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Prepare sketches and drawings

Prepare sketches and drawings

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3303
State Code
OCR61
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/04/2021
Field of Education
040301 - Building Science And Technology
Original Release Date
07/04/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify drawing conventions, structure design details and dimensions from construction plans and apply that information to prepare sketches and drawings that inform the fabrication plans.The unit applies to timber advisors, customer service officers and timber frame and truss fabricators who would normally take responsibility for organising and completing tasks assigned to them without close supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan the work
  • 1.1 Identify workplace policies and procedures relevant to preparing sketches and drawings and confirm job requirements from work order or instruction
  • 1.2 Source relevant information and measurements from construction plans or on-site measurements
  • 1.3 Identify areas of insufficient detail or inconsistency and seek clarification from appropriate person
  • 1.4 Check details, dimensions, material type and design for accuracy according to workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Determine sketch or drawing type suitable to represent and clearly communicate design
2. Confirm information
  • 2.1 Identify conventions and features to prepare a two-dimensional or three-dimensional sketch or drawing
  • 2.2 Collate information and check interrelationship with construction plans
  • 2.3 Confirm design details with relevant person according to work order or instruction
3. Prepare sketches and drawings
  • 3.1 Select and set up appropriate drawing equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Sketch design and include components, assembly methods and necessary accessories
  • 3.3 Select drawing views to present required information with minimal drawing complexity
  • 3.4 Prepare clear and accurate sketches and drawings according to work order or job specifications, workplace procedures and industry standards
  • 3.5 Incorporate explanatory notes within sketches and drawings
  • 3.6 Finalise and save sketches and drawings, and provide to appropriate person according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL58 FWPCOT3204 Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings Unit of competency