Unit of competency Outline
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Produce computer-aided drawings
Produce computer-aided drawings
Unit of competency
National Code
CUVACD302A
CUVACD302A
State Code
S7600
S7600
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/11/2014
Field of Education
100501 - Graphic Arts And Design Studies
Original Release Date
06/11/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use a range of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) program functions to produce drawings.The focus of this unit is on the technical skills required to operate CADD, not on design skills which are covered in other units in CUV11 Visual Arts, Craft and Design Training Package.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for computer-aided drawing work
- 1.1 Clarify drawing requirements with reference to concept or project information
- 1.2 Identify hardware, software, tools and equipment required for computer-aided design and drafting projects
- 1.3 Set up hardware and software according to operating instructions and organisational procedures
- 1.4 Identify and retrieve digitised information relevant to projects
2. Gather object parameters and/or measurements
- 2.1 Establish and record critical dimensions and data for required designs
- 2.2 Identify requirements in relation to accuracy, tolerances and other critical information
3. Prepare plots or drawings
- 3.1 Access and use CADD functions and features according to operating instructions
- 3.2 Access and use peripheral equipment required for projects
- 3.3 Prepare and review preliminary drawings in consultation with relevant colleagues as required
4. Finalise drawings
- 4.1 Check designs against project objectives and specifications according to organisational procedures
- 4.2 Identify and make required adjustments to designs based on review and consultation with relevant colleagues as required
- 4.3 Store data files according to operating instructions and organisational procedures
- 4.4 Submit final drawings within agreed time parameters
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.
Information may relate to:
creative objectives
measurements/dimensions of objects or space
scope for making adjustments
statutory requirements
technical objectives
timelines.
Computer-aided design may be required for a wide range of work situations which may include:
costume or fashion design
layouts:
rooms
sites
stage
lighting plots
object or product design
set design
visual arts projects:
artworks in any form
community installations
public art.
CADD functions and features must include:
drawing tools to support methods for drawing:
lines
arcs
polylines
texts
dimensions
edit functions
plotting and printing
view displays
working with layers.
CADD functions and features may include:
three-dimensional (3-D) techniques:
displaying 3-D views
entering coordinates
how CADD works in an integrated environment
isometrics and perspectives
macros
use of attributes to make project reports.
Peripheral equipment may include:
plotters
printers
scanners.
Information may relate to:
creative objectives
measurements/dimensions of objects or space
scope for making adjustments
statutory requirements
technical objectives
timelines.
Computer-aided design may be required for a wide range of work situations which may include:
costume or fashion design
layouts:
rooms
sites
stage
lighting plots
object or product design
set design
visual arts projects:
artworks in any form
community installations
public art.
CADD functions and features must include:
drawing tools to support methods for drawing:
lines
arcs
polylines
texts
dimensions
edit functions
plotting and printing
view displays
working with layers.
CADD functions and features may include:
three-dimensional (3-D) techniques:
displaying 3-D views
entering coordinates
how CADD works in an integrated environment
isometrics and perspectives
macros
use of attributes to make project reports.
Peripheral equipment may include:
plotters
printers
scanners.
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
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
use the standard features and functions of a CADD program to produce drawings for a specific workplace purpose
apply knowledge of CADD capabilities and uses in a specific industry context.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
CADD equipment and software.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
evaluation of drawings produced by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of CADD features and functions
direct observation of the candidate undertaking CADD work
review of portfolios of evidence
review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
use the standard features and functions of a CADD program to produce drawings for a specific workplace purpose
apply knowledge of CADD capabilities and uses in a specific industry context.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
CADD equipment and software.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
evaluation of drawings produced by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of CADD features and functions
direct observation of the candidate undertaking CADD work
review of portfolios of evidence
review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1690 | CUVCRS03B | Produce computer-aided drawings | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWK34 | CUAACD302 | Produce computer-aided drawings | Unit of competency |