Garden Design: Creating 2D Objects and Layout Plans using Computer-Aided Design

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
Y/507/3023
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Create, reshape and combine 2D objects using Computer-Aided Design (CAD).

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Produce at least seven different complex 2D geometric objects including arcs, triangles and polygons.

  • 1.2

    Reshape these objects using all the object handles.

  • 1.3

    Produce combined 2D objects using three or more combining tools.

2

Know how to produce 2D objects to given measurements using CAD.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Produce complex 2D objects including arcs, triangles and polygons to given measurements.

3

Know how to edit 2D objects using CAD.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Perform at least four editing techniques on 2D objects.

4

Know how to produce a site survey drawing as the basis for a garden design.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Produce a plan drawing of a complex irregular building using the wall palette.

  • 4.2

    Produce a plan drawing of a complex irregular building using the wall palette.

5

Know how to organise drawings into layers using CAD.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Create a drawing clearly differentiated into at least two layers.

5

Know how to create a simple layout plan.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1

    Draw accurately a simple layout plan using combined 2D objects and clearly differentiated layers.