FDFOP2061A - Use numerical applications in the workplace

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Unit code: FDFOP2061A | Study level: TAFE
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Footscray Nicholson
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Werribee
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Overview

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply basic mathematical functions of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to undertake workplace calculations or to estimate approximate answers when exact calculations are not required.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce and extend knowledge and skill competence within set and controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes and performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

  • identify whether a calculation or estimation is required to meet workplace requirements;
  • carry out calculations involving basic addition, subtraction, division and multiplication to support work role (this may involve use of a calculator and conversion tables where required);
  • use estimation techniques to check quantities, ratios, speed and other required data estimates;
  • use estimation techniques to check calculated results and workplace data;
  • record calculations and measurement information accurately according to enterprise procedures;
  • use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor, and;
  • work cooperatively within a culturally diverse workforce.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the Polytechnic and/or via the Polytechnic e-learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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