Drafting Technology

National Competency Standards - Drafting Technology
Level 5
1. Endorsement date: 2. Date of review :
3. Qualification code:
Development Group
4. Development Group
and Name Address
National Industrial
Training Advisory Mr. Ranjith Perera Senior Draughtsman -Tudawe Brothers Ltd
Committee. Mr. Sunil Pullaperuma Senior Vice President
Institute of Drafting Technologists - Sri Lanka
Mr. Kirthi Jayalath Vice President
Institute of Drafting Technologists - Sri Lanka
Mr. K.G. Piyadasa Consultant
Technical Education Development Project
Mr. W. Chamath S. de Silva Senior Draughtsman-Kent Engineers(Pvt.)Ltd
Mr. S.R. Hewagama Draughtsman-Road Development
Authority
Mr.Chandana Geeganage Quantity Surveyor - Roughton International
Mr. P.B.G Wickremasinghe Director, Chief Quantity Surveyor
Design Team Three (Pvt.) Ltd
Mr. U.S.A. Disanayake Draughtsman - Department of Buildings
Ms. R.P. Kumanayake Senior Lecturer
National Institute of Technical Education
Ms. J .Priyani Draughts person- Maga Engineering(Pvt.)Ltd
Ms. Asangika Iroshini Draughts person - U D A
Ms. D.D.K.P. Pahathkumbura Drawing Office Assistant -S E C
Mr. G .Gunasinghe Draughtsman -State Engineering Corporation
Mr. K.V. Anura Perera Senior Draughtsman - S E C
Mr. Jayantha Peiris Senior Draughtsman-Department of Irrigation
Mr. P.B. Rathnaweera Chief Drawing Office Assistant
Department of Irrigation
Mr.Dhanushka Samarawickrema Draughtsman - Tudawe Brothers Ltd
Mr. B.H.A. Ranjith Wasantha Drawing Office Assistant - C E B
Mr. Wimal Jayasinghe Drawing Office Assistant - C E B
Mr T.P.K.Perera Workshops Facilitator - NAITA
NITAC
Mr. W.N.S.L.B. Ratnayaka Former Engineer Maga Engineering

Pvt. Ltd
Mr. P.A.D.R. Chandrasiri Engineer-Central Engineering
Consultancy Bureau
National Constrictors Association of Sri
Mr. S.H.J.de Silva
Lanka
Lecturer & Industrial Training
Dr. H.S. Jayasena
coordinator -University of Moratuwa.
Dr. L. Ekanayaka Lecturer-University of Moratuwa
Project coordinating Manager-
Mr. K.W.D. Goonawardana Department of Technical Education and
Training
Mr. H.D. Chandrasena Chairman,Cost Consultancy Service
Pvt. Ltd
Mrs. G.H.R.S.E. Silva Factory Inspecting Engineer-
Department of Labour
Mr. S.H.U.de Silva Deputy Director Road Development
Authority
Mr. D. Hettiarchchi Deputy Director-Urban Development
Authority
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Deputy Director (NVQ)-TVEC
Mr. S. Kapuge
Asst.Lecturer-UNIVOTEC
Ms. Y.S.Manathunga
G.G.Railway-Drawing Office Ministry of

Mr. K.G.A.P. Perera
Transport
Assistant Director (Curriculum

Mr. P.N.K. Dias
Development)-NAITA
Mrs. M.P. Theja Malkanthi Coordinating Officer-NAITA
5. Purpose This qualification is for persons working in the field of Drafting. Persons with this
of the qualification qualification have a sound theoretical knowledge and competence to perform work at
supervisory level in the above field.
On successful completion of this qualification learners may also progress to National

Diploma in drafting Technology (Level 5) or after securing additional credits in the
specified units may move to another relevant field for further studies.
6. Regulations Entry requirements

for the qualification
A National Certificate at NVQ Level 4 or higher in the occupation of Draughtsman
Or
A similar qualification after completing a course or work experience in the field of
Drafting of one year duration or more and assessed to be equivalent to the above in
accordance with TVEC guidelines on recognition of non NVQ qualifications and
recognition of prior learning
Or
Work experience in the field of Drafting of two years duration or more with GCE (O/L)
passes in six subjects including science and English with three credit passes including
Mathematics and assessed to be equivalent to the above in accordance with TVEC
guidelines on recognition of prior learning
Qualification requirements
Minimum Number of Credits required for the Qualification is 70 of which 66 credits

should be at Level 5 or above and the remaining credits at Level 3 or above. The
credits could be earned as shown in the table below
Competency Category Minimum Number Level

of credits required
i. Core compulsory units 50 5 or above
ii. Electives 10 5 or above
Iii Employability units 10 3 or above
Credits gained for a particular unit may be used only once to meet the requirements
of the qualification.
7 Schedule of units Core compulsory units - minimum 48 credits
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Code Unit title Level Credits
F 45S007U 01 Apply basic drawing concepts 4 09

F 45S007U 02 Prepare drawings using drafting 5 15
software
F 45S007U 13 Manage drawing office 5 15
F 45S007U 03 Plan work to be performed at 5 03
workplace
F 45S007U 04 Manage workplace Communication 5 03
F 45S007U 14 Lead and facilitate work teams 5 03
Electives - minimum 12 credits
Code Unit title Level Credits
F 45S007U 05 Prepare construction detail drawings 5 04

F 45S007U 06 Prepare architectural detail drawings 5 04
F 45S007U 16 Perform Consultancy Activities 5 03
Buildings F 45S007U 08 Produce drawings to illustrate architectural 5 02
aspects
F 45S007U 07 Prepare landscape drawings 5 02
F 45S007U 15 Perform setting out and leveling 5 02
F 45S007U 09 Prepare highway drawings 5 12
Civil
F 45S007U 10 Prepare irrigation drawings 5 12
Mechanical F 45S007U 11 Prepare mechanical drawings 5 12
Electrical F 45S007U 12 Prepare electrical drawings 5 12

Employability Units-minimum 06
F 45S007U 17 Manage workplace communication 3 2
Plan work to be performed at
F 45S007U 18 3 2
workplace
F 45S007U 19 Manage work place information 3 2
Accreditation This qualification shall be offered in compliance with the accreditation requirements of
8 requirements the TVEC as stipulated in the National Vocational Qualifications Framework of Sri
Lanka.
9 Certification TVEC shall certify the qualification in terms of regulation at section above
Assessment TVEC responsible for consistency of assessment shall take appropriate steps to
10 consistency ensure consistency of assessments
requirements
Persons currently working towards National Diploma at Level 05 in the occupational
sector of technology may choose to complete that qualification or transfer to this
Transition
11 qualification. Persons choosing to complete the National Diploma at level 05 in the
arrangements
occupational sector of Drafting technology must do so by December 2008 .Both
qualifications are accepted by TVEC
12 Contact comments Chairman .NAITA
Prerequisite As stated in the regulation in the section 06

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diagram Diagram is not applicable
Electives as per specializations-

Drafting Technology (Buildings),
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Drafting Technology (Civil),
Drafting Technology (Mechanical),
Drafting Technology (Electrical)
NATIONAL COMPETENCY STANDARD

for
Drafting Technology
(Level 05)
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Competency Standard Code: F 45S007
Index
No Unit Title Page/s
1 Apply basic drawing concepts 1-4

2 Prepare drawings using drafting software 5-8
3 Plan work to be performed at workplace 9-11
4 Manage workplace Communication 12-14
5 Prepare construction detail drawings 15-21
6 Prepare architectural detail drawings 22-25
7 Prepare landscape drawings 26-30
8 Produce drawings to illustrate architectural aspects 31-33
9 Prepare highway drawings 34-38
10 Prepare irrigation drawings 39- 42
11 Prepare mechanical drawings 43-46
12 Prepare electrical drawings 47-53
13 Manage drawing office 54-57
14 Lead and facilitate work teams 58-59
15 Perform setting out and leveling 60-63
16 Perform Consultancy Activities 64-67

17 Manage workplace communication 68-70
18 Plan work to be performed at workplace 71-72
19 Manage work place information 73-
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UNIT TITLE Apply basic drawing concepts
This unit specifies competencies required to draw geometrical drawings,

DESCRIPTOR two dimensional and three dimensional drawings ensuring safe working
practices.
Code F 45S007 U01

ELEMENTS OF COMPETENCE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Draw geometrical drawings All relevant components of geometrical drawings

incorporated into drawings using standard line types, line
thicknesses, line darkness, etc. as applicable
Drawings produced following all standard practices

applicable to making geometrical drawings.
2. Draw two dimensional (2D) Two dimensional (2D) drawings produced incorporating all
drawings relevant components of (2D) drawings, using standard line
types, line thicknesses, line darkness, development
techniques and standard procedures as per the type of
the drawing.
Drawing produced as per the instructions and specifications

given by the designer and following all standard practices
applicable to making 2D drawings
3. Draw three dimensional 3.1 Three dimensional (3D) drawings drawn

(3D)drawings incorporating all relevant components of three
dimensional (3D) drawings using standard line
types, line thicknesses, line darkness, different view
development techniques, shading, rendering and
geometrical development techniques, procedures
as per the type of the drawing
3.2 Drawing produced as per the instructions and

specifications given by the designer and following all
standard practices applicable to making (3D) drawings
RANGE STATEMENT
Elements of this unit are applicable when producing two dimensional (2D)drawings and three
dimensional (3D) drawings relevant to a given discipline or sub discipline
Common standard components of a drawing may include, title panel, Information panel,
key, orientation, outlines and may vary from organization to organization
Title panel may indicate, job title, job number, institute emblem, drawing title, drawing reference
number, major scale and sub scales, date drawn, name/s of person who designed, drawn,
checked and approved
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Information panel may include revision scheduled date, nature of revision, revision references,
notes if any, name of the person who has approved
Standard procedures pertaining to two dimensional (2D) drawing may include selection of
drawing size, units, scales, accuracy limits, text styles, text height, dimension styles, components
to be drawn in the drawing in addition to the common standard components
Standard components of specific three dimensional (3D)drawings may vary from the type of
drawing to be drawn as relevant to any major discipline such as buildings, civil, mechanical ,
electrical and also as relevant to sub disciplines such as Highways, Irrigation, Electronic and
Telecommunication.
Type of three dimensional (3D) drawing may vary as per the major discipline or the sub
-discipline
View may vary as per the type of view, Viz.
Isometric view
Perspective view
Parallel view
Bird's eye view
Worms eye view
TOOLS, EQUIPMENT , CONSUMABLES AND REFERENCE MATERIAL
Drawing Board,
T-Ruler,
Drawing Table/Drafting chair,
Pencils (2B, HB, 2H etc)/Ink pens,
Sketch Book,
Plan Printing materials,
Plan Duplicator (Blue Printer),
Engineering Drawing Instruments,
Calculator
Set of Instruments/Clips,
Scales,
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Forms of assessment
Continuous assessment may be conducted to assess individual performance. Holistic

approaches of competency based assessments may also be applied
Assessment context
This unit may be assessed at drawing office.
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Critical aspects
Assessment must confirm that candidate is be able to
Demonstrate application of Geometrical drawing techniques such as basic projections,

developments, assembly, first and third angle projections and selection of line properties
Demonstrate drawing of any type of standard geometrical drawing as per accepted

standard practice
Demonstrate selection of required, materials, size, type of drawing, relevant components

of the(2D) standard drawings
Demonstrate drawing of any type of two dimensional (2D) standard drawings as per
accepted standard practice
Demonstrate selection of required, materials, size, type of drawing, relevant components

of the(3D) standard drawings
Demonstrate drawing of any type of three dimensional (3D) standard drawings as per
accepted standard practice
Assessment conditions
Please see instructions under General Assessment Conditions
Candidates may be allowed to submit adequate evidence of previous performances

directly related to this unit
UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE
Introduction to drawing instruments and materials
Selection of suitable drawing instruments and materials
Proper use of drawing instruments and materials
Types of lines and their applications
Views of simple objects
Orthographic/Perspective projections
Sectional views of orthographic projections
First and third angle projections and standard symbols
Dimensioning rules, styles and applications
Isometric projections
Oblique projections
Basic geometrical constructions
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Construction of useful geometrical shapes
Development of surfaces
Interpenetrating curves
Development of Interpenetrating curves
Special methods of representing details such as, revolved sections, auxiliary sections,
part sections, broken views, cross referencing of details, hatching and coloring
Safe working practices
Knowledge of Imperils , SI unites & scales
UNDERPINNING SKILLS
Free hand sketching skills

