TECHNICAL DRAFTING NC II – TESDA COURSE MODULE

TESDA TRAINING REGULATIONS FOR TECHNICAL DRAFTING NC II

The TESDA Course in Technical Drafting NC II consists of competencies that a person must achieve to enable him / her to draft architectural layout and detail (structural, electrical/electronic, sanitary/plumbing, and mechanical) drawings using both CAD system and manual drafting methods.

This Qualification is packaged from the competency map of Construction sector.

A student who has achieved this TESDA Course in TECHNICAL DRAFTING NC II is competent to be:

• Draftsman
• CAD operator

TECHNICAL DRAFTING NC II COURSE – TRAINING AND REGULATION MODULE

Course Title: TECHNICAL DRAFTING
Level: NC II
Nominal Training Duration :

Basic Competencies – 18 hours
Common Competencies – 36 hours
Core Competencies – 94 hours

Total Duration: 206 Hours

This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and desirable work attitude of a draftsman or CAD operator. It covers the basic, common, core and elective competencies i.e. prepare architectural, structural, electrical and electronic, plumbing and sanitary, and mechanical layouts and details using both CAD system and manual drawing methods.

TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

This section specifies the qualifications of trainees and educational experience. Other requirements like health and physical requirements are also stated. Passing entry written examinations may also be indicated if necessary.:

• Good moral character
• Ability to communicate
• Physically fit and mentally healthy
• Can perform basic mathematical computation and mensuration

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED IN TECHNICAL DRAFTING NC II

This units of competency comprising this qualification include Basic, Common and Core Competencies.

To obtain this TESDA course in TECHNICAL DRAFTING NC II, all units prescribed for this qualification must be achieved.

These units of competency comprising this qualification include the following:

This section gives the details and contents of the units of competency required in TECHNICAL DRAFTING NC II. These units of competency are categorized into basic, common and core competencies.

CORE COMPETENCIES

This section gives the details of the contents of the core units of competency required in TECHNICAL DRAFTING NC II.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: DRAFT ARCHITECTURAL LAY-OUTS AND DETAILS
UNIT CODE : CON311301

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to manually draft architectural – site development plan, floor plan, ceiling, elevation and section, and working drawing details.

1. Plan and prepare for work
   • Work instruction is secured following standard operating procedures (SOP) and interpreted according to architectural job requirements
   • Drawing tools, materials and equipment are identified based on job requirements.
2. Prepare and set-up tools and materials for drawing
   • Drawing tools, materials, and equipment are selected and prepared according to job requirements
   • Set-up procedure for working drawing is performed following job requirements
3. Lay-out architectural drawings and details
   • Sheet requirement is accomplished following technical drawing standards
   • Sheet requirement is reviewed based on technical drawing standards
   • Sheet requirement is revised following technical drawing standards, if necessary
4. Submit complete drawings
   • Complete drawing is submitted to personnel following SOP.
   • Comments and corrections are noted for final drawings following SOP.
   • Comments and corrections are integrated into final drawing based on job requirements
   • Housekeeping procedure is performed following SOP

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: PREPARE COMPUTER-AIDED DRAWINGS
UNIT CODE : CON311302
This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to prepare drawings such as architectural, structural, electrical and electronic, sanitary / plumbing and mechanical working drawings using CAD software and hardware.

1. Plan and prepare for work
   • Work instruction is secured following standard operating procedures (SOP) and interpreted according to drawing job requirements
   • Drawing guidelines and parameters, materials, tools and equipment are identified based on job requirements.
2. Prepare tools and materials and set-up equipment for drawing
   • Material is selected and prepared according to job requirements.
   • System set-up procedure for working drawing is performed following job requirements
3. Lay-out and produce computer-aided drawings and details
   • Sheet requirement accomplishment procedure is performed following technical drawing standards and symbols
   • Review procedure for final drawing is performed following job requirements.
   • Page set-up and scaling procedure is performed based on technical drawing requirements and printer characteristics.
   • Saving and backup procedure for final working drawing is performed in accordance with enterprise procedure.
4. Submit complete drawing
   • Complete drawing is submitted to personnel following SOP.
   • Comments and corrections are noted for final drawings following SOP.
   • Comments and corrections are integrated into final drawing based on job requirements
   • Housekeeping procedure is performed following SOP

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: DRAFT STRUCTURAL LAY-OUTS AND DETAILS
UNIT CODE : CON311303

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to manually draft structural – foundation plan, framing plans, structural drawing details

