Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a range of CADD program functions and features to produce drawings. People working in many industries require the skills and knowledge in this unit, and the unit is written to allow for contextualisation to a particular industry context. Within the cultural industries this unit is relevant for people working across multiple sectors. The focus of this unit is on the technical skills required to operate CADD, and design skills are found in other units within the Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
This unit has linkages to a wide range of other units in various Training Packages and combined assessment and/or training with those units would be appropriate. |
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 Determine drawing requirements . |
1.1 Review relevant documentation/concept information to determine requirements and processes based on project objectives and parameters. 1.2 Liaise with relevant colleagues to confirm and clarify requirements. |
2 Select and set up CADD package . |
2.1 Correctly identify required hardware, software, tools and equipment for the specific project. 2.2 Correctly set up hardware and software in accordance with operating instructions and organisational procedures. 2.3 Identify and retrieve digitised information relevant to the project. |
3 Gather object parameters and /or measurements . |
3.1 Accurately establish and record critical dimensions and data for the required design . 3.2 Correctly identify the requirements in relation to accuracy, tolerances and other critical information. |
4 Prepare plots or drawings . |
4.1 Correctly access and use CADD functions and features in accordance with operating instructions. 4.2 Correctly access and use peripheral equipment required for the project. 4.3 Prepare and review preliminary drawings in consultation with relevant colleagues. |
5 Check drawings and save files . |
5.1 Check designs against the project objectives and specifications in accordance with organisational procedures. 5.2 Identify and make required adjustments to designs based on review and consultation with relevant colleagues. 5.3 Store data files in accordance with operating instructions and organisational procedures. |
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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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
The assessment context must provide for:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties e.g. speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials resources and equipment needed to produce computer-aided drawings. |
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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Information required for the project may include: |
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Computer-aided designs may be required for a large range of work situations and may include: |
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CADD functions and features to be used must include: |
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CADD functions and feature to be used may include: |
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Peripheral equipment required for the project may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable