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 use routine measuring equipment, to convert units within the metric system, to estimate and calculate routine measurements including simple area of rectangles and squares.
This unit applies to individuals who need numeracy skills at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) level 3 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. Estimate and make routine measurements for work |
1.1 Select and interpret measurement information in workplace tasks and texts 1.2 Identify and select appropriate routine measuring equipment 1.3 Estimate and make measurements using correct units |
2. Undertake calculations involving measurement |
2.1 Estimate and calculate using routine measurements 2.2 Perform conversions between routinely used metric units 2.3 Use problem solving processes to undertake the tasks |
3. Check and communicate results |
3.1 Make estimations to check reasonableness of problem solving process, outcome and its appropriateness to the context and task 3.2 Record the information using mathematical language and symbols appropriate to discuss the task |
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 |
Learning |
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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