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Create drawings using computer aided design systems

Create drawings using computer aided design systems

Unit of competency
National Code
FPICOT3239A
State Code
S4627
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/11/2010
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2011
Field of Education
020115 - Computer Graphics
Original Release Date
01/06/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below

OHS requirements are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include:
the use of personal protective equipment and clothing
safety equipment
first aid equipment
fire fighting equipment
hazard and risk control
elimination of hazardous materials and substances
manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include:
award and enterprise agreements
industrial relations
Australian Standards
confidentiality and privacy
OHS
the environment
equal opportunity
anti-discrimination
relevant industry codes of practice
duty of care

Organisational requirements
may include legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Drawings
may include plans, diagrams, charts and elevations

CAD systems
are to include computer aided design systems comprised of proprietary software programs

Appropriate personnel
may include supervisors, suppliers, clients, colleagues and managers

Equipment
is to include computers and CAD software programs

Communication
may include verbal and non-verbal language, constructive feedback, active listening, questioning to clarify and confirm understanding, use of positive, confident and cooperative language, use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences, control of tone of voice and body language

System variables
may include variations in computer operating systems and versions of software used

Menus
are to include software program task bar options and pull down menus for various functions in a computer application

Drawing defaults
are to include the standard or customised default settings previously set which the CAD system automatically applies during operation

Macros
are a series of abbreviated instructions expanded automatically when required

Entities
are to include any single item created on the screen including but not limited to lines, arcs, circles, text, hatch and dimensions

Attributes
may include properties associated with an entity and include layer or level, line type, line width, colour and text

Detailed views
may include plan, elevation, section and exploded views

Files
may include IGES, DXF and HPGL

Scale
is to include the ratio between units in a numerical system such as 1:5, 1:10, 1:100 and so on using standard construction drawing decimal scales

Materials lists
are to include the various components determined by the drawing which need to be cut and prepared for the assembly process

Supplementary data
may include areas, lengths, angles and perimeters

Records and reports
may include the specified drawings, product type, sizes and quality outcomes
may be manual, using a computer-based system or another appropriate organisational communication system

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently creating drawings using CAD systems within organisational requirements

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Comply with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice, including OHS, environmental and organisational policies and procedures, relevant to creating drawings using computer aided design systems
Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area
Efficiently creating drawings using CAD systems in accordance with site requirements
Effectively produce linked materials lists

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to creating drawings using CAD systems
specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI05 Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies
Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the essential underpinning knowledge
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English
Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment
Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role

The seven key competencies represent generic skills considered necessary for effective participation by an individual in the workplacePerformance Level 1 at this level, the candidate is required to undertake tasks effectivelyPerformance Level 2 at this level, the candidate is required to manage tasksPerformance Level 3 at this level, the candidate is required to use concepts for evaluating and reshaping tasks
Communicating ideas and information
By communicating in simple language to confirm work requirements, convey information and requests to colleagues, and report and record outcomes for creating drawings using CAD systems (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
By collecting, organising and understanding information required to undertake creating drawings using CAD systems (2)

Planning and organising activities
By organising work activities in the correct sequence for creating drawings using CAD systems to be completed within the designated timeframes (2)

Working with others and in teams
By using effective communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others to maximise confidence, satisfaction and productivity during the process of creating drawings using CAD systems (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
By calculating time to complete tasks and estimating tools, equipment and material requirements including dimensions and computer data. (2)

Solving problems
By establishing safe and effective processes for creating drawings using CAD systems which anticipate likely problems to avoid wastage and downtime (1)

Using technology
By selecting and using computer numerically controlled equipment to create drawings using CAD systems (2)

Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D5948 FPICOT3239B Create drawings using computer aided design systems Unit of competency
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