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.
1. Plan and prepare for read and interpret plans and job specifications | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply plans and job specification documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Identify the main types of plans and drawings used in the Industry 1.4 Identify the key functions of each type of drawing 1.5 Recognise and adhere to quality requirements of company operations 1.6 Identify environmental controls from the job plans, specifications and environmental plan |
2. Recognise amendments | 2.1 Check title panel to verify latest amendments to drawing 2.2 Check amendments to specifications and ensure currency of information |
3. Recognise commonly used symbols and abbreviations | 3.1 Identify and confirm civil construction symbols and abbreviations 3.2 Locate and interpret legend on project drawings |
4. Locate and identify key features on site plan | 4.1 Achieve orientation of the plan with the site 4.2 Identify and locate key features of the site 4.3 Gain access to site and identify services, main features, contours and datum |
5. Read and interpret job specifications | 5.1 Identify and confirm job specifications from drawings, notes and descriptions 5.2 Identify and confirm standards of work, finishes and tolerances from job specifications 5.3 Identify and confirm material attributes from job specifications |
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies applicable documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the reading and interpreting of plans and specifications including:
communicating effectively to clarify instructions/information
orienting/confirming the orientation of a plan
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the reading and interpreting of plans and specifications that meet all of the required outcomes including:
using a range of communications techniques and equipment
complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
demonstrates completion of reading and interpreting plans and specifications that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
identifying key features on site plans
recognising clear discrepancies and verifications between the documents (map, plan, specifications) and the actual site and taking action to correct
gaining access to sites and identifying symbols, abbreviations, services, main features, contours and datum
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when reading and interpreting plans and specifications:
accessing, interpreting and applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures for:
identifying and reporting on hazards
achieving project quality and accuracy
using JSA’s/JSEA/Safe work methods
planning and organising work activities
working with civil construction terminology
identifying types of services/utilities and providers
using construction principles
carrying out basic calculations of heights, areas, volumes and grades
interpreting features of plans and elevations including direction, scale, key, contours, symbols and abbreviations
interpreting commonly used civil construction symbols and abbreviations
application of scales in plan preparation and interpretation
identifying key features of formal job specifications
complying with drawing conventions
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment;
where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 Years |
Other sectors | Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. |
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level