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Produce drawings for landscape design projects using CAD software

Produce drawings for landscape design projects using CAD software

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCDES507
State Code
ODV21
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
040105 - Landscape Architecture
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to produce drawings for residential and commercial landscape design projects using computer-aided design (CAD) software.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to produce drawings for landscape design projects using CAD software, take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for landscape design CAD drawing work
  • 1.1 Interpret concept and project information
  • 1.2 Identify and confirm design drawing requirements with client or relevant project personnel
  • 1.3 Identify CAD hardware, software, tools and equipment requirements for design project
  • 1.4 Set up CAD hardware and software according to operating instructions and workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Identify and retrieve digitised information relevant to project
2. Create landscape design drawing template files
  • 2.1 Establish and record critical dimensions and data for required designs
  • 2.2 Identify requirements in relation to accuracy, tolerances and other key information
  • 2.3 Create layering strategy according to design drawing requirements
  • 2.4 Create text and dimension styles according to design drawing requirements
  • 2.5 Create line types and styles according to design drawing requirements
  • 2.6 Create title box and page numbering system according to design drawing requirements
3. Create landscape design CAD drawings
  • 3.1 Produce drawings using CAD software programs and functions
  • 3.2 Add layers and drawing notations according to Australian standards and design drawing requirements
  • 3.3 Add drawing scales and dimensions to drawing according to Australian standards and design drawing requirements
  • 3.4 Hatch and render or fill selected areas
4. Import files
  • 4.1 Import digital text, drawing and image files into CAD drawings as required
  • 4.2 Insert external drawing files into CAD drawings as required
  • 4.3 Scan, save and import hard copy documents into CAD drawings as required
5. Edit landscape design drawing components
  • 5.1 Remove unnecessary elements and text from drawings as required
  • 5.2 Use editing commands to modify drawing elements and text
  • 5.3 Use tools to measure lengths and areas of specific elements of drawing
6. Print CAD drawings
  • 6.1 Setup drawing file page layout to suit printing requirements
  • 6.2 Setup printing parameters for printer
  • 6.3 Select correct print media for drawings
  • 6.4 Print, monitor and collate printed drawings
7. Save and back up files
  • 7.1 Create drawing project file directory
  • 7.2 Save and retrieve drawing files
  • 7.3 Backup project files according to workplace procedures
8. Export files
  • 8.1 Copy and send drawing files to client or relevant project personnel
  • 8.2 Create PDF files for client or relevant project personnel
  • 8.3 Review design drawings with client or relevant project personnel
9. Finalise landscape design drawings
  • 9.1 Check design drawings against concept and project information
  • 9.2 Identify and make adjustments to design drawings according to client or relevant project personnel review feedback
  • 9.3 Store drawing files according to workplace procedures
  • 9.4 Submit final design drawings according to agreed time requirements
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State Code National Code Title Type
BHN1 AHC50621 Diploma of Landscape Design Qualification