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Qualification
Unit number and title
Semester:
Date issued:
Learner number:
Language in
Assessment:

Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)

CBE08-3 Graphic Detailing in Construction and the Built Environment
201609SEP (Autumn)
Assessor name:
Dr. Thomas Tong
23 July 2016
Submission Deadline:
21 October 2016 (19:00)
Learner name:
English
Number of Submission:
1st Submission
Chinese
Resubmission
* Late submission is NOT accepted.

Learners who choose Chinese to answer the assignment, their certificates will be marked as assessed by a language other
than English.
Assignment title
LO

Learning outcome (LO)

Know the main
equipment, media and
techniques used in the
production of manual
graphical information
Understand the use of
CAD and its benefits in
the production and
management of
graphical information

Assignment 1: Construction Drawing

Assessment
Criteria
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5

M1

Be able to interpret
graphical drawings,
details, schedules and
specifications

P6
M2

D1

Be able to produce
graphical drawings,
details, schedules and
specifications using
manual drafting
techniques

P7
P8
M3
D2

In this assessment you will have the opportunity

to present evidence that shows you are able to:

Task
no.

Evidence
(Page no)

Identify the use of equipment and media used to

produce manual graphical information
Describe correct drawing standards and
conventions
Describe manual presentation techniques
Explain techniques and uses of different types of
CAD information
Describe the benefits of using CAD for the
production and management of graphical
information
Compare the use of manual and CAD techniques
in the production and presentation of graphical
information
Interpret graphical drawings, details, schedules
and specifications
Extract and report clear, accurate and valid
information from graphical sources, details and
schedules
Evaluate how the quality of graphical
information relates to the quality of the final
constructed project
Produce 2D and 3D graphical drawings using
manual drafting techniques
Produce graphical information in the form of
simple specifications and schedules
Apply manual techniques and resources to
produce complex graphical information
Produce manual graphical information to a high
level technical skill

Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged.
Student signature:

Submission Date:

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Achievement Summary
Qualification

Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)

Unit number and title

CBE08-3 Graphic Detailing in Construction and the Built Environment

Semester:

201609SEP(Autumn)

Assessor name

Learner number

Dr. Thomas Tong

Learner name
Assignment 1: Construction Drawing

Criteria Reference

Achieved?

Criteria Reference

P1

P5

P2

P6

P3

P7

P4

P8

Achieved?

Higher Grade Achievements (where applicable)

M1

D1

M2

D2

M3
Assignment Feedback
Feedback: Assessor to Learner

Assessor's Recommendation on Resubmission

(if applicable):
Yes No
Able to provide improved
evidence without further
specific guidance;
Yes No
Is authentically the learner's
own work.

Action Plan

Feedback: Learner to Assessor

IV's Decision:
The learner has satisfactorily completed the
above assignment.
Authorized to resubmit (not more than 10
working days upon the learner is notified).
Remark:

Feedback: Internal Verifier to Learner

Assessor signature

Date

Learner signature

Date

IV signature

Date
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Oral Presentation Observation Record

Semester: 201609SEP(Autumn)

Qualification

Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)

Unit number and title

CBE08-3 Graphic Detailing in Construction and the Built Environment

Learner number

Learner name

Learner signature
Assessor name

Date
Dr. Thomas Tong

Language in assessment

Inadequate

Presenter
1

English / Chinese

Sufficient

Satisfactory

Did the presenter make proper eye contact with the audience throughout the
presentation?

Did the presenter pose professionally and respectfully attitude throughout the
presentation?

Was the presenters voice project loud and clear throughout the presentation?

Presentation
4

Was the presenter well-prepared for the presentation?

Did the presentation consist of neat and concise brief points?

Were important points made clear, direct and accurate to the audience?

Content
7

Was the outline of the presentation explained thoroughly and accurately?

Did the presenter meet the learning outcomes required for this presentation?

Was there reference provided at the end of the presentation?

10

Was the presenter well-prepared for the Q&A section (if applicable)?

Achievement Summary
Learning Outcome

Assessors decision

Criteria Reference

Pass / Fail

Feedback
Feedback: Assessor to Learner

Action Plan

Feedback: Learner to Assessor

Assessor signature

Date

IV signature

Date

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Assignment Brief
Qualification

Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

Unit number and title

CBE08-3 Graphic Detailing in Construction and the Built Environment

Start date

02 September 2016

Deadline

1st Submission: 21 October 2016 (19:00)

Assessor

Dr. Thomas Tong

Assignment title

Assignment 1: Construction Drawing

Purpose of this assignment

By carrying out this assignment, learners will be able to produce 2D and 3D graphical drawings using manual
drafting techniques and to produce graphical information in the form of simple specifications and schedules.
Scenario
You are asked, as a consultant, to produce a booklet entitled the Builders Guide to Detailing for a local
training company.

Task 1: (LO 1 3)
Learners may select either "Alterative 1" or "Alterative 2" to answer this question.
(a) Identify the use of any 10 equipment and media for producing manual graphical information.
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(b) Describe correct drawing standards and conventions.

