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Calculate with whole numbers and familiar fractions, decimals and percentages for work

Calculate with whole numbers and familiar fractions, decimals and percentages for work

Unit of competency
National Code
FSKNUM14
State Code
WG291
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
15
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to interpret and calculate whole numbers, routine fractions, decimals and percentages.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. Identify and interpret routine mathematical information
  • 1.1 Select and interpret mathematical information that may be partly embedded in routine workplace tasks and texts
  • 1.2 Interpret and comprehend whole numbers and routine or familiar fractions, decimals and percentages including familiar rates
2. Undertake routine mathematical processes
  • 2.1 Perform calculations which may involve a number of steps
  • 2.2 Calculate with whole numbers and routine or familiar fractions, decimals and percentages
  • 2.3 Convert between equivalent forms of fractions, decimals and percentages
  • 2.4 Apply order of operations to solve multi-step calculations
  • 2.5 Apply problem solving strategies
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 Use formal and informal mathematical language and symbolism to communicate the result of the task
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBL20 FSKNUM014 Calculate with whole numbers and familiar fractions, decimals and percentages for work Unit of competency