This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

analytical skills to analyse data layout and design

communication skills to

consult effectively with clients and colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral written and visual means

initiative and enterprise skills to

interpret project requirements

translate requirements into design

literacy skills to

interpret and use digital information

understand the instructions required to produce computeraided drawings

understand datums and projections

numeracy skills to perform calculations and measurements to produce computeraided drawings

planning and organising skills to

manage information

plan and prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements

conduct project activity

selfmanagement skills to maintain attention to detail

technology skills to use computers to develop computeraided drawings

Required knowledge

display principles including

colour

composition

font type

legends

media

scale

size

text and line style

CADD basic principles

copyright issues including

intellectual property

legislation associated with the use of CADD

database structures including the relationship of spatial features of database

requirements relevant to producing computeraided drawings

accuracy and precision requirements

Australian drawing standards

data formats

SSIS reference systems

SSIS data capture and data setout methodologies

use of CADD tools including

drawing function

edit functions

plotting and printing

view displays

working with layers

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function

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

producing drawings that meet technical and client specifications

using the standard features and functions of a CADD program to produce drawings

knowledge of CADD capabilities and uses in relation to the SSIS industry

Specific resources for assessment

Resource implications for assessment include access to

assessment instruments including personal planner and assessment record book

assignment instructions work plans and schedules policy documents and duty statements

registered training provider of assessment services

relevant CADD program

relevant guidelines regulations and codes of practice

suitable venue and equipment

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Context of assessment

Holistic based on the performance criteria evidence guide range statement and required skills and knowledge

Method of assessment

Demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment

Demonstrated competency in a range of situations which may include customerworkplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace

Obtained by observing activities in the field and reviewing induction information If this is not practicable observation in realistic simulated environments may be substituted

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment requires that the clients objectives and industry expectations are met If the clients objectives are narrowly defined or not representative of industry needs it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies of a variety of SIS requirements to assess competency

Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations scenarios may be used to assess underpinning knowledge in assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning or written assessment questions are to be identical

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff

All practical demonstration must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each State or Territory

Information may include:

End users may include:

Client may include:

Design may include:

Quality requirements may include:

CADD functions and features may include:

Peripheral equipment may include:

CADD project may include: