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Read and interpret plans and job specifications

Read and interpret plans and job specifications

Unit of competency
National Code
RIICCM203E
State Code
OCG82
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
12/03/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/06/2021
Field of Education
030901 - Construction Engineering
Original Release Date
18/06/2021
Nominal Hours
32
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to read and interpret plans and job specifications in civil construction, including recognising amendments and commonly used symbols and abbreviations. It involves locating and identifying key features on site plans and reading and interpreting job plan specifications. It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to read and interpret plans and job specifications
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to read and interpret job plans and specifications
  • 1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements
  • 1.4 Identify types of plans and drawings used in the industry
  • 1.5 Identify key functions of each type of drawing
  • 1.6 Recognise and adhere to quality requirements of company operations
  • 1.7 Identify environmental controls from job plans, specifications and environmental plan
2. Recognise amendments on drawings and job specifications
  • 2.1 Check title panel to verify latest amendments to drawing
  • 2.2 Check amendments to specifications and confirm currency of information
3. Recognise symbols and abbreviations
  • 3.1 Identify and confirm civil construction symbols and abbreviations
  • 3.2 Locate and interpret legend on project drawings
4. Locate and identify key features on site plan
  • 4.1 Achieve orientation of the plan with site
  • 4.2 Identify and locate key features of site on project drawings
  • 4.3 Gain access to site and identify services, main features, contours and datum
  • 4.4 Identify variations between documents and site and remedy and report as required and within scope of own role
5. Read and interpret job specifications
  • 5.1 Identify and confirm job specifications from drawings, notes and descriptions
  • 5.2 Identify and confirm standards of work, finishes and tolerances from job specifications
  • 5.3 Identify and confirm material attributes from job specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH079 RIICCM203D Read and interpret plans and job specifications Unit of competency