Lettering skills
Mathematical skills such as calculation of Angles, Areas, Volumes, Trigonometric
functions
Writing skills
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UNIT TITLE Prepare drawings using drafting software
DESCRIPTOR This unit specifies competencies required to draw

geometrical drawings, two dimensional and three
dimensional drawings ensuring safe working practices.
Code F 45S007 U02
1.Make two dimensional (2 D) 1.1 Two dimensional (2D) drawings produced

drawings incorporating all standard components of specific
drawing according to the type of drawing relevant to
a given discipline.
1.2 Drawings made to a scale as per the details and

instructions provided by the designer.
1.3 Drawings made using standard procedures and tools

pertaining to 2D drawing with CAD software.
2.Make three dimensional (3D) 2.1 Three dimensional (3D) drawings produced
drawings incorporating all standard components of specific
3D drawing, according to the type of (3D) drawing
relevant to a given discipline using different view
ports.
2.2 Drawings made to a scale as per the details and

instructions provided by the designer.
2.3 Drawings made using standard procedures and tools

pertaining to 3D drawing with CAD software.
RANGE STATEMENTS
Elements of this unit are applicable when producing two dimensional (2D) drawings and three
dimensional (3D) drawings relevant to a given discipline or sub discipline, at office or site
using CAD software
CAD software stands for Computer Aided Drafting software
Standard components of specific drawing may vary from the type of drawing to be drawn as
relevant to any major discipline such as building, civil, mechanical , electrical and also as
relevant to sub disciplines such as Highways, Irrigation, Electronic and Telecommunication
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Common standard components of a drawing may include, title panel, Information panel, key,
orientation, outlines and may vary from organization to organization
Title panel may indicate, job title, job number, institute emblem, drawing title, drawing reference
number, major scale and sub scales, date drawn, name/s of person who designed, drawn,
checked and approved
Information panel may include revision scheduled date, nature of revision, revision references,
name of the person who has approved and notes if any.
Type of three dimensional (3D) drawing may vary as per the major discipline or the sub
-discipline
View may vary as per the type of view, Viz.
Isometric view
Perspective view
Parallel view
Bird's eye view
Worms eye view
Standard procedures pertaining to two dimensional (2D) drawing of CAD software

program may include, setting of drawing limits, units, scales, accuracy limits, text styles, text
height, dimension styles, layers, line types and thicknesses, plotting and printing set up and use
of other drafting techniques or tools such as, trimming tool, eraser tool, mirror tool, extending
tools, etc
Standard procedures pertaining to three dimensional (3D) drawing of CAD software

program may include, setting of standard procedures and tools pertaining to 3D drawings.
TOOLS, EQUIPMENT , CONSUMABLES AND REFERENCE MATERIAL
Computer with CAD software
Plotter / Printer
Relevant printing papers
Sketch Book,
Calculator
Pencils
Relevant CAD hand book
Plotter / Printer user manual
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Forms of assessment

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Assessment context
This unit may be assessed at workplace.
Critical aspects
Assessment must confirm that candidate is be able to
Demonstrate setting of CAD parameters appropriate for producing any type of 2D

standard drawings with relevant components
Demonstrate setting of CAD parameters appropriate for producing any type of 3D

standard drawings with relevant components
Demonstrate application of all drawing tools pertaining to 2D drawings
Demonstrate application of all drawing tools pertaining to 3D drawings
Print complete drawing or part of the drawing as required
Candidates may be allowed to submit adequate evidence of previous performances

directly related to this unit
Candidates will have access to,
Computers with CAD facilities

Sketch book or field book
Printing materials
Candidates will be permitted to refer,
Relevant CAD hand book

Plotter / Printer user manual
Design details of given drawing/sketch
Computer operating systems and office packages
Range of Software used in computer aided drafting

Software plug-ins available in the market
Setting of drawing limits and other parameters to develop 2D and 3D drawings
Drawing views
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Isometric view
Perspective view
Parallel view
Bird's eye view
Worms eye view
Use of drawing tools
Use of plotters and printers
Basic knowledge in computer hardware
UNDERPINNING SKILLS
Mathematical skills such as,

calculation of Angles, calculation of co ordinates,
solving Trigonometric functions
solving algebraic functions
Using of scientific calculator

Computer application skills
Basic skills in installation of hardware
Safe working practices.
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Unit title Plan work to be performed at workplace
Descriptor This unit covers the competencies required in planning and

scheduling work to be performed, assessing competencies /
work capacities of individual workers / working teams, predict
problems / changes and take appropriate action to achieve
business plans of the organization ensuring safe working
practices.
Code F 45S007 U03
1. Plan/ schedule work to be 1.1 Activities to be performed at workplace identified, prioritized

perform and sequenced
1.2 Work schedules prepared with respective commencement

and completion time / dates, taking into consideration
simultaneous operations
1.3 Activities to be performed expressed in measurable terms

and noted performance standards, requirements,
conditions and specifications
2. Identify job requirements 2.1 Relevant work plans are interpreted and clarified, if
according to work plans necessary, with relevant persons. Commencement and
and work schedules completion times and other relevant details verified
2.2 Task outcomes are identified and relevant specifications for

task outcomes obtained, interpreted, clarified
2.3 Quality requirements and indicators for quality

measurement identified
3. Determine skilled unskilled 3.1 Determined specific skill requirements for the work
labor requirements scheduled
3.2 Classified skilled and unskilled labor requirements for work

scheduled
4. Assess competencies / 4.1 Performance records of individual workers / teams referred

work capacities of and available competencies, capacities checked against
individual workers / competency requirements of work scheduled
working teams
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4.2 Previous instances of work performances and
achievements of individuals / teams taken into
consideration
4.3 Skills, knowledge of individuals / teams assessed as

required through test performances, questioning, and other
reliable sources of evidence
5. Set and meet work 5.1 Individual steps or activities related to work are planned
priorities scheduled and verified with relevant persons
5.2 Use of technology planned efficiently and effectively to

manage work priorities and commitments
6.1 Change in work schedules are detected and

work priorities adjusted
6. Adjust work priorities to 6.2 As and when changes to schedule occur adjustments are
meet changes in work made with the concurrence of the management to meet
schedules targets and requirements
7. Predict problems / 7.1 Problems / changes which will have an impact on work
changes and take actions plans predicted
as appropriate
7.2 Predictions conveyed to management and action needed
discussed in advance
7.3 Action as appropriate taken when problems / changes

occurred
RANGE STATEMENTS
Performance related to this unit may take place at workplace
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Forms of assessment

Assessment context
Critical aspects
Candidate should be able to predict problems / changes and take actions as appropriate
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Candidates may be allowed to submit adequate evidence of previous performances directly

related to this unit
UNDER PINING KNOELEDGE
Interpretation of operational plans

Standard specifications of commonly used materials
Planning techniques
Competency assessment methods
Forecasting methods
UNDER PINING SKILLS
Critical planning skills

Using planning techniques
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UNIT TITLE Manage workplace Communication
DESCRIPTOR This unit covers the competencies required to identify

the specific communication needs of the target group
present information both in oral and written forms
accompanied by visuals and in structured form
appropriate to the work force and the purpose ensuring
safe working practices.
CODE F 45S007 U04
ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

COMPETENCE
1. Identify specific 1.1 Specific communication needs of

communication needs of individuals / teams as applicable to the
individuals / teams or workplace determined as required.
target group
2.1 Identified methods of communication and the types
of documentation used for communication within
2. Identify the methods of the organization / workplace
communication applicable
to target group/s 2.2 Degree to which each method of communication is
concerned exercised in day to day activities of the
organization / workplace identified
Over all language, literacy, numeracy,

ability, of individuals / teams or
target group identified
2.4 Appropriate methods relevant to respective

recipient or group of recipients selected to
communicate ideas and information
2.5 Information tailored for the identified

recipients from a range of different
communication approaches
3. Provide clear and specific 3.1 Information communicated clearly and accurately
information /
instructions to workers 3.2 Transmitted verbal information received through
careful and active listening techniques
3.3 Information communicated in time and

to all concerned leaving none
3.4 Contradictions, misinterpretations ambiguity,

identified, and feedback given where required
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3.5 Two way communication applied in the workplace
to achieve effective and purposeful exchange of
information
3.6 Understanding of the information received by the

target group/s confirmed by questioning, checking
and cross referencing
RANGE STATEMENT
Performance related to this unit may take place at workshop.
Communication will include oral, written, electronic and applies to individuals and groups and
mainly to known recipients and in routine and varied contexts.
Practical applications of this unit may be observed through following activities
Discussing and debating ideas with others

Giving specific instructions
Providing supervision and guidance
Interviewing individuals and groups
Demonstrating technical competencies related to occupational area
Giving feed forward and feedback
Making presentations
Range of information sources may include
Instructions
Signage
Work schedules
Charts
Graphics
Memos
Maps, Designs, Plans etc.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Forms of assessment

Assessment context
This unit maybe assessed at work place.
Critical Aspects
Candidate should be able to
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Communicate information without contradictions
Communicate information clearly and accurately using appropriate language
Analyze, interpret and evaluate information
Candidate may be allowed to submit adequate evidence of previous performances directly

UNDER PINING KNOWLEDGE
Basic communication models

Elements of communication
Two-way communication
Vocal techniques
Summarizing
Principles of effective, interactive communication
Barriers to effective communication
Distortion in communication
Adaptive language
Personnel values and communication
Policies and procedures, protocols of the organization relevant to information and
communication
UNDER PINING SKILLS
Active listening
Giving and receiving positive feedback
Demonstration of non verbal positive actions (Communication cues)
Letter writing skills
Typing skills
Ability to use internet/ E- mail
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UNIT TITLE Prepare construction detail drawings
DESCRIPTOR This unit covers the competencies required to prepare all types
of detail
construction drawings to expected standards while adhering to
standard
rules and regulations ensuring safe working practices.
Code F 45S007 U05

1.1 Detailed RCC(Reinforced Cement Concrete) drawings

1.Prepare detailed structural
drawings drawn, numbered, symbolized, dimensioned as per the
instructions given by the structural designer and as
specified in BSEn 8110
1.2 Detailed RCC drawings drawn to indicate details and
location /position of structures having similar
reinforcement layout details as per the design and the
details provided by the structural designer
1.3 Detailed drawings of Steel Structures produced to
indicate lay out with grids, axis, dimensions, components
labels, tables, levels, and scale relevant to the layout.
1.4 Detailed drawings of timber structures produced
indicating basic dimensions, grids, scale, timber
sizes and lengths, spacing of timber members and fixing
details
2. Prepare pre construction 2.1 Layout drawings for formwork

drawings prepared incorporating dimensions and grids, details
of vertical and horizontal structures and linings & support
structures.
2.2 Detail drawings for excavation ,embankment and

earth work support.
drawn to include contour plan and proposed structure
layout plan
2.3 Detailed setting out drawings drawn indicating layout

Buildings with grids/. Axis/ levels and outer lines of major
work (foundation, excavation, brick
work, drains, etc)
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3.Prepare water supply, soil and 3.1.Water supply drawings drawn to display key plan with
storm water disposal drawings highlighted areas, grids and dimensions, locations and
details of fittings with references.
3.2. Supply /distribution line paths, pipe fitting details with

fixing heights, pipe path levels in isometric view or
sectional drawings made as per SLS / ISO (standards)
3.3 Detail drawings for soil and waste water drawn as

per design report requirements
3.4 Detail drawings for storm water disposal system

drawn as per design report requirements, incorporating
all components of the disposal system
4. Prepare detail drawings for fire 4.1 Fire detector/protector layout drawings drawn as per
protection/detection. architectural drawings, using standard symbols, scales,
and notations and adhering to standard rules and
regulations imposed by authorities
5. Draw composite detail drawings 5.1Composite detail drawings drawn according to

