PRODUCE BUILDING DRAWINGS
UNIT CODE : CON/OS/BUT/CR/01/6
UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit describes the competence required to produce building drawings. It involves
designing architectural drawings and plumbing layouts, preparing structural, electrical
and mechanical drawings.
ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENTS PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the
outcomes which make up required level of performance for each of the
workplace function elements
(Bold terms are elaborated in the Range)
1. Design/prepare 1.1. Construction dimensions are identified according
architectural drawings to the size of the proposed site, construction
regulations, planning requirements and client
specifications
1.2. Proposed project plan is sketched according to the
construction dimensions
1.3. Architectural drawings are produced in accordance
with the architectural code of design, building
code, local authority by laws, regulatory
requirements and client specification
2. Prepare structural and 2.1. Structural elements are designed according to the
civil drawings codes of practice
2.2. Detailed plans and sections of designed elements
are drawn as per dimensions and relevant standards
2.3. Bar bending schedule is prepared as per the code of
practice
3. Prepare electrical 3.1. Electrical circuits drawings are sketched in
drawings accordance with the electrical code of practice and
the architectural layout
3.2. Electrical connection layout is drawn in accordance
with the electrical code of practice
4. Prepare plumbing 4.1. Building dimensions are identified as per the
layout architectural drawings, structural and electrical
drawings
4.2. Pipe sizes are determined as per consumption
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ELEMENTS PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the
outcomes which make up required level of performance for each of the
workplace function elements
(Bold terms are elaborated in the Range)
requirements and design requirements
4.3. Pipe types are determined according to the design
requirements
4.4. Pipe fittings are determined according to the mode
of connection or the pipe layout plan
4.5. Pipe layout plan is drawn as per the building design
5. Prepare mechanical 5.1. Mechanical component dimensions are obtained as
drawings per structural and architectural drawings
5.2. Mechanical components are sketched as per
architectural and structural drawings
5.3. Mechanical designs are drawn as per specifications
RANGE
Variable Range
May include but is not limited to:
1. Construction dimensions 1.1 vertical dimensions
1.2 horizontal dimensions
2. building codes 2.1 BS 8110
2.2 Eurocodes
2.3 Kenya Building Codes, 1968
2.4 Civil engineering codes
3. structural elements 3.1 Slabs
3.2 Beams
3.3 Columns
3.4 Foundation
3.5 Stairs
4. Consumption requirements 4.1 Residential
4.2 Commercial
4.3 Institution
4.4 Hospitals
5. Pipe types 5.1 PVC
5.2 GI pipes
5.3 Mild steel
5.4 PPR
6. Pipe fittings 6.1 Union
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Variable Range
May include but is not limited to:
6.2 Bends
6.3 Sanitary fittings
7. Mechanical components 7.1 Gas supply
7.2 Cold and hot water supply systems
7.3 Plumbing layout
7.4 Sewer system
7.5 Firefighting
7.6 Ventilation system
7.7 Water treatment system
7.8 Refrigeration
7.9 Building automation system
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge
Construction dimensions
Architectural drawing
Local authority by-laws
Building code
Structural elements
Codes of practice
Basic arithmetic
Measurement
Engineering drawing
Plumbing
Structural design
Mechanical systems
Engineering software
Civil engineering drawings
Skills
Measurement
Basic arithmetic
Design
Computer
Computer aided design
planning
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
1. Critical Aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
Competency 1.1 Designed architectural drawings
1.2 Prepared structural drawings
1.3 Prepared civil engineering drawings
1.4 Prepared electrical drawings
1.5 Designed plumbing layout
1.6 Interpreted architectural and structural drawings
1.7 Identified mechanical service requirements
1.8 Sketched mechanical drawings
1.9 Prepared sections, layout, elevations and as fixed
drawings of mechanical items
2. Resource 2.1 Measuring and drawing tools
Implications 2.2 Laptops
2.3 Desktop PCs
2.4 Printer/plotting device
2.5 Calculator
2.6 Internet
2.7 Codes of practice
2.8 Mechanical conventions
3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Demonstration
3.2 Practical assignment/project
3.3 Interview/Oral Questioning
3.4 Written
4. Context of Competency may be assessed in an off and/or on the job
Assessment setting
5. Guidance information Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the building
for assessment sector workplace and job role is recommended.
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