Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to read and interpret plans and specifications relevant to construction operations. It includes the identification of types of plans and drawings and their functions, the recognition of commonly used symbols and abbreviations, the identification of key features and specifications on a site plan, the comprehension of written job specifications and the recognition of document status and amendment detail. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports achievement of basic reading and interpretation of plans and specifications commonly used in the construction industry. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify types of drawings and their functions. |
1.1. Main types of plans and drawings used in the construction sector of the industry are identified. 1.2. Key features and functions of each type of drawing are identified. 1.3. Quality requirements of company operations are recognised and adhered to. 1.4. Environmental requirements and controls are identified from job plans, specifications and environmental plan. |
2. Recognise amendments. |
2.1. Title panel of project documentation is checked to verify latest amendments to drawing. 2.2. Amendments to specifications are checked to ensure currency of information and conveyed to others where appropriate. |
3. Recognise commonly used symbols and abbreviations. |
3.1. Construction symbols and abbreviations are recognised. 3.2. Legend is located on project drawings, and symbols and abbreviations are correctly interpreted. |
4. Locate and identify key features on a site plan. |
4.1. Orientation of the plan with the site is achieved. 4.2. Key features of the site are identified and located. 4.3. Access to site is gained and services, main features, contours and datum are identified. |
5. Identify project requirements. |
5.1. Dimensions for project and nominated locations are identified. 5.2. Construction types and dimensions for nominated locations are identified. 5.3. Environmental controls and locations are identified. 5.4. Location, dimensions and tolerances for ancillary works are identified. |
6. Read and interpret job specifications. |
6.1. Job specifications are identified from drawings, notes and descriptions. 6.2. Standards of work, finishes and tolerances are identified from the project specifications. 6.3. Material attributes are identified from specifications. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills for this unit are:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge for this unit is:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context. Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements. Resource implications for assessment include:
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. |
Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Plans and drawings include: |
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Key features of plans and specifications include: |
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Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including: |
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Environmental requirements include: |
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Project documentation includes: |
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Specifications include: |
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Information includes: |
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Material attributes include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Construction |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |
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Functional area
Functional area |