drawings and instructions of architects/ consultants
adhering to standard rules and regulations
6. Water proofing & Anti termite 6.1 Layout drawings prepared indicating relevant water
drawing proofing anti termite areas marked with separate
colours/ hatch patterns
7.Prepare detail air conditioning 7.1 Detailed drawings of air conditioning & ventilation system
and ventilating drawings drawn incorporating layout for exhaust fans, schematic
diagrams for the project, duct detail drawings with duct
lay outs, duct sizes, air flow direction, fixing heights and
fixing details
RANGE STATEMENT
Detailed drawings of RCC
Detail drawings of R.C.C. may include length of laps, curtailment details, length of all types of
reinforcement bars, types of reinforcements with bar diameters, number of bars and bar marks,
location/ position of the bars in the structure and shape of bars according to the structural
standards, symbols and detailing methods
Also, it may include, concrete grades, strength of reinforcement bars, details of expansion joints,
special structural details and construction details as specified by the structural designer.
R.C.C. drawings may present structural details relevant to the structures in building, irrigation,
water supply and drainage and highways
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Detailed drawings of steel structures
Detail drawings of steel structures may include steel structures detail drawing drawn included
elevations, sections with type of steel sections, sectional dimensions, number of members
in an element, component fixing angles, position and method, component and node labels and
relevant scales as per design details, nodes, fixing and connection methods, component
details, special details and relevant scales as per the design details
Steel structures detail drawings may include bracing details required for the stability of the
main steel structure and relevant scale as per design details.
Steel structures detail drawing may also include, legends & tables, title panel, abbreviations and
symbols, notes containing types of steel section, welding details and steel protection details
according to British standard En 4360 for grade 43 steel.
Steel structures detail drawings may apply to Buildings, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical
engineering fields. Drawings may be prepared in drawing office or at work site in the form of
scaled drawings or free hand sketches.
Type of steel sections may include I-section, Angle section, Box section, H-section, pipe section,
T- section, C-section, U-section, lip channel section and solid bars of different cross sections.
Sectional dimensions may include standard cross sectional length, width/height and thickness.
Number of members in an element may be indicated by numerical value or graphical form in a
drawing.
Components fixing methods may include welding, riveting, fixing with nut and bolts and
anchoring techniques such as fixed and free end supports, roller supports and pin supports
Component details may consist of dimensions relevant to components shapes, thickness and
type of components such as fish plate, gusset plate, shoe plate, base plate, wedge,
spacer, angle cleats, brackets and webs.
Special details may include clear covers/ tolerances, clearances, expansion or contraction details
of the steel structure.
Bracing details may indicate any type of steel sections or tie rods introduced for maintaining the
stability and minimizing deformation of main steel structure.
Detail drawings of timber structures
These drawings may have special brief notes on timber grades and types of timber as well
Layout drawings for formwork
Layout drawings for form work may provide details of vertical structures (R/C walls, column
centre, materials indicated), details of horizontal structures (beams, slab -sleeves, openings, etc)
and detail drawings of lining and support structures, Joist, props, etc.(with spacing)
Detail drawings for excavation, embankment and earth work support may apply to
irrigation, buildings, highway, and landscaping. These may be prepared in the form of sketches in
the field or as a standard drawing in the office.
Excavation drawings may also illustrate,
Cutting and filling area locations

Design levels and existing levels
Typical cross sections of cutting and filling area with dimensions and levels
Borrow pit profile diagram
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Reservation/ working space and
Legend and scales
Detailed setting out drawings may include separate drawings to each level/ floor, separate
drawings to each major work. These drawings may be,
Excavation soil drawing

Excavation drainage drawings / pit drawings
Brick work drawings
Door and Window placing drawings
Setting out drawings for placing of equipment
Interior setting out drawings
Exterior setting out drawings
Water supply drawings may also include, location reference chart for similar construction area
as per details given by the designer, line paths using the standard line types and standard
symbols pertaining to the components of the service line and as per details given in the design
report.
Water distribution line drawing includes line paths, fitting details, man holes, chambers, metering
and gauging points
Water supply and distribution system may include water distribution from source of water such as
water treatment plant/ water tank/ pump house to domestic or industrial locations.
Water supply system may be applied to buildings as well as for landscaping

Pipe types may vary from UPVC, GI, Poly butylenes, Poly propylene
Fittings of a distribution line may include gate valves, drain out valves, air release valves, non
return valves, flange joints, ferrules, line couplings, expansion joints, pipe supporting systems,
flaps and hangers and flow measuring meters.
Detail drawings for soil and wastewater may include, building plan with toilets, soil lines,
waste lines
Invert levels of manholes and pipe lines, longitudinal section along the pipe line, man hole
schedule with inverts and top level of the man hole covers
Detail drawings for storm water disposal system may include,

plan of roof, slab and balcony with gully point locations and dimensions for gullies,
Gully fixing details with water proofing, roof plan with gutter and collecting points, piping details
with size and required fittings, ground floor plan with manhole location piping layout and
directions, schedule of manholes with pipe invert, manhole invert and cover level
Detail fire protection drawings
In preparing detail fire system drawings (Fire Detection system), it may be necessary to,
compare drawing with structural and architectural drawings

draw schematic diagrams using standard symbols
draw details of detectors, fixing details and cross section drawings
draw wiring diagrams
include notes, legends, and specifications
In preparing Sprinklers System it may be necessary to,
Compare drawings with structural and architectural drawings

Draw schematic diagrams using standard symbols
Draw fixing details of sprinklers, cross sections for lighting details
draw piping details of sprinkler layout including pipe sizes and necessary pipe fittings
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with standard symbols
Draw pump room details
Include notes, legends, and specifications.
Composite detail drawings may include, layout located according to the architect consultant's
drawings, Service lines indicated as given by service consultant
(eg: Plumbing, A/C , electricity/ CCTV/ MATV/ Fire)
Service lines indicated with details ex: plumbing, type of services, type of gauge,
type of conduits/ type of wires, pipe diameters
Legend, symbols, abbreviations, special notes
Drawings indicating relevant water proofing anti termite areas

Layout drawings indicating relevant water proofing & anti termite areas may include,
Cross sections, relevant water proofing and anti termite treatments with specifications
thickness and number of applications and methods of application
CCTV - Close Circuit Tele Vision.

MATV Master Antenna Tele Vision.
Tools, equipment and consumables and reference material

Measuring tapes
Drawing Board
T-Ruler
Drawing Table & Drawing Chair
Pencils (2B, HB, 2H etc)
Engineering Drawing Instruments
Calculator
CAD Software Handbook
Plotter or Printer
Sketch Book
Plan Printing materials
Plan Duplicator (Blue Printer)
Plotter or Printer User manual
BSEN8110 code of practice for reinforced concrete design
Service manuals of printers and plotters
Reinforcement specifications from steel reinforcement manufacture.
BS codes4360 relevant to steel design and detailing
ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Forms of assessment
Holistic approaches of competency based assessments may also be applied
Assessment context
This unit may be assessed at drawing office. The competencies of this unit may be assessed in
terms of workplace performance. Well organized simulated situations may also be used to
assess this unit.
Critical Aspects
Maintaining accuracy and neatness of drawing

Incorporation of all required details in drawings
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Correct interpretation of instructions given by consultant
Adhering to standard practices of drawing
The candidate will have access to: All tools, equipment, materials
The candidate will be permitted to refer to the following documents
BSEn 8110 code of practice for reinforced concrete design

Manuals relevant to the printers and plotters
Reinforcement specifications from steel reinforcement manufacture.
BSEn 4360 codes relevant to steel design and detailing
Types of reinforcements
Types of concrete
Characteristics such as grade of concrete, strength of reinforcements, applicable
standards.
Definitions of , Clear cover, Lap length, Anchorage length, Bar length, Standard
curtailment lengths and Spacer bar
Definitions of , Tension, compression, buckling, punching shear and torsion sections
of a structure
Simple calculations of tension and compression members
Special components used in different steel structure such as clear covers, tolerances,
clearance, expansion or contraction details of the steel structure and detailing them in
the drawing.
Calculation of the position of nodes in trusses and space frame
Method of developing Mohrs circle and graphical presentation of forces in trusses.
Steel structure anchoring techniques such as fixed and free end supports, roller
supports and pin supports.
Basic knowledge in construction techniques.
UNDERPINNING SKILLS
Analytical skills
Ability to use engineering drawing instruments and scales
Ability to draw first and third angle drawings including sectional drawings
Ability to use CAD software.
Ability to draw 2D, 3D and Isometric and Perspective drawings
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Ability to use scientific calculator - all functions
TITLE Prepare architectural detail
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drawings
DESCRIPTOR This unit covers the competencies
required to draw different types of
Architectural detailed drawings
incorporating all components
required by the drawing and
following standard practices
ensuring safe working practices.
Code F 45S007 U06
ELEMENTS OF COMPETENCE PERFORMANCE

CRITERIA
1.Draw detail drawings to obtain 1.1 Building permit approval

legal authorization drawings drawn
incorporating all necessary
components to meet the
requirements of the local
authority concerned
1.2 Water supply, soil and

waste water detail drawings
drawn incorporating all
components of the standard
drawing as per the
instructions given by the
designer to meet the
requirements of the relevant
authority
1.3 Location drawing drawn, as

a plan view, to a scale not
less than 1:500, on a
standard drawing sheet
indicating the location of
building/s or structure/s
highlighted with important
areas, using standard
abbreviations and symbols
1.4 Site layout plan drawn as a

plan view of the whole site
indicating temporary building/s
and proposed construction, all
supply and drainage lines, in
to a scale between 1:500
to 1:2000 with standard
symbols
1.5 General arrangement

drawings drawn indicating
all components of the
structure by plans, elevations,
and sections specified by
relevant authorities and as per
details.
2. Draw architectural 2.1 Architectural component

detail drawings drawing drawn into a scale
from 1:200 to 1:1 as required
and according to details.
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2.2 Model drawing drawn in to a
scale between 1:200 to
1:1, as required, as a view of
the particular structure or the
component with shading,
shadowing and rendering.
3. Draw Site 3. 1 Dimensional drawing/ Quantity

Drawings backup drawings, drawn
indicating all dimensions and
elements of the structure or
item or components
3. 2 As - built drawings drawn as

per the instruction
incorporating all necessary
details.
RANGE STATEMENT
All elements of competencies in this unit may take place at construction sites of buildings,
highways, irrigation, and landscaping sites and also in installing machinery components or
erecting sub stations and power lines.
Common standard components of a drawing may include, title panel, Information panel, key,
orientation, out lines and may vary from organization to organization
Title panel may consist of job title, institute emblem, job no, drawing title, drawing reference
number, major scale and sub scales, date drawn, and by whom the plan designed, drawn,
checked and approved.
Information panel may consist of notes, revision scheduled date, nature of the revision, revision
reference number, person who approved with date
Line types may include dotted line, hidden lines, centre lines, and continuous lines
Views may vary as per the type of view such as isometric view, perspective view, parallel view,
birds eye view and worms eye view.
Highlighting of important areas of a drawing may indicate using hatching, rendering, coloring,
and decorating as per type of materials or context.
Building permit approval drawings may consist of a proposed new building or a proposed
alteration for an existing building
Components of the building permit approval drawing may include plan, front elevation, left and/
or right elevations, sections with heights and sections to show different floor levels as where
applicable including section line with appropriate titles room names, dimensions, door and
window locations, eave lines and roof outline, foundation details, door and window schedule,
scales, notes and title bar with site plan with north direction, position of building outline, distances
from boundaries and road centre line, position of septic tank, soakage pit, waste water pit and
well with distances and appropriate scale..
Components of standard water supply detail drawing may include, building plan with toilets
and water requirement points using standard symbols, isometric view with pipe sizes and flow
direction, schedule of fittings required for the water supply system as per specifications provided
by design engineer
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Components of standard soil & waste water detail drawing may include, building plan with
toilets, locations of manholes, schedule with manhole type, number, size, invert level, cover level,
diameter and type of pipe lines with flow direction, longitudinal section along the pipe line with the
given gradient or invert levels
Relevant authority may be National Water supply and drainage board, Local administrative
authority, relevant fire authority, Labour department, Ceylon Electricity board, Environmental
authority, Defense Ministry.
Components of the standard location drawing may include key diagram of the whole or part
of the project, location of the building or structure representing the contour and survey details of
the site and feasibility study details including required dimensions, north directions, main titles
and sub titles of the structure and levels
Components of the standard site lay out drawing may incorporate North direction,
boundaries, location of roads, existing buildings and structures, temporary buildings and other
partitions, temporary access, temporary lighting system, sewer and waste management system,
water supply and drainage lines in site.
Components of the standard general arrangement drawing may include plan, elevation, and
sections, with dimensions, levels and angles of all structural and non structural members of a
structure, openings, type of openings and opening side
Architectural component drawing may include, the plan, section, cross section of a structure
or a component with required internal and external dimensions, name of elements or portions of
the structure or the component with enlarged sections, isometric views, oblique and axonometric
views with shadows as necessary according to the details provided by the designer including
common standard components of a drawing.
As - built drawings may include, elevations, sections as necessary with key plans, legends,
symbols and abbreviations to indicate required dimensions, reinforcement details, service lines
and other important elements that required for future references based on actual dimensions,
locations and elements of the structure or the component after construction or installation
Drawing Board,
T-Ruler,
Drawing Table,
Pencils (2B, HB, 2H etc),
Engineering Drawing Instruments,
Calculator,
Computer with CAD software,
Plotter or Printer,
Sketch Book,
Plan Duplicator (Blue Printer),
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Forms of assessment
Assessment context
This unit may be assessed on the job or in the training program. Well organized simulated
situations
may also be used to assess this unit.
Critical Aspects
Maintaining the accuracy of drawings

