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Identify, measure and estimate familiar quantities for work

Identify, measure and estimate familiar quantities for work

Unit of competency
National Code
FSKNUM09
State Code
WG286
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
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 required to measure familiar and predictable quantities using simple and routine measuring instruments and units.This unit applies to individuals who need numeracy skills at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) level 2 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 simple mathematical information
  • 1.1 Identify and interpret measurement information in workplace tasks and texts
  • 1.2 Identify familiar units of measurement needed for tasks
2. Apply simple measurement strategies
  • 2.1 Estimate familiar and simple amounts
  • 2.2 Select appropriate measuring equipment
  • 2.3 Use simple measuring equipment graduated in familiar units to measure relevant quantities
  • 2.4 Calculate using familiar units of measurement
3. Check and communicate results
  • 3.1 Check measurements and results against estimates
  • 3.2 Record or report results
  • 3.3 Communicate results relevant to the workplace task using informal and some formal mathematical and general language
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBL24 FSKNUM009 Use familiar and simple metric measurements for work Unit of competency