Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This streamlined version first released with FSK Foundation Skills Training Package version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to measure familiar and predictable quantities using simple and routine measuring instruments and units.
This unit applies to individuals who need numeracy skills at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) level 2 to undertake a vocational training pathway or workplace tasks.
This unit is designed for integration and contextualisation with vocational units to support achievement of vocational competency.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Numeracy
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify and interpret simple mathematical information |
1.1 Identify and interpret measurement information in workplace tasks and texts 1.2 Identify familiar units of measurement needed for tasks |
2. Apply simple measurement strategies |
2.1 Estimate familiar and simple amounts 2.2 Select appropriate measuring equipment 2.3 Use simple measuring equipment graduated in familiar units to measure relevant quantities 2.4 Calculate using familiar units of measurement |
3. Check and communicate results |
3.1 Check measurements and results against estimates 3.2 Record or report results 3.3 Communicate results relevant to the workplace task using informal and some formal mathematical and general language |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance |
Description |
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Mapping Information
Not applicable
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=f572fe10-a855-4986-9295-3852c771f178