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.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to interpret and apply drawing specifications and industry standards in the production of drawings that integrate with other building services.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Specifically the candidate must be able to:

work within typical site/teamwork structures and methods

apply worksite communication procedures

comply with organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements

participate in work meetings

comply with quality requirements

use industry terminology

apply appropriate safety procedures

consult with other services in a multi-service worksite to interpret functions, protocols and negotiate processes and timelines

modify drafting plans and sequences to integrate information from other services

modify plans and sequences in response to delays

participate in site and coordination meetings

correlate processes, timelines with drawings and specifications.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with drafting or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

Method of assessment

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways, including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Required skills

Required skills include:

drafting skills and interpreting drawings from full range of building services

interpersonal skills to work with others and negotiate final plans

applying various codes of practice, specifications and standards

producing plans according to industry standard

numeracy skills sufficient to interpret technical information and conduct mathematical problem solving as required in the scope of this unit

literacy skills sufficient to read and interpret instructions, relevant codes of practice and specifications for drawing work

applying knowledge of building construction components and types to drawings

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

general knowledge of different approaches to drawing

awareness of copyright and intellectual property issues and legislation in relation to drawing

types and functions of building services and building construction components and requirements for installation

location of building services on drawings

protocols for coordination of building services

strategies for cooperative practices

a range of building types (concrete, timber, block work, steel-framed, and so on)

a range of construction types (slabs, walls, ceilings and roofs)

a range of architectural/structural features

Types of services in a building

Types of services in a building include:

architectural

structural

electrical

power

lighting

fire

hydraulic

mechanical

communications

lift

syphonic drawings

Building types

Building types include:

concrete

block

tilt panel

in-situ

pre-cast

formed

bondeck

hollow core

Available information

Available information may include:

floor plans, elevations, sections and site layout drawings

construction documents

building and coordination information

work specifications

information for plant services equipment

industry codes, standards and regulations

project brief

Protocols for a multi-service site

Protocols for a multi-service site include:

sequencing of installation

consultations

meetings

Codes, standards and industry regulations

Codes, standards and industry regulations may include:

Australian Standards (AS):

AS/NZS 1668 Set:2005 The use of ventilation and air conditioning in building Set

AS 1682.1–1990 Fire dampers – Specification

AS 4254–2002 Ductwork for air-handling systems in buildings

building codes

gas, water and electricity regulations

standards for smoke alarms

occupational health and safety (OHS) codes of practice