
- 3.1 Orientate the site plan with the site.
- 3.2 Locate key features of the site from the site plan.
4. Identify project requirements from plans and specifications.
- 4.1 Identify project dimensions and nominated locations from project plans and specifications.
- 4.2 Identify construction types and dimensions for nominated locations from project plans and specifications.
- 4.3 Identify environmental requirements, controls and locations from environmental plan, project plans and specifications.
- 4.4 Identify standards of work, finishes and tolerances from project plans and specifications.
- 4.5 Identify material attributes from project plans and specifications.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W9370 | CPCCCM2001A | Read and interpret plans and specifications | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCN76 | CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEG4 | CPC30318 | Certificate III in Concreting | Qualification |
| BGO83 | 22523VIC | Certificate I in Employment Pathways | Accredited course |