Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to read and extract information from different types of plans, building drawings and specifications for residential buildings. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports the needs of a wide range of workers in the property services industry who are required to read and extract routine information from a variety of plans and drawings associated with residential buildings. This includes real estate agents, property managers, home sustainability assessors and facility managers. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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 plans and drawings and their functions . |
1.1 Main types of plans and drawings for residential buildings are identified. 1.2 Purpose of different types of plans and drawings are identified. 1.3 Key features of each type of plan and drawing are identified. |
2 . Recognise amendments to plans and drawings . |
2.1 Title panel is checked to verify latest amendment to plans and drawings. 2.2 Amendments to specifications are checked to ensure currency of information. |
3 . Recognise symbols , terms and abbreviations used in plans and drawings . |
3.1 Symbols used in plans and drawings are identified. 3.2 Abbreviations used in plans and drawings are identified. 3.3 Colouring and shading used in plans and drawings are identified. 3.4 Building and construction terms used in plans and drawings are identified. |
4 . Locate and identify key features on a site plan . |
4.1 Site is identified from location drawings. 4.2 True north and building orientation are identified from details provided on site plan. 4.3 Key features of site plan are identified. |
5 . Extract data from plans , drawings and specifications . |
5.1 Key building features are identified in relevant plans and drawings. 5.2 Data on key building features is extracted from relevant plans, drawings and specifications. 5.3 Building codes or standards identified in specifications are identified. 5.4 Key features of products included in specifications are identified. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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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 by correctly reading, interpreting and extracting data from a variety of plans, drawings and specifications for different types and styles of residential buildings. |
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 required skills and knowledge specified in this unit. In particular, the person should demonstrate the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context and is to comply with relevant regulatory and Australian standards' requirements. Resource implications for assessment include:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
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Guidance information for assessment |
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function. 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. 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. |
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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Types of plans and drawings may include: |
drainage ducts piping waste disposal wiring
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Residential building refers to: |
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Key features of each type of plan and drawing may include: |
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Specifications may include: |
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Key features of site plan may include: |
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Data on key building features may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Home sustainability assessment |
Competency field
Competency field |