Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a range of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) program functions to produce drawings. The focus of this unit is on the technical skills required to operate CADD, not on design skills.
It applies to individuals who use computer-aided drawing skills in various contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Visual communication – art, craft and design
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for computer-aided drawing work |
1.1 Clarify drawing requirements in concept or project information 1.2 Identify hardware, software, tools and equipment required for computer-aided design and drafting projects 1.3 Set up hardware and software according to operating instructions and organisational procedures 1.4 Identify and retrieve digitised information relevant to projects |
2. Gather object parameters and/or measurements |
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 |
3. Prepare plots or drawings |
3.1 Access and use CADD functions and features according to operating instructions 3.2 Access and use peripheral equipment required for projects 3.3 Prepare and review preliminary drawings in consultation with relevant people |
4. Finalise drawings |
4.1 Check designs against project objectives and specifications according to organisational procedures 4.2 Identify and make required adjustments to designs based on review and consultation with relevant people 4.3 Store data files according to operating instructions and organisational procedures 4.4 Submit final drawings within agreed time parameters |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1 |
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Writing |
2.1, 2.2 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 3.3 |
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Numeracy |
2.1, 2.2, 3.1 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.3, 4.1, 4.3 |
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Interact with others |
3.3 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.3, 4.1-4.4 |
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
CADD functions and features must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUAACD302 Produce computer-aided drawings |
CUVACD302A Produce computer-aided drawings |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages and clarify intent. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5