1. Plan and prepare for work
   • Work instruction is secured following standard operating procedures (SOP) and interpreted according to structural job requirements
   • Drawing tools, materials and equipment are identified based on job requirements.
2. Prepare and set-up tools and materials for drawing
   • Drawing tools, materials, and equipment are selected and prepared according to job requirements
   • Set-up procedure for working drawing is performed following job requirements
3. Lay-out structural drawings and details
   • Sheet requirement is accomplished following technical drawing standards
   • Sheet requirement is reviewed based on technical drawing standards
   • Sheet requirement is re-accomplished following technical drawing standards, if necessary
4. Submit complete drawings
   • Complete drawing is submitted to personnel following SOP.
   • Comments and corrections are noted for final drawings following SOP.
   • Comments and corrections are integrated into final drawing based on job requirements
   • Housekeeping procedure is performed following SOP

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: DRAFT ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC LAYOUT AND DETAILS
UNIT CODE : CON311304

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to manually draft electrical drawing plans and design layout of wiring diagrams, electrical circuits system and auxiliary system and layout.

1. Plan and prepare for work
   • Work instruction is secured following standard operating procedures (SOP) and interpreted according to electrical layout drawing job requirements
   • Drawing tools, materials and equipment are identified based on job requirements
2. Prepare and set-up tools and materials for drawing
   • Drawing tools, materials, and equipment are selected and prepared according to job requirements
   • Set-up procedure for working drawing is performed following job requirements
3. Lay-out electrical drawings and details
   • Sheet requirement is accomplished following technical drawing standards and symbols
   • Sheet requirement is reviewed based on technical drawing standards and symbols
   • Sheet requirement is re-accomplished following technical drawing standards, if necessary
4. Submit complete drawings
   • Complete drawing is submitted to personnel following SOP.
   • Comments and corrections are noted for final drawings following SOP.
   • Comments and corrections are integrated into final drawing based on job requirements
   • Housekeeping procedure is performed following SOP

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: DRAFT SANITARY AND PLUMBING LAYOUT AND DETAILS
UNIT CODE : CON311305

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to manually draft sanitary and plumbing drawing plans and design layouts of hot and cold, drainage and isometric sanitary diagram.

1. Plan and prepare for work
   • Work instruction is secured following standard operating procedures (SOP) and interpreted according to sanitary and plumbing layout drawing job requirements
   • Drawing tools, materials and equipment are identified based on job requirements.
2. Prepare and set-up tools and materials for drawing
   • Drawing tools, materials, and equipment are selected and prepared according to job requirements
   • Set-up procedure for working drawing is performed following job requirements
3. Lay out sanitary and plumbing details and drawings
   • Sheet requirement is accomplished following technical drawing standards and symbols
   • Sheet requirement is reviewed based on technical drawing standards and symbols
   • Sheet requirement is re-accomplished following technical drawing standards, if necessary
4. Submit complete drawings
   • Complete drawing is submitted to personnel following SOP.
   • Comments and corrections are noted for final drawings following SOP.
   • Comments and corrections are integrated into final drawing based on job requirements
   • Housekeeping procedure is performed following SOP

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: DRAFT MECHANICAL LAYOUT AND DETAILS
UNIT CODE : CON311306

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to manually draft mechanical drawing plans and layouts of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning or refrigeration, gas piping, vertical / horizontal / materials conveyor system, and fire protection system.

1. Plan and prepare for work
   • Work instruction is secured following standard operating procedures (SOP) and interpreted according to mechanical layout drawing job requirements
   • Drawing tools, materials and equipment are identified based on job requirements.
2. Prepare and set-up tools and materials for drawing
   • Drawing tools, materials, and equipment are selected and prepared according to job requirements
   • Set-up procedure for working drawing is performed following job requirements
3. Lay-out mechanical details and drawings
   • Sheet requirement is accomplished following technical drawing standards and symbols
   • Sheet requirement is reviewed based on technical drawing standards and symbols
   • Sheet requirement is re-accomplished following technical drawing standards, if necessary
4. Submit complete drawings
   • Complete drawing is submitted to personnel following SOP.
   • Comments and corrections are noted for final drawings following SOP.
   • Comments and corrections are integrated into final drawing based on job requirements
   • Housekeeping procedure is performed following SOP

COMMON COMPETENCIES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: PERFORM MENSURATIONS AND CALCULATIONS
UNIT CODE : CON311203

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes on identifying and measuring objects based on the required performance standards.

