Generate tree plans using computer-aided design software

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:31 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
AHCARB507

State Code
BAS47

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
27/06/2016

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

12/01/2017

Field of Education

080905 - Practical Computing Skills

Original Release Date

12/01/2017

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to generate tree plans using computer-aided design software.This unit applies to individuals who take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work, to analyse and synthesise information and design, and to communicate solutions to complex problems. Work is performed in accordance with Australian Standards and industry drawing protocols.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Confirm project and drawing requirements

1.1 Confirm project requirements for computer-aided design (CAD) drawings
1.2 Identify drawing requirements, purpose and scope and confirm with relevant project personnel

2. Create drawing template files to meet standard drawing requirements

2.1 Set up basic drawing environment
2.2 Create layering strategy as required
2.3 Create arboricultural and architectural library of standard detail and components
2.4 Create text and dimension styles
2.5 Create line types of different thicknesses to provide visual differentiation of plan elements
2.6 Create hatch patterns and types
2.7 Set up title blocks for different drawing sizes
2.8 Set up reference schedules as required

3. Create 2-D drawings

3.1 Use 2-D CAD software programs and functions to produce different types of 2-D drawings using appropriate layers as required
3.2 Import digital text and drawing files from other software applications into 2-D CAD drawings
3.3 Scan and save hard copy documents as correct file types to import into 2-D CAD drawings

4. Edit, measure and inspect drawing components

4.1 Delete or purge elements that are not required from drawings
4.2 Add notations to drawings as required
4.3 Add dimensions and scales to drawings as required
4.4 Use editing commands to modify drawing elements and text
4.5 Plot trees with precision
4.6 Differentiate visually trees to be retained, removed and transplanted
4.7 Calculate areas of tree protection zones (TPZ), encroachments and distances
4.8 Undertake quality control check of drawing

5. Print CAD drawings

5.1 Set page layout with appropriate scale and lineweights for the drawing file to suit printing requirements
5.2 Set print parameters for the printer
5.3 Print drawings on the correct media

6. Save and back up files

6.1 Create suitable file directories for the drawing project
6.2 Save drawing files for later retrieval and back up to specified drives or directories

7. Export files

7.1 Create drawing files and send to external personnel for use in different software applications
7.2 Create portable document format (PDF) files for relevant personnel to view completed drawings without using CAD software packages

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Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OBV35	AHCARB512	Generate tree plans using computer-aided design software	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BCZ3	AHC50516	Diploma of Arboriculture	Qualification
BDC4	AHC60516	Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture	Qualification