3D Mapping and Modelling Software for Construction

Duration

12 hours

Purpose/ scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to support the following:

Scope:

•  Setting up a logical filing system
• Calculating areas and volumes from surfaces
• Managing drawing templates
• Manipulate models
• Scale drawings
• Compare models
• Work with various file types including external references
• Georeferencing model data
• Troubleshooting file issues
• Managing technical and contractual aspects of engineering drawings.

Learner pre-requisites

Learners must have a working knowledge of 3D coordinated geometry and construction drawings and have a basic computer literacy.

Instruction/ supervision

As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:

• an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)
• at least 2 years industrial experience relevant to the scope of the standard
• a verifiable CV

Delivery

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for learners to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation

The learning environment, class size and learner/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable learners to achieve the learning outcomes

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• face to face learning environment (such as classroom/workshop etc.)
• Remote classes (live only)

This standard is predominantly practical training.

This standard is considered to be set at an entry level.

Assessment

For the successful completion of training, the trainer must be satisfied that the learner has achieved all learning outcomes.

Quality assurance

Assured

Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.

CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.

Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.

Standard classification

Lifetime (please note standards using this classification will only be grant aided once per user)

Learning outcomes / Learning outcomes to be refreshed

The learner will be able to:

• Describe the characteristics of different file types (DXF, DTM, LandXML, DWG, CSV)
• Import data from field controller software
• Use CAD tools effectively
• Retrospectively attribute codes to points or recode points
• Create cut/fill colourised models and create a cut/fill line for setting out purposes
• Export a model (linework, points and surfaces) for use in field controllers and machine control systems
• Annotate Levels
• Set up a logical filing system
• Import and place images into a model
• Georeference surveys
• Create annotated sections
• Select points from the model and export them to a setting out schedule (in CSV format)
• Create a contoured plan
• Compare and report volumes between subsequent surveys and to datum levels
• Carry out visual checks on 3D models
• Produce a level difference model and create a “heat map” of as built vs design levels
• Isolate relevant information
• Check and convert units
• Create drawings and deliverables and present them correctly
• Insert, edit and delete text
• Describe the potential technical and contractual pitfalls of working with electronic information as opposed to hard copy drawings