Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Types of plans and drawings may include:
drawings:
details
elevation
ground plan
layout drawings
services drawings:
drainage
ducts
piping
waste disposal
wiring
vertical section
plans:
heritage and conservation overlays
landscaping and vegetation
locality
site
sketches.
Residential building refers to:
any building categorised as Class 1, 2, 4 and 10a of the Building Code of Australia or in accordance with jurisdictional requirements.
Key features of each type of plan and drawing may include:
certification
compatibility
construction
dimensions
legend
location
orientation
quantities of materials
scale
sizes
types of products or services.
Specifications may include:
levels and survey information
material technical data
materials lists
performance data
schedules of quantities
stress, load and bearing calculations.
Key features of site plan may include:
access and egress
contours and slopes
drainage lines
easements
environmental and heritage overlays
existing dwellings, buildings or other structures
location and situation
major geological and topographical features
orientation
paving
retaining walls
scale
service connection points
set backs
stormwater disposal
trees and other vegetation.
Data on key buildingfeatures may include:
dimensions
location
materials
ratings
standards.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
This unit of competency could be assessed by correctly reading, interpreting and extracting data from a variety of plans, drawings and specifications for different types and styles of residential buildings.
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 the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.
In particular, the person should demonstrate the ability to:
identify different types of plans and drawings for residential buildings and their functions
read and interpret plans, drawings and specifications for residential buildings, including identifying key features, levels, contours, sections, service entry points and site features
recognise amendments to plans and drawings for residential buildings
recognise symbols, terms and abbreviations used in plans and drawings for residential buildings
locate and identify key features on a site plan.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context and is to comply with relevant regulatory and Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
plans, drawings and specifications for different styles of residential buildings
relevant codes, standards and regulations related to the construction of residential buildings.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.