Modification History
NWP552 Release 1: Primary release.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply mathematical concepts and methods that are common to all engineering fields. This includes arithmetic, algebra, geometry, equations, functions, graphs and the use of scientific calculators but does not include differential and integral calculus.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to engineering para-professionals in the water industry who are required to assist in solving engineering problems, usually under the supervision of an engineering professional.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the tasks you need to be able to perform, to demonstrate that you can achieve the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify computational requirements |
1.1 Determine the computational task through requests, design briefs or equivalent, and clarify with the appropriate personnel . 1.2 Seek expert advice with respect to the computational task and according to enterprise procedures when appropriate. |
2 Select appropriate mathematical method |
2.1 Interpret and understand industry codes, regulations and technical documentation relevant to the computational task. 2.2 Identify and use sources of computational data. 2.3 Make and record appropriate underlying assumptions for the computational task. 2.4 Identify, obtain and check required resources as fit for purpose. |
3 Perform computation |
3.1 Perform arithmetic operations, including decimals and fractions. 3.2 Efficiently perform computations using features of a scientific calculator . 3.3 Perform computations and record results. 3.4 Select methods for dealing with unexpected situations through discussions with appropriate personnel, job specifications and enterprise procedures . |
4 Verify and present results |
4.1 Discuss and verify results with appropriate personnel. 4.2 Present results in format required by initial request or brief. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills:
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Required knowledge :
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The candidate should demonstrate the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Access to the workplace and resources including:
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Validity and sufficiency of evidence require that:
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the candidate, any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and reflecting the requirements of the competency and the work being performed. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Computational task must include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Sources of computational data may include: |
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Resources may include |
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Features of a scientific calculator may include: |
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Enterprise procedures may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
General Engineering.