CPCCOM2001 - Read and interpret plans and specifications

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Unit code: CPCCOM2001 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Industry
Sunshine
Prerequisites
CPCCWHS2001 - Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to read and interpret plans and specifications relevant to construction operations at a basic level.
The unit is suitable for those with basic skills and knowledge undertaking routine work tasks under the direction of more experienced workers.Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
*reading, interpreting and describing, at a basic level, the requirements for a proposed construction project from a set of plans/drawings and specifications.
All work must be performed to the standard required in the workplace and must comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
*features and functions of different types of plans, drawings and specifications at a basic level, including:

  • construction plans
  • cross-sectional plans
  • dimensions and notes
  • illustrations
  • project specifications including structural detail and specification providing illustrations and dimensions
  • site plans
  • engineering plans
  • legends, symbols and abbreviations used on construction plans and drawings
  • title panels
    *processes for:
  • checking amendments to plans, drawings and specifications at a basic level
  • orientating site plans to sites
    *determining information from site plans, drawings and specifications, including:
  • site locations
  • key features
  • construction types
  • project dimensions
  • environmental requirements
  • materials types.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the Polytechnic and/or via the Polytechnic e-learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
CPC33020 | Certificate iii | Duration:

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