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Evidence Guide: AHCARB512 - Generate tree plans using computer-aided design software

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AHCARB512 - Generate tree plans using computer-aided design software

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Confirm project and drawing requirements

  1. Confirm project requirements for computer-aided design (CAD) drawings
  2. Identify drawing requirements, purpose and scope and confirm with client
Confirm project requirements for computer-aided design (CAD) drawings

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Identify drawing requirements, purpose and scope and confirm with client

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Create drawing template files to meet standard drawing requirements

  1. Prepare CAD desktop layout and user interface according to software instructions and working environment
  2. Determine layering strategy for plan components
  3. Identify and select CAD libraries containing blocks, symbols and components according to software application
  4. Select text and dimensioning styles according to workplace style guide
  5. Set up title blocks for planned drawings and sizes
  6. Set up reference schedules according to project outcomes
  7. Use CAD software and functions to produce two-dimensional (2D) drawings according to industry drawing standards
  8. Scan documents and save as digital files compatible for importing into 2D CAD programs
  9. Import digital drawing components from software applications into 2D CAD drawings
Prepare CAD desktop layout and user interface according to software instructions and working environment

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Determine layering strategy for plan components

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Identify and select CAD libraries containing blocks, symbols and components according to software application

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Select text and dimensioning styles according to workplace style guide

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Set up title blocks for planned drawings and sizes

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Set up reference schedules according to project outcomes

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Use CAD software and functions to produce two-dimensional (2D) drawings according to industry drawing standards

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Scan documents and save as digital files compatible for importing into 2D CAD programs

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Import digital drawing components from software applications into 2D CAD drawings

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Edit, measure and inspect drawing components

  1. Record explanatory notes in drawings according to project purpose
  2. Identify and apply dimensions and scale to drawings
  3. Identify and apply tree symbols appropriate for purpose
  4. Plot tree symbols with precision on drawing according to drawing scale and dimensions
  5. Perform calculations to determine tree protection zones (TPZ), structural root zone (SRZ) and encroachments, and plot on drawing according to project purpose
  6. Check accuracy and quality of drawing and amend drawings where below standard
  7. Input page setup parameters to suit printing and project requirements
  8. Input printer setup parameters for quality and quantity of pages
  9. Print drawings according to printer instructions, workplace and environmental procedures
Record explanatory notes in drawings according to project purpose

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Identify and apply dimensions and scale to drawings

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Identify and apply tree symbols appropriate for purpose

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Plot tree symbols with precision on drawing according to drawing scale and dimensions

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Perform calculations to determine tree protection zones (TPZ), structural root zone (SRZ) and encroachments, and plot on drawing according to project purpose

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Check accuracy and quality of drawing and amend drawings where below standard

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Input page setup parameters to suit printing and project requirements

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Input printer setup parameters for quality and quantity of pages

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Print drawings according to printer instructions, workplace and environmental procedures

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Save and back up files

  1. Create file directories for drawing project on storage media according to workplace file management procedures
  2. Identify and create file names according to workplace style guide, software instructions and project naming convention
  3. Save drawing files to file directories according to software and workplace procedures
Create file directories for drawing project on storage media according to workplace file management procedures

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Identify and create file names according to workplace style guide, software instructions and project naming convention

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Save drawing files to file directories according to software and workplace procedures

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Export files to CAD program or document reader

  1. Select and open drawing files to be exported and save in file format specified by external drawing software application
  2. Select and open drawing files to be exported and save in file format specified by external document reader software
Select and open drawing files to be exported and save in file format specified by external drawing software application

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Select and open drawing files to be exported and save in file format specified by external document reader software

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge

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.