Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
1) Scope: |
1.1) Descriptor |
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This unit covers computational and mathematical procedures to solve problems or to enhance given data. It encompasses working safely, applying knowledge of undertaking computations in energy sector environment. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
2) |
This unit shall apply to persons entering work in energy sector and may be used in school-based vocational programs. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
License to practice |
3) |
The skills and knowledge described in this unit do not require a license to practice in the workplace. However practice in this unit is subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safe and contracts of training such as new apprenticeships. |
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite Unit(s) |
4) |
Competencies |
4.1) |
There are no prerequisite competencies for this unit. |
Literacy and numeracy skills |
4.2) |
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Participants are best equipped to achieve competency in this unit if they have reading, writing and numeracy skills indicated by the following scales. Description of each scale is given in Volume 2, Part 3 ‘Literacy and Numeracy’ |
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Reading |
3 |
Writing |
3 |
Numeracy |
3 |
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
5) |
This unit contains Employability Skills The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
6) Elements describe the essential outcomes of a competency standard unit |
Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Prepare to undertake computations. |
1.1 |
Computational activities are planned and prepared to ensure OHS policies and procedures are followed, with the work appropriately sequenced in accordance with requirements. |
1.2 |
Data for computations are obtained and verified in accordance with established procedures and to comply with requirements. |
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1.3 |
Location in which activities are undertaken or data gathered is determined from job requirements. |
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1.4 |
Materials/devices needed to carry out the computations are obtained in accordance with established procedures. |
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2 |
Undertake computations. |
2.1 |
OHS policies and procedures for undertaking monitoring activities are followed. |
2.2 |
Computations are undertaken in accordance with requirements. |
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2.3 |
Unplanned events or conditions are responded to in accordance with established procedure. |
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2.4 |
Ongoing checks of the quality/accuracy of the work are undertaken in accordance with established procedures. |
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3 |
Complete monitoring activities. |
3.1 |
Computations are verified and checked against estimates. |
3.2 |
Documentation/reports/computations are completed to ensure all requirements are met. |
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3.3 |
Work completion is notified in accordance with established procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and undertaking computations in an energy sector environment. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. KS01-EE150A Energy sector applied mathematical concepts Evidence shall show an understanding concepts of engineering mathematics with calculus to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Mathematical linear measurement in engineering situations encompassing:
T2 Mathematical spatial measurement in engineering situations encompassing:
T3 Right triangle trigonometry in engineering problem solving encompassing:
T4 Sine and cosine rules in practical applications encompassing:
T5 Mathematical concepts in basic surveying and computation of areas encompassing:
T6 Basic algebra in engineering calculations encompassing:
T7 Linear graphical techniques in engineering problem solving encompassing:
T8 Mathematical computations involving polynomials encompassing:
T9 Mathematical computations involving quadratic graphs encompassing:
T10 Trigonometry and graphical techniques in engineering outcomes encompassing:
T11 Statistical data presentation encompassing:
T12 Appropriate sampling techniques for gathering data encompassing:
T13 Use of the measures of central tendency encompassing:
T14 Measures of dispersion in statistical presentations encompassing:
T15 Correlation and regression techniques encompassing:
T16 Elementary probability theory encompassing:
T17 Paschal’s Triangle and the Normal Curve encompassing:
T18 Differential Calculus encompassing:
T19 Integral Calculus encompassing:
T20 Differential Equations encompassing:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
9) The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit. It must be used in conjunction with all parts of the unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package. |
Overview of Assessment |
9.1) |
Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the industry-preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy. Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed. The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Sources of evidence need to be ‘rich’ in nature to minimise error in judgment. Activities associated with normal everyday work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its ‘richness’. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package. |
Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
9.2) |
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Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met. Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the ‘Assessment Guidelines – UEE11’. Evidence shall also comprise:
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Understanding transporting instructions. |
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B |
Checking transport details against job instruction. |
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C |
Obtaining relevant plant and equipment. |
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Transporting plant and equipment in accordance with requirements. |
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E |
Undertaking computations in accordance with requirements. |
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Notifying work completing. |
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G |
Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items. |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
9.3) |
This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include:
These should be used in the formal learning/assessment environment. Note: Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment, conditions for assessment must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy. The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to undertaking computations in an energy sector environment. |
Method of assessment |
9.4) |
This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 ‘Assessment Guidelines’. Note: Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies. This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit. |
Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units |
9.5) |
There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
10) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance. This unit shall be demonstrated in relation to undertaking computations in an energy sector environment in any of the following disciplines:
Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1. |
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
Competency Field |
11) |
Electrotechnology |