Maintaining the neatness of drawings
Use of correct symbols and units in drawings
Selection of relevant scales as appropriate to a given drawing
The candidate will have access to: All tools, equipment, materials

CAD software Handbook
Details or sketches provided by the designer.
Components of a standard drawing

Rules and regulations pertaining to approval of building drawing
Rules and regulations applicable to water supply and drainage system installation
Rules and regulations applicable to soil and storm water drainage system installation
Sample formats of documents used by authorities for providing legal permission for
constructions
Architectural component drawings and its elements, standard scales
Model drawing and its elements, standard scales
Dimensional drawings/ Quantity backup drawings, its elements, standard scales
As built drawings, its elements, standard scales
UNDERPINNING SKILLS
Taking linear measurements

Mathematical skills
Calculating angles, scales and ratios
Calculating trigonometric values of angles
Calculating co-ordinates
Ability to draw 2D drawings manually and using CAD
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Ability to draw 3D drawings manually and using CAD
TITLE Prepare landscape drawings

required to plan and prepare heard
landscaping drawings, soft
landscaping drawings and water
features/supply detail drawings as
per standard practices ensuring
safe working practices.
Code F 45S007 U07

CRITERIA
1. Prepare hard landscaping 1.1 Streetscape detail drawing

drawings drawn to scale as per the
landscape design provided by
the landscape
designer
1.2 Paving detail drawings

drawn to include layout
details of paving and all level
changes in the drawing
as per the design of
landscape designer
1.3 Paving detail drawings drawn

indicating measurements,
levels and reference details for
the paving area with respect to
the landscape components /
features
1.4 Drawing of all types of

Structures pertaining to
landscaping drawn according
to landscape designer's
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requirements
1.5 Electrical drawings

pertaining to landscaping
drawn
according to electrical
engineer's
details incorporating all
landscaping requirements
1.6 Landscape detail drawings

drawn
according to design
incorporating details of fencing,
foundation, earth filling,
excavation and
features if applicable
2. Prepare soft landscaping 2.1 Turfing detail drawing

drawings drawn according to landscape
designs requirement and
Providing where necessary
details of soil turfing materials
and embankment details
2.2 Tree planting detail

drawing drawn to
scale and according to
landscape designers
requirements.
3. Prepare water features and 3.1 Water features detail drawing

supply detail drawings drawn to scale indicating plan
and section of water features,
pipe lines systems and other
necessary details
3.2 Drip /Sprinkler irrigation

system drawing
drawn according to landscape
designers/Engineer's
requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
All elements of competence in this unit take place at small to large construction sites of building,
highway and irrigation.
Streetscape detail drawing may include,
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measurements, levels and reference details to landscape components / features relevant to the
streetscape, plant species, botanical names and common names of plants, all service points
longitudinal sections and cross sections as specified by the designer
Components / features may include, cycle tracks, walk-ways, wheel chair paths, cross
falls, edge strips, curbs, fences, bollards, seats. Litter bins, drinking water fountains,
drains, gullies, steps, sign boards, lamp posts and sculptures.
Service points may include sprinkler points, drinking water points, water outlets, man
holes, gullies, catch pits, pump rooms, electrical lighting points and power outlets
Service points may be indicated by standard symbols used in landscaping.
Paving detail drawing drawings drawn according to design of landscape designer to include
paving material types, sizes and method of paving and pattern given by the designer.
Paving detail drawings drawn indicated grooves provided in the paving area according to
the type of paving materials, colours and textures and instruction given by the designer.
Paving material types may include rubble, wire cut bricks, pebbles, sand, metal chips,
concrete tiles, terracotta, timber and inter locking blocks with different colours, tints and
textures.
Different symbols, hatch patterns, and abbreviations may be used to indicate different
paving materials.
Drawing drawn also included all service points, cross sections as specified by the
designer, soil types, compaction details and concrete based details with dimensions.
Paving detail drawing drawn included foundation details of edge strip, bollards and curbs
Scale drawing must include scale / line width/ colours etc.
Drawings of all type of Structures pertaining to landscaping may include,
scale, all dimensions, section / elevation, required materials, details of structures
(outdoor settings, tables, lightings) water feature details
Electrical drawings pertaining to landscaping may include,

door lighting system details, bollard light details, garden light details, pattern shown in the
drawing
and scale included in the drawing
Turfing detail drawing should necessarily be dimensional, drawn to scale and complete with
description of the soil turfing material and embankment details
Tree planting detail drawing
Tree planting detail drawing may include, details of plant species, Botanical names, tree planting
positions, planting distances, pattern and water system
Landscape detail drawings may also include, details of changing rooms, toilets, snack bars,
outlets, summer huts, stages and details of sand filling
Water features detail drawing
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Other necessary details may include, description of soil, details of foundation, concrete works,
water supply system, water fountains, water ponds & water falls and details of level changes.
Drip /Sprinkler irrigation system drawing (Dimensional drawing) may, also, include water pipe
lines, Level changes
Tools, equipment, consumables and references material may include,
Drawing Board
T-Ruler
Drawing Table
Calculator
Plotter or Printer
Sketch Book
Plan Printing material
Plotter or Printer user manual
Specifications of materials and fittings used for the particular construction
Photographs related to landscaping
Books and periodicals on "Landscaping"
ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Forms of assessment
Assessment context
The skill component of the competencies in this unit may be assessed on the job/ implant
training, in the training organizational contexts. Well organized simulated situations may be used
as an assessment context to assess this unit.
Knowledge test may be conducted at training institution.
Critical Aspects
Accuracy, neatness and completeness of drawings made

Adherence to instructions and requirements specified by landscaping designer
Assessment Conditions:
Special Notes
Student must be provided with required design details required for the drawing according to the
type of work and the standard format of the drawing to be used during the assessment
streetscape drawing and components, other details to be included in the drawing
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Line types, thicknesses, colours, hatch patterns and selection of appropriate scale for the
drawing
Botanical names, common names and symbols used for plants and trees.
Types of service points and symbols
Turfing materials
Types of paving material, their properties and textures
Components of paving detail drawing
Based coarse used before laying the paving materials
Concrete structures pertaining to paving
Water feature detail drawing
Sources of information related to water supply, soil and waste disposal and rain water
disposal
Rain fall yields, water supply regulations and drainage system regulations
Fundamentals and components of a water supply system
Fundamentals and components of a soil and waste water disposal system
Fundamentals and components of a rain water disposal system
UNDERPINNING SKILLS
Mathematical skills
Analytical skills
Free hand drawing skills
Presentation skills
Computer skills to use CAD software
(Application of CAD in landscape drawing)
Ability to use engineering drawing instruments
Ability to use scientific calculator
Ability to draw first and third angle drawing including sectional drawings using drawing
instruments or CAD software
Manual presentation of isometric and perspective drawings
Computer presentation of 2D and 3D drawings
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UNIT TITLE Produce drawings to illustrate
architectural aspects
required to produce Bubble
diagrams, develop Preliminary
sketch, Proposal and conduct a
presentation ensuring safe working
practices.
Code F 45S007 U08

ELEMENTS OF COMPETENCE
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1.Draw Bubble diagrams 1.1 Bubble diagrams drawn as

diagrams indicating the
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components of the building
with wordings
2.Develop Preliminary sketch 1.2 Client's requirements

reflected through Bubble
diagrams.
3. Develop Proposal 2.1 Preliminary sketch outlined

through free hand sketches
with rough views and plans to
4 Conduct Presentation fulfill the requirements.
3.1Proposal developed from

sketches adhering to
standard practices
4.1 Presentation made with

scaled drawing with plans,
sections, elevations and
views easily understood
RANGE STATEMENTS
All elements of competence in this unit may be performed at construction, building and
landscaping sites.
Bubble diagrams are usually drawn as a freehand sketch and brief note included in the sketch
where required.
Preliminary sketch - When developing the Preliminary sketch it may be necessary to consider
clients requirements and regulations.
Develop proposal may include a study of building regulations and a topography of the context
to the product
Presentation may be done with clearly drawn site layout and access plans which should also
include name of the client, project, title overall dimensions, floor area, levels, names of
components.
Measuring tapes
Drawing Board
T-Ruler
Drawing Table
Calculator
Plotter or Printer
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Sketch Book
Plan Duplicator (Blue Printer
Specifications of materials and fittings used for the particular construction
ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Forms of assessment
Holistic approaches of competency based assessments may be applied
Assessment context
This unit may be assessed at workplace. The competencies of this unit may be assessed
in terms of workplace performance
Critical Aspects
Bubble diagrams to be drawn to highlight clients requirements.
Develop preliminary sketch to be drawn to give an idea of the final product
Presentation to be made simple and easily understandable
History of architecture
Components of a standard drawing
Components of a bubble diagram
Building component drawings and its elements, standard scales
UNDERPINNING SKILLS
Ability to draw clear freehand sketches
Ability to draw 2D, 3D and Isometric and Perspective drawings

Artistic skills
Communication skills
Presentation skills
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UNIT TITLE Prepare highway drawings

required to prepare road
infrastructure
drawings and road construction
drawings together with all essential
components and all relevant
details incorporated ensuring safe
working practices.
Code F 45S007 U09

CRITERIA
1. Prepare road infrastructure

1.1 Infrastructure detail drawings
detail drawings
pertaining to road works
(bridges, culvert & retaining
wall) drawn as per the
standards and requirements of
Road Development Authority
1.2 Detail drawing/s of
infrastructure/s including
reinforcement details,
foundation details and
notes where applicable,
incorporated into structural
detail drawings
1.3 General plan of bridges
drawn indicating longitudinal
section, cross sections at
different intervals through
bridge deck, piers, abutments
1.4 Geological Profile Drawing
drawn including
locations of boreholes with
numbering of boreholes.
2. Prepare road construction 2.1 Road construction detail

detail drawings drawings drawn as a set of
drawings according to
standards specified for
drawing by the Road
Development Authority
2.2 Road survey drawing drawn

incorporating standard
components of an
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engineering drawing and as
per
organization
2.3 Longitudinal section and

cross section detail drawing
(duct and services) drawn
indicating longitudinal sections
and cross sections and also
existing details, proposed
details of the carriage way
and foot walk and earth
cutting and filling details as
specified in the design
2.4 Road profile drawing

(working drawing) drawn as
specified in the design and as
per set standards of Road
Development Authority.
2.5 Site drawing drawn to a 1:5 or
1:100 scale indicating
profile of proposed road/
bridges.
2.6 Road sign & road marking

layout drawing drawn
to include location and
dimensions of standard road
signs, road marks and lines as
specified in the
design and as per set standards
of Road Development
Authority
RANGE STATEMENTS
All elements of competence in this unit take place at small to large highway construction sites. All
necessary details to be given by the engineer.
Elaboration Of Terms
Detail drawing of infrastructure may include plan view, sectional view, elevation of
infrastructures or detail portion (abutment, wing wall & piers) of an infrastructure and foundation
of the structure if necessary.
Reinforcement details may include type of bars, size, bar length, no of bars, sectional elevation
and longitudinal sections indicating the location of reinforcement in structure with dimensions and
material properties such as strengths and finishing details.
Foundation details may include plan view, sectional view and elevation of the foundation
indicating the location of reinforcement in structure with dimensions and material properties such
as strengths and finishing details.
General plan of bridges should also indicate general dimensions, layout details, special notes,
legends and side elevation with title panel according to standards of the Road Development
Authority
Geological data may include standard geological symbols, abbreviations, location of strata or
dimensions respect to the datum or T.B.M. (Temporary Bench Mark) level, ground water level
and borrow pit details
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Geological profile drawing should also indicate separate sectional view of bore holes with
varying soil strata, special notes, title panel, and legend according to standard practices
Road construction detail drawings may indicate road survey details, existing and proposed
levels of the road profile, earth filling and cutting details, road profile setting out details and road
sign and marking details as per the standards specified by the Road Development Authority
Road survey drawing may include general profile of existing roads / bridge structures,
telephone and electrical & water services, draining system, chainage, levels, cross sections,
TBM and standard scales.
Standard components of highway engineering drawing may include legend, note, title and
information panel which contains scale, other connected drawing reference details, name title of
person involved in designing, drafting, approving L.S. and C.S. detail drawings (duct and
services) indicating typical cross sections.
Longitudinal Section and Cross Section detail drawing (duct and services) may indicate
longitudinal sections with chainage along the proposed centre line, direction with terminus and
cross sections at appropriate intervals, and other details required
Existing details of the carriage way may include existing carriage way levels, chainage, foot
walk, centre line, left and right side levels
Proposed details of the carriage way may include proposed carriage way levels, chainage, foot
walk, centre line, left and right side levels
Earth cutting and filling details may include toe line, slope of earth filling line as per details
provided by the engineer.
Road profile drawing may indicate longitudinal section with proposed vertical alignment,
horizontal alignment and cross sections at appropriate intervals and filling, cutting, widening,
paving details and duct details
Site drawing (curve ranging and super elevation) may include profile of proposed road/ bridges,
setting out details of road, centre line, chain ages, for lines, location map, north point, super
elevation, transition length, curve radius as specified in the design
Road sign & road marking layout drawing drawn indicated location and dimensions of
standard road signs, road marks and lines, distance to the relevant sign as specified in the
design
Road signs may include all standard traffic signs, direction of bends, standard safety warnings,
road conditions and distance to cities/ towns or junction.
Road marks and lines may include road edge lines, centre line as per the standard traffic rules,
pedestrian crossings, outer profile of the islands and traffic controlling lines
All necessary details indicating above should be as specified in the design and/or by the details
Engineer provided.
Measuring tapes
Drawing Board
T-Ruler
Drawing Table
Calculator
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Plotter or Printer
Sketch Book
Specifications of materials and fittings used for a particular road construction
ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Forms of assessment
Continuous assessment &Holistic approaches of competency based assessments may also

be applied
Assessment context
This unit may be assessed at workplace drawing office. The competencies of this unit may be
assessed in terms of workplace performance
Critical Aspects

