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Estimate, measure and calculate with routine metric measurements for work

Estimate, measure and calculate with routine metric measurements for work

Unit of competency
National Code
FSKNUM15
State Code
WG292
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/03/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/01/2015
Field of Education
120103 - Literacy And Numeracy Programmes
Original Release Date
30/01/2015
Nominal Hours
10
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBL19 FSKNUM015 Estimate, measure and calculate with routine metric measurements for work Unit of competency