List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.
There must be evidence that the individual has produced plans using computer-aided design software and calculated and plotted tree protection zones (TPZ) for at least 20 trees and 10 encroachments across two different sites.
There must also be evidence that the individual has:
confirmed project requirements for drawings
identified drawing requirements, purpose and scope, and confirmed with client
prepared computer-aided design (CAD) software ready for drawing, including:
prepared the computer desktop user interface
determined the layering strategy for components
identified and selected component libraries
selected text and dimension styles according to workplace style guide
selected line types and weights
selected hatch patterns and types
set up title blocks for drawing sizes
set up reference schedules
used two-dimensional (2D) CAD software program and functions to produce drawings using layers for different components. The tree protection CAD plan must contain:
TPZ
structural root zone (SRZ)
encroachments
imported digital text and drawing files from other software applications
scanned and saved documents in digital format for import into 2D CAD drawings
reviewed, edited and deleted incongruous elements
recorded notes to drawings
identified and applied dimensioning and scale to drawings
identified and applied tree symbols with precision. Drawing must provide the following differentiations:
trees to be retained
trees to be removed
trees to be transplanted
calculated areas of TPZ, SRZ and encroachments
checked the drawing for accuracy and quality
set page layout on printer, including:
scale
line weights
set print parameters for the printer, including:
page size and paper quality
output print quality (fast, draft, best)
created file storage directories according to workplace file management procedures
named and saved drawing files to file directories according to workplace file management procedures and naming convention
created drawing files and sent to external personnel for use in different software applications
created exportable files for CAD software and document readers.
An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:
interpretations and planning of drawing needs for arboriculture projects, including:
types of drawings used in arboriculture
content and purpose of drawings
use of drawings and importance of accuracy
planning the design and drawing project
sources of information for drawing development, including:
project personnel
site visits and survey plans
digital images and aerial photography
basic principles of 2D CAD drawing, including:
2D CAD software programs available
CAD drawing tools
principles of layers and a layering strategy
CAD libraries and standard detail and components
selecting and using fonts and styles in business and drawings
selecting and setting dimension size and styles
line types, thickness and colour as a means to communicate and differentiate design elements
entering text and notations into CAD drawings
setting and maintaining accuracy in CAD drawings
basic tools and setup of a CAD drawing program, including:
preparing the CAD desktop and user interface
CAD drawing tools, their use and menu options
preparing page layout for drawing size
selecting hatch patterns, fill and colour
creating and using title blocks
use of style guides in maintaining quality and standards for organisations
adding, editing and changing CAD components in drawings, including:
drawing lines, shapes and polygons
editing and deleting lines, text and shapes
joining and breaking lines and shapes
adding and editing text
plotting and positioning trees and other symbols
entering and positioning dimensions
quality control check and document control
page layout and standard size paper, including:
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) paper sizes and use in Australia
standard file formats for drawings and file exchange between CAD software
standard file formats for conversion of drawings for document sharing
saving computer files, file directories and storage media, including:
methods of saving files
file retrieval and backup
importing and exporting files
organisational standards for naming, filing and file security
scanning and importing documents and graphics into CAD software
plan printers, plan plotters and printing requirements, including:
print page size
media type
print quality
calculating and plotting TPZ, SRZ and encroachments.
Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:
physical conditions:
two arboriculture work sites with trees as stipulated in the performance evidence, or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions
resources, equipment and materials:
computer with 2D CAD software, symbols libraries for architecture and arboriculture
digital scanner
plan printers and/or plotters
specifications:
workplace safety policies and procedures for CAD drawing standards and file conventions
current drawing standards for page sizes and drawing conventions
relationships:
client.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards. In particular, assessors must have:
arboriculture vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed
current arboriculture industry skills directly relevant to the unit of competency being assessed.