Correct interpretation of instructions& data given by Engineers/ service consultants
Selection of relevant scales as appropriate to a given design.
Construction materials used for road work and construction of infra structure
Standard components and information to be included in a highway engineering drawings,
Structural details of standard infrastructure in road work

Introduction to geological engineering different soil types, abbreviations and symbols related
to the soil type
Identification of soil types, characteristics of common soil types

Laboratory experiments involved in identifying soil types.
Bore Hole test.
Types and shapes of bridges
Materials used for different types of bridges
Elements of a standard bridge
Components to be included when preparing (a) road survey plan (b) structural detail
drawing, (c) geographical drawing and (d) bridge construction drawing.
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Different types of foundations used in road work and structural detailing of these foundations
Field surveys and types of data to be collected to prepare survey plan
Components of a road survey drawing, Longitudinal and cross section drawing, road profile
drawing, curve ranging and setting out detail drawing and road signs and marks detail
drawing.
Standard practices and accuracy required to take levels in preparing L.S. and C. S.
drawings.
Plotting and calculation of L.S. and C. S. data

Definition of road profile, curve ranging, setting out of road centre lines, super elevation,
vertical and horizontal curves, tangent point, tangent length, cutting and filling of earth, toe
line, datum, temporary bench mark (TBM), service ducts, drains and foot walk
Precautions to be taken when establishing levels from known location
Survey grid point.

Calculations to find required data for plotting road profile, cutting and filling earth profiles,
curve ranging points, tangent point and length of tangent etc
Road signs, traffic signs, rules and regulations, standard colour codes used for road signs
and markings, different types of road markings
UNDERPINNING SKILLS
o Writing skills,
o Skills in the use of CAD software
o Manual drafting skills (use of drafting instruments)
o Ability to take field levels using leveling instruments,
o Calculation of levels using height of collimation method or rise and fall method.
o Calculation of geometrical data for constructing geometrical drawings,
o Calculation of trigonometric functions.
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UNIT TITLE Prepare irrigation drawings
required to prepare headwork
drawings and field work drawings
with constituent components and
all required details ensuring safe
working practices.
Code F 45S007 U10

1. Prepare Headwork Drawings 1.1 Drawings of Dams/bunds
drawn with constituent
components as per the
design report or the
designer/ irrigation engineer
1.2 All drawing components

drawn in 1:100 or 1:50
scale using standard
colours as specified by the
1.3 Sluice/spills /anicuts

drawings prepared in
1:100 or1:50 scale as
instructed by the designer
and as per specifications of
the Department of Irrigation
1.4 Sectional details in

sluice/spills /anicuts
drawings prepared in 1:20
scale along the water flow
direction through or over
structures as per
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specifications given by the
Prepare field work drawings 2.1 Canals drawing drawn, with
longitudinal section in
1:2000 to 1:100,scale as
specified by the design and
with canal parameters as
per the specifications given
by the department of
irrigation
2.2 Canals drawings drawn to
indicate spot levels of land
and contours at specified
intervals as given in the
specification guide
published by Department of
Irrigation
2.3 Blocking out plans drawn
to a scale with specified
extents of blocks as given
by the designer together
with required details of
boundaries
2.4 Irrigation field

structures(IFS) drawing
drawn to specified scale
indicating parameters of
relevant structures as per
specifications given in the
specification guide of
irrigation department and
design report.
2.5 All types of field work

drawings drawn in a
standard format to a
standard scale
incorporating all standard
drawing components as per
the type & size of drawing,
and using standard
symbols, abbreviations, line
types, thicknesses and
standard colours.
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RANGE STATEMENTS
All elements of competence in this unit may take place at small to large irrigation construction
sites. Preparation of drawings may be done in a drawing office, manually or by using CAD
software applications.
Elaboration of terms
Drawings of Dams/bunds may constitute typical section of the dam/ bund with details, plan of
dam/bund along the longitudinal section with details and cross sections (at required
stations) with sectional details
Typical section of the dam/ bund with details may include existing ground profile with
geological data and levels with respect to the given datum in MSL (Mean Sea Level), location of
the typical section of the dam/ bund, up stream and down stream slopes, dam/ bund parameters
and components with dimensions
Plan of dam/bund along the longitudinal section with details may include plan with bed
contours, place of sluice/ spills/ anicuts, longitudinal section of the dam / bund with existing
ground levels, natural features, and designed levels
Cross sections (at required stations) with sectional details may include sections at
constant /appropriate intervals or special location at sluices, spill ways, bund road access and
exit points, anicuts and parking areas etc.
Sluice/spills /anicuts drawings drawn comprised plan view of sluice/ spills/ anicuts, elevations
and sections at intervals/ locations specified by the designer in to a scale of 1:100 or 1:50
according to the specifications published by the irrigation department.
Sectional details in sluice/spills /anicuts drawings indicated all dimensions, up stream and
down stream slopes, rock out crops, height from ground and existing ground level
Order may include sections at special locations or at intervals along the direction starting from
left bank end to right bank end.
Canals drawings may include, plan view of a canal with distance indicated in miles or km.,
structural symbols, longitudinal sections, typical sections at locations, and canal parameters
specified by the designer
Canal parameters may include dimensions, design discharges, bed width, full supply depth,
mean velocity, control levels of culverts, bridges, cause ways, bed of drainage lines, elevations of
roads, rock outcrops, bank and bed of streams and canal and standard sequence of canal
numbers
Blocking out plans may indicate, contour details of the land, field and their sub canals, natural
features, drainage layouts, all blocks of land divided as per the extents given by the designer with
required details of boundaries, scale as specified by the irrigation department and also soil
boundaries extracted from details of soil survey.
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Irrigation field structures (IFS) drawing may consist of all irrigation structures (IFS) pertaining
to down stream indicated with parameters of relevant structures with a scale as given in the
specification guide of irrigation department and design report
Parameters of relevant IFS ( Irrigation Field Structures) drawings may include special
standard shapes of structures used for measuring water flows, flow direction, velocity, flow lines,
dimensions, invert depths, maximum flood level, and dimensions of flow controlling or heading
structures, finish levels and drop down levels of structures.
Tools, equipment, consumables and reference material
Measuring tapes
Drawing Board
T-Ruler
Drawing Table
Calculator
Sketch Book
Plotter or Printer
User manual
Specifications of materials and fittings used for a particular construction
ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Forms of assessment
Assessment context
This unit may be assessed at workplace/ drawing office. The competencies of this unit may
be assessed in terms of workplace performance
Critical Aspects
Maintaining accuracy and neatness of drawings

Correct interpretation of instructions & dates given by the designer/ irrigation engineer
Use of correct symbols and units applicable to all types of irrigation drawings
Selection of relevant scales as appropriate to each type of drawing
Adhering to standard practices of drawing and meeting the specifications given by the
department of irrigation
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The candidate will have access to: Design details given by the irrigation engineer and required
information for the particular drawing such as survey details from other survey plans and relevant
drawings
The candidate will be permitted to refer to survey drawings and other drawings required to collect
information for the particular drawing to be drawn, Design report for details
Surveying coordinate calculations and leveling calculations
Hints and tips for selection of suitable scales for drawings
Bunds, Head work, canals, spills, sluices, anicuts, blocking out, flow controlling and
measuring structures.
Major structures relevant to the head work of irrigation and hydro electrical generating
points.
Canal types, shapes and major components of a canal system.
Canal parameters such as design discharges, bed width, full supply depth, mean
velocity, control levels of culverts, bridges, cause ways, bed of drainage lines, elevations
of roads, bank and bed of streams and canal and standard sequence of canal numbers
Analytical knowledge
Knowledge of safety practices
UNDERPINNING SKILLS
Drafting skills
Mathematical skills
Problem solving skills
Free hand drawing skills
Presentation skills
Computer skills - use of CAD software
Ability to draw first and third angle drawings including sectional drawings using drawing
instruments
Computer presentation of 2D and 3D drawings
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UNIT TITLE Prepare mechanical drawings
required to prepare Mechanical
Drawings such as installation and
fabrication drawings and
manufacturing detail drawings
incorporating essential
components and all relevant
details ensuring safe working
practices.
Code F 45S007 U11

1. Prepare installation and 1.1 Drawings of Jigs and
fabrication drawings tools drawn to a scale
using standard symbols
and as per specifications
given by the engineer.
1.2 Manufacturing drawing

drawn to a standard or
agreed scale, with
appropriate standard
drawing components and
symbols and as per the
design details given by the
engineer
1.3 Dimensional working

drawing drawn to a
standard or agreed scale
with appropriate drawing
components and symbols
and following standard
practices
2. Prepare production detail 2.1 Layout drawing drawn to

drawings a scale, as a schematic
drawing, as per engineers
instructions and following
standard practices.
2,2 Assembly drawing drawn

to a scale indicating
isometric view of parts or
components of a major
item, as per the design
report and designers
instructions and following
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standard practices
2.3 Erecting Drawings and

Sheet metal drawings
drawn to a scale as per
the engineers report
RANGE STATEMENT
Performance of elements of competence in this unit may take place particularly during
manufacturing/fabrication installation of machinery or mechanical components.
Elaboration Of Terms
Drawings of Jigs and tools may include level of the jig bed, working space as specified for the
particular product, casting surface finishing conditions, details of casting radius, tolerances for removing,
molding, heating, grinding, machining and fillet angles
Manufacturing drawings may include, type of materials and their properties, dimensions of materials to
be used, operation system, tolerances, fitness, profiles of the component, and number of items to be
manufactured.
Dimensional working drawings may include, all dimensions, centre line, welding details, grinding and
machining surfaces, bore hole diameter, filet angle, thread length and thread type, profile, number of
items with part names & numbers
Dimensions may include vertical and horizontal linear measurements along three axis (Length, width
and thickness), angular measurements, radius or diameter and tolerances
Layout drawing may include working space, safety areas, loading areas, shifting access, positions for
dust and gas evacuation systems and positions for machinery and equipment
Assembly drawing may indicate parts or components of a major item with part numbers, part names,
part sections, dimensions and sequence(order) of assembling of major item and centre line axis
including fixing methods, lubrication positions and systems as given in the design report
Parts or Components may include any type of mechanical or electrical components such as bearings,
types of nuts and bolts, check nuts, pins, wheels, shafts, body, cylinders, springs, sensor systems etc.
Major items may include any type of vehicle, machinery, equipment, instruments, or part/ component of
these items
Fixing methods may include different fixing techniques such as reverting, welding, nut and bolt and
pining etc.
Erecting Drawings may indicate, mounting areas with site plan and levels, dimensions of erecting
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items, centre line axes and other facilities
Sheet metal drawings may indicate shapes, plan, sectional, elevation of component of major items
made out from sheet metal.
Specifications may include dimensions, profiles sheet metal gauge, developments and joining details
Lubrication positions and systems may include different techniques of lubrication such as bearing
positions, oil positions, grease nipple positions etc.
Tools, equipment , consumables and references material
Measuring tapes
Drawing Board/Drawing Instruments
T-Ruler
Drawing Table
Calculator
Sketch Book
User manual
Specifications of materials and fittings used for a particular construction
Plotter or Printer Sketch Book Pencils

