Certificaton/5 Objectives

This is the ability to use Draw to produce 2D drawings and plans, such as flowcharts, mindmaps and technical drawings.

Summary

A. The Level 1 user can select and use basic tools and techniques to produce straightforward or routine drawings and plans. Any aspects that are unfamiliar will require support and advice.

2D drawing and planning software tools and techniques will described as ‘basic’ because:

• the software tools and functions will be predefined or commonly used;
• the range of entry, manipulation and outputting techniques will be straightforward or routine; and
• the inputting, manipulating and outputting of the information will be predetermined, straightforward or routine

B. The intermediate user can select and use intermediate tools and techniques to produce drawings and plans that are at times multi-step or non-routine. Any aspects that are unfamiliar may require support and advice.

2D drawing and planning software tools and techniques will be described as ‘intermediate’ because:

• the software tools and functions used will be multi-step and at times non-routine or unfamiliar;
• the choice and use of input, manipulation and output techniques will need to take account of a number of factors or elements; and
• the user will take some responsibility for inputting, structuring, editing and presenting the information, which at times may be non-routine or unfamiliar.

C. The advanced user can select and use advanced tools and techniques to produce complex and non-routine drawings and plans.

2D drawing and planning software tools and techniques will be described as ‘advanced’ because:

• the software tools and functions used will be complex and at times involve having the idea that there may be a tool or function to do something (eg improve efficiency or create an effect), exploring technical support, self-teaching and applying;
• the inputting, manipulating and outputting techniques will be multi-step and complex, and will involve research, identification and application; and
• the user will take full responsibility for inputting, structuring, editing and presenting the information.

Level 1

At level 1, the competent person will

A1 Input, organise and combine information for drawings or plans

To demonstrate this competence they can

A1.1 Identify what types of 2D shapes and other elements will be needed

A1.2 Identify which template or blank document to use

A1.3 Select the appropriate groups of shapes, from those available, to meet needs

A1.4 Input the relevant shapes and other elements into existing templates or blank documents so that they are ready for editing and formatting

A1.5 Identify what copyright constraints apply to the use of shapes or other elements

A1.6 Combine information of different types or from different sources for drawings and plans

A1.7 Store and retrieve drawing files effectively, in-line with local guidelines and conventions where available

A2 Use tools and techniques to edit, manipulate, format and present drawings or plans

To demonstrate this competence they can

A2.2 Use appropriate software tools to manipulate and edit shapes and other elements

A2.3 Select and use appropriate software tools to format shapes and other elements

A2.4 Check drawings and plans meet needs, using IT tools and making corrections as appropriate

A2.5 Select and use presentation methods and accepted page layouts

A2.1 Identify what drafting guides to use so that the shapes and other elements are appropriately positioned