FSKNUM27 Collect, organise and interpret statistical data for work

Release: 1

FSKNUM27 Collect, organise and interpret statistical data for work

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 to collect, organise, illustrate, summarise and interpret a range of statistical data for work.

This unit applies to individuals who need numeracy skills at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) level 4 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. Prepare to undertake a work related statistical investigation	1.1 Identify workplace issue requiring investigation 1.2 Determine audience 1.3 Identify data to be collected 1.4 Select a method to collect data
2. Undertake statistical investigation using discrete data	2.1 Collect and organise appropriate statistical data 2.2 Illustrate data in appropriate formats 2.3 Compare effectiveness of different types of graphs 2.4 Calculate the summary statistics for collected data 2.5 Interpret the results
3. Extract and interpret information from statistical investigation	3.1 Check that the data meets the expected results and content 3.2 Extract and interpret information from the results including tables, graphs and summary statistics 3.3 Use mathematical language and symbols to report results of investigation

Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill	Performance Criteria	Description
Technology	Uses a scientific calculator to calculate summary statistics and a spreadsheet to display data

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