Calipers
ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Forms of assessment
Assessment context
This unit may be assessed at workplace Drawing office. The competencies of this unit may be assessed
in terms of workplace performance
Critical Aspects
Correct interpretation of instructions & date given by engineer and service consultants
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Components of a dimensional working drawing and their applications
Symbols and presentation of material types and mechanical properties of materials
Components of a layout drawing and their applications
Components of an assembly drawing and their applications
Information to be included in an erecting drawings
Information to be included in a sheet metal drawings
Information to be included for sheet metal drawings including machine cutting.
UNDERPINNING SKILLS
Ability to draw first and third angle drawings manually using engineering drawing
equipments.
Able to draw first angle and third angle drawings using CAD software
Presentation of isometric and perspective drawings
Ability to use scientific calculators
Use of relevant measuring instruments
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UNIT TITLE Prepare electrical drawings
DESCRIPTOR This unit covers the competencies required to prepare detail drawings of
common electrical supply and electrical power transmission and building
management and security system together with all essential components and
relevant details ensuring safe working practices.
Code F 45S007 U12
1. Draw common electrical detail 1.1 Electrical layout drawings drawn in to a scale
drawings indicated location with dimensions and description of
electrical components as per client requirements
based on architectural, structural and special
equipment layout drawings conforming to IEE / IEC
regulations, ICTAD specifications or BS 7671:1992
1.2 Conduit layout drawing made according to electrical

layout drawing referring to the structural drawings,
special equipment drawings and architectural drawings
and conforming to the relevant standards and IEE /
IEC specifications of CEB, ICTAD and BS 7671/ 1992
1.3 Electrical distribution system single line circuit

diagram (unscaled ) drawn appropriate to size of
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symbols conforming to the A-rating, electrical
engineers design and IEE regulations.
1.4 Main Wiring Diagram drawn indicating required

details and as per the electrical engineers design and
IEE regulations
1.5 All types of common electrical detail drawings drawn to

a standard scale incorporating all standard drawing
components as per the type of drawing, in a standard
drawing format and drawing size as specified by the
organization/ authority using standard symbols,
2. Draw electrical power abbreviations, line types, thicknesses and colour code
transmission detail Drawings
2.1 Control panel detail drawing drawn to a standard

scale as a schematic drawing as per the indications of
the designer and following IEE regulations
2.2 Single line circuit diagram drawn in to a scale

indicating all electrical accessories required for the
circuit including sub circuits as per the details
/instructions given by electrical engineer/ designer and
following IEE regulations
2.3 High Tension and Medium Voltage profile drawing

drawn in to a horizontal and vertical scales as
specified by Ceylon Electricity Board
2.4 High Tension electrical layout drawing distribution

board drawn to a scale to describe details of power
transmission line within grid/ sub station area or switch
yard in power station as per electrical engineers
design and IEE regulations
2.5 Transformer room/ sub station detail drawing drawn

in to a scale indicating all details as per the electrical
engineers design report
2.6 All types of electrical power transmission drawings

made to a standard scale incorporating all standard
drawing components as per the type of drawing, in a
standard drawing format and drawing size as
specified by the organization/ authority using standard
symbols, abbreviations, line types, thicknesses and
colour code
3. Prepare building management 3.1 Lightning arrester detail drawing drawn to a standard
and security system detail scale as per the standard rules and regulations
drawings applicable to lightning protection.
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3.2 Earthing system detail drawing drawn to a scale
indicating both earthing and fixing details of earthing
components as per conditions, rules and regulations
applicable to earthing
3.3 Drawings on public address system / call bell points

drawn to a standard scale incorporating layout for
speakers, controlling centers as per architectural
drawing and client requirements, using standard
symbols, line types & thicknesses
3.4 Building Management System(BMS) detail drawing

drawn in to a scale incorporating all services and
security systems in building with controlling points, as
per indications of the designer
3.5 All types of building management and security

system drawings drawn to a standard scale
incorporating all standard drawing components as per
the type of drawing, in standard drawing format and
size as specified by the organization/ authority and
using standard symbols, abbreviations, line types,
thicknesses and colour codes.
RANGE STATEMENTS
Elements of competence in this unit may take place at small to large construction sites of buildings, highways, irr
and landscaping
ELABORATION OF TERMS
Lightning arrester and earthing system detail drawing may include, positions of lightning arrestors on roof / to
structures with space between arrestors, positions of roof conductors, down conductors, testing clamp and earthi
indicated with fixing details of earthing components.
All services may basically include internal lighting, air conditioning system (Hot/ Cold), fans, computer system, p
controlling and management system, water supply system & telecommunication system.
Security systems may basically include fire alarm and controlling system, theft controlling systems such as CCT
and sensor systems, door locking and unlocking systems etc, and public addressing systems
Standard drawing format may include standard components such as title bar, special notes with required spec
scales, tables, legends and details of reference drawings
Title bar may include project/ site title, address/ details of the client, major/ common scale, name of the draughts
name and title of the person checked the content, quality and accuracy of the drawing, recommended and approv
with dates. .
Control panel detail drawing may include components of control panel with wiring circuits and standard symbol
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and abbreviations
Single line circuit diagram may also include details of wire types, sizes and panel board details with specificatio
standard line types, thicknesses, symbols, abbreviations, circuit numbering and colour codes
All electrical accessories may include accessories of the circuit such as MCBs/ RCCB/ MCCBS, OCBs, distrib
board indicated with types (Wall mounted/ floor mounted/ surface mounted/ sunk type) and components of panel
Ammeter, Voltmeter, Indicator/ lamps/ change over switches etc.
HT and MV profile drawing may indicate position and types of towers, datum level, peg numbers, tower numbe
distance between towers, progressive distances and positions and heights of existing structures on the plan an
sectional view given in the drawing with existing ground level
Existing structures may include all types of buildings and infra structures such as tunnels, towers, over head wa
and bridges etc
Transformer room/ sub station detail drawing may include details such as working distances and space for pr
major components of transformer room/ sub station and details of cables, trenches or cable trays, ventila
system and site lay out as per the electrical engineers design report
Major components of transformer room/ sub station may consist transformer/panel, ring main unit, Low Volta
or any other equipment arrangement according to the CEB regulations
Details of cables may include no of cables, cable sizes, cable specifications, cable path and radius of bending c
along the path
Details of trenches or cable trays may include type of trenches or cable trays, cross sectional dimensions of ca
and minimum cable bending radius
Details of ventilating system may include type of ventilation systems such as louvers and exhaust fans, dimens
other specifications
Electrical layout drawings drawn indicated switching arrangements, numbering of circuits, position of DBS, Kw
per instructions
Conduit layout drawing may indicate position of conduit lines, size of conduit based on number of wires and ga
cable going through the conduit at particular point and gauge of the conduit components or accessories, types an
ways
Electrical distribution system single line circuit may indicate the position and type of lighting, electrical fittings
breakers, cable sizes and types and types of circuits
Main Wiring Diagram - Required details may be that of main incoming cable, main breakers and sub breakers,
lamps, A meter, V meter, EFR, PFR , bus bars and sub distribution boards with connecting details as per phase ty
Tools, equipment, consumables and reference material
Drawing Board, T-Ruler, Drawing Table, Pencils (2B, HB, 2H etc), Engineering Drawing Instruments, calcul
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Computer with CAD software, Plotter or Printer, Sketch Book, Plan Printing materials, Plan Duplicator (Blue Printe
ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Forms of assessment
Assessment context
This unit may be assessed at workplace/ drawing office. The competencies of this unit may be assessed
in terms of workplace/ drawing office performance
Critical Aspects

Correct interpretation of instructions and data given by Engineers/ consultants
Specifications of materials and electrical fittings used for the particular electrical installation
Basic Electricity
Basic Electronics/ Telecommunication
Types of phases: Single and three phases and methods of indicating types of phases on a drawings inclu
standard colour codes.
Types of transformers : Current, voltage and protection transformers and symbols or method of indicating
an electrical drawings
Types of bus bars: Horizontal and vertical bus bars and symbols or methods of indicating them on a ele
drawings
Types of electrical fittings, standard fixing heights of each fitting, symbols or abbreviations or descrip
relevant to each electrical fitting including the method of indicating them on a drawings
Electrical wiring methods such as surface, concealed, underground and trunking including the way of ind
each wiring method on a drawing using symbols, abbreviations or descriptions.
Types of standard information to be included on a drawing under special notes or symbols relevant to el
fittings, machines and components
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Rules and regulations relevant to the installation and commissioning
Components to be included in a common standard electrical drawing
Components to be included in other types of special electrical drawings such as high tension electrical la
drawing, building management service layout drawings, HT and MV profile drawings
Components of a common standard electronic layout or specific drawing such as circuit diagram of an el
item
Information required to be gathered before starting drawing of electrical drawings apart from the designe
instructions such as specification of fittings, wires, power breakers, bus bars, panel boards, transformers
relevant dimensions and shapes
Introduction to HT and MV panel boards, way of drawing panel circuit diagram drawings, relevant symbo
standard numbering system.
Introduction to power distribution system, components and standard symbols, abbreviations and colour c
for drawing of electrical drawings
Single line diagram in electrical drawings, symbols , abbreviations and colour codes used in single line d
drawings
Line Thicknesses, symbols and abbreviations used to indicate conduits wiring paths, trunking, cable tray
ladder
Types of drawings to be referred before starting to draw electrical drawings of buildings and other infrast
Types of lightning arrestors, circuits and relevant symbols used in lightning arrestor and earthing drawing
Basic knowledge on lay out of transformer room and sub station and units/ components of a transformer
station.
Knowledge of safety practices.
Analytical knowledge
UNDERPINNING SKILLS
Symbols, abbreviations and method of indicating details of a transformer room/ sub station in a detail dra
Detailing of cable sizes on a drawing, specially, in a under ground distribution detail drawing
Breaker types such as 4 pole, 3 pole, 2 pole and single pole, indicators such as A-meter, V-meter, EFR a
relays, surge arrestors, sub breakers such as isolators, ACB, RCCB, MCCB, OCB and MCB with spec
and relevant symbols or abbreviations of electrical components or accessories required to be indica
main wiring diagram
Introduction to external lighting such as, street lighting, path lighting, garden lighting, industrial yard lighti
apron lighting.
Standard symbols, abbreviations and other specifications of lighting accessories required to be represen
external lighting detail drawings
Introduction to fire alarm systems, detectors and symbols with specifications required for drawing.
Method of indicating fire alarm zones and marking of fire alarm detectors
Free hand drawing skill
Presentation skills
Computer skills to use CAD software
Mathematical skills
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Ability to draw first and third angle drawings including sectional drawings using drawing instruments
Use of CAD software in a desktop or in a LAN or WAN environment
Computer presentation of 2D and 3D developments
UNIT TITLE Manage drawing office
DESCRIPTIOR This unit covers the competencies required to manage drawing office
staff and other resources to achieve desired goals of the organization
By ensuring safe and health.
Code F 45S007 U13

1.Regulate/control drafting 1.1 Issue of drafting materials, equipment and drawings

materials, regulated through Issuing Record Book or through
equipment and drawings other appropriate means while adhering to
organization specific procedures.
1.2 Inward and outward movement of drawings, handling

of instruments and plan keeping, controlled by
recording respective movement details in relevant
drawing office registers and following up
1.4 Material procurement procedure facilitated by

providing relevant technical specifications of
drawing materials as per the standard practices
of the organization
2.Manage drawing office staff 2.1 Preparation of drawings by respective draftsmen
controlled through job assessment
register
2.2 Progress maintained by providing necessary

instructions, guidance and supervision to staff
concerned
2.3 Progress of drawing preparation work (assigned to

respective staff) monitored through progress
control charts
2.4 General administration of drawing office

regulated/controlled by maintaining, attendance
registers, leave registers, and other relevant
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documents and following organization specific
procedures, rules and regulations
2.5 Quality of work(drawings) assured and maintained

by checking consistency with drawing standard
and availability of all required components and
details relevant to the type of drawing including its
clarity neatness and accuracy
2.6 Duplication and printing work organized to achieve

maximum productivity through introduction of control
registers, procedures and implementation of regular
maintenance of duplication/printing machinery
2.7 Quality of work maintained by enhancing / updating

performance of relevant staff through training and
development and creating a learning environment
within the drawing office
RANGE STATEMENTS
All elements of competence in this unit may take place at drawing office in small to large
organizations
ELABORATION OF TERMS
Movement details entered in registers may include index, description of the drawing, drawing
numbers, job title, date, name of the person drawn, by whom designed and checked, date of
issue and return.
Drawing office registers may include,
Inward drawing register

