CPPBDN4103Use CAD software to produce drawings for building design projects

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What an assessment for CPPBDN4103 must cover

57 assessable components: 6 elements (22 performance criteria), 13 performance evidence and 20 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Create drawing template files applicable to CAD software utilised.

  • 1.1Set up basic drawing environment to meet the requirements of selected CAD software.
  • 1.2Create necessary layering strategy to meet standard drawing requirements.
  • 1.3Create architectural library to meet standard drawing requirements.
  • 1.4Create text and dimension styles to meet standard drawing requirements.
  • 1.5Create line types of different thicknesses to meet standard drawing requirements.
  • 1.6Utilise hatch patterns and types to meet standard drawing requirements.
  • 1.7Set up title blocks for different drawing sizes.
  • 1.8Set up schedules according to workplace requirements.

2 Create CAD drawings.

  • 2.1Use CAD software program and functions to produce required drawings.
  • 2.2Add notations to drawings and check to ensure compliance with Australian standards and drawing protocols.
  • 2.3Add dimensions to drawings as required and apply scales according to Australian standards and drawing protocols.

3 Import files for CAD software.

  • 3.1Identify software requirements for importing digital text and drawing files and confirm compatibility.
  • 3.2Import digital text and drawing files into CAD drawings.
  • 3.3Insert external drawing files into CAD drawings.

4 Edit drawing components.

  • 4.1Identify elements that are not required and purge from drawings.
  • 4.2Use editing commands to modify drawing elements and text.

5 Save and back up files.

  • 5.1Create suitable file directories for drawing project.
  • 5.2Save drawing files for later retrieval and back up according to workplace requirements.

6 Print and export drawing files.

  • 6.1Set page layout for drawing file to suit printing requirements.
  • 6.2Set print parameters for printer.
  • 6.3Export and send drawing files to relevant persons for use in different software applications.
  • 6.4Create portable document format files for relevant personnel to view completed drawings without using CAD software.

Performance evidence

  • To demonstrate competency, a candidate must meet the performance criteria of this unit by using computer-aided design (CAD) software according to manufacturers’ specifications and workplace standards to produce five different types of building design drawings selected from the following:
  • bracing plans
  • electrical power and lighting plans
  • floor framing plans
  • floor plans
  • elevations
  • sections
  • construction details
  • roof drainage plans
  • roof framing plans
  • site plans
  • slab or footing layout plans
  • stormwater and sewerage layout plans

Knowledge evidence

  • construction terminology used in building design projects
  • functions and operation of CAD software used to produce drawings for building design projects
  • digital file management procedures associated with drawings produced using CAD software
  • relevant industry standards and codes of practice for producing drawings for building design projects
  • types and uses of architectural drawings
  • building materials, construction methods and their representation in drawings produced using CAD software
  • drafting and drawing protocols:
  • abbreviations
  • commonly used symbols
  • dimensioning
  • drawing titles
  • hatched regions
  • legends
  • lettering standards
  • line types
  • numbering
  • paper size
  • scale
  • schedules
  • standard units of measurement

Foundation skills

  • reading: reading skills to interpret key requirements of documentation, plans, drawings and specifications
  • numeracy: numeracy skills to apply measurements and make calculations relating to scales and ratios in drawings

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What does an assessment tool for CPPBDN4103 need to cover?

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