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Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work

Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCCA3025
State Code
OCO18
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040301 - Building Science And Technology
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to read and interpret plans and specifications for carpentry work in order to plan and sequence the work, meeting all relevant requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS), and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation. Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare.
  • 1.1 Locate and access plans, specifications and drawings.
  • 1.2 Verify currency of plans, specifications and drawings.
2 Interpret construction plans, drawings and their features.
  • 2.1 Determine key features of plans, specifications and drawings.
  • 2.2 Interpret legend symbols and abbreviations.
  • 2.3 Check plans, specifications and drawings dimensions against workplace site for accuracy.
  • 2.4 Check plans and drawing dimensions against specifications for accuracy and inconsistencies.
3 Locate key features on site plan.
  • 3.1 Orient the plans, specifications and drawings with the site.
  • 3.2 Locate site services, main features, contours and datum from the site plan.
4 Determine project requirements and plan project.
  • 4.1 Review drawings, plans and specifications to determine construction details and dimensions for project.
  • 4.2 Determine location, dimensions and tolerances for ancillary works.
  • 4.3 Identify environmental controls and locations.
  • 4.4 Determine specifications for materials, standards of work, finishes and tolerances.
  • 4.5 Determine material requirements and processes to be followed.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BGB8 CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry Qualification