Outward drawing register
Job assignment register
Instrument handling register
Leave register
Plan keeping and plan Maintaining register
Inventory register
Attendance register
job assessment register may include headings such as project / site location and reference
numbers,
as main and sub titles of the register. Drawing type, references of drawings, to whom drawing
assigned with contact details and drawings completed
All required components and details may include, dimensions, levels, sections, plans,
elevations, isometric views, titles detail information of the component such as material type,
sizes, finishing details,
.Key plans of the component location, relationship, bearings and standard legends with symbols
Tools, equipment and consumables, reference material
Drawing Storing Cupboards,

Computer
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Plotter or Printer,
Printer User manual
ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Forms of assessment
Assessment context
This unit may be assessed at work place/ drawing office. The competencies of this unit may be
Critical Aspects
Maintaining quality of drawing through constant supervision and guidance

Managing a drawing office to achieve high productivity
Maintaining clarity, accuracy and neatness of drawings
The candidate will have access to: All drawing office materials, equipment, registers and relevant
official documents
The candidate will be permitted to refer to Manuals of plan printing and duplicating machines or
equipment
Drawing presentation with design concepts

Usage of symbols and abbreviations
Dimensions, levels, scales
Provision of technical specifications and instructions
Drafting material and instruments
CAD software
Inventory control
General administrative functions, procedures, rules and regulations
Procurement procedures
Quality assurance Policies, procedures and standards
UNDERPINNING SKILLS
Managing of plan printing activities including photo copying, maintenance of

printing/copying machines
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Stores maintenance and distribution of instruments and materials
Assigning duties to others
Planning skills
Operation of duplication machines, photocopying machines, etc
Unit title Lead and facilitate work teams
This unit covers the competencies required by the frontline management for leading,
Descriptor facilitating and empowering individuals and work teams within the workplace to achieve
planned outcome ensuring safe working practices.
Code F 45S007 U14
01. Involve team in planning process 1.1 Clearly defined objectives, purpose, functions and
accountabilities of individuals and the team
established in line with the organizational goals and
objectives through active team planning process
1.2 Developed team performance plan/ s which

directly contributes to the corporate plan, policies
and practices of the organization together with
achievable performance targets
02. Establish sense of team commitment and 2.1 Open communication processes encouraged
Co-operation within the team. frequently to obtain and share information and
promote active participation
2.2 Innovations and initiatives as a measure of

continuous improvement constantly encouraged
and necessary support extended for the same
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03. Enhance and monitor team performance. 3.1 Team and individual performance constantly
followed up and guidance extended to team /
individuals to achieve set goals.
3.2 Mentoring and coaching carried out continuously

to enhance the knowledge and skills of members
and to bridge their competency gaps
3.3 Performance of delegated assignments /work

monitored to confirm the successful progression
and completion as scheduled.
3.4 Developmental guidance provided to individuals

and team as and when necessary
04. Participate in and lead work teams 4.1 Team cooperation and cohesiveness enhanced
through active participation in group activities
4.2 The team encouraged to identify problems which

inhibits performance and to find solutions for the
same, if necessary, getting external assistance
RANGE STATEMENT
Performance related to this unit may be confined mainly to work place
Participating in and leading work teams may involve negotiating with others in allocating tasks,
establishing roles, procedures, evaluating strategies, solving a variety of business problems,
taking collective decisions and appreciating team and individual effort and commitment
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Forms of assessment
Continuous assessment may be conducted to assess individual performance.
Assessment context
Critical Aspects
Maintaining team commitment and cooperation
Encouraging initiative and innovation

UNDER PINNING KNOWLEDGE

Goals and Objectives of the organization
Plans related to work and related activities at workplace
Systems, procedures and processes relevant to the organization
Quality and continuous improvement processes applied within the organization
Company specific performance standards
Codes of ethics as applicable to organization
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Simple planning techniques
Frontline management roles applicable to team management: Viz. Leading -
Empowering - Facilitating -Coaching - Mentoring
UNDER PINNING SKILLS

Facilitating skills
Coaching skills
Delegating skills
Mentoring skills
Unit title Perform setting out and leveling
Descriptor This unit covers the competencies required to perform setting out and
leveling at building & other construction sites ensuring safe working
practices.
Code F 45S007 U 15
ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

COMPETENCE
1.Gather field data required to 1.1 Field data as required for construction collected
address construction or and recorded on standard format normally used
installation issues in the field or as suggested by the organization
2. Perform setting out as per the 2.1 Geometric and trigonometric applications used with
details grid lines, off sets, and right angle triangles
calculated and recorded with accuracy
2.2 Setting out performed according to the details given

in the setting out plan, following standard work
methods.
2.3 Errors in distances measured (due to site

characteristics
and measurement methods) identified and explained
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2.4 All calculations worked out without any errors
1. 3.Use leveling devices 3.1 Levels established according to the details given in
the setting out plan following standard operating
procedures
3.2 Levels at stations calculated using rise and fall

method and collimation method as per standard
procedures
3.3 Contour plans prepared from levels obtained from

field according to given contour differences.
RANGE STATEMENTS
All elements of competencies in this unit take place at construction sites of buildings and also
when installing machinery components or erecting sub stations
and power lines.
Field data may include linear and angular measurements, details of existing structures, details
Of geological conditions, weather conditions, functions and other details of existing machinery
And electrical circuits and specifications of construction materials
Tools, Instruments, Equipment, material
Drawing Board
Drawing Table
T-Ruler
Calculator
Plotter or Printer
Sketch Book
Theodolite or GTS instrument
Dumpy Level or Engineering Level
Documents to be referred
Surveying and Leveling instruments user manual
CAD software handbook
Material specification data sheets or documents
Geological data tables and specification
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
Forms of assessment
Assessment context
This unit may be assessed at field/ drawing office. The competencies of this unit may be
Critical Aspects
The assessment must confirm that the candidate is able to
Select and use surveying and leveling instruments as appropriate accuracy.

Collect data as per standards, practiced in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering
fields and record as per standard practices on standard formats used by the each
discipline.
Perform all elements of this unit according to the standards practices in the engineering
draughtsman discipline as indicated in the performance criteria of each element.
Surveying and leveling applications
Introduction to chain surveying
Tools, instruments and types of measuring tapes used in chain surveying
Introduction to plane table survey and instruments and tools used for the survey.
Linear and angular measurements, allowable accuracy and error corrections in

surveying and leveling
Types of instruments used for surveying and leveling.
Introduction to theodolite and GTS instruments
Precautions to be taken to over come or minimize errors.
Introduction to, Dumpy Level Engineering Level Different Leveling Staff

.
Travers survey and method of recording field data
Introduction to bearings, whole circle bearings and co-ordinates.
Calculations of co-ordinates
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Recording of data obtained from leveling
Introduction of Datum, National Bench Mark, Mean Sea Level and guidance to find
these locations from a survey plan/ construction plan
Hints for plotting leveling data

Knowledge of safety practice
UNDERPINNING SKILLS
Interpretation of drawings
Planning skills
Decision making skills
Mathematical skills to solve algebraic sums and equations, trigonometric functions, and
co-ordinate geometry problems
Ability to take linear measurement using standard tapes such as off set measurements,
oblique measurements, check measurements as per standardized practice
Ability to use Chain to take linear measurements
Ability to take angular measurements using survey instruments such as basic Theodolite
Setting of survey instruments (Theodolite, GTS instrument,)
Setting of Dumpy Level and Engineering level
UNIT TITLE Perform Consultancy Activities
DESCRIPTOR This unit covers the competencies required to conduct preliminary site
investigations and provide necessary consultancy to clients, Analyze information
on requirements of clients, Liaise with legal authorities and other professionals
ensuring safe working practices.
Code F 45S007 U 16
1. Conduct preliminary site 1.1Data, required information collected from site investigations
clients, and documented as required
investigations
1.2 Site investigation report compiled including relevant data /
information collected from various sources
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2. Perform consultancy activities 2.1 Actual construction to be performed determined as per the
construction details given in relevant working detail drawings
and specifications given in other documents such as bills of
quantities and log notes.
2.2 Guidance and assistance for selecting contractors by

comparing bids of contractors and reviewing other information
including relevant pre qualifications, submitted to client at the
request of the client
2.3 Quality of selected materials / fittings ensured by comparing

their specifications as against those given in relevant
documents.
2.4 Payments recommended according to the standard practices

and procedures of the organization or as per the clients
instructions.
2.5 Quantities taking off and construction cost prepared according

to the clients requirements.
3. Analyze information on 3. 3.1 Information on requirements of clients gathered through
requirements of clients. interviews, site visits, as per organization standards and
practices.
3.2 Gathered information analyzed and Clients Brief prepared on
given format.
4. Liaise with legal authorities and 4.1 Documents /Information obtained from relevant legal
other professionals. authorities to make clients aware of the rules and regulations
of each authority concerned and guide them obtain approvals
or services as required.
4.2 Views of other professionals to resolve bottlenecks and identify
ways and means of minimizing cost of construction or
production obtained by examining sketches, drawings,
photographs, samples, and materials organized or collected
4.3 Legal documents organized / prepared with correct

information, sketches and plans and submitted to local
authorities in time to obtain necessary approvals or services.
RANGE STATEMENTS
All elements of competencies in this unit is to be taken place at construction site of buildings
falling under category c (Of UDA Regulations) where tender procedure & formal contractual
\arrangements are not required
Material requirements may be prepared according to standards or norms practiced by

the organization and may be presented in the format applicable to the organization with
quantities and units relevant to the each material.
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Material cost may vary according to the type, dimensions, quality, trade name, and
specifications given by the designer
Labour cost may vary according to the skill categories and levels, relevant to the disciplines of
civil, mechanical and electrical
. Documents /Information may include,

Location sketches of the site surroundings
Relevant applications, clearance reports from local authorities / Electricity board/ Environmental
authority etc.
Documents for temporary power / water supply,
Certificates from Hotel Corporation/ Tourist Board/ Archaeology Department/ Costal conservation
authority, if required
Tax invoices,
Survey plans.
Existing or amended rules and regulations as applicable to each relevant organization
Charges, if any, for each activity
Forms / applications and relevant instruction sheets
Names addresses, phone numbers of contact persons.
Sketches and plans may include floor area, F.A.R., voltage, wattage, plot coverage, ratio,
heights and other dimensions, proposed water supply, drainage, soil, storm water, waste water
disposal plans and sketches.
Various sources may be, data obtained from authorities such as weather data of past periods
from Department of meteorology, geological data and land details from Department of Survey,
Construction rules and regulations from Urban Development Authority, Municipal and provincial
councils, environmental rules and regulations from Central Environmental Authority, reclamation
details, rules and regulations from Land Reclamation Board, Historical information from
Department of Archaeology and other required information on facilities from Ceylon Electricity
Board, telecommunication organizations, Water Supply and Drainage Board, department of
labour and Ministry of Transport etc.
Required Information may include, ground existing levels, survey plans, physical
information of the site, soil test reports, other facilities and clearance reports.
Ground existing levels may be indicated or represented as a contour plan or ground spot levels
on a survey plan.
Physical information may include, site appearance, vicinity, soil conditions, land marks, trees,
canales, roads, existing structures with locations and dimensions, condition of the existing
structures, ground water level, existing pipe lines and other relevant details.
Other facilities may include electricity facility, telephone facility, water and drainage facilities etc.
Clearance reports may include permits given by local authorities and national authorities as
required
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Other information may be, pre conditions, terms of conditions agreed with the client and legal
conditions requested by government authorities.
Quality may be the quality of work done such as dimensions, shapes, finishes etc. and quality of
materials use for the construction
Relevant documents. may include, Bill Of Quantities, construction drawings and / or conducting
relevant site tests or laboratory tests as required by the clients requirements or specifications
Measuring tapes
Theodolite
Imperial or Metric scaled staves
Field books
Scales
Printer User manual
Engineering instrument such as Dumpy/ Engineers level
Theodolite user manuals
Calculator
Measuring Sheets (TDS Forms)
Pen / Pencil
Computer with required software (Excel and Bill preparation software)
Working/ Construction drawings
ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Forms of assessment
Assessment context
The competencies in this unit may be assessed on the job, or at the training organization. Well-
organized simulated situations may also be used to assess this unit.
Knowledge tests may be conducted at the training organization
Critical Aspects
Collecting and analyzing relevant data and information

Maintaining quality of materials used in construction or erection activities and
workmanship of the contractor/ workers.
Maintaining progress of all work pertaining to the project/ site as per planned.
Accuracy and currency of information gather
Establishing rapport with clients and officials
Preparation of clients brief by analyzing the information collected through site visits
and interviews with client
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Preparation of legal documents required to obtain necessary approvals and
services
Assessment Conditions:
The candidate will have access to Plans, sketch books, field book, required tools and
instruments
The candidate will be permitted to refer to information provided by the clients and legal
authorities, Printer user manual and user manuals of surveying or leveling instruments (to be
provided if the instrument is new to the candidate).
Different types of sources where data can obtained under different subject areas
Data/information to be collected through site investigations
Collecting and analyzing relevant data and information
(Relevant documents - Bill Of Quantities and construction drawings)
Components of a standard site investigation report
Components and requirement of clearance reports.
Interviewing techniques
Brief interpretation, preparation of design briefs
Context analysis
Project objectives
Space activity requirements
Legal requirements
Contract law/ Terms of contract
Commercial agreements/ Offer and Acceptance/ breach of contract etc.

