CPCCBC4012

Student Assessment Task 1

Read and interpret plans and specifications

Student Name:

Student ID:
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................... 2
Assessment Method ........................................................................................................... 3
Candidate Instructions ....................................................................................................... 4
Student Assessment Task 1 - Knowledge Assessment ......................................................... 5

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Assessment Method
1. Knowledge Assessment
A set of general and workplace questions testing the candidate’s general knowledge
and understanding of the general theory behind the unit.
The candidate will need access to:
 Computer with Internet, email access, and a working web browser
 Installed software: MS Word, Adobe Acrobat Reader

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Candidate Instructions
The assessments in this workbook are divided into three categories: Knowledge Assessment
and Practical Assessment.
The Knowledge Assessment is a set of general and workplace questions testing your
knowledge and understanding of the general theory behind the unit.
You must answer all Knowledge Assessment Questions using your own words. However,
you may refer to your Learner Guide and other relevant resources and learning materials to
complete this assessment.
When completing the assessments included in this workbook:
1. Read the instructions provided in each task carefully before attempting to complete
the task. The instructions will guide you on how to answer the question or complete
the task satisfactorily.
2. Follow the steps provided in each task.
 If the question instructs you to describe, provide a description as your
response. If the question instructs you to list, provide a list as your response.
 Where there is a number of required responses, provide the required number
of responses. For example, if you are asked to list three responses, provide
three responses.
3. Ensure that all your submissions for this assessment indicate your first and last name
and that these submissions have been named according to the file naming convention
prescribed in each task.

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Student Assessment Task 1 - Knowledge Assessment
1. Answer the following questions about concept drawing/sketches.

i. What is the significance of concept drawing/sketches?

ii. What are sketch plans?

iii. How do you create presentation drawings?

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2. Answer the following questions about architectural plans.

i. What is an architectural plan?

ii. List down four details contained in an architectural plan.

a.
b.
c.
d.

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3. Answer the following questions about structural plans.

i. What is a structural plan?

ii. How is a structural plan different from an architectural plan?

iii. List four details that can be found in a structural plan.

a.
b.
c.
d.

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4. Answer the following questions about civil plans.

i. What is a civil plan?

ii. List two details contained in a civil plan that can be found in an architectural plan.
a.
b.

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iii. List two details contained in a civil plan that can be found in a structural plan.
a.
b.

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5. Answer the following questions about mechanical plans.

i. What is a mechanical plan?

ii. List down two types of equipment included in a mechanical plan.

a.
b.

iii. List down three details that are included in a mechanical plan.
a.
b.
c.

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6. Answer the following questions about electrical plans.

i. What is an electrical plan?

ii. List down three details contained in an electrical plan.

a.
b.
c.

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7. Answer the following questions about plumbing and drainage plans.

i. What is a plumbing and drainage plan?

ii. What is the purpose of a plumbing and drainage plan?

iii. What are the two primary concerns addressed by a plumbing and drainage plan?
a.
b.

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iv. List down two details contained in a plumbing and drainage plan that are related
to water supply system.
a.
b.

v. List down two details contained in a plumbing and drainage plan that are related
to drainage system.
a.
b.

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8. Answer the following questions about parts of a plan.

i. What is a site plan?

ii. List five key features of a site plan.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

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iii. What is a floor plan?

iv. What information can be acquired from a floor plan? List five.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

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v. What are two key differences between elevation view and section view?
a.
b.

vi. List three types of information that can be found in an elevation view.
a.
b.
c.

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vii. List three types of information that can be found in a section view.
a.
b.
c.

viii. What is the purpose of detail views?

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9. Answer the following questions about datum and reduced levels (RL).

i. What is the purpose of a datum in construction?

ii. List two ways of how datum can be established in construction drawings.
a.
b.

iii. What are reduced levels (RL)?

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 iv. List two ways of establishing reduced levels in construction drawings.
a.
b.

10. Answer the following questions about title blocks.

i. What is a title block?

ii. Where is a title block usually located?

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 iii. List five types of information that can be obtained from the title block.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

11. Answer the following questions about scale and dimension drawing conventions.

i. What are scale drawings used for?

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ii. Describe each ratio of standard scale ranges below.

Ratio Description

i. 1:100

ii. 1:2

iii. 1:1000

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 iv. 1:50

iii. What is the importance of dimensions in construction drawings?

iv. What system of measurement is used for dimensions in Australian construction

drawings?

v. List three ways of how dimensions can be displayed in construction drawings.

a.
b.
c.

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12. Listed below are the different types of plans. Identify the corresponding
terminologies used and the equivalent abbreviation for the type of plan indicated.

Type of Plan Building and construction Abbreviation

terminology

a. Architectural

b. Structural

Type of Plan Building and construction Abbreviation

terminology

a. Mechanical

b. Electrical

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 c. Plumbing and
drainage

13. Answer the following questions about utilities and services plans and specifications.

i. What is the difference between a utilities plan and a services plan in the context
of building construction?

ii. What is the importance of utilities specifications?

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 iii. What is the importance of services specifications?

14. Describe the aspects of drawings provided below.

Aspects of Drawings Description

i. Isometric drawings

ii. Oblique drawings

iii. Perspective
drawings

iv. Orthographic
drawings

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15. Answer the following questions about CAD drawings.

i. What does CAD stands for?

ii. What are CAD drawings?

iii. How is CAD used in building and construction?

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16. Provide a brief description of the given classes of buildings according to the National
Construction Code.

Building Class Description

i. Class 1a building

ii. Class 1b building

iii. Class 2 building

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 Building Class Description

iv. Class 3 building

v. Class 4 building

vi. Class 5 building

vii. Class 6 building

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 Building Class Description

viii. Class 7a building

ix. Class 7b building

x. Class 8 building

xi. Class 9a building

xii. Class 9b building

xiii. Class 9c building

xiv. Class 10a building

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 Building Class Description

xv. Class 10b building

xvi. Class 10c building

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17. The Building Code of Australia is divided into three volumes. Briefly describe the
scope of each volume.

Volume Description

i. Volume One

ii. Volume Two

iii. Volume Three

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18. Explain how the Building Code of Australia is relevant to construction drawings.

19. Answer the following questions about NCC requirements.

i. Explain what the General Requirements of buildings are.

ii. Explain what the Performance Requirements of buildings are.

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iii. Explain the relationship between a building’s Performance Requirements and
compliance options (e.g. performance solutions, deemed-to-satisfy solutions).

20. Answer the following questions about standards applicable to building and
construction projects.

i. Explain the importance of complying with standards during a building and

construction project.

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 ii. List two current standards relevant to the specification and interpretation of
engineering drawings.
a.
b.

21. Specify your state/territory, and:

i. Identify three building and construction regulations that apply in your
state/territory.
ii. Summarise the regulatory requirements relevant to building drawings and
sketches under each regulation you identified.
iii. Provide a URL where you sourced your responses.

State/territory

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 Regulations Regulatory requirements URL/Source

i.

ii.

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 Regulations Explanation URL/Source

iii.

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22. Answer the following questions about building information modelling (BIM).

i. What is building information and modelling (BIM)?

ii. What is BIM used for?

23. Listed in the table below are common building and construction methods you
usually encounter when reading and interpreting plans. Briefly describe each
method.

Building and construction Description

methods

a. Paintworks

b. Tilework

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 c. Steelworks

d. Concrete works

24. Listed in the table below are workplace requirements in the building and
construction industry. Briefly describe the legislative requirements and how you
would comply with each

Requirements Legislation / Compliance

Workplace processes

Workplace Safety
Requirements

Environmental
Requirements

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