Unit AEF03

K1 	Describe the information sources used for the data and documentation that
they use in their work activities (e.g. verbal, written, electronic)


K2	 Explain why technical information is presented in different forms (e.g.
drawings, data sheets, and national and international standards)


K3 	State where to obtain the various documents that they will be using (e.g.
safety hand outs, drawings, planning documentation, work instructions,
maintenance records, technical manuals and reference tables/charts),


K4 	Outline the types of engineering drawings used and describe how they
interrelate (e.g. isometric and orthographic drawings; assembly, subassembly
and general arrangement drawings; circuit and wiring diagrams,
block and schematic diagrams; fluid power and instrumentation and control
diagrams)


K5 	Describe how to use and extract information from engineering drawings and
related specifications (to include symbols and conventions to appropriate BS
or ISO standards), in relation to work undertaken


K6	 Describe how to interpret first and third angle drawings, imperial and metric
systems of measurement, workpiece reference points and system of
tolerancing


K7 	State the meaning of the different symbols and abbreviations found on the
documents that they use (e.g. surface finish to be achieved, linear and
geometric tolerances, electronic components, weld symbols and profiles,
pressure and flow characteristics, torque values, imperial and metric systems
of measurement, tolerancing and fixed reference points)


K8 	Explain the importance of using other sources of information to support the
data in documentation (e.g. electronic component pin configuration
specifications, standard reference charts for limits and fits, tapping drill
reference charts, bend allowances required for material thickness, electrical
conditions required for specific welding electrodes, mixing ratios for bonding
and finishing materials, metal finishing specifications and inspection
requirements)


K9 	Outline the procedures for reporting discrepancies in the data or documents
and for reporting lost or damaged drawings and documents


K10 	Outline the care and control procedures for the documents; state how
damage or graffiti on drawings can lead to scrapped work


K11 	State the importance of returning the documents/drawings to the designated
location on completion of the work activities


K12 	State typical ways of communicating technical information (e.g. sketches,
test and inspection reports, work planning documents) and the amount of
detail that should be included


K13 	Explain the importance of ensuring that sketches are of a suitable size, use
appropriate drawing conventions, are in proportion and are legible to others


K14 	Explain the importance of using a fixed common reference point for
dimensioning of drawings and sketches


K15 	State when to act on their own initiative to find, clarify and evaluate
information and when to seek help and advice from others


K16 	Explain why they should always seek clarification if they are in any doubt as
to the validity or suitability of the information they have gathered


K17	 Identify who they should report to in the event of problems that they cannot
resolve