MEM30031 — Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements

1 Confirm drawing requirements

• 1.1Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
• 1.2Confirm purpose, scope, and information and presentation requirements for drawing
• 1.3Review available information relevant to project and work requirements and identify and address further information needs
• 1.4Identify computing equipment and software used in the organisation
• 1.5Identify workflow and procedures for work supervision

2 Identify key features of CAD software

• 2.1Describe types of CAD software used for detail drafting, their key features and suitability for producing specific drawing outcomes
• 2.2Identify differences in CAD process to generate 2D drawings and 3D models, and reasons for each presentation
• 2.3Identify differences in CAD process to generate single and multiple view drawings, and reasons for each presentation
• 2.4Identify CAD software used in the organisation and confirm compatibility with other software programs and peripheral equipment
• 2.5Identify software features for linked specifications, catalogues or materials ordering

3 Access software and set up for drawing work

• 3.1Open software and navigate organisational filing and library system
• 3.2Select organisational and software templates and determine uses
• 3.3Select organisational symbols, codes and standards to be applied in drafting work and how these are accessed and applied
• 3.4Apply workplace procedures to retrieve and manipulate required information and navigate computing technology
• 3.5Set up working environment to meet organisational requirements

4 Produce basic drawing elements

• 4.1Use CAD functions to produce basic drawing elements
• 4.2Use editing and transfer tools and methods to modify drawing elements
• 4.3Apply dimensions, text and symbols to drawing elements
• 4.4Import and export files into and out of working space
• 4.5Generate different views and perspectives
• 4.6Organise presentation of work to meet job requirements

5 Complete CAD operations

• 5.1Save and file drawing elements in accordance with organisational procedures
• 5.2Print drawing elements and evaluate presentation
• 5.3Evaluate work and identify areas for improvement
• 5.4Close applications, perform CAD housekeeping and maintain organisational filing system

What does an assessment tool for MEM30031 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM30031 needs to address all 36 unit components: 5 elements with 25 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 8 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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