Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency covers taking measurements and making calculations for furnishing tasks undertaken in a variety of sites and locations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Competency Field
Unit Sector
Generic
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Identify appropriate measurements and equipment |
1.1 |
Appropriate measuring equipment for the task is selected |
1.2 |
Measuring units to be used, and the detail required, is identified from work documents |
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1.3 |
Measuring equipment condition and calibration is checked to confirm it is fit for purpose |
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2 |
Perform measurements |
2.1 |
Range of results that may be obtained is estimated |
2.2 |
Relevant external factors affecting measurement accuracy are identified and taken account of |
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2.3 |
Measurements are performed using appropriate techniques |
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2.4 |
Measurements are compared against the range of expected results |
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2.5 |
Numerical information is checked for accuracy and correctness |
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3 |
Perform calculations |
3.1 |
Measurement data to be used for calculations is identified from work instructions |
3.2 |
Appropriate calculation methods and techniques and tools are determined |
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3.3 |
Calculations are carried out and results checked and confirmed as accurate |
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3.4 |
Material quantities are estimated using relevant standard packaging units |
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4 |
Record measurements and calculations as required |
4.1 |
Measuring and calculation results are accurately recorded in the appropriate format |
4.2 |
Results are recorded to the required level of detail |
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5 |
Recognise routine and non-routine problems |
5.1 |
Known faults that can occur during measurement activity are recognised |
5.2 |
Necessary action on causes of routine faults is identified and taken |
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5.3 |
Any problems are logged as required |
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5.4 |
Non-routine problems are identified and reported to designated person |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.
Range of Conditions
Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
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Unit context includes: |
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Measuring and calculating equipment include: |
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Measurements include: |
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Calculations include: |
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Materials include: |
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Routine and non-routine problems include: |
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Personal protective equipment includes: |
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Information and procedures include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73