Introduction to tender procedures/ Quantity surveying/ BOQ/
Survey plans/ contour plans/ etc
Hints and tips regarding valuations/ Bank loans
Checking of claims for payments.
Maintaining quality of materials and possible laboratory tests and field/site tests
Importance of site meetings and maintaining of site log book
UNDERPINNING SKILLS
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Analytical skills
Mathematical skills
Interviewing skills
Letter writing skills
Report writing skills
Inter personnel skills
Basic computer skills
Planning and Organizing skills
Use of personal protective equipments
UNIT TITLE Manage workplace Communication

level 5 Credits 2
DESCRIPTOR This unit covers the competencies required to identify the specific
communication needs of the target group present information both in
oral and written forms accompanied by visuals and in structured form
appropriate to the work force and the purpose
CODE F 45S007 U 17

1. Identify specific communication 1.1 Specific communication needs of individuals I
needs of individuals I teams or teams as applicable to the workplace determined
target group as required.
2. Identify the methods of 2.1 Identified methods of communication and the types
communication applicable to target of documentation used for communication within
group/s concerned the organization I workplace
2.2 Degree to which each method of communication is
exercised in day to day activities of the
organization I workplace identified
2.3 Overall language, literacy, numeracy, ability, of
individuals I teams or target group identified
2.4 Appropriate methods relevant to respective
recipient or group of recipients selected to
communicate ideas and information
2.5 Information tailored for the identified recipients
from a range of different communication
approaches
3. Provide clear and specific 3.1 Information communicated clearly and accurately
information I instructions to 3.2 Transmitted verbal information received through
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workers careful and active listening techniques
3.3 Information communicated in time and to all
concerned leaving none
3.4 Contradictions, misinterpretations ambiguity,
identified, and feedback given where required
3.5 Two way communication applied in the workplace
to achieve effective and purposeful exchange of
information
3.6 Understanding of the information received by the
target group/s confirmed by questioning, checking
and cross referencing
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Range Statement
Context / condition
Performance related to this unit may take place at workshop.
Communication will include oral, written, electronic and applies to individuals and groups and
mainly to known recipients and in routine and varied contexts.
Practical applications of this unit may be observed through following activities
Discussing and debating ideas with others
Giving specific instructions
Providing supervision and guidance
Interviewing individuals and groups
Demonstrating technical competencies related to occupational area.
Giving feed forward and feedback
Making presentations
Tools, Equipment and Material

Range of information sources may include
Instructions
Signage
Work schedules
Charts
Graphics
Memos
Maps, Designs, Plans etc.
Assessment Guide
Forms of assessment
Assessment context
This unit maybe assessed at work place.
Candidate may be allowed to submit adequate evidence of previous performances directly
Critical Aspects
Communicate information without contradictions
Communicate information clearly and accurately using appropriate language
Analyze, interpret and evaluate information
Underpinning Knowledge
Basic communication models

Elements of communication
Two-way communication
Vocal techniques
Summarizing
Principles of effective, interactive communication
Barriers to effective communication
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Distortion in communication
Adaptive language
Personnel values and communication
Policies and procedures, protocols of the organization relevant to information and
communication
Underpinning Skills
Active listening
Giving and receiving positive feedback
Demonstration of non verbal positive actions (Communication cues) Letter writing
skills
Typing skills
Ability to use internet / U E- mail
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UNIT TITLE Plan work to be performed at workplace
level 5 Credits 2
DESCRIPTOR This unit covers the competencies required in planning and
scheduling work to be performed, assessing competencies / work
capacities of individual workers / working teams, predict problems /
changes and take appropriate action to achieve business plans of
the organization
CODE F 45S007 U 18

1. Plan/ schedule work to be 1.1 Activities to be performed at workplace identified,
performed prioritized and sequenced
1.2 Work schedules prepared with respective
commencement and completion time I dates,
taking into consideration simultaneous operations
1.3 Activities to be performed expressed in
2. Identify job requirements according measurable terms and performance standards,
to work plans and work schedules requirements, conditions and specifications noted
2.1 Relevant work plans are interpreted and clarified,

commencement and completion times and other
relevant details verified if necessary in
3. Determine skilled unskilled labor consultation with relevant persons.
requirements 2.2 Task outcomes identified and relevant
specifications for task outcomes obtained,
interpreted, clarified
2.3 Quality requirements and indicators for quality
4. Assess competencies / work measurement identified
capacities of individual workers /
working teams 3.1 Determined specific skill requirements for the work
scheduled
3.2 Classified skilled and unskilled labor requirements
for work scheduled
5. Set and meet work priorities 4.1 Performance records of individual workers / teams
referred and available competencies, capacities
checked against competency requirements of
work scheduled
6. Adjust work priorities to meet 4.2 Previous instances of work performances and
changes in work schedules achievements of individuals / teams referred to
4.3 Skills, knowledge of individuals I teams assessed
through test performances, questioning, and other
7. Predict problems I changes and reliable sources of evidence
take actions as appropriate
5.1 Individual steps or activities related to work
planned, scheduled and verified with relevant
persons
5.2 Use of technology planned efficiently and
effectively to manage work priorities and
commitments
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6.1 Change in work schedules detected and work
priorities adjusted
6.2 Adjustments made with the concurrence of the
management to meet targets and requirements as
and when changes to schedule occur
7.1 Problems I changes which will have an impact on

work plans predicted
7.2 Predictions conveyed to management and action
needed discussed in advance
7.3 Action as appropriate taken when problems /
changes occurred
Range Statement
Context / condition
Performance related to this unit may take place at workplace
Assessment Guide
Forms of assessment
Assessment context
This unit may be assessed at workplace
Critical aspects
Predict problems I changes and take actions as appropriate
Interpretation of operational plans
Standard specifications of commonly used materials
Planning techniques
Competency assessment methods
Forecasting methods
Underpinning Skills
Critical planning skills
Using planning techniques
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UNIT TITLE Manage Workplace Information
Level 5 Credits 2
DESCRIPTOR This unit covers the competencies required to collect organize
and analyze information from a variety of sources, use
organizational management information system for decision
making and innovation, maintain a database for controlling
progress of activities at work place and maintain a standard
documentation system
CODE F 45S007 U 19

1. Identify information sources and 1.1 Sources of information within and outside the
needs organization identified as per the information
needs of the organization
1.2 The information needs of individuals I teams
identified by appropriate means
1.3 Information available at the organization is
2. Gather and analyze data I reviewed and its appropriateness and validity
information determined
2.1. Information relevant to the needs of individuals /

teams gathered in time
2.2. Information, particularly to achieve work outcomes
and responsibilities, collected from appropriate
3. Make use of organizational sources
management information systems 2.3. Appropriate methodology and format selected for
analyzing Information
2.4. Information analyzed using appropriate methods
to identify new trends and developments
4. Maintain a simple database 3.1 Management information systems used to get

information required for planning activities at work
place and to make decisions accordingly
3.2 Management information systems used to study
and recommend improvements to existing process
and procedures at workplace
5. Maintain a standard documentation 3.3 Recommendations for improving the information
system system to meet the specific requirements at
workplace submitted as and when required
4.1 Essential data, information required under each

data category entered in data base as per given
instructions
6. Report progress of work 4.2 Data I information related to functions, activities at
performance to management workplace, such as, work performance of
employees, progress of activities, material control,
safety management, monitoring activities etc.
updated
7. Obtain instructions, clarifications
and confirmations from 5.1 Documentation system of the organization with
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management regards to activities at workplace identified, studied
and established
5.2 Company policies, procedures with respect to
documentation system reviewed from time to time
and any revisions I modifications noted down
5.3 Implementation of documentation system at
workplace monitored and adjustments, if any,
made from time to time
6.1 Reports on progress of work performance at

workplace, prepared in specified format and
submitted to management at recommended time
intervals
6.2 Reasons for poor performance explained indicating
specific requirements, conditions and constructive
suggestions, if any
7.1 Clarifications I verifications of operational plans

made with respects to instructions, specifications,
standards, norms, targets, dates of completion
7.2 Any deviations in procedures, process,
methodology, discussed, clarified and confirmed
with management
7.3 Any alterations I deviations to work plans,
schedules, conditions and contexts discussed in
detail and confirmation obtained
Range Statement
Performance related to this unit may take place at work place.
Elaboration of Terms
Management information system used effectively to store and retrieve data and information
for decision making.
Technology available in the organization is used to manage information.
Information system is being reviewed from time to time and improved as required
Tools, Equipment and Material

Information relevant to the organisation
Assessment Guide
Forms of assessment
Continuous assessment may be conducted to assess individual performance holistic
approaches of competency based assessment may also be applied
Assessment context
related to this unit.
Critical Aspects
Collect valid and accurate data I information
Use correct and effective methods for analyzing data I information
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Constantly update existing data I information
Methods of data collection and analysis
Use of an information management system and its applications
Maintaining a simple data base
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National Competency Standards - Drafting Technology

Mr. W.N.S.L.B. Ratnayaka Former Engineer Maga Engineering

G.G.Railway-Drawing Office Ministry of

Assistant Director (Curriculum

Mrs. M.P. Theja Malkanthi Coordinating Officer-NAITA

On successful completion of this qualification learners may also progress to National

6. Regulations Entry requirements

Minimum Number of Credits required for the Qualification is 70 of which 66 credits

Competency Category Minimum Number Level

ii. Electives 10 5 or above

Iii Employability units 10 3 or above

7 Schedule of units Core compulsory units - minimum 48 credits

F 45S007U 01 Apply basic drawing concepts 4 09

Electives - minimum 12 credits

Code Unit title Level Credits

F 45S007U 05 Prepare construction detail drawings 5 04

Mechanical F 45S007U 11 Prepare mechanical drawings 5 12

Electrical F 45S007U 12 Prepare electrical drawings 5 12

12 Contact comments Chairman .NAITA

Prerequisite As stated in the regulation in the section 06

Electives as per specializations-

NATIONAL COMPETENCY STANDARD

No Unit Title Page/s

1 Apply basic drawing concepts 1-4

16 Perform Consultancy Activities 64-67

This unit specifies competencies required to draw geometrical drawings,

Code F 45S007 U01

1. Draw geometrical drawings All relevant components of geometrical drawings

Drawings produced following all standard practices

Drawing produced as per the instructions and specifications

3. Draw three dimensional 3.1 Three dimensional (3D) drawings drawn

3.2 Drawing produced as per the instructions and

View may vary as per the type of view, Viz.

TOOLS, EQUIPMENT , CONSUMABLES AND REFERENCE MATERIAL

Continuous assessment may be conducted to assess individual performance. Holistic

This unit may be assessed at drawing office.

Assessment must confirm that candidate is be able to

Demonstrate application of Geometrical drawing techniques such as basic projections,

Demonstrate drawing of any type of standard geometrical drawing as per accepted

Demonstrate selection of required, materials, size, type of drawing, relevant components

Demonstrate selection of required, materials, size, type of drawing, relevant components

Please see instructions under General Assessment Conditions

Candidates may be allowed to submit adequate evidence of previous performances

Introduction to drawing instruments and materials

Selection of suitable drawing instruments and materials

Proper use of drawing instruments and materials

Types of lines and their applications

Views of simple objects

Sectional views of orthographic projections

First and third angle projections and standard symbols

Dimensioning rules, styles and applications

Basic geometrical constructions

Development of Interpenetrating curves

Safe working practices

Knowledge of Imperils , SI unites & scales

Free hand sketching skills

DESCRIPTOR This unit specifies competencies required to draw

Code F 45S007 U02

ELEMENTS OF COMPETENCE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1.Make two dimensional (2 D) 1.1 Two dimensional (2D) drawings produced

1.2 Drawings made to a scale as per the details and

1.3 Drawings made using standard procedures and tools

2.2 Drawings made to a scale as per the details and