CPCCOM2001 - Read and interpret plans and specifications

Unit code:CPCCOM2001Study level:TAFE

Nominal hours

Location

Industry
Sunshine

Prerequisites

CPCCWHS2001 - Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

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 Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.