(i)

Soil

(ii)

Concrete

(iii)

Fire brick

(iv)

Asphalt

(v)

Copper

(vi)

Fibre

(vii)

Glass

(viii)

Electrical insulation

(ix)

Electrical winding

(x)

Sanitary fittings

(c) Describe manual presentation techniques

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(i)

First angle projection

(ii)

Third angle projection

(iii)

Isometric views

(iv)

Oblique views

(v)

Dimensioning

(d) Briefly introduce any TWO software commonly used in civil engineering design and explain their
techniques and uses of CAD information.
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(e) Describe any THREE benefits of using CAD for the production and management of graphical
information.
3
(f) Interpret with examples (i) graphical drawings, (ii) details, (iii) schedules and (iv) specifications.
(i) (ii) (iii) (iii)

Assessment criteria:
Pass:
(P1) Identify the use of equipment and media used to produce manual graphical information
(P2) Describe correct drawing standards and conventions
(P3) Describe manual presentation techniques
(P4) Explain techniques and uses of different types of CAD information
(P5) Describe the benefits of using CAD for the production and management of graphical information
(P6) Interpret graphical drawings, details, schedules and specifications
Merit:
(M1) Compare the use of manual and CAD techniques in the production and presentation of graphical information
(M2) Extract and report clear, accurate and valid information from graphical sources, details and schedules
Distinction:
(D1) Evaluate how the quality of graphical information relates to the quality of the final constructed project

Task 2: (LO 4)
Learner shall answer this question in report type format.
Project:

Construction of a single storey office block of 12(l) x 6(w) x 3(h) m.

12x6x3m

Structure:

Reinforced Concrete columns, beams and slabs.

Fixtures :

2 nos. of timber doors of each 900x2200mm

4 nos. of aluminium windows of each 1000x1200mm
1 no. of toilet cubical in brick partitions
1 manager room with furniture

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4
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Furniture for 6 staff

(a) Produce (i) 2D and (ii) 3D graphical drawings of the building using manual drafting techniques.
(i) (ii)
(b) Produce graphical information in the form of simple schedules and specifications for the project given
above:
:
(i)
Timber Doors

(ii)
Aluminium windows

(iii)
External Finishes

Assessment criteria:
Pass:
(P7) Produce 2D and 3D graphical drawings using manual drafting techniques
(P8) Produce graphical information in the form of simple specifications and schedules
Merit:
(M3) Apply manual techniques and resources to produce complex graphical information
Distinction:
(D2) Produce manual graphical information to a high level technical skill

Sources of information:

Adler, D. (1999) Metric Handbook, 2nd edition, Butterworth Architecture.

Aubin, P (2007) Mastering AutoCAD Architecture, Delmar.

BSI Construction Drawing Practice, BS1192 Part 5, British Standards Institute.

Ching. F.D.K. (2002) Architectural Graphics, John Wiley & Sons Inc.

Fukai, D. (2002) Graphic Communications in Construction, Prentice Hall.

Giesecke, F.E., Hill, I.L., Spencer, H.C., Mitchell, A.E., Dygdon, J.T., Novak, J.E., Lockhart, S.E. and Goodman,
M. (2011) Technical Drawing with Engineering Graphics, 14th edition, Prentice Hall.

Hill, M. (1999) Small Practices A Guide to Drawn Information, RIBA Publications.

Hoboken, N.J. (2004) Construction Graphics; a practical guide to interpreting working drawings, Wiley.

Jenkins, D. et al Architects Working Details Volumes 1 to 7, EMAP Business Communications.

Maguire, D.E. andSimmons, C.H. (1992) Technical Drawing, NTC Publishing Group.

McFarlane, B. (2004) Beginning AutoCAD 2002, Butterworth-Heinemann.

Philip, A., Grau, I. and Muller, E.J. (2008) Architectural Drawing and Light Construction, 8th edition, Prentice
Hall.

Reekie, F. and McCarthy, A. (1995) Reekies Architectural Drawing, Architectural Press.

Rekit, A. and Langford, D. (2001) Computer Integrated Planning and Design in Construction, Thomas Telford
Ltd.

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Assignment Instructions
(A) General Requirements
1. Read carefully the questions and answer directly.

2. Answer question by question separately.

3. State clearly the question/sub-question numbers.

4. Use new page for each question.

5. Make appropriate referencing/citation.

6. Dont attach irrelevant materials as appendix.

7. For resubmission, re-organize and re-submit an entire copy of the correct answer; dont attach again the
wrong answer pages.

(B) Front Sheet

1. Fill in your particulars for each submission/resubmission.
2. Attach the failed/marked front sheet(s), for resubmission.
3. Submit before the deadline.

(C) Format
1. Structure :
Technical Report Format
2. Paper :
A4 in portrait form (except charts and tables)
3. Font :
Size 12
4. Style :
Times New Roman or Arial
5. Space :
Single space
6. Margin :
20-30mm all around
7. Staple :
On the left top corner
8. Reference : Sources of information shall be properly referenced
9. Page number : Numbering on the right bottom corner
10. Presentation : Schedule/table/chart/diagram etc is encouraged
11. Words :
State the total number of words in each question

A4
12

20-30mm

(D) Standard Extent and Depth

1. Level 3: Each question in about 2~3 pages

2~3

(E) Language
1. According to their registration, learners shall use their enrolled learning language to do the assignments.
For those learners who select to answer in Chinese, their BTEC Certificates will be marked Assessed in a
language other than English.

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Answer Format Alternatives

Alternative 1

By Essay Type Answer

Learner shall answer the questions in essay type format.

Alternative 2

By Oral Presentation

Learner shall conduct individually or in a group of not more than 4 persons for oral presentation in 30
minutes. Each question shall consist of not more that 8 slides.
4 30
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Format :

Option A:

i.

for groups, a record of individuals contributions shall be attached

to your powerpoint submission.

ii.

iii

to submit a hardcopy of the slides (6 in 1 page printing) with the

specific front sheet, and
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to conduct the oral presentation in the class;

Or

Option B:

i.

for groups, a record of individuals contributions shall be attached

to your powerpoint submission.

ii.

to submit a hardcopy of the slides (6 in 1 page printing) with the

specific front sheet, and
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iii. to submit an e-file in a VCD of the powerpoint presentation with
appropriate narration.
VCD

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