Unit of competency Outline

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Interpret and use workplace information

Interpret and use workplace information

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFT4008
State Code
WI457
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency covers locating, using, interpreting and manipulating workplace information and statistics in support of development or production activities within the furnishing industry. Statistic access and manipulation can be computer-assisted, either integrated into the enterprise processes, or stand-alone. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify situations where statistics are used in the workplace
  • 1.1 Types of statistical representations of data used in the workplace are identified
  • 1.2 Users of statistical data in the workplace are identified
  • 1.3 Statistical data representations are matched for applications to monitor work flow, inventory and stock levels, customer surveys, and supplier and market analysis
2 Collect data
  • 2.1 Purpose of data collection is identified
  • 2.2 Sources of information are identified
  • 2.3 Data collection methods are used
  • 2.4 Mathematical processes are used to arrange data
  • 2.5 Data collected is checked for accuracy
  • 2.6 Potential for inaccurate results arising from variables is estimated and described
3 Make calculations to present data for analysis
  • 3.1 Data collected is represented on graphs as required
  • 3.2 Calculating equipment and spreadsheets are used to analysis data
4 Interpret trends and patterns from numerical data
  • 4.1 Non-conforming results outside of the predicted outcome are noted and reasons identified
  • 4.2 Trends or patterns in data are noted
  • 4.3 Possible reasons for trends or patterns are generated
  • 4.4 Potential solutions are identified
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8645 LMFFT4008B Interpret and use workplace information Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODZ64 MSFFDM4002 Collect and interpret information to support production processes Unit of competency