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Measure and calculate routine workplace data

Measure and calculate routine workplace data

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPS212
State Code
BAY10
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
010103 - Statistics
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to calculate and record workplace measurements commonly used in the meat industry and includes the use of measuring instruments.Skills to measure and calculate statistical data are used widely throughout the retail, smallgoods and processing sectors of the meat industry, for example:measuring and calculating production statisticsrecording production statisticscalculating consumption and replacement requirements of gloves, caps and other safety equipmentestimating or measuring quantities of ingredientsAll work should be carried out to comply with workplace and hygiene requirements.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, exercise limited autonomy and have some accountability for their own work.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat industry standards and regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Use routine measuring instruments
  • 1.1 Select and use measuring instruments a to measure common workplace units
  • 1.2 Identify and report faults with measuring instruments according to standard procedures
2. Calculate routine workplace measures
  • 2.1 Use basic mathematical processes to calculate routine workplace measures of product characteristics
  • 2.2 Verify calculations by using estimating techniques
3. Calculate performance measures
  • 3.1 Calculate percentages, ratios and proportions to derive information about workplace requirements and performance
  • 3.2 Identify and measure deviations in performance to determine the extent of variations
4. Record routine workplace data
  • 4.1 Record results on standard graphs or charts
  • 4.2 Identify and rectify errors in recording information on charts
  • 4.3 Interpret graphs or charts to identify trends and variations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9097 MTMS218B Measure and calculate routine workplace data Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFI19 AMPOPR224 Use numeracy skills in meat processing Unit of competency