Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:53 AM AWST
22/07/2026 5:53 AM AWST
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Read and interpret plans and job specifications
Read and interpret plans and job specifications
Unit of competency
National Code
RIICCM203D
RIICCM203D
State Code
WH079
WH079
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2014
Field of Education
040301 - Building Science And Technology
Original Release Date
29/05/2014
Nominal Hours
32
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to read and interpret plans and specifications in Civil Construction.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for read and interpret plans and job specifications
- 1.1 Access, interpret and apply plans and job specification documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
- 1.3 Identify the main types of plans and drawings used in the Industry
- 1.4 Identify the key functions of each type of drawing
- 1.5 Recognise and adhere to quality requirements of company operations
- 1.6 Identify environmental controls from the job plans, specifications and environmental plan
2. Recognise amendments
- 2.1 Check title panel to verify latest amendments to drawing
- 2.2 Check amendments to specifications and ensure currency of information
3. Recognise commonly used symbols and abbreviations
- 3.1 Identify and confirm civil construction symbols and abbreviations
- 3.2 Locate and interpret legend on project drawings
4. Locate and identify key features on site plan
- 4.1 Achieve orientation of the plan with the site
- 4.2 Identify and locate key features of the site
- 4.3 Gain access to site and identify services, main features, contours and datum
5. Read and interpret job specifications
- 5.1 Identify and confirm job specifications from drawings, notes and descriptions
- 5.2 Identify and confirm standards of work, finishes and tolerances from job specifications
- 5.3 Identify and confirm material attributes from job specifications
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB068 | RIICCM203A | Read and interpret plans and specifications | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCG82 | RIICCM203E | Read and interpret plans and job specifications | Unit of competency |