1. Select measuring instruments
   • Object or component to be measured is identified, classified and interpreted according to the appropriate regular geometric shape
   • Measuring tools are selected/identified as per object to be measured or job requirements
   • Correct specifications are obtained from relevant sources
   • Appropriate measuring instruments are selected according to job requirements
   • Alternative measuring tools are used without sacrificing cost and quality of work
2. Carry out measurements and calculations
   • Accurate measurements are obtained according to job requirements
   • Alternative measuring tools are used without sacrificing cost and quality of work
   • Calculation needed to complete work tasks are performed using the four basic process of addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (x) and division (/) including but not limited to: trigonometric functions, algebraic computations
   • Calculations involving fractions, percentages and mixed numbers are used to complete workplace tasks
   • Numerical computation is self-checked and corrected for accuracy
   • Instruments are read to the limit of accuracy of the tool
   • Systems of measurement identified and converted according to job requirements/ISO
   • Workpieces are measured according to job requirements

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: INTERPRET TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND PLANS
UNIT CODE : CON311202

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in analyzing and interpreting symbols, data and work plan based on the required performance standards.

1. Analyze signs, symbols and data
   • Technical plans are obtained according to job requirements
   • Signs, symbols and data are identified according to job specifications
   • Signs symbols and data are determined according to classification or as appropriate in drawing
2. Interpret technical drawings and plans
   • Necessary tools, materials and equipment are identified according to the plan
   • Supplies and materials are listed according to specifications
   • Components, assemblies or objects are recognized as required
   • Dimensions are identified as appropriate to the plan
   • Specification details are matched with existing/available resources and in line with job requirements
   • Work plan is drawn following the specifications
3. Apply freehand sketching
   • Where applicable, correct freehand sketching is produced in accordance with the job requirements

UNIT TITLE: APPLY QUALITY STANDARDS
UNIT CODE: FUR714202

This unit covers the knowledge, skills, attitudes required to apply quality standards in the workplace. The unit also includes the application of relevant safety procedures and regulations, organization procedures and customer requirements.

1. Assess quality of received materials or components
   • Received materials or component parts are checked based on material specifications
   • Defective material or components are identified and isolated following standard operating procedures
   • Defective materials or components are replaced in accordance with workplace procedures.
2. Assess own work
   • Documents relative to quality within the company is identified and used
   • Completed work is checked based on workplace standards relevant to the task undertaken
   • In cases of deviations from specified quality standards, causes are documented and reported in accordance with the workplace’ standards operating procedures
3. Engage in process improvement
   • Process improvement procedures are participated in relation to workplace assignment
   • Work is carried out in accordance with process improvement procedures
   • Performance of operation or quality of product or service is monitored in accordance to customer satisfaction

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: OPERATE A PERSONAL COMPUTER
UNIT CODE: ICT311201

This unit defines the competency required to operate a personal computer by: starting the PC, logging in, using and working with files, folders and programs, saving work, and closing down the PC.

1. Start the computer
   • The peripheral devices are properly connected
   • Power is checked and the computer and peripheral devices are switched on
   • Proper logging in and logging off is successfully done
   • The operating system features and functions are accessed and navigated
   • Hardware configuration and other system features are checked
2. Arrange and customize desktop display/ Windows settings
   • The desktop screen or Windows elements are changed as needed
   • Desktop icons are added, renamed, moved, copied or deleted
   • The online help functions are accessed or used as needed
   • Desktop icons of application programs are selected, opened and closed
   • Properties of icons are displayed
   • Computer or desktop settings are saved and restored
3. Work with files and folders (or directories)
   • A file or folder is created, opened, moved, renamed or copied
   • Files are located, deleted and restored
   • Details and properties of files and folders are displayed or viewed
   • Various files are organized for easy lookup and use
   • Files and information are searched
   • Disks are checked, erased or formatted as necessary
4. Work with user application programs
   • Application programs are added, changed, removed or ran
   • User software or application program are installed, updated and upgraded
   • Information/data are moved between documents or files
5. Print information
   • Printer is added or installed and correct printer settings is ensured
   • Default printer is assigned accordingly
   • Information or document is printed on the installed printer
   • Progress of print jobs are viewed and deleted as required
6. Shut down computer
   • All open application programs are closed
   • Computer and peripheral devices are properly shut down

BASIC COMPETENCIES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
UNIT CODE : 500311105

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to gather, interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements.

1. Obtain and convey workplace information
   • Specific and relevant information is accessed from appropriate sources
   • Effective questioning, active listening and speaking skills are used together and convey information
   • Appropriate medium is used to transfer information and ideas
   • Appropriate non- verbal communication is used
   • Appropriate lines of communication with supervisors and colleagues are identified and followed
   • Defined workplace procedures for the location and storage of information are used
   • Personal interaction is carried out clearly and concisely
2. Participate in workplace meetings and discussions
   • Team meetings are at ended on time
   • Own opinions are clear expressed and those of others are listened to without interruption
   • Meeting inputs are consistent with the meeting purpose and established protocols
   • Workplace interactions are conducted in a courteous manner
   • Questions about simple routine workplace procedures and matters concerning working conditions of employment are asked and responded to.
   • Meetings outcomes are interpreted and implemented
3. Complete relevant work related documents
   • Range of forms relating to conditions of employment are completed accurately and legibly
   • Workplace data is recorded on standard workplace forms and documents
   • Basic mathematical processes are used for routine calculations
   • Errors in recording information on forms/documents are identified and properly acted upon
   • Reporting requirements to supervisor are completed according to organizational guidelines

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : WORK IN TEAM ENVIRONMENT
UNIT CODE : 500311106

This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes to identify role and responsibility as a member of a team.

1. Describe team role and scope
   • The role and objective of the team is identified from available sources of information
   • Team parameters, reporting relationships and responsibilities are identified from team discussions and appropriate external sources.
2. Identify own role and responsibility within team
   • Individual role and responsibilities within the team environment are identified.
   • Roles and responsibility of other team members are identified and recognized.
   • Reporting relationships within team and external to team are identified.
3. Work as a team member
   • Effective and appropriate forms of communications used and interactions undertaken with team members who contribute to known team activities and objectives.
   • Effective and appropriate contributions made to complement team activities and objectives, based on individual skills and competencies and workplace context.
   • Observed protocols in reporting using standard operating procedures.
   • Contribute to the development of team work plans based on an understanding of team’s role and objectives and individual competencies of the members.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE CAREER PROFESSIONALISM
UNIT CODE : 500311107

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in promoting career growth and advancement.

1. Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals
   • Personal growth and work plans are pursued towards improving the qualifications set for the profession
   • Intra- and interpersonal relationships is are maintained in the course of managing oneself based on performance evaluation
   • Commitment to the organization and its goal is demonstrated in the performance of duties
2. Set and meet work priorities
   • Competing demands are prioritized to achieve personal, team and organizational goals and objectives.
   • Resources are utilized efficiently and effectively to manage work priorities and commitments
   • Practices along economic use and maintenance of equipment and facilities are followed as per established procedures
3. Maintain professional growth and development
   • Trainings and career opportunities are identified and availed of based on job requirements
   • Recognitions are sought/received and demonstrated as proof of career advancement
   • Licenses and/or certifications relevant to job and career are obtained and renewed

DEFINITION OF TERMS

• Competency – Is the application of knowledge, skills and attitudes to perform work activities to the standard expected in the workplace
• Certification – Refers to the process of verifying and validating competencies of a person through assessment.
• Element – Refers to the building blocks of a unit of competency. It describes in outcome terms the functions that a person who works in a particular area of work is able to perform.
• Evidence Guide – It is a guide for assessment that provides information on critical aspects of competency, underpinning knowledge, underpinning skills, resource implications, context of assessment and assessment method.
• Draftsman – Refers to a person who is skilled in drawing.
• Drafting – is the practice of creating accurate representations of objects for technical, architectural and engineering needs.
• Philippine TVET Qualification Framework – Refers to a comprehensive, nationally consistent framework for qualifications in the TVET sector. It also provides the parameter for the integration of learning and assessment in the middle skills development.
• Qualification – Refers to the national certificate issued by the TESDA or its accredited industry organizations in recognition that a person has achieved competencies relevant to a trade or industry.
• Range of Variable It describes the circumstances or context in which the work is to be performed.
• CAD operation – is the use of computer technology to aid in the design of a product. Current software packages range from 2D vector base drafting systems to 3D solid and surface modellers.
• Unit of Competency – Refers to a discrete aspect of work, which would